TY 2011 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation

Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2011

For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 , and ending 12-31-2011

Check all that apply:Initial returnInitial return of a former public charityFinal return

Amended returnAddress changeName change

Name of foundation
COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)473 TATRO ROAD Room/suite

City or town, state, and ZIP code
STARKSBORO, VT05487

A Employer identification number

03-0343966

B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(802) 453-2592

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here . bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation 2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85% test,
check here and attach computation bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,588,579J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here bullet

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here bullet

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).)		(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)		502,823
2	Check
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments		1		1
4	Dividends and interest from securities......
5a	Gross rents..............		8,447
b	Net rental income or (loss) 6,381
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...				0
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances	4,322
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....	1,086
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....			3,236
11	Other income (attach schedule).......			215,860		215,860
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........		730,367		1	215,860
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......		255,738			42,372	212,462
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......		22,145			4,898	17,190
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......			7,830		4,830
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....			5,539		284	5,255
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions)			28,559		4,306	23,134
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...			200,592		200,592
20	Occupancy..............		88,845			14,050	53,910
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......		6,538			23	6,515
22	Printing and publications..........		8,519
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......			124,150	1	19,797	98,335
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........		748,455		1	291,152	416,801
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........		0				0
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25		748,455		1	291,152	416,801
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements		-18,088
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)				0
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2011)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing...............	8,429	18,377	18,377
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........	4,459
	3	Accounts receivable 2,356
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	3,374	2,356	2,356
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
		instructions)....................
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use...............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........		2,487	2,487
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans..............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)...........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 2,636,730
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 1,069,670	1,616,470	1,567,060	1,565,359
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,632,732	1,590,280	1,588,579
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	9,522	8,289
	18	Grants payable...................
	19	Deferred revenue..................	6,310	9,330
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons	246,509
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......	385,183	318,847
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	11,147	4,458
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........	658,671	340,924
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted....................	974,061	1,249,356
	25	Temporarily restricted................
	26	Permanently restricted................
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
		instructions)....................	974,061	1,249,356
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
		the instructions)..................	1,632,732	1,590,280

Part III	Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1	Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
	with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)...............	1	974,061
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a.....................	2	-18,088
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3	293,383
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	1,249,356
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.	6	1,249,356

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(f) Depreciation allowed (or allowable)	(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2
3	Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . .	3
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5.....	4
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7	0
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8	0
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions on page 18.

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Part VI

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check hereand enter “N/A” on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	0
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2............................	3
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-).	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	0
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011	6a
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source.......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated tax0	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of

the instructions for definition)?............................

If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the

instructions) bullet

If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (see instructions for Part XIV on

page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV..........................

Yes

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.

Yes

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......

Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

www.cgcvt.org

The books are in care of bullet

PEG KAMENS Telephone no. bullet

(802) 453-2592

Located at bullet

473 TATRO ROADSTARKSBOROVT ZIP+4 bullet

054874404

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

At any time during calendar year 2011, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?.........................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........YesNo

If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............YesNo

If “Yes,” list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business

enterprise at any time during the year?.....................YesNo

If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2011 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2011.)....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........YesNo

If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............YesNo

If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay

premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
JOHN SHERIDAN	President 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	President 2.00	0	0	0
DEW B WILDE	VP/Treasurer 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	VP/Treasurer 2.00	0	0	0
JUSTIN BOUVIER	Secretary 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Secretary 2.00	0	0	0
LORI BIAMONTE	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
JILL ENTIS	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
BROOKS GRIFFITH	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
JANE MCGURTY	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
SCOTT MEYER	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
RHOEN PREUSSE-ADAMS	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
LIZ RITTER	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
ELIZA VON ROOTSELAAR	Director 2.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Director 2.00	0	0	0
PEG KAMENS	Co-Ex. Director 40.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Co-Ex. Director 40.00	0	0	0
JAMES MENDELL	Co-Ex. Director 40.00	0	0	0
473 TATRO ROAD STARKSBORO,VT05487	Co-Ex. Director 40.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter “NONE.”
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.		Expenses
1	CGC ran a variety of programs, including Lost Arts, Chinese Culture Weekend, CampKaleidoscope (for families with children on the autism spectrum), and aWomen's Weekend. 357 campers attended including 20 on the autism spectrum.	416,801
2


3


4

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Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.		Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3.......................... bullet

Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
see page 24 of the instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

17,886

Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

17,886

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

17,886

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25

of the instructions) ...........................

268

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

17,618

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

881

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see page 25 of the instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,

line 1................................

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

416,801

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

416,801

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

416,801

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2011
1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7			0
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
a Enter amount for 2010 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
a From 2006.......
b From 2007.......
c From 2008.......
d From 2009.......
e From 2010.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e.........
4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 416,801
a Applied to 2010, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)...
d Applied to 2011 distributable amount.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		416,801
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		416,801
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ...........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...
e Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...........
f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2011 ..........			0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27 of the instructions) ...........
8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the instructions) .............
9Excess distributions carryover to 2012. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		416,801
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2007....
b Excess from 2008....
c Excess from 2009....
d Excess from 2010....
e Excess from 2011....	416,801

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2011, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2011	(b) 2010	(c) 2009	(d) 2008	(e) Total
	0				0
b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....	416,801				416,801
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ....
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....	416,801				416,801
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......	1,588,579				1,588,579
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)	1,565,359				1,565,359
b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...					0
c “Support” alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....					0
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....					0
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization					0
(4) Gross investment income	1				1

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

JAMES MENDELL AND PEG KAMENS

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see page 28 of the instructions) to individuals or organizations
under other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year

Total ................................. 3a

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See page 28 of the instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount
aCamp fees					160,472
bFacilities rental			16	55,388
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments			14	1
4 Dividends and interest from securities....
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....			16	8,447
6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory			3	3,236
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				67,072	160,472

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

13227,544

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See page 28 of the instructions.)
1a	Fees from the operation of camps, consistent with the
1a	Organization's stated purposes.

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section

Yes

501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........YesNo

If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
Firm's name Firm's address		Firm's EIN
		Phone no.

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Name of organization

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

Employer identification number

03-0343966

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization COMMON GROUND CENTER INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
1	MENDELL FAMILY FUND 280 PARK AVE NEW YORK, NY 10017	$35,000	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
2	JAMES MENDELL AND PEG KAMENS 159 LOST ROAD WILLISTON, VT 05495	$453,117	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Name of organization COMMON GROUND CENTER INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Name of organization
COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

Employer identification number

03-0343966

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Category	Amount	Adjusted Net Income
JMM & Associates Accounting & tax	3,000
CYA Solutions Payroll taxes	569	569
Kathleen Shangraw Bookkeeping	3,630	3,630
Intuit Payroll service	631	631

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TY 2011 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense	Adjusted Net Income
33 Cabins	2005-07-01	814,053	447,729	SL	10.00	81,405	81,405
35 Straw bale cabin	2005-07-01	12,432	6,837	SL	10.00	1,243	1,243
36 Art Barn improvements	2005-07-01	2,618	1,440	SL	10.00	262	262
37 Bathhouse	2005-07-01	1,321	727	SL	10.00	132	132
38 Kid Barn improvements	2005-07-01	2,148	1,181	SL	10.00	215	215
39 Main house improvements	2005-07-01	10,255	5,640	SL	10.00	1,026	1,026
40 Trails	2005-07-01	6,069	3,338	SL	10.00	607	607
41 Septic improvements	2005-07-01	149,752	32,945	SL	25.00	5,990	5,990
43 Design Work - Arro	2006-09-12	109,065	18,905	SL	25.00	4,398	4,398
44 Landscaping	2006-11-28	5,204	2,125	SL	10.00	560	560
45 Forest management	2006-06-16	1,973	888	SL	10.00	197	197
46 Sewer improvements	2006-06-30	1,323	595	SL	10.00	132	132
47 Architectual Services	2006-10-18	29,212	6,086	SL	20.00	1,492	1,492
48 Construction management	2006-09-01	5,266	1,141	SL	20.00	266	266
49 Permits	2006-12-07	2,701	552	SL	20.00	139	139
50 Site Improvements - Arro	2006-08-27	119,120	25,809	SL	20.00	6,020	6,020
51 Bridge	2006-03-02	989	478	SL	10.00	93	93
52 Trailer	2006-06-08	1,125	1,031	SL	5.00	94	94
53 Tent Platforms	2006-08-27	1,805	782	SL	10.00	186	186
54 Trees	2006-11-08	1,272	265	SL	20.00	65	65
55 Outdoor Bread Oven	2006-10-12	7,053	2,998	SL	10.00	737	737
56 Kid Barn	2006-06-08	34,003	7,792	SL	20.00	1,691	1,691
57 Dry Hydrant	2006-07-31	4,105	1,813	SL	10.00	417	417
58 Art Barn	2006-06-08	155,486	35,632	SL	20.00	7,733	7,733
59 2006 Cabins	2006-09-11	66,895	14,494	SL	20.00	3,381	3,381
60 Straw Bale Cabin	2006-08-01	2,576	1,138	SL	10.00	261	261
61 Straw Bale Cabin	2006-08-01	1,591	703	SL	10.00	161	161
71 Straw Bale Cabin	2007-06-11	3,577	1,282	SL	10.00	353	353
72 Butterfly Cabin	2007-07-09	5,743	2,010	SL	10.00	574	574
73 Composting Toilet	2007-09-14	3,707	1,236	SL	10.00	380	380
74 Dining Hall Covered Deck	2007-10-23	50,990	16,147	SL	10.00	5,360	5,360
75 Dining Hall Bathroom	2007-05-09	17,715	6,496	SL	10.00	1,726	1,726
76 Hay Barn	2007-10-23	188,426	29,834	SL	20.00	9,612	9,612
78 Kid Barn	2007-06-01	6,082	2,179	SL	10.00	600	600
79 Inprovements (T. Perry)	2007-06-28	25,012	8,754	SL	10.00	2,501	2,501
80 Stone Work	2007-08-31	7,726	2,575	SL	10.00	792	792
81 Trees and Landscaping	2007-07-27	3,770	1,288	SL	10.00	382	382
82 Heater - Breen House	2007-01-09	3,500	1,400	SL	10.00	323	323
83 Overhead Door	2007-07-11	4,783	1,674	SL	10.00	478	478
84 Site Excavation (Hendee)	2007-08-20	49,135	16,378	SL	10.00	5,040	5,040
85 Site Improvements (Hendee)	2007-06-21	75,004	13,126	SL	20.00	3,750	3,750
98 Dining Hall Improvments	2008-02-25	943	267	SL	10.00	90	90
99 Cabins	2008-12-31	56,546	11,309	SL	10.00	6,032	6,032
100 Deposit on Awnings	2008-12-31	1,700		SL	0.00
101 Overhead Doors	2008-12-31	8,015	1,603	SL	10.00	855	855
102 Vinyl Siding	2008-12-31	2,500	500	SL	10.00	267	267
118 Brick Oven Sink	2009-07-31	4,539	643	SL	10.00	458	458
120 Creekside Electrical	2009-05-14	1,458	243	SL	10.00	143	143
122 Kid Barn Deck	2009-07-31	13,993	1,982	SL	10.00	1,413	1,413
123 Canvas Shed Electricity	2009-12-15	3,378	366	SL	10.00	354	354
124 Kid Barn Improvements	2009-07-01	9,988	1,498	SL	10.00	999	999
132 Canvas Shed Electricity	2010-01-08	514	51	SL	10.00	49	49
4 Office Furniture	1994-12-22	468	468	200DB	7.00
5 Sports equipment	1995-09-08	1,260	1,260	200DB	5.00
6 2 Campers	1998-01-01	1,114	1,114	SL	5.00
7 Office Furniture	1998-01-01	300	300	SL	5.00
8 Kitchen Equipment	2001-03-31	508	508	SL	7.00
14 Kitchen Equipment	2000-03-31	16,386	16,386	SL	7.00
16 Trailer	2001-10-01	1,653	661	SL	10.00	992	992
17 Computer	2001-09-30	1,593	1,593	SL	5.00
18 Dell Computer	2003-01-31	2,421	2,421	SL	3.00
19 Big Printer	2003-04-25	3,562	3,562	SL	3.00
23 Donated Computer	2003-10-30	900	900	SL	3.00
25 Dell Power Edge Server	2004-03-12	1,986	1,986	SL	3.00
26 Concrete Mixer	2004-06-09	2,100	1,383	SL	10.00	205	205
27 Dell Server	2004-07-28	1,784	1,784	SL	3.00
28 Trailer	2004-07-22	1,000	642	SL	10.00	102	102
29 Yamaha Generator	2004-10-19	2,014	1,242	SL	10.00	221	221
31 Bunk Beds	2005-07-01	7,737	6,079	SL	7.00	1,105	1,105
32 Wood Chipper	2005-07-25	1,500	1,500	SL	3.00
34 Kitchen	2005-07-01	9,738	9,738	SL	5.00
62 Kitchen Equipment	2006-07-20	649	573	SL	5.00	76	76
63 Furniture	2006-05-15	6,781	6,329	SL	5.00	452	452
64 Water Heater - Breen House	2006-04-11	1,228	1,167	SL	5.00	61	61
65 Tractor	2006-06-20	6,000	5,400	SL	5.00	600	600
66 Mower	2006-06-29	4,465	2,009	SL	10.00	447	447
67 Bunk Beds	2007-05-21	3,766	1,349	SL	10.00	372	372
68 Zero Radius Mower	2007-06-12	4,830	1,731	SL	10.00	477	477
69 Ice Machine	2007-08-20	1,836	1,224	SL	5.00	408	408
70 IMAC Computer	2007-07-31	2,835	2,835	SL	3.00
77 Playground	2007-09-13	1,500	1,000	SL	5.00	333	333
86 Storage Shed	2007-07-31	2,838	970	SL	10.00	287	287
88 Kitchen Equipment	2008-02-01	7,121	2,077	SL	10.00	673	673
89 Kitchen Equipment	2008-02-22	5,000	1,417	SL	10.00	478	478
90 Kitchen Equipment	2008-03-04	1,575	446	SL	10.00	151	151
91 Freezer	2008-03-27	773	213	SL	10.00	75	75
92 Refrigerator	2008-03-27	665	183	SL	10.00	64	64
93 Copier	2008-06-23	995	498	SL	5.00	199	199
94 Kitchen Equipment	2008-07-18	525	127	SL	10.00	53	53
95 2 Furnaces	2008-09-14	4,925	1,149	SL	10.00	503	503
96 Phone Systems	2008-10-20	1,270	550	SL	5.00	288	288
97 Raft	2008-12-31	1,756	351	SL	10.00	187	187
103 Chairs	2008-06-06	520	134	SL	10.00	51	51
119 Kitchen Bussing Shelf	2009-03-20	625	109	SL	10.00	61	61
121 Bathhouse Fans & Curtain	2009-03-20	2,280	399	SL	10.00	221	221
129 Bunk Beds	2009-06-03	2,087	330	SL	10.00	207	207
133 John Deere Tractor	2010-09-08	13,374	892	SL	5.00	2,774	2,774
134 Bunk Beds	2010-11-09	3,602	60	SL	10.00	373	373
104 Stone Platforms	2008-04-12	3,351	922	SL	10.00	324	324
105 Electrical Work	2008-04-17	1,490	397	SL	10.00	146	146
106 Water System - Dining Hall	2008-05-02	2,265	604	SL	10.00	221	221
107 Water System - Bath House	2008-05-14	2,265	604	SL	10.00	221	221
108 Landscaping	2008-10-29	16,473	3,569	SL	10.00	1,721	1,721
109 Playground Slide	2008-06-05	800	207	SL	10.00	79	79
110 Solar Panel Electrical	2008-06-26	6,915	1,729	SL	10.00	691	691
111 Tennis Courts	2008-08-31	62,537	7,296	SL	20.00	3,157	3,157
112 Land Improvements	2008-09-26	39,500	4,444	SL	20.00	2,003	2,003
113 Wheelchair Access - Pond	2008-10-29	3,500	758	SL	10.00	366	366
114 Silo	2008-12-31	3,000	600	SL	10.00	320	320
115 Walking Path	2008-12-31	3,200	640	SL	10.00	341	341
116 Electrical Work	2008-12-31	5,800	1,160	SL	10.00	619	619
117 Solar Trackers	2008-12-31	9,020	1,804	SL	10.00	962	962
125 New Parking Area	2009-05-29	2,600	412	SL	10.00	257	257
126 Basketball Court	2009-07-31	43,939	6,225	SL	10.00	4,437	4,437
127 Recreation Field	2009-07-31	20,000	2,833	SL	10.00	2,020	2,020
128 Lounge/Library	2009-06-30	6,985	1,048	SL	10.00	698	698
130 Pumphouse Pumps	2009-07-19	2,800	397	SL	10.00	283	283
131 Soundproofing	2010-06-03	1,858	108	SL	10.00	184	184
135 Kidville Sink	2010-05-27	1,650	96	SL	10.00	164	164
136 Heater	2010-02-16	850	71	SL	10.00	82	82
137 Tennis Shed	2010-07-23	4,729	197	SL	10.00	477	477
140 Heater - commercial kitchen	2011-06-06	1,910		SL	7.00	136	136
141 Grill	2011-06-06	2,729		SL	7.00	195	195
142 Bunn tea/coffee brewer	2011-07-08	828		SL	7.00	59	59
143 Chest freezer	2011-07-21	731		SL	7.00	52	52
144 One door glass refrigerator	2011-08-13	1,650		SL	7.00	118	118
145 Bunk beds & mattresses	2011-02-15	11,127		SL	5.00	1,113	1,113
146 Furnace- Farmhouse	2011-02-15	4,200		SL	10.00	210	210
147 Eco-Lodge furniture	2011-07-15	17,542		SL	7.00	1,253	1,253
148 Utility trailer	2011-06-13	1,771		SL	5.00	177	177
149 Golf cart	2011-07-13	3,500		SL	5.00	350	350
150 275 gallon tank	2011-08-13	550		SL	10.00	28	28
151 95 3940 Ford Tractor	2011-10-16	13,500		SL	7.00	964	964
152 Water system expansion	2011-04-25	16,306		SL	15.00	544	544
154 Eco-Lodge linens	2011-07-15	11,641		SL	5.00	1,164	1,164
155 Firewood box	2011-12-09	640		SL	5.00	64	64
156 Basin harbor chairs	2011-09-22	2,088		SL	7.00	149	149
158 Benches	2011-09-22	1,202		SL	7.00	86	86
159 Artwork	2011-05-13	1,107		SL	7.00	79	79
157 Kidbarn cubbies	2011-09-22	2,076		SL	7.00	148	148
Storage shed	2011-07-01	56,104		SL	0.00

- TIN:

TY 2011 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value
Buildings	2,100,232	907,487	1,192,745
Leasehold improvements	259,033	55,758	203,275
Furniture & equipment	219,661	106,425	113,236
Other	56,103		56,103
Deposit	1,701		1,701

- TIN:

TY 2011 MortgagesAndNotesPayableSch

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Total Mortgage Amount: 318847

- TIN:

TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Information technology	6,345		5,964	380
Insurance	17,744		3,944	11,830
Marketing & promotion	30,427		640	29,787
Miscellaneous	3,227	1	1,200	1,000
Office expenses	16,928		8,049	8,007
Supplies	47,413			47,331
Rental expenses	2,066

- TIN:

TY 2011 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
Program income	160,472		160,472
Facility rentals	55,388		55,388

- TIN:

TY 2011 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Description	Amount
Cancellation of rent payable	245,309
Prior period adjustments	48,074

- TIN:

TY 2011 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
Short term loan	11,147	4,458
Short term loan	11,147	4,458

- TIN:

TY 2011 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
Short term loan	11,147	4,458
Short term loan	11,147	4,458

- TIN:

TY 2011 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Category	Amount	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
C.X. Silver Gallery Workshops	700		700
Marc Gussen Program services	750		750
Jeh Kulu Dance & Drum Theater Dance/workshops	750		750
Jim Scott Music workshops	500		500
Marc Kornbluh Workshops	900		900
Craig Myers Concert/workshop	800		800
So. VT Family Consulting Advocacy workshop	435		435
Tom Verner Magician	300		300
Helen Weston Piano tuning	120		120
National Background Investigations Background checks	284	284

- TIN:

TY 2011 SalesOfInventoryList

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Category	Gross Sales	Cost of Goods Sold	Net (Gross Sales Minus Cost of Goods Sold)
Camp store	4,322	1,086	3,236

- TIN:

TY 2011 TaxesSchedule

Name:

COMMON GROUND CENTER INC

EIN: 03-0343966

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Payroll taxes	28,559		4,306	23,134