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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
Name of foundation
MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)14051 ISLAND DRIVE   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
HUNTERSVILLE, NC28078
A Employer identification number

56-1677733
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(704) 992-0705
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$32,399,036J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I 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 instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 4,000,000
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 46 46  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 148,934 148,934  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -367,470
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 24,857,633
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 49,977 39,018  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,831,487 187,998  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,725      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 556 250    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 1,374      
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 782 32    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 4,437 282   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 5,365,000 5,365,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,369,437 282   5,365,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,537,950
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 187,716
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 5,951,339 3,108,607 3,108,607
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
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) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 21,453,630 Click to see attachment22,758,412 29,290,429
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 27,404,969 25,867,019 32,399,036
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
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 27,404,969 25,867,019
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 27,404,969 25,867,019
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 27,404,969 25,867,019
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 27,404,969
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -1,537,950
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 25,867,019
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 25,867,019
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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.)
1 a BLYTH INC P 2012-08-16 2012-10-23
b BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC P 2012-02-03 2012-09-06
c LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC P 2011-12-09 2012-08-21
d ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-08-04 2012-03-28
e SODASTREAM INTERNATIONAL LTD P 2011-05-31 2012-02-14
IMAX CORP P 2011-05-13 2012-08-27
AMAZON.COM INC P 2010-03-09 2012-02-23
W R GRACE & CO-DEL NEW P 2009-05-01 2012-02-09
MAKO SURGICAL CORP P 2012-07-10 2012-12-11
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC P 2012-02-03 2012-06-01
SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2011-12-02 2012-06-01
SODASTREAM INTERNATIONAL LTD P 2011-07-28 2012-02-14
RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS LTD P 2011-05-27 2012-02-10
IMAX CORP P 2011-04-26 2012-08-27
CAPSTONE TURBINE CORP P 2010-03-02 2012-09-24
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP- P 2007-11-07 2012-06-15
FIFTH & PACIFIC COMPANIES INC COM P 2012-05-30 2012-06-27
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2012-01-25 2012-03-28
LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC P 2011-12-01 2012-08-21
POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL INC P 2011-07-27 2012-02-01
COMPLETE GENOMICS INC P 2011-05-26 2012-01-25
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-03-23 2012-05-17
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP P 2010-02-24 2012-02-01
FIFTH & PACIFIC COMPANIES INC COM P 2012-05-30 2012-08-22
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2012-01-24 2012-04-03
SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2011-12-01 2012-06-01
POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL INC P 2011-07-26 2012-02-01
ZIPCAR INC P 2011-04-21 2012-04-04
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-03-21 2012-05-17
CAPSTONE TURBINE CORP P 2010-02-19 2012-09-24
FACEBOOK INC CL A P 2012-05-17 2012-05-21
SPIRIT AIRLINES INC P 2012-01-20 2012-08-22
J C PENNEY CO INC P 2011-11-11 2012-04-03
QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-07-22 2012-01-11
ZIPCAR INC P 2011-04-21 2012-04-03
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-03-01 2012-05-17
AMAZON.COM INC P 2009-11-09 2012-02-23
MICHAEL KORS HLDGS LTD P 2012-03-23 2012-05-14
UBIQUITI NETWORKS INC COM P 2012-01-20 2012-06-13
APACHE CORP P 2011-11-03 2012-09-24
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-07-19 2012-03-28
ZIPCAR INC P 2011-04-14 2012-04-03
WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC P 2010-11-26 2012-08-10
AMAZON.COM INC P 2009-10-28 2012-02-23
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC P 2012-03-14 2012-07-31
GILEAD SCIENCES INC P 2012-01-19 2012-02-17
FIFTH & PACIFIC COMPANIES INC COM P 2011-10-17 2012-08-22
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-07-15 2012-02-23
MONSANTO CO NEW P 2011-09-13 2012-10-25
JOHN KEELLS SI 10 PAR P 2010-11-26 2012-04-04
AMAZON.COM INC P 2009-10-28 2012-09-13
LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC P 2012-03-08 2012-07-31
GILEAD SCIENCES INC P 2012-01-19 2012-02-22
FIFTH & PACIFIC COMPANIES INC COM P 2011-10-17 2012-10-12
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-07-14 2012-02-23
SOURCEFIRE INC P 2011-09-02 2012-10-03
NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC P 2010-11-10 2012-04-18
AXIS BANK LTD SPONSORED GDR REG S P 2009-09-11 2012-05-23
BAZAARVOICE INC P 2012-02-27 2012-09-24
TRIPADVISOR INC P 2012-01-11 2012-08-10
FIFTH & PACIFIC COMPANIES INC COM P 2011-10-17 2012-10-11
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-07-13 2012-03-28
MAKO SURGICAL CORP P 2011-08-12 2012-12-11
NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC P 2010-10-18 2012-04-18
AXIS BANK LTD SPONSORED GDR REG S P 2009-09-03 2012-05-23
SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2012-02-27 2012-06-13
TOLL BROTHERS INC P 2012-01-11 2012-10-02
UBIQUITI NETWORKS INC COM P 2011-10-14 2012-06-13
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-07-11 2012-03-28
MAKO SURGICAL CORP P 2011-08-10 2012-12-11
GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY P 2010-10-07 2012-02-16
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP- P 2009-08-06 2012-06-15
BAZAARVOICE INC P 2012-02-24 2012-09-24
TOLL BROTHERS INC P 2012-01-11 2012-09-28
LUMINEX CORP DEL P 2011-10-10 2012-07-12
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-07-11 2012-02-23
LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC P 2011-07-18 2012-08-21
GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY P 2010-10-07 2012-02-14
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2009-05-28 2012-04-03
TOLL BROTHERS INC P 2012-02-17 2012-10-02
TRIPADVISOR INC P 2012-01-10 2012-08-10
LUMINEX CORP DEL P 2011-10-10 2012-07-16
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-06-24 2012-02-23
IMAGINATION TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC G P 2011-07-15 2012-09-24
CARMAX INC P 2010-08-12 2012-05-15
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2009-05-28 2012-03-19
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC P 2012-02-16 2012-06-01
TRIPADVISOR INC P 2012-01-10 2012-09-24
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC P 2011-09-14 2012-01-06
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-06-24 2012-02-07
IMAX CORP P 2011-06-10 2012-08-27
CARMAX INC P 2010-08-11 2012-05-15
W R GRACE & CO-DEL NEW P 2009-05-07 2012-04-03
SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2012-02-10 2012-06-13
UBIQUITI NETWORKS INC COM P 2012-01-09 2012-06-13
MONSANTO CO NEW P 2011-09-13 2012-08-24
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-06-23 2012-02-07
IMAGINATION TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC G P 2011-06-02 2012-09-24
JOHN KEELLS SI 10 PAR P 2010-06-21 2012-04-04
W R GRACE & CO-DEL NEW P 2009-05-07 2012-02-09
SONOVA HOLDING AG P 2012-02-10 2012-06-01
NETFLIX COM INC P 2012-01-06 2012-09-24
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-08-08 2012-02-23
RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS LTD P 2011-06-03 2012-02-10
MAKO SURGICAL CORP P 2011-05-20 2012-12-11
ARM HLDGS ORD GBP0.0005 P 2010-03-09 2012-08-14
HDFC BK LTD ADR REPSTG 3 SHS P 2009-05-06 2012-05-23
(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 320,744   590,531 -269,787
b 363,175   357,369 5,806
c 168,574   133,298 35,276
d 75,750   97,254 -21,504
e 378,625   536,791 -158,166
227,940   405,254 -177,314
260,162   191,994 68,168
80,877   13,793 67,084
107,200   121,215 -14,015
466,962   569,379 -102,417
184,223   211,946 -27,723
43,818   76,401 -32,583
422,056   424,237 -2,181
70,609   115,285 -44,676
72,425   87,881 -15,456
750,395   414,316 336,079
133,881   159,662 -25,781
183,015   227,073 -44,058
28,603   22,344 6,259
74,372   124,366 -49,994
107,547   447,963 -340,416
15,493   8,612 6,881
335,581   188,724 146,857
172,300   169,544 2,756
533,314   542,091 -8,777
274,330   318,491 -44,161
449,097   784,269 -335,172
284,430   629,935 -345,505
408,598   231,151 177,447
185,934   196,376 -10,442
289,098   310,080 -20,982
248,434   183,019 65,415
419,611   409,963 9,648
482,845   350,716 132,129
81,375   171,907 -90,532
202,682   115,479 87,203
172,791   125,210 47,581
622,829   734,939 -112,110
211,394   337,838 -126,444
493,295   584,735 -91,440
34,067   55,008 -20,941
49,986   65,070 -15,084
315,759   161,119 154,640
19,849   13,860 5,989
468,939   471,454 -2,515
217,224   230,200 -12,976
71,446   43,050 28,396
136,226   155,722 -19,496
295,194   233,648 61,546
122,270   157,089 -34,819
306,513   150,351 156,162
544,839   525,564 19,275
667,035   720,599 -53,564
330,374   247,159 83,215
146,450   177,456 -31,006
287,230   171,106 116,124
167,329   215,154 -47,825
81,014   91,192 -10,178
50,132   56,576 -6,444
337,562   268,141 69,421
58,680   43,156 15,524
202,175   312,250 -110,075
58,294   136,803 -78,509
311,240   395,893 -84,653
183,216   203,856 -20,640
200,025   241,800 -41,775
51,350   35,813 15,537
51,143   60,855 -9,712
78,302   118,164 -39,862
43,936   93,492 -49,556
117,774   239,853 -122,079
193,105   110,692 82,413
295,471   332,723 -37,252
487,409   339,159 148,250
101,772   123,253 -21,481
153,700   195,193 -41,493
148,248   147,827 421
46,397   95,368 -48,971
120,236   105,428 14,808
397,747   289,728 108,019
71,765   56,430 15,335
226,886   270,629 -43,743
26,084   32,001 -5,917
149,157   116,903 32,254
248,741   184,734 64,007
296,906   249,707 47,199
361,839   449,493 -87,654
895,761   746,036 149,725
40,958   60,375 -19,417
104,474   118,867 -14,393
74,835   121,385 -46,550
78,517   59,249 19,268
353,253   59,172 294,081
124,968   145,714 -20,746
34,226   52,104 -17,878
398,039   321,156 76,883
18,965   21,068 -2,103
348,632   348,868 -236
317,465   274,174 43,291
405,750   72,037 333,713
173,108   211,019 -37,911
514,148   764,662 -250,514
221,814   201,512 20,302
215,572   214,520 1,052
57,819   141,314 -83,495
270,440   106,007 164,433
473,469   273,712 199,757
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(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       -269,787
b       5,806
c       35,276
d       -21,504
e       -158,166
      -177,314
      68,168
      67,084
      -14,015
      -102,417
      -27,723
      -32,583
      -2,181
      -44,676
      -15,456
      336,079
      -25,781
      -44,058
      6,259
      -49,994
      -340,416
      6,881
      146,857
      2,756
      -8,777
      -44,161
      -335,172
      -345,505
      177,447
      -10,442
      -20,982
      65,415
      9,648
      132,129
      -90,532
      87,203
      47,581
      -112,110
      -126,444
      -91,440
      -20,941
      -15,084
      154,640
      5,989
      -2,515
      -12,976
      28,396
      -19,496
      61,546
      -34,819
      156,162
      19,275
      -53,564
      83,215
      -31,006
      116,124
      -47,825
      -10,178
      -6,444
      69,421
      15,524
      -110,075
      -78,509
      -84,653
      -20,640
      -41,775
      15,537
      -9,712
      -39,862
      -49,556
      -122,079
      82,413
      -37,252
      148,250
      -21,481
      -41,493
      421
      -48,971
      14,808
      108,019
      15,335
      -43,743
      -5,917
      32,254
      64,007
      47,199
      -87,654
      149,725
      -19,417
      -14,393
      -46,550
      19,268
      294,081
      -20,746
      -17,878
      76,883
      -2,103
      -236
      43,291
      333,713
      -37,911
      -250,514
      20,302
      1,052
      -83,495
      164,433
      199,757
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -367,470
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 instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 -2,219,477
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?
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))
2011 4,854,962 33,157,167 0.146423
2010 4,283,440 32,485,306 0.131858
2009 4,695,734 31,431,651 0.149395
2008 4,936,623 52,369,355 0.094265
2007 4,143,043 58,031,100 0.071393
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.593334
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 0.118667
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 30,720,539
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 3,645,514
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,877
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 3,647,391
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 5,365,000
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.
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Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,877
hereBulletand 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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 1,877
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 1,877
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 1,145
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 1,145
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 18
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 750
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
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.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
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$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
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....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
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?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    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.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNC
    b
    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 .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    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 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If “Yes,” complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    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 instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.MERANCAS.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletC A M MERMANS Telephone no.bullet (704) 992-0705
    Located atbullet14051 ISLAND DRHUNTERSVILLENC ZIP+4bullet28078
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2012, 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? .................
    16
     
    No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 5
    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
    No
    1a
    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?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (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)?.................
    (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.).........
    b
    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)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    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 2012?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    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)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    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 instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2012 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 2012.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    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 2012?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    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))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (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 instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    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 instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    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?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 6
    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 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
    CORNELIS A M MERMANSClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    7.50     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    JOHANNA J MERMANSClick to see attachment VICE PRES
    1.25     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    ANTHONY A MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    JENNIFER E MERMANSClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    1.25     		0 0 0
    210 ELM ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ08540
    BRYAN K MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    1721 LYNDHURST AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203
    ROBIN B MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    1721 LYNDHURST AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203
    NICOLE A MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    361 17TH STREET NW 2223
    ATLANTA,GA30363
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see 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
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    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 instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    29,417,631
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,770,733
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    31,188,364
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    31,188,364
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    467,825
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    30,720,539
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,536,027
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,536,027
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,877
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,877
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,534,150
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,534,150
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    1,534,150
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    5,365,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    5,365,000
    5
    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 instructions).................
    5
    1,877
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    5,363,123
    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.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 1,534,150
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 1,476,206
    b From 2008....... 2,329,197
    c From 2009....... 3,128,779
    d From 2010....... 2,720,461
    e From 2011....... 3,275,180
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 12,929,823
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 5,365,000
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 1,534,150
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,830,850
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (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 16,760,673
    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 instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,476,206
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		15,284,467
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 2,329,197
    b Excess from 2009.... 3,128,779
    c Excess from 2010.... 2,720,461
    d Excess from 2011.... 3,275,180
    e Excess from 2012.... 3,830,850
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2012, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    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) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    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 ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    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) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    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 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).)
    CORNELIS A M JOHANNA MERMANS
    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
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CASEY MERMANS
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    (704) 992-0705
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PROPOSAL/LETTER OF REQUEST INDICATING HOW ORGANIZATION'S GOALS ALIGN WITH FOUNDATION'S, AMOUNT OF MONEY REQUESTED AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. INCLUDE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROOF OF 501(3)(C) STATUS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO SUPPORT FOR ARTS, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIUALS.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 10
    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)
    aPaid during the year
    ADA JENKINS CENTER
    212 GAMBLE STREET
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER 25,000
    ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK
    6220 THERMAL ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) BEHAVIOR HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN 100,000
    ALEXANDERS RUN
    324 S BROAD STREET 1
    TRENTON,NJ08608     		  501(C)(3) RESEARCH FOR SUDDEN DEATH IN KIDS 1,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2425 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND/ EMERGENCY CARE 500,000
    AS ONE MINISTRIES
    805 A WEST AIRLINE AVE
    GASTONIA,NC28052     		  501(C)(3) AID FOR HOMELESS 25,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
    POBOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC28247     		  501(C)(3) UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 25,000
    ASSOC FOR CHILDREN OF NJ
    35 HALSEY STREET
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		  501(C)(3) LEGAL REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY 35,000
    ATLANTA CENTER FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
    75 PEACHTREE PLACE NW
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		  501(C)(3) HELP UNEMPLOYED FIND JOBS 20,000
    ATLANTA COMM FOOD BANK
    732 JOSELOWERY BLVD NW
    ATLANTA,GA30318     		  501(C)(3) FOODBANK 35,000
    ATLANTA TECH COLLEGE FND
    1560 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW
    ATLANTA,GA30310     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 40,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    3801 EAST INDEPENDENCE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MENTORING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN 25,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT AND TUTORING FOR KIDS 35,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
    1001 COCHRAN ST
    STATESVILLE,NC28677     		  501(C)(3) AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & MENTORING 50,000
    BRUNSWICK CHARTER SCHOOL
    429 JOYCE KILMER AVE
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901     		  501(C)(3) CHILDRENS EDUCATION 5,500
    CAMP BULESKIES
    1101 QUEENS ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  501(C)(3) CAMP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 15,000
    CARE RING
    601 E 5TH ST STE 140
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) HEALTHCARE FOR UNINSURED 10,000
    CATHARINE'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 1633
    BELMONT,NC28012     		  501(C)(3) HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
    1123 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION PROGRAM 75,000
    CHARL EMERGENCY HOUSING
    POBOX 9373
    CHARLOTTE,NC28299     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR FAMILIES 125,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEACH & HEARING
    210 E WOODLAWN ROAD SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) HEARING AIDS FOR POOR KIDS 20,000
    CHRIS KIDS INC
    3109 CLAIRMONT ROAD SUIT
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOMES FOR VICTIMIZED CHILDREN 50,000
    CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
    401 WESTPARK CT STE 200
    PEACHTREE CTY,GA30269     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR ABUSED WOMEN 50,000
    COMM CULINARY SCHOOL
    2401 ADISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR UNDEREMPLOYED 25,000
    COMM FOOD RESCUE
    500 B SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD FOR NEEDY 50,000
    COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 10,000
    COMMUNITY LINK
    600 E FIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS 100,000
    COUNCIL CHILDRENS RIGHTS
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY 100,000
    CPCC
    POBOX 35009
    CHARLOTTE,NC28235     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 535,000
    CRISIS ASSITANCE MINISTRY
    500 A SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 100,000
    CRISIS MINISTRY
    123 EAST HANOVER STREET
    PRINCETON,NJ08608     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 50,000
    DOVE HOUSE
    2407 SIMONTON RD
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 30,000
    ELON
    1717 SHARON ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28210     		  501(C)(3) VOCATIONAL TRAINING/CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    FAMILY SERVICES
    214 EAST FRANKLIN BLVD
    GASTONIA,NC28052     		  501(C)(3) CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 25,000
    FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 5217
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 25,000
    FLORENCE CRITTENDEN
    1300 BLYTHE BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) ASSIST UNWED MOTHERS & THEIR BABIES 50,000
    FREEDOM SCHOOLS PARTNERS
    POBOX 37363
    CHARLOTTE,NC28237     		  501(C)(3) SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS FOR LOW INCOM 50,000
    FRIENDSHIP HOME INC
    2111 STAFFORD STREET EXTE
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT 25,000
    FRIENDSHIP TRAYS
    2401 A DISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDE MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 100,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA
    1817 CENTRAL AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 75,000
    HABITAT CHARLOTTE
    POBOX 220287
    CHARLOTTE,NC28222     		  501(C)(3) BUILDING HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMS. 57,500
    HELPING HANDS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134     		  501(C)(3) MONKEY HELPERS FOR DISABLED 60,000
    HOMEFRONT
    1880 PRINCETON AVE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SERVICES 30,000
    HOPE HAVEN
    3815 NTRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR DRUG & AHCOHOL RECOVERY 60,000
    HOPE HOUSE
    15604 NORTHCROSS DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    HOPSPICE AT CHARLOTTE
    1420 EAST SEVENTH ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) END OF LIFE CARE 25,000
    HOSPICE IREDELL COUNTY
    2347 SIMONTON RD
    STATESVILLE,NC28625     		  501(C)(3) END OF LIFE CARE 25,000
    HOUSE OF MERCY
    POBOX 808
    BELMONT,NC28012     		  501(C)(3) CARE FOR AIDS PATIENTS 25,000
    INREACH
    4425 RANDOLPH ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) HELP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 50,000
    INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
    322 HAWTHORNE LANE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANTS 40,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMM
    2305 PARKLAKE DR NE 100
    ATLANTA,GA30345     		  501(C)(3) REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT 50,000
    ISLES
    10 WOOD STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08618     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY REBUILDING 50,000
    JACOB'S LADDER
    2304 THE PLAZA
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) HELP FINDING EMPLOYMENT 25,000
    JOHN CROSSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED KIDS 50,000
    KINDERMOURN
    1320 HARDING PLACE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) SAFE HAVEN FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN 15,000
    KIPP SCHOOL
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    MARTIN HOUSE
    794 EAST STATE ST
    TRENTON,NJ08606     		  502(C)(3) EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR POOR 30,000
    MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
    119 N AMES ST
    MATTHEWS,NC28106     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY 50,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    320 C COPPERFIELD DRIVE
    CONCORD,NC28025     		  501(C)(3) MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 30,000
    MEDASSIST
    601 EAST FIFTH ST 350
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) PHARMACY FOR UNINSURED 25,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    1210 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR HOMELES 125,000
    MERCER ALLIANCE
    151 MERCER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) COALITION TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS 35,000
    MERCER STREET FRIENDS
    151 MERCER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY 30,000
    MOUNT CARMEL GUILD
    73 NORTH CLINTON AVE
    TRENTON,NJ08609     		  501(C)(3) FOOD PANTRY 10,000
    NAMI MERCER
    3371 BRUNSWICK PIKE SUIT
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FAMILIES OF MENTALLY ILL 20,000
    NJISJ
    60 PARK PLACE STE 511
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		  501(C)(3) NJ INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 20,000
    ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) TUTORING & SCHOLARSHIPS 30,000
    OPEN HAND
    176 OTTLEY DRIVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30324     		  501(C)(3) NUTRITION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM 25,000
    OUR HOUSE
    PO BOX 1304
    DECATUR,GA30031     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING CENTER FOR HOMELESS KIDS 20,000
    OUR TOWNS HABITAT
    POBOX 1088
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		  501(C)(3) CONSTRUCTION COST FOR ONE HOUSE 50,000
    PAL POLICE ATLH LEAGUE
    812 OAKLAWN AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) ATHELTIC PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED 30,000
    PAT'S PLACE
    901 EAST BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 50,000
    PEI KIDS
    231 LAWRENCE ROAD
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) PREVENTION & EDUCATION FOR KIDS 30,000
    PHILIPS ACADEMY
    3115 PROVIDENCE RD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED 25,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    4822 ALBERMARLE ROAD SUI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SEX EDUCATION FOR TEENS 85,000
    PRINCETON YWCA
    59 PAUL ROBENSON ST
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		  501(C)(3) ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE 20,000
    RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON
    98 CARROLL STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08605     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 30,000
    ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
    226 NORTH LONG STREET
    SALISBURY,NC28144     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER & CRISIS MINISTRY 50,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST 5TH ST STE 400
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 225,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    4335 STUART ANDREW BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR WOMEN 50,000
    SAMARITANS HOUSE
    611 FORTUNE STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AFTER HOSPITAL 25,000
    SHELTER HEALTH SERVICES
    534 SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) HEALTH CLINIC AT SALV. ARMY SHELTER 55,000
    SULLIVAN CENTER
    2050 C CHAMBLEE TUCKER RD
    ATLANTA,GA30341     		  501(C)(3) HELP FOR HOMELESS 20,000
    SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITIES
    2120 NORTH DAVIDSON ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) HOUSING FOR POOR 35,000
    TASK
    PO BOX 872
    TRENTON,NJ08605     		  501(C)(3) SOUP KITCHEN FOR HOMELESS 25,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDE HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEACHERS 50,000
    THOMPSON CHILDRENS HOME
    6800 STPETERS LANE
    MATTHEWS,NC28105     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CARE KIDS 325,000
    TURNING POINT
    530 PATTON AVE
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER 25,000
    UCP
    5700 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) STROLL IN THE PARK FOR HANDICAPPED 26,000
    UMAR
    POBOX 1558
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28070     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CARE KIDS 25,000
    UNION COUNTY CRISIS ASST MINISTRY
    1333 W ROOSEVELT BLVD
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 30,000
    UNION COUNTY SHELTER
    311 WJEFFERSON STREET
    MONROE,NC28112     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 50,000
    URBAN MINISTRY CENTER
    945 NORTH COLLEGE ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS 20,000
    WALKING CLASSROOM
    1201 RALEIGH RD 211
    CHAPEL HILL,NC28517     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS 15,000
    WITH FRIENDS
    2098 KEITH DRIVE
    GASTONIA,NC28054     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR TROUBLED TEENS 15,000
    WOMENSPACE
    1530 BRUNSWICK AVE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN 50,000
    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
    7201 GLEN FOREST DR STE
    RICHMOND,VA23226     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT DOCTORS IN UNDERDEV COUNTRIE 25,000
    YWCA
    3420 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		  501(C)(3) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 5,365,000
    bApproved for future payment
    CAMP BULESKIES
    1101 QUEENS ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  501(C)(3) CAMP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 30,000
    COMMUNITY LINK
    600 E FIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS 100,000
    CPCC
    POBOX 35009
    CHARLOTTE,NC28235     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 535,000
    JOHN CROSSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED KIDS 150,000
    ELON
    1717 SHARON ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28210     		  501(C)(3) VOCATIONAL TRAINING/CHARTER SCHOOL 50,000
    HOPE HOUSE
    15604 NORTHCROSS DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & KIDS 50,000
    INREACH
    4425 RANDOLPH ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) HELP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 50,000
    KIPP SCHOOL
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    PHILIPS ACADEMY
    3115 PROVIDENCE RD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED 75,000
    ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
    226 NORTH LONG STREET
    SALISBURY,NC28144     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER & CRISIS MINISTRY 150,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDE HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEACHERS 100,000
    WALKING CLASSROOM
    1201 RALEIGH RD 211
    CHAPEL HILL,NC28517     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS 15,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA
    1817 CENTRAL AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 150,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST 5TH ST STE 400
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 600,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 2,155,000
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 11
    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 instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 46  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 148,934  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 39,018  
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     26 -367,470  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aFED INC TAX REF     25 10,959  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   -168,513  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-168,513
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    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
    2a
    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?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    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.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2012
    Name of the organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    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
    Special Rules
    ......................... 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.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    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
     
     

    CORNELIS A JOHANNA MERMANS    
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
       
    HUNTERSVILLE, NC   28078

    		$4,000,000


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    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
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2011 INCOME TAX PREPARATION 1,725      

    TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Person Name Explanation
    CORNELIS A M MERMANS  
    JOHANNA J MERMANS  
    ANTHONY A MERMANS  
    JENNIFER E MERMANS  
    BRYAN K MERMANS  
    ROBIN B MERMANS  
    NICOLE A MERMANS  

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AEROVIRONMENT INC    
    ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC 541,221 1,072,198
    ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    AMAZON.COM 516,915 1,767,881
    AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP 1,022,197 1,113,892
    APACHE CORP    
    APPLE INC 581,435 530,576
    ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC    
    ARM HOLDINGS 233,948 836,237
    AXIS BANK LTD    
    BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC 615,528 821,689
    CAPSTONE TURBINE CORP    
    CARMAX INC 325,247 366,916
    CATAMARAN CORP 600,008 595,356
    CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC 585,508 696,651
    COGNIZANT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS    
    COMPLETE GENOMICS INC    
    EBAY INC 1,388,002 1,587,609
    EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP    
    EXACT SCIENCES CORP 323,474 331,997
    FACEBOOK INC 568,397 561,143
    FRESH MARKET INC 439,502 418,527
    FUSION-IO INC 833,287 647,268
    GOLAR LNG LIMITED 504,600 776,389
    GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY    
    GOOGLE 880,535 1,127,564
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 589,102 736,483
    HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP 948,878 950,260
    HDFC BK LTD    
    ICICI BANK LTD 738,551 908,396
    IMAGINATION TECHNOLOGIES    
    IMAX CORP    
    JC PENNEY CO INC    
    JOHN KEELLS    
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 664,762 704,154
    LENNAR CORP 507,048 823,168
    LIVEPERSON INC 170,308 401,414
    LINKEDIN CORPORATION 586,727 717,969
    LIZ CLAIBORNE INC    
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC 706,912 1,213,429
    LUMINEX CORP    
    MAKO SURGICAL CORP    
    MONSANTO CO 401,343 594,023
    NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC    
    OCADO GROUP PLC 800,973 264,606
    PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC 685,865 655,230
    POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL INC    
    QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC    
    RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS LTD    
    SALESFORCE.COM INC 704,225 751,911
    SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS INC 290,731 248,402
    SODASTREAM INTERNATIONAL LTD    
    SOLARWINDS INC 491,274 536,249
    SONOVA HOLDING    
    SOURCEFIRE INC 520,282 859,310
    SPIRIT AIRLINES INC 624,660 763,830
    SPLUNK INC 132,747 136,365
    STANDARD PACIFIC CORP 363,921 652,952
    STARBUCKS CORP 613,249 604,035
    TRACTOR SUPPLY CO 647,598 643,703
    UBIQUITI NETWORKS INC    
    VALIDUS HOLDING 619,526 640,802
    VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC 396,721 346,355
    W R BERKLEY CORP 26,333 37,212
    W R GRACE & CO 115,715 801,852
    WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC 451,157 1,046,426
    ZIPCAR INC    

    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    INSURANCE 750      
    BANK CHARGES 32 32    


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SEC. LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS 39,018 39,018  
    FED INC TAX REF 10,959    


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX ON DIVIDENDS 250 250    
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX-2012 EST 306