Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , and ending 12-31-2013
Name of foundation
THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)712 SOUTH ELAM AVE   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GREENSBORO, NC27403
A Employer identification number

26-0344869
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(336) 497-1854
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E 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$9,319,648J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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) 713,248
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 157,429 157,429 157,429
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 319,255
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,134,096
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 319,255
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,189,932 476,684 157,429
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 97,632     97,632
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 189,610     189,610
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 23,425     23,425
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,250     1,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 5,316      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 13,517    
20 Occupancy.............. 11,856     11,856
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 59,400     59,400
22 Printing and publications.......... 299     299
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 94,378 41,127 41,127 52,069
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 496,683 41,127 41,127 435,541
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 728,924 728,924
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,225,607 41,127 41,127 1,164,465
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -35,675
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 435,557
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 116,302
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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............... 170,116 191,611 191,611
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 7,789,109 9,107,303 9,107,303
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 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)........      
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 bullet70,043
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet49,309 16,059 Click to see attachment20,734 20,734
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,975,284 9,319,648 9,319,648
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) Click to see attachment3,938 Click to see attachment56,255
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 3,938 56,255
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 7,971,346 9,263,393
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    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 7,971,346 9,263,393
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 7,975,284 9,319,648
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 7,971,346
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -35,675
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 1,327,722
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 9,263,393
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 9,263,393
Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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 448 SHS ABB LTD ADR P 2009-02-18 2013-03-12
b 584 SHS GENERAL ELECTRIC P 2009-02-18 2013-03-12
c 6041 SHS PIMCO SHORT TERM FD P 2013-03-15 2013-12-11
d 965 SHS AMANA INCOME FUND P 2011-04-12 2013-06-03
e 112 SHS GILEAD SCIENCES INC P 2007-01-04 2013-03-12
6253 SHS PORTFOLIO 21 P 2011-04-12 2013-06-03
237 SHS AMANA INCOME FUND P 2011-05-31 2013-06-03
20 SHS GOOGLE INC P 2009-02-18 2013-03-12
384 SHS PROGRESSIVE CORP P 2011-03-18 2013-03-12
106 SHS AMANA INCOME FUND P 2011-04-12 2013-06-20
14 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2007-01-04 2013-03-12
104 SHS ROWE T PRICE GROUP INC P 2010-08-26 2013-03-12
56 SHS AMERICAN EXPRESS P 2010-10-12 2013-03-12
146 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2009-09-02 2013-03-12
144 SHS SCHLUMBERGER P 2009-02-11 2013-03-12
14 SHS APPLE P 2007-01-04 2013-03-12
64 SHS LAMAR ADVERTISING P 2011-08-04 2013-03-12
39579 SHS SIT US GOVT SEC FUND P 2012-03-01 2013-06-20
8 SHS APPLE P 2013-02-21 2013-03-12
320 SHS LAZARD LTD P 2011-10-04 2013-03-12
104 SHS STRYKER CORP P 2009-07-22 2013-03-12
13871 SHS APPLESEED FUND INST P 2011-04-12 2013-06-03
128 SHS LIFELOCK INC P 2012-11-05 2013-03-12
608 SHS CHARLES SCHWAB CORP P 2012-01-23 2013-03-12
160 SHS ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND P 2010-05-14 2013-03-12
256 SHS MICROSOFT P 2013-01-17 2013-03-12
320 SHS VANGUARD EXTENDED MKT P 2010-09-08 2013-03-12
184 SHS BHP BILLITON LTD P 2007-01-04 2013-03-12
288 SHS PAYCHEX INC P 2009-02-18 2013-03-12
36362 SHS VANGUARD GNMA FUND P 2012-11-26 2013-03-08
264 SHS CISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2011-02-15 2013-03-12
80 SHS PEPSICO INC P 2011-03-15 2013-03-12
288 SHS VANGUARD TOTAL WORLD P 2008-12-24 2013-03-12
306 SHS CORNING P 2012-03-05 2013-03-12
6891 SHS PIMCO LOW DURATION FD P 2013-03-11 2013-08-15
247 SHS WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2012-04-30 2013-03-12
110 SHS CORNING P 2012-06-12 2013-03-12
11463 SHS PIMCO LOW DURATION FD P 2013-03-11 2013-09-24
73 SHS WASTE MANAGEMENT P 2012-06-12 2013-03-12
32 SHS EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2007-01-04 2013-03-12
83 SHS PIMCO LOW DURATION FD P 2013-03-11 2013-10-31
64 SHS EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2010-05-05 2013-03-12
11346 SHS PIMCO LOW DURATION FD P 2013-06-03 2013-10-31
(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 10,175   5,484 4,691
b 13,640   6,378 7,262
c 59,562   59,744 -182
d 37,723   31,944 5,779
e 5,173   1,779 3,394
230,000   208,926 21,074
9,277   8,046 1,231
16,526   7,047 9,479
9,542   7,952 1,590
4,000   3,500 500
1,098   935 163
7,728   4,607 3,121
3,660   2,166 1,494
11,447   8,756 2,691
11,109   6,119 4,990
6,035   1,188 4,847
3,041   1,423 1,618
444,358   447,641 -3,283
3,449   3,593 -144
11,614   6,364 5,250
6,921   4,046 2,875
200,000   185,739 14,261
1,468   978 490
10,693   7,751 2,942
5,185   4,287 898
7,106   6,996 110
21,503   14,464 7,039
13,607   6,962 6,645
9,723   7,094 2,629
393,051   400,000 -6,949
5,696   4,944 752
6,133   5,058 1,075
15,060   9,039 6,021
3,877   3,973 -96
70,618   72,161 -1,543
9,115   8,462 653
1,394   1,447 -53
117,930   120,026 -2,096
2,694   2,366 328
2,851   2,338 513
854   865 -11
5,702   4,233 1,469
117,301   118,020 -719
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       4,691
b       7,262
c       -182
d       5,779
e       3,394
      21,074
      1,231
      9,479
      1,590
      500
      163
      3,121
      1,494
      2,691
      4,990
      4,847
      1,618
      -3,283
      -144
      5,250
      2,875
      14,261
      490
      2,942
      898
      110
      7,039
      6,645
      2,629
      -6,949
      752
      1,075
      6,021
      -96
      -1,543
      653
      -53
      -2,096
      328
      513
      -11
      1,469
      -719
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 2 319,255
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 -10,116
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))
2012 575,906 7,615,871 0.075619
2011 381,194 6,689,761 0.056982
2010 292,380 356,981 0.819035
2009 251,092 402,139 0.624391
2008 146,520 215,076 0.681248
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 2.257275
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 0.451455
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 8,744,189
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 3,947,608
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 4,356
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 3,951,964
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,164,465
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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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 8,711
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 8,711
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 8,711
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 3,800
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 3,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 17
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 4,928
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 2014 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 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 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    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.F4DC.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMARNIE THOMPSON Telephone no.bullet (336) 275-1781
    Located atbullet712 SOUTH ELAM AVEGREENSBORONC ZIP+4bullet27403
    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 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    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  
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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
    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
     
    No
    .........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 2013?.............
    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 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    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 2013 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 2013.)....................
    3b
     
    No
    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 2013?
    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
     
     
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    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
    MARNIE THOMPSONClick to see attachment CO-MNGNG DIR
    20.00     		48,816 0 0
    620 SOUTH ELM STREET STE 35
    GREENSBORO,NC27403
    ED WHITFIELDClick to see attachment C0-MNGNG DIR
    32.00     		48,816 0 0
    620 SOUTH ELM STREET STE 35
    GREENSBORO,NC27403
    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 PROMOTION OF GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY -- GRANT MAKING, COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS, YOUTH GROUPS, ETC. 1,164,465
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    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
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
     
    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
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
     
    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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2012     		(c)
    2012     		(d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008.......  
    b From 2009.......  
    c From 2010.......  
    d From 2011.......  
    e From 2012.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,164,465
    a Applied to 2012, 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 2013 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,164,465
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (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 1,164,465
    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 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........     		 
    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 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009....  
    b Excess from 2010....  
    c Excess from 2011....  
    d Excess from 2012....  
    e Excess from 2013....  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 2013, 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) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
    116,302 82,035 57,166 21 255,524
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 98,857 69,730 48,591 18 217,196
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		1,164,465 575,906 381,194 292,380 2,413,945
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		728,924 226,096 193,658 145,578 1,294,256
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		435,541 349,810 187,536 146,802 1,119,689
    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...     		291,473 253,863 222,992 11,899 780,227
    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).)
    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 address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    GRANT PROPOSALSF4DC
    712 SOUTH ELAM AVE
    GREENSBORO,NC27403
    (336) 497-1854
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    GRANT APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.F4DC.ORG.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    F4DC ACCEPTS GRANT APPLICATIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS. INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONSULT WWW.F4DC.ORG T
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    F4DC CONCENTRATES ITS GRANTMAKING IN THE SOUTHEASTERN US, WITH PARTICULAR INTEREST IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT. OUR FOCUS IS ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY. GRANTEES MUST SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT FORM STATING THAT THE GRANT WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED. OTHER GUIDELINES ARE LAID OUT IN A DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT TITLED "MATCHING GRANT INFORMATION PACKET" AT WWW.F4DC.ORG.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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
    SEE ATTACHED
    SEE ATTACHED
    SEE ATTACHED
    SEE ATTACHED,NC27609     		    SEE ATTACHED 728,924
    Total .................................bullet 3a 728,924
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         157,429
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		        319,255
    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)..     476,684
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13476,684
    (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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    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 (2013)
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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.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2013
    Name of the organization
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
     
    Employer identification number

    26-0344869
    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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
          		Employer identification number

    26-0344869
    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
     
     

    W HAYDEN THOMPSON ESTATE  
    22901 AURORA ROAD
    P O BOX 46730
    BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH44146

    		$713,248


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
          		Employer identification number

    26-0344869
    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) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
          		Employer identification number

    26-0344869
    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) (2013)

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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 1,250     1,250

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    TY 2013 AmortizationSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Description of Amortized Expenses Date Acquired, Completed, or Expended Amount Amortized Deduction for Prior Years Amortization Method Current Year Amortization Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Total Amount of Amortization
    START UP COSTS 2007-06-05 17,726 6,598 15 1,182     7,780

    TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Person Name Explanation
    MARNIE THOMPSON  
    ED WHITFIELD  

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    TY 2013 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    APPLE MACBOOK PRO 17" 2007-10-19 4,664 4,664 200DB 5.0000        
    WESTERN DIGITAL 250 GB MYBOOK PRO 2007-10-19 171 171 200DB 5.0000        
    DESK, HUTCH, CHAIR, CABINET, BKCASE, DSKTOP 2008-01-10 1,143 888 200DB 7.0000 102      
    SMALL DESK, TABLE 2008-05-01 50 39 200DB 7.0000 4      
    LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR 2008-10-02 128 100 200DB 7.0000 11      
    HP LASERJET PRINTER 2008-01-14 419 395 200DB 5.0000 24      
    1 COMPAC PRESARIO LAPTOPS 2008-02-01 1,065 1,003 200DB 5.0000 62      
    500 GB EXTERNAL DRIVE 2008-02-01 145 137 200DB 5.0000 8      
    LINKSYS NAS200 NETWRK STORAGE SYSTEM 2008-02-23 241 227 200DB 5.0000 14      
    BH 500 COPIER 2008-06-02 9,599 9,046 200DB 5.0000 553      
    TELEPHONE 2008-04-26 53 50 200DB 5.0000 3      
    2 DRAWER FILE CABINET 2008-09-10 60 53 200DB 7.0000 3      
    ADOBE CS3 DESIGN PREM 2007-10-19 1,896 1,896   3.0000        
    MS WINDOWS XP 2007-10-19 298 298   3.0000        
    GOTHAM ROUNDED MAC LICENSE (2) 2008-01-05 576 576   3.0000        
    QUICKBOOKS PRO MAC; OFFICE 2008-04-09 101 101   3.0000        
    QBOOKS 2010 MAC UPDATE 2010-07-03 25 23   3.0000 2      
    CS4 UPGRADE FOR MAC 2010-09-29 136 136   3.0000        
    MACBOOK AIR 2011-08-02 1,947 1,947 200DB 5.0000        
    REFURB COMPAQ LAPTOP 2011-08-31 225 225 200DB 5.0000        
    REFURB COMPAQ LAPTOP 2 2011-08-31 225 225 200DB 5.0000        
    PROJECTOR 2011-08-10 320 320 200DB 7.0000        
    MACBOOK AIR LAPTOP 2012-03-19 2,063 1,238 200DB 5.0000 330      
    BROTHER COLOR LASER PRINTER 2012-05-24 357 214 200DB 5.0000 58      
    ADOBE UPGRADE 2012-03-05 72 46   3.0000 12      
    ROCKET GENIUS SOFTWARE 2012-04-05 199 124   3.0000 34      
    PROGRAM FOR MAC 2012-06-14 135 81   3.0000 22      
    BOOKCASE- TALL (1) 2012-02-22 200 114 200DB 7.0000 25      
    BOOKCASE - SHORT (2) 2012-02-23 200 114 200DB 7.0000 25      
    FOLDING CONFERENCE TABLES (2) 2012-02-24 150 86 200DB 7.0000 18      
    CONFERENCE CHAIRS (6) 2012-02-25 450 257 200DB 7.0000 55      
    SMALL WOODEN DESK (1) 2012-02-26 233 133 200DB 7.0000 29      
    LARGE WOODEN DESK - (1) 2012-03-15 100 57 200DB 7.0000 12      
    4- DRAW METAL FILING CABINETS (4) 2012-03-15 100 57 200DB 7.0000 12      
    CORDLESS PHONES 2012-02-09 171 98 200DB 7.0000 21      
    INTERPRETATION EQUIPMENT 2012-03-06 4,563 2,607 200DB 7.0000 559      
    MICROWAVE 2012-03-12 35 20 200DB 7.0000 4      
    MINI REFRIGERATOR 2012-03-12 100 57 200DB 7.0000 12      
    PORTABLE HARD DRIVES (3) 2012-06-12 326 186 200DB 7.0000 40      
    2 MACBOOK AIRS 2013-02-07 7,441   200DB 5.0000 5,023      
    MAC MINI 2.3 SERVER 2013-09-11 1,322   200DB 5.0000 760      
    QUICKBOOKS 2013-02-21 294     3.0000 192      
    PHP RUNNER FOR MFD DATABASE 2013-03-06 279     3.0000 178      
    ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE 6 2013-03-12 150     3.0000 96      
    RR 247 VIDEO CAMERA 2013-04-10 344   200DB 7.0000 202      
    CANON 5255 COPIER 2013-12-30 9,547   200DB 5.0000 5,012      

    TY 2013 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNISHINGS 2,814 2,194 620 617
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 25,057 18,791 6,266 6,266
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 20,285 16,728 3,557 3,561
    SOFTWARE 4,161 3,816 345 344
    START UP COSTS 17,726 7,780 9,946 9,946


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    INVESTING & BANKING FEES 41,127 41,127 41,127  
    OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR SERVICES 31,703     31,703
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,091     4,091
    INSURANCE 3,081     3,081
    EVENT FOOD 2,884     2,884
    WEB & INTERNET 2,546     2,546
    TELEPHONE 1,845     1,845
    PAYROLL PROCESSING 1,662     1,662
    BUSINESS MEALS 1,652     1,652
    DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,319     1,319
    DEVELOPMENT 535     535
    POSTAGE, MAILING SERVICE 362     362
    BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS 303     303
    VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 56     56
    CREDIT CARD FEES 30     30


    TY 2013 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 1,327,722


    TY 2013 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEPOSITS - SPONSORSHIPS 2,313 3,308
    CREDIT CARD BALANCE 1,625 2,947
    LOAN - COMMUNITY FOUNDATION   50,000


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FUND FOR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES
    EIN: 26-0344869
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT TAXES/LICENSES 5,316