Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
301 N Winstead Avenue
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Rocky Mount, NC27804
D Employer identification number

52-2204473
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 193,410,915
F Name and address of principal officer:
Daniel J Gerlach
301 N Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount,NC27804
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.goldenleaf.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: NC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE PART III, LINE 1
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 17
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 33,814
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 105,581,136 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 40,875,189 42,563,127
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,202 4,498
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 146,461,527 42,567,625
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 46,018,345 32,162,211
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,702,899 1,857,975
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 62,444,624 27,795,465
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 110,165,868 61,815,651
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 36,295,659 -19,248,026
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 897,044,517 956,849,074
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 87,667,715 75,031,265
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 809,376,802 881,817,809
Part II
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Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GOLDEN LEAF'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S CITIZENS AND TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY AFFECTED OR TOBACCO-DEPENDENT REGIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 33,346,342 including grants of $ 32,162,211 ) (Revenue $   )
The primary purpose for which this Corporation was formed is to promote the social welfare and lessen the burdens of government by receiving and distributing funds to be used to provide economic impact assistance to economically affected or tobacco-dependent regions of North Carolina. In accordance with the consent decree and final judgment in state of north Carolina V. Phillip Morris Incorporated, ET AL., 98 CVS 14377. Activities in which the corporation may engage in the state of North Carolina include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Education Assistance- provision of funds for educational programs for tobacco farmers and other workers impacted or projected to be impacted by the decline in demand for and/or production of tobacco or tobacco products. 2.Job training and employment assistance - Provision of loans and grants, to be used for job training and other employment-related programs to organizations assisting tobacco farmers and other workers dependent on tobacco farming, production and sales to transition to other sources of income. 3.Scientific research - Provision of funding for scientific research to develop new uses for tobacco or for the development of alternative cash crops. 4.Economic hardship assistance - Provision of direct grants, loans and other assistance programs to alleviate economic hardship, poverty or need experienced by tobacco farmers, quota owners, their families and others as a result of decline in quota and/or production of tobacco or tobacco products. 5.Public works and industrial recruitment - Provision of grants and loans to local governments for upgrading utilities, transportation, and other public service infrastructure to attract new businesses or for more general economic development purposes. 6.Health and human services - Provision of funding for improved health care and other social services needed to maintain the stability of tobacco-dependent communities. 7.Community assistance - Provision of direct grants and loans to economically depressed and deteriorating tobacco-dependent communities to be used exclusively for public purposes.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet33,346,342
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
17
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
17
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletBETH EDMONDSON301 N WINSTEAD AVErocky mountNC27804 (252) 442-7474
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PAUL BROOKS........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           1,456 0 0
(2) J THOMAS BUNN........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) WILLIAM CLARKE........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           1,248 0 0
(4) BRITT COBB........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           1,248 0 0
(5) S LAWRENCE DAVENPORT........................................................................
treasurer
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       1,248 0 0
(6) BARRY Z DODSON........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) DONALD E FLOW........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) CLAUDINE GIBSON........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) BILLY RAY HALL........................................................................
asst. secretary
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       1,456 0 0
(10) TOMMY HESTER........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) RANDY ISENHOWER........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) DR JAMES H JOHNSON........................................................................
secretary
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       1,144 0 0
(13) YVONNE J JOHNSON........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) REV LACY JOYNER........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           936 0 0
(15) CAROLYN JUSTICE........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) JOHNATHAN RHYNE........................................................................
chair
 15.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       832 0 0
(17) DAVID L ROSE........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DAVID T STEPHENSON........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) RALPH STRAYHORN........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) TOM TAFT........................................................................
vice chair
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       624 0 0
(21) EDWIN J VICK........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           832 0 0
(22) DANIEL J GERLACH........................................................................
President
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       189,733 0 36,308
(23) MARK A SORRELLS........................................................................
senior vice president
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       164,757 0 32,322
(24) PETER J CERA........................................................................
vp investments
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       148,333 0 31,987
(25) PATRICIA CABE-CANTRELL........................................................................
vp programs/comm.asst. & outre
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       110,619 0 24,965
(26) EDWARD P LORD........................................................................
vp programs/staff attorney
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       109,316 0 28,167
(27) BETH A EDMONDSON........................................................................
controller
 30.0
.......................0.0 		    X       93,059 0 22,384






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 826,841 0 176,133
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet5
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Silchester International Investors, 780 Third Ave 42nd FlrNEW YORKNY10017 Investment Mngmt 429,169
DRZ, 250 Park Ave South Suite 250WINTER PARKFL32789 Investment Mngmt 414,695
Artisan Partners, 5 Concourse Parkway Suite 2120ATLANTAGA30328 Investment Mngmt 356,698
The Bank of New York Mellon Corpora, One Wall StreetNEW YORKNY10286 Investment Custodian 309,457
Prime Buchholz Associates Inc, 25 Chestnut StreetPORTSMOUTHNH03801 Investmnt Consulting 254,643
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet10
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 9,538,121   33,814 9,504,307
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 183,867,150 1,146
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 150,843,290  
c Gain or (loss) 33,023,860 1,146
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 33,025,006     33,025,006
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900099 4,498 4,498    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 4,498
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 42,567,625 4,498 33,814 42,529,313
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 32,162,211 32,162,211
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,064,026 560,278 503,748  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 532,848 434,244 98,604  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 50,520 40,654 9,866  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 110,538 83,356 27,182  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 100,043 65,599 34,444  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 166,396   166,396  
c Accounting ........... 60,000   60,000  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 2,642,131   2,642,131  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 300   300  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 8,474   8,474  
13 Office expenses ....... 40,351   40,351  
14 Information technology ...... 37,156   37,156  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 62,455   62,455  
17 Travel ............ 43,413   43,413  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 240   240  
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 0      
23 Insurance .............. 21,725   21,725  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PAYMENT TO STATE OF NC 24,639,357   24,639,357  
b BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES 37,646   37,646  
c CAPITAL OUTLAYS 22,251   22,251  
d DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 11,313   11,313  
e All other expenses 2,257   2,257  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 61,815,651 33,346,342 28,469,309 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 327,381 1 636,364
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,695 4 325
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 167,179 7 227,568
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 89,791 9 89,554
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b   0 10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 396,264,222 11 395,849,553
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 500,194,249 12 560,045,710
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 897,044,517 16 956,849,074
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 144,623 17 134,569
18 Grants payable ................. 87,523,092 18 74,896,696
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 87,667,715 26 75,031,265
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..............   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........ 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 809,376,802 32 881,817,809
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 809,376,802 33 881,817,809
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 897,044,517 34 956,849,074
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
42,567,625
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
61,815,651
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-19,248,026
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
809,376,802
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
84,814,497
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
6,874,536
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
881,817,809
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 73,179,244 69,128,105 70,489,443 105,581,136 0 318,377,928
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 73,179,244 69,128,105 70,489,443 105,581,136 0 318,377,928
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 318,377,928
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 73,179,244 69,128,105 70,489,443 105,581,136 0 318,377,928
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 5,237,547 8,247,547 8,888,370 11,250,562 9,504,307 43,128,333
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. -705,680 87,492 -1,083,463 74,693 33,814 -1,593,144
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 5,040 8,686 6,569 5,202 4,498 29,995
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 359,943,112
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.452 %
15
15
91.450 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
1,227
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
1,227
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Lobbying Activity - Form 990, Schedule C, Part II-B, LIne 1G These expenses represent salary and benefit costs for our president's time spent lobbying members of the NC general assemply related to legislation affecting Golden Leaf funding and educating legislators and their staff on the mission of the foundation and its work.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet  
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) AG REALTY FND VII(TE)&FND VIII 		11,689,705 F

(B) ARCHSTONE OFFSHORE FUND, LTD 		25,007,328 F

(C) AURORA VENTURES IV & V 		7,037,996 F

(D) AXIOM INTL EQUITY FUND II 		14,828,763 F

(E) BEACON CPTL STRTEGIC PTRS V&VI 		5,638,468 F

(F) SWIFTCURRENT OFFSHORE, LTS 		22,064,744 F

(G) CANTILLON GLOBAL VALUE FUND 		38,377,757 F

(H) CARLYLE VENTURE PARTNERS II,LP 		3,181,497 F

(I) CAROUSEL CAPITAL PTRS III IV 		5,473,557 F

(J) COLONY INVESTORS VIII, L.P 		2,617,000 F

(K) DENHAM COMMODITY PTRS FND V&VI 		3,712,800 F

(L) DIVERSIFIED PNRS OFFSHORE FUND 		973,855 F

(M) ENCAP ENERGY CPTL FND/FLATROCK 		6,393,675 F

(N) FARALLON CAPITAL INSTITUTIONAL 		18,678,013 F

(O) FPA HAWKEYE FUND, LLC 		22,642,606 F

(P) HATTERAS VENTURE PTRS II, LP 		2,035,600 F

(Q) HIGHLINE CAPITAL INTL, LTD 		25,917,345 F

(R) KING STREET CAPITAL, LTD 		22,310,382 F

(S) LEXINGTON CAPITAL PTRS V & LCP 		7,347,010 F

(T) LONE CASCADE, L.P 		23,956,336 F

(U) MATLIN PATTERSON GLOBAL OPP 		5,026,343 F

(V) OZ OVERSEAS FUND II, LTD 		22,209,182 F

(W) Q-BLK PRIVATE CAPITAL II, L.P 		8,975,655 F

(X) SHEPHERD INVESTMENTS INTL, LTD 		2,381,190 F

(Y) SHERIDAN PRODUCTION PTRS I-B 		11,794,000 F

(Z) SILCHESTER INTL VALUE EQUITY 		65,940,557 F

(AA) SILVERPOINT CPTL OFFSHORE FUND 		834,155 F

(AB) SYNERGY LIFE SCIENCE PTRS, L.P 		2,895,596 F

(AC) REALTY ASSOC. FND VIII,IX & X 		18,717,059 F

(AD) TACONIC OPP. OFFSHORE FUND,LTD 		23,448,803 F

(AE) THOMAS H LEE EQUITY FUND VI,LP 		6,238,428 F

(AF) VARDE FUND IX, X & XI 		23,446,174 F

(AG) WARBURG PINCUS X 		13,966,025 F

(AH) WELLINGTON ARCHIPELAGO 		37,876,346 F

(AI) WELLINGTON BAY POND 		30,981,811 F

(AJ) WELLINGTON CTF COMMODITIES II 		15,429,949 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 560,045,710
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 124,706,177
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 84,814,497
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 84,814,497
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 39,891,680
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 2,642,131
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 33,814
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,675,945
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 42,567,625
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 52,265,170
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 52,265,170
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 2,642,131
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 6,908,350
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 9,550,481
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 61,815,651
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B PASS-THROUGH UBI INCOME FROM K-1S 33,814
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B CANCELLED GRANTS 6,908,350
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ...............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
North America     Investments   37,876,346
North America     Investments   30,981,811
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   25,917,345
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   22,310,382
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   2,381,190
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   25,007,328
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   23,448,803
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   22,209,182
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   22,064,744
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   7,595,891
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   973,855
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   834,155
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   38,377,757
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     259,978,789
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     259,978,789
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number
52-2204473
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Alamance County Cattlemen's Association Inc
PO Box 2932
Burlington,NC27216 		56-1912926 501(c)3 167,500       Alamance County Cattlemen's Association Livestock
(2) Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville,NC28801 		56-0792170 Education 200,000       Composite Materials Training Center of Excellence 2014-2015
(3) Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc
PO Box 5151
Hendersonville,NC28793 		56-0794933 501(c)3 100,000       Rutherford Health Center Initiative: Educating for the 21st Century
(4) Cabarrus County Schools
4401 Old Airport Rd
Concord,NC28025 		56-6000997 Gov't Entity 110,000       INSPIRE Locally Grown Globally Ready
(5) Center for Creative Leadership
PO Box 26300
Greensboro,NC27438 		23-7079591 Gov't Entity 1,750,000       Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program 2014-2015
(6) Central Carolina Community College
1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford,NC27330 		56-0794261 Gov't Entity 100,000       Chatham, Harnett, and Lee Workforce Preparedness I
(7) Cherokee County Board of Education
911 Andrews Rd
Murphy,NC28906 		56-6000211 Gov't Entity 1,000,000       Cherokee County Schools 1:1 Steam-E Initiative * L Project
(8) Citizens Economic Development Inc
PO Box 66
Wentworth,NC27375 		58-1745911 501(c)3 2,000,000       Project Special K Ennis-Flint
(9) City of Rocky Mount
PO Box 1180
Rocky Mount,NC27802 		56-6001323 Gov't Entity 355,000       Project Yum
(10) City of Sanford
PO Box 3729
Sanford,NC27331 		56-6001328 Gov't Entity 200,000       VA Community-Based Out Clinic Sewer Extension Proj
(11) City of Trinity
PO Box 50
Trinity,NC27370 		56-2042582 Gov't Entity 140,000       Turnpike Industrial Park - Sewer Service to Ennis-
(12) County of Hyde
PO Box 188
Swan Quarter,NC27885 		56-6000308 Gov't Entity 500,000       Revolving Loan Fund Researchers
(13) Davie County
123 South Main St
Mocksville,NC27028 		56-6000295 Gov't Entity 1,000,000       Project East
(14) East Carolina University
300 E First St
Greenville,NC27858 		56-6000403 Gov't Entity 1,250,000       Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Academy Program Technology Upgrade
(15) East Carolina University
600 Moye Blvd
Greenville,NC27834 		56-6000403 Education 200,000       Expanding the Next Generation of Biomedical Resear Expansion
(16) Edgecombe County
PO Box 10
Tarboro,NC27886 		56-6000298 Gov't Entity 1,500,000       BioTech and Medical Simulation Lab
(17) Halifax Community College
PO Drawer 809
Weldon,NC27890 		56-0896018 Education 450,000       Halifax Community College - Industrial Training Pr WWPS Improvement Project
(18) Haywood Advancement Foundation Inc
144 Industrial Pk Dr
Waynesville,NC28786 		56-1702956 501(c)(3) 60,000       Sunburst Trout Farms Municipal Aquaculture Expansi
(19) J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc
924 North Howe St
Southport,NC28461 		27-2041641 501(c)(3) 50,000       Dosher ER - Save a Life
(20) Johnston County
PO Box 1049
Smithfield,NC27577 		56-6000311 Gov't Entity 150,000       Johnston County Novo Nordisk Expansion - ECIA WWPS
(21) Lincoln County Schools
PO Box 400
Lincolnton,NC28093 		56-6001066 Gov't Entity 200,000       Manufacturing a Future that Works Interactive and Accessible Instructional Technology
(22) Martin Community College
1161 Kehukee Park Rd
Williamston,NC27892 		56-0895914 Education 661,904       Building Better Allied Health Futures Initiative
(23) Martin County Schools
300 N Watts St
Williamston,NC27892 		56-6000652 Gov't Entity 300,000       Martin County STEM Expansion (2014-15)
(24) Nash Community College
PO Box 7488
Rocky Mount,NC27804 		56-0895794 Gov't Entity 190,000       Biomanufacturing and Logistics Training through In
(25) Nash County
120 W Washington St Ste 3072
Nashville,NC27856 		56-6000323 Gov't Entity 1,500,000       Hwy 97 Sewer
(26) North Carolina Community College System
5016 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC27699 		56-1288079 Education 750,000       Golden LEAF Scholars Program - Two-Year Colleges (
(27) North Carolina State Education Assistance Authorit
PO Box 14103
Research Triangle Park,NC27709 		90-0145439 Gov't Entity 2,452,000       Golden LEAF Scholars Program 2014-2015 Initiatives
(28) North Carolina State University
2701 Sullivan Dr Suite 240
Raleigh,NC27695 		56-6000756 Education 125,611       Golden LEAF Mid-Skills Evaluation Necrosis in Sweet Potatoes
(29) North Carolina State University - Friday Institute
2701 Sullivan Dr
Raleigh,NC27695 		56-6000756 Education 175,000       Growing a Profitable Niche Meat Industry Leadership in Agriculture
(30) North Carolina State University
1890 Main Campus Dr
Raleigh,NC27606 		56-6000756 Education 188,939       Leadership Support for Digital Learning Initiative Vehicle Systems for Precision Agriculture
(31) North Carolina State University - Research
2701 Sullivan Dr Suite 240
Raleigh,NC27695 		56-6000756 Gov't Entity 127,931       Determining the Cause and Control of Internal Necr
(32) North Carolina State University - Research
600 Laureate Way
Kannapolis,NC28081 		56-6000756 Gov't Entity 188,268       Building Pathways for Access, Mentoring, and Leade Agriscience Workforce
(33) North Carolina State University - Research
600 Laureate Way
Kannapolis,NC28081 		56-6000756 Gov't Entity 61,460       Evaluating the Use of Lower-Cost Unmanned Aerial V Infrastructure Project
(34) Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agr
600 Laureate Way
Kannapolis,NC28081 		56-6000756 Gov't Entity 90,000       North Carolina Farm Management Training Schools
(35) Pender County
207 Research Station Rd
Plymouth,NC27962 		45-5630019 Gov't Entity 175,000       Producing Scholars for the Biotechnology and Agris
(36) Perquimans County Schools
PO Box 5
Burgaw,NC28425 		56-6000329 Education 400,000       Pender Business Park/Project Casper Infrastructure
(37) Perquimans County
PO Box 337
Hertford,NC27944 		56-6001094 Gov't Entity 864,000       1:1 Computing-Access4PQ
(38) Person County
PO Box 45
Hertford,NC27944 		56-6000330 Gov't Entity 308,762       Perquimans Marine Industrial Park Boat Ramp Care
(39) Pitt County Government
304 S Morgan St Rm 211
Roxboro,NC27573 		56-6000331 Gov't Entity 195,000       1:1 Laptop Program for Person County Schools Competitive Manufacturing Technology
(40) Randolph Community College
PO Box 1009
Asheboro,NC27204 		56-0793680 Gov't Entity 240,000       CNC Technology Equipment
(41) Randolph Hospital Inc
364 White Oak St
Asheboro,NC27203 		56-0530234 501(c)(3) 75,000       Randolph Hospital PACE Center, StayWell Senior Car
(42) Richmond Community College Foundation
PO Box 1189
Hamlet,NC28345 		56-1364070 501(c)3 474,000       Automation and Systems Integration: Globally Compe Development (HIAMS)
(43) River City Community Development Corporation
501 East Main St
Elizabeth City,NC27909 		56-1709321 501(c)3 100,000       Renaissance Square
(44) Rutherford County Government
289 North Main St
Rutherfordton,NC28139 		56-6000337 Gov't Entity 200,000       Project VSC
(45) Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc
3395 Airport Rd
Pinehurst,NC28374 		56-0946799 501(c)3 442,242       Hoke Initiative for Advanced Manufacturing Skills
(46) Southeastern Partnership II Inc
PO Box 2556
Elizabethtown,NC28337 		56-1974942 501(c)3 800,000       Port Cold Storage Faciltiy Project
(47) Southwestern Community College
447 College Dr
Sylva,NC28779 		56-0894556 Education 859,780       A High Tech Training Center for Swain County
(48) Southwestern Community College
447 College Dr
Sylva,NC28779 		56-0894556 Education 470,000       The Balsam Advanced Manufacturing Network
(49) Stanly Community College Foundation Inc
141 College Dr
Albemarle,NC28001 		58-1360598 501(c)(3) 273,385       Training for Tomorrow's Workforce
(50) The Support Center
3120 Highwoods Blvd Ste B25350
Raleigh,NC27604 		58-1903219 501(c)3 200,000       The Support Center USDA IRP Fund
(51) Surry County
118 Hamby Rd
Dobson,NC27017 		56-6000341 Gov't Entity 200,000       Project Press
(52) Swain County Schools
PO Box 2340
Bryson City,NC28713 		56-6001118 Gov't Entity 827,000       Destination Graduation
(53) Town of Andrews
PO Box 1210
Andrews,NC28901 		56-6001164 Gov't Entity 122,800       West End Sewer Service Project
(54) Town of Bryson City
PO Box 726
Bryson City,NC28713 		56-6001187 Gov't Entity 300,000       Downtown Block Infrastructure Replacement
(55) Town of Edenton
PO Box 300
Edenton,NC27932 		56-6001216 Gov't Entity 120,000       Town of Edenton Project SMA
(56) Town of Murphy
PO Box 130
Murphy,NC28906 		56-6001299 Gov't Entity 250,000       Water & Sewer Expansion along Hwy 19/74 Corridor
(57) Town of North Wilkesboro
PO Box 218
North Wilkesboro,NC28659 		56-6001302 Gov't Entity 200,000       Wilkes Industrial Park Infrastructure Project Hospitality Education Initiative
(58) Town of Roper
PO Box 217
Roper,NC27970 		56-0776305 Gov't Entity 200,000       The Gateway Project
(59) Town of Wilkesboro
PO Box 1056
Wilkesboro,NC28697 		56-6020162 Gov't Entity 200,000       InterFlex Water System Expansion Learners: 1:1 Laptops for CECHS Students
(60) Tri-County Community College
21 Campus Circle
Murphy,NC28906 		56-0896010 Gov't Entity 600,000       Tri-County Community College Culinary and Hospital
(61) Tyrrell County
108 S Water St
Columbia,NC27925 		56-6000344 Gov't Entity 1,000,000       Tyrrell County Sanitary Sewer Improvements
(62) Tyrrell County Schools
PO Box 328
Columbia,NC27925 		56-6001122 Education 196,629       Equalizing Access to Technology for 21st Century L Value-Added Enterprise (CAVE)
(63) Vance-Granville Community College
PO Box 917
Henderson,NC27537 		56-0937968 Education 460,000       Manufacturing Skills Training Alliance
(64) Veterans Leadership Council of North Carolina-Care
PO Box 37087
Raleigh,NC27627 		27-1696736 501(c)(3) 200,000       Veterans Life Center Engineers: A University, Community Colleges, & Industry Collaborative Initiative
(65) Warren County
PO Box 619
Warrenton,NC27589 		56-6000348 Gov't Entity 50,000       Warren County Center for Agricultural & Value-Adde
(66) Warren County Free Clinic Inc
546 W Ridgeway St
Warrenton,NC27589 		20-4307481 501(c)3 45,000       Medical Equipment Upgrade Project
(67) Western Carolina University
1 University Way
Cullowhee,NC28723 		56-6001440 Education 500,000       Fostering Tomorrow's Advanced Manufacturing Engine
(68) Wilkes Economic Development Corporation
213 Ninth St
North Wilkesboro,NC28659 		56-1957642 501(c)3 45,000       Wilkes Cattle Quality Improvement Program
(69) Wilson Community College
PO Box 4305
Wilson,NC27893 		56-6052568 Education 500,000       The Industrial Engineering Training Center
(70) Wilson County Schools
PO Box 2048
Wilson,NC27893 		56-6001134 Education 750,000       Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
(71) Wireless Research Center of North Carolina
3331 Heritage Trade
Wake Forest,NC27587 		27-3397703 501(c)3 750,000       Portable Wireless Network Test Capabilities Facility
(72) WNC Communities
594 Brevard Rd
Asheville,NC28806 		56-0797766 501(c)3 100,000       Expanding the Livestock Economy in WNC Excellence
(73) Yadkin County Schools
121 Washington St
Yadkinville,NC27055 		56-6001137 Education 175,000       Learners Engaged and Future-Ready Part II
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
73
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
GRANTS MONITORING - FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, LINE 2 Applicants that receive awards from the board are required to sign a grantee acknowledgement & agreement, which states guidelines and conditions for the grant. Grantees must also attend a grants management session. The grantee acknowledgement & agreement may contain conditions that must be satisfied before funds will be released. These conditions along with requirements for interim and final reports are entered in a database. Once the foundation receives the signed grantee acknowledgement & agreement, evidence that preconditions have been met, and a written request for payment, the applicant is eligible to receive an initial disbursement of up to 80% of the grant award. A sum equal to the 20% of the total amount of the grant is generally retained by the foundation until completion of the grantee's obligations under the grant, including the submission to the foundation of a final report on the funded project and satisfaction of any remaining conditions to release of funds. Grantees may use funds only for items identified in the project's approved budget. Should the grantee seek to spend funds on an item not included in the budget or in an amount in excess of the approved budget amount, the grantee must receive approval of a budget modification. In no event may a grantee spend Golden Leaf funds in excess of the amount awarded by the Golden Leaf board. Grantees must submit interim reports in six month increments beginning six months after the award date and a final report within 60 days after completion of the project. The reports include information regarding the work accomplished, compared to an approved scope of work, reported outcomes of the project, and expenditure reports with supporting documentation.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)DANIEL J GERLACHPresident (i)
(ii)		 189,733
0 		0
0 		0
0 		19,419
0 		16,889
0 		226,041
0 		 
 
(2)MARK A SORRELLSsenior vice president (i)
(ii)		 164,757
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,067
0 		15,255
0 		197,079
0 		 
 
(3)PETER J CERAvp investments (i)
(ii)		 148,333
0 		0
0 		0
0 		15,225
0 		16,762
0 		180,320
0 		 
 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
OTHER COMPENSATION - FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A Rotary Club Dues.
WRITTEN POLICY - FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1B Payment of dues approved by board
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Return Reference Explanation
APPROVAL OF GOVERNING BODY DECiSIONS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A The foundation is governed by a board of directions comprised of fifteen directors. Five directors are appointed by the governor of the state of north carolina. Five directors are appointed by the president pro tempore of the north carolina senate. five directors are appointed by the speaker of the north carolina house of representatives.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B A copy of Form 990 was provided to each member of the foundation's board of directors. The audit committee of the board reviewed the Form 990 and, prior to its filing, recommended approval to the full board.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C The foundation'S board of directors and committees meet approximately six times per year. At each such meeting, or group of meetings, directors are asked to confirm their disclosure or make any new disclosures. When a director discloses an interest in a proposed transaction, the director does not participate in the discussion concerning, or the vote upon, the proposed transaction.
DETERMINING COMPENSATION - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 The personnel committee of the board of directors reviewed salary and benefit information for positions comparable to the president at other North Carolina foundations and endowments and North Carolina state agencies prior to making a recommendation to the board regarding the president's salary and benefits. The board approved the salary and benefits of the president.
AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available upon request. The financial statements are made available on the organization's website and upon request.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CANCELLED GRANTS 6,908,350 PASS-THROUGH UBI INCOME FROM K-1'S (33,814) ----------------- TOTAL 6,874,536
DISPOSAL OF ASSETS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B THE FOUNDATION MAY NOT DISPOSE OF ASSETS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 55A-12-02 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. THE FOUNDATION MAY NOT AMEND ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
OVERSIGHT/SELECTION PROCESS - FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C The process has not changed from the prior year.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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