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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1324 BELMONT AVENUE NO 401
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SALISBURY, MD218044558
D Employer identification number

52-1326014
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 29,295,732
F Name and address of principal officer:
ERICA JOSEPH
1324 BELMONT AVENUE
SALISBURY,MD21804
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CFES.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: 1984
M State of legal domicile: MD
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 8
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 100
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
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) ......... 5,250,395 5,392,885
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,475,278 3,425,772
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 192,084 217,850
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 8,917,757 9,036,507
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,868,854 5,127,212
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) 589,439 572,947
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet116,661    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 313,442 303,005
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,771,735 6,003,164
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,146,022 3,033,343
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 105,809,840 104,235,192
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 24,885,473 25,254,228
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 80,924,367 78,980,964
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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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: SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION
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 $ 1,543,504 including grants of $ 1,543,504 ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION - TO ASSIST VARIOUS SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND LIBRARIES WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS NON-PROFIT'S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,501,670 including grants of $ 1,501,670 ) (Revenue $   )
HUMAN SERVICES - TO ASSIST VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 557,120 including grants of $ 557,120 ) (Revenue $   )
HEALTH PROGRAMS - TO ASSIST VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING FUNDS FOR HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,665,787 including grants of $ 1,524,918 ) (Revenue $   )
ANIMAL WELFARE, ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION, FAITH BASED, ENVIRONMENT,& YOUTH
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,665,787 including grants of $ 1,524,918 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet5,268,081
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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)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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.........
14b
 
No
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 IV
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...
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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 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 or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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.......................
23
 
No
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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 "Yes," 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..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
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
4
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
8
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
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
 
No
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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
25
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
25
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
MD
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDAVID PLOTTS

1324 BELMONT AVENUE 401
SALISBURY,MD21804 (410) 742-9911
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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) JAMES W ALMAND........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) DONALD K TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) THOMAS K COATES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) JOHN J ALLEN........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOHN P BARRETT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) JANE R CORCORAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) GREGORY TAWES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) CHARLES G GOSLEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) KATHLEEN G MCLAIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) ERNEST R SATCHELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) JULIUS D ZANT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES F MORRIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) TODD E BURBAGE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) SUSAN K PURNELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) LAUREN C TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES R THOMAS JR........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(17) ANDY KIM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		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) LOUIS H TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) DAVID A VORHIS........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(20) DWIGHT W MARSHALL JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) STEPHANIE T WILLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) MELODY S NELSON........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(23) MICHAEL P TRUITT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) CAROLYN S JOHNSTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) GAYLE WIDDOWSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) DOUGLAS WILSON........................................................................
FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       110,148 0 20,917
(27) ERICA JOSEPH........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       70,735 0 12,628






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 180,883 0 33,545
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
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
 
No
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
THE MASON COMPANIES

11130 SUNRISE VALLEY SUITE 200
RESTON,VA20191 		INVESTMENT SERVICES 288,141
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 15,000
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		5,377,885
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		601,346
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 5,392,885
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 3,397,227     3,397,227
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 20,287,770  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 20,259,225  
c Gain or (loss) 28,545  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 28,545 28,545    
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      
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        
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        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 525920 204,782 204,782    
b SHARED FACILITIES REIMBURSEMENT 532000 13,068 13,068    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 217,850
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 9,036,507 246,395 0 3,397,227
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 4,761,989 4,761,989
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 365,223 365,223
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 81,494   40,747 40,747
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 363,992 96,364 214,060 53,568
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 26,259 6,332 15,422 4,505
9 Other employee benefits ....... 67,821 13,695 44,277 9,849
10 Payroll taxes ........... 33,381 7,113 18,276 7,992
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 22,225   22,225  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 17,917 14,259 3,658  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 43,405 225 43,180  
13 Office expenses ....... 36,884 370 36,514  
14 Information technology ...... 32,163 604 31,559  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 33,642   33,642  
17 Travel ............ 33 33    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 35,261 543 34,718  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 43,566   43,566  
23 Insurance ..............        
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 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 20,413 1,331 19,082  
b DEVELOPMENT EVENTS 10,271   10,271  
c SPONSORSHIP 4,450   4,450  
d BANK FEES 1,183   1,183  
e All other expenses 1,592   1,592  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,003,164 5,268,081 618,422 116,661
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 ............. 25,209 1 24,117
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,940,195 2 1,110,619
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 258,360 4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
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
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 2,297,450 7 1,628,727
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 37,166 9 17,187
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,610,186
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 356,481 1,291,520 10c 1,253,705
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 99,959,940 11 100,200,837
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 105,809,840 16 104,235,192
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 120,135 17 117,609
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 20,213 19 21,517
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
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..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
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.................... 24,745,125 25 25,115,102
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 24,885,473 26 25,254,228
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 .............. 11,447,788 27 11,847,441
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 21,336,425 28 16,489,602
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 48,140,154 29 50,643,921
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 ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 80,924,367 33 78,980,964
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 105,809,840 34 104,235,192
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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
9,036,507
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,003,164
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,033,343
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
80,924,367
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-3,123,090
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
-214,772
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-1,638,884
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
78,980,964
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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Special Condition Description
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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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1326014
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
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) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 2,330,082 3,263,735 4,742,431 5,250,395 5,392,885 20,979,528
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,330,082 3,263,735 4,742,431 5,250,395 5,392,885 20,979,528
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).. 3,836,872
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 17,142,656
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,330,082 3,263,735 4,742,431 5,250,395 5,392,885 20,979,528
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,686,325 1,829,151 2,998,275 3,825,475 3,397,227 13,736,453
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 34,715,981
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 section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
49.380 %
15
15
41.950 %
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) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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 VI.) ..            
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
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1326014
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
  		Employer identification number

52-1326014
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
  		Employer identification number

52-1326014
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 4
Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
  		Employer identification number

52-1326014
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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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 Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
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) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1326014
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-.










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) ....... 0  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 0  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 0  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 0  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 0  
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) ................. 0  
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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount     438,587   438,587
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		657,881
c Total lobbying expenditures     3,434   3,434
d Grassroots nontaxable amount     109,647   109,647
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 164,471
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1326014
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 ......... 118  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 912,868  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 1,065,054  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 16,953,724  
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)
Revenue 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
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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 .... 95,033,434 79,236,840 69,346,395 71,136,113 57,580,392
b Contributions ........ 3,616,691 3,544,670 3,301,401 2,096,341 1,386,454
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -1,883,696 14,839,585 9,077,729 1,573,583 14,126,678
d Grants or scholarships ..... 2,941,722 2,587,661 2,488,685 2,312,476 1,957,411
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 93,824,707 95,033,434 79,236,840 69,346,395 71,136,113
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 Bullet72.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet28.000 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
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 ................. 370,666   370,666
b Buildings ................ 1,025,903   185,729 840,174
c Leasehold improvements ............ 44,337   29,871 14,466
d Equipment ................ 169,280   140,881 28,399
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,253,705
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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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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  
AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS 24,996,967
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY OBLIGATION 118,135







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 25,115,102
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 3,475,474
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -3,123,090
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -214,772
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -3,337,862
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,813,336
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 2,223,171
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,223,171
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 9,036,507
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 5,418,877
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 -13,068
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e -13,068
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 5,431,945
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 571,219
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 571,219
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,003,164
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.
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PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: MANAGEMENT FEES -214,772.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CONTRIBUTIONS TO AGENCY FUNDS 1,338,269. INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR AGENCY FUNDS 871,834. NET FACILITIES REIMBURSEMENT 13,068.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET FACILITIES REIMBURSEMENT -13,068.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GRANTS MADE BY AGENCY FUNDS 571,219.
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number
52-1326014
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. 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 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) AMERICAN RED CROSS LOWER SHORE CHAPTER
1505 EMERSON AVENUE
SALISBURY,MD21801 		53-0196605 501(C)3 5,700       HUMAN SERVICESHUMAN SERVICES
(2) ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY INC
PO BOX 3503
OCEAN CITY,MD218433503 		52-1377610 501(C)3 19,814       ARTS AND CULTURE
(3) ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1401 CAMDEN AVENUE
SALISBURY,MD218017116 		52-0607975 501(C)3 44,968       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(4) ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
9733 HEALTHWAY DR
BERLIN,MD218111155 		52-1656507 501(C)3 7,000       HEALTH PROGRAMS
(5) ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION
1201 L STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		94-2763845 501(C)3 13,000       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACYQUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION
(6) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE GREATER CHESAPEAKE INC
200 W MAIN STREET STE 300
SALISBURY,MD218014907 		52-0631265 501(C)3 5,300       YOUTH
(7) BROWN BOX THEATRE PROJECT
10647 GRIFFIN ROAD
BERLIN,MD218113167 		21-7193109 501(C)3 5,000       ARTS / CULTURE
(8) CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
100 LAKE HART DRIVE DEPT 2400
ORLANDO,FL328320100 		95-6006173 501(C)3 10,000       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(9) CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 3621
SALISBURY,MD218030910 		26-1620308 501(C)3 12,000       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,SCHOLARSHIPS
(10) CHESAPEAKE HOUSING MISSION
30754 FOX CHASE DR
SALISBURY,MD218042541 		26-3435626 501(C)3 10,300       HUMAN SERVICES
(11) CHRISTIAN SHELTER INC
334 BARCLAY STREET
SALISBURY,MD218043754 		52-1176287 501(C)3 33,128       HUMAN SERVICES, FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(12) COASTAL HOSPICE INC
PO BOX 1733
SALISBURY,MD218021733 		52-1214775 501(C)3 112,613       HEALTH
(13) CRICKET CENTER INC
PO BOX 97
BERLIN,MD21811 		26-0177198 501(C)3 5,100       HUMAN SERVICES
(14) DEL-MAR-VA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
31901 TRI-COUNTY WAY STE 118
SALISBURY,MD21804 		51-0065733 501(C)3 38,520       YOUTH
(15) DELMARVA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 4621
SALISBURY,MD218034621 		52-1773305 501(C)3 8,000       EDUCATION
(16) DIAKONIA INC
12747 OLD BRIDGE ROAD
OCEAN CITY,MD218429243 		52-1381317 501(C)3 10,111       HUMAN SERVICES
(17) EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLAND'S EASTERN SHORE
1336 BELMONT AVE STE 502
SALISBURY,MD218044500 		51-0066728 501(C)3 8,876       HUMAN SERVICES
(18) CITY OF SALISBURY
27940 REMINGTON WAY
SALISBURY,MD21801 		52-6000806 GOVT 7,200       REQUESTED DISTRIBUTION
(19) FRUITLAND COMMUNITY CENTER INC
PO BOX 6699
FRUITLAND,MD218260669 		52-1884888 501(C)3 31,075       HUMAN SERVICES, KITCHEN RENOVATION
(20) GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC
1346 BELMONT AVE STE 601
SALISBURY,MD218044589 		51-0064337 501(C)3 18,412       YOUTH
(21) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WICOMICO COUNTY INC
908 W ISABELLA ST
SALISBURY,MD218014034 		52-1522421 501(C)3 8,800       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(22) HAZEL FARM PROPERTY FOUNDATION INC
1320 BELMONT AVENUE STE 403-E
SALISBURY,MD218044583 		20-1330518 501(C)3 31,362       CONSERVATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
(23) HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICOMICO COUNTY INC
5130 CITATION DRIVE
SALISBURY,MD218041552 		23-7015204 501(C)3 11,327       ANIMAL WELFAREANIMAL WELFARE
(24) KIDS OF HONOR INC
5236 SILVER RUN LANE
SALISBURY,MD218011277 		20-0093383 501(C)3 7,900       REQUESTED DISTRIBTION, YOUTH
(25) LIFE CRISIS CENTER INC
PO BOX 387
SALISBURY,MD218030387 		52-1147731 501(C)3 7,442       HUMAN SERVICESHUMAN SERVICES
(26) LITTLE SISTERS OF JESUS AND MARY INC
PO BOX 1755
SALISBURY,MD218021755 		52-0846802 501(C)3 43,490       HUMAN SERVICES
(27) LOWER SHORE LAND TRUST INC
9931 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD
BERLIN,MD218111141 		52-1701152 501(C)3 6,547       ENVIRONMENT
(28) MAC INC
909 PROGRESS CIR STE 100
SALISBURY,MD218042316 		52-0992005 501(C)3 458,504       HUMAN SERVICES
(29) MAGI FUND INC
1210 ORCHARD CIR
SALISBURY,MD218016818 		52-1903823 501(C)3 14,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(30) HOLLY GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
7317 MENNONITE CHURCH ROAD
WESTOVER,MD21871 		52-1063203 501(C)3 8,469       EDUCATION, REQUESTED DISTRIBUTION
(31) HOPE AND LIFE OUTREACH INC
701 SNOW HILL ROAD
SALISBURY,MD218041937 		26-1691517 501(C)3 27,925       HUMAN SERVICES
(32) PARSON'S CEMETERY
PO BOX 1718
SALISBURY,MD218021718 		52-0633414 501(C)3 60,000       REQUESTED DISBURSEMENT
(33) PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
100 E CARROLL ST
SALISBURY,MD218015422 		52-1851935 501(C)3 19,650       HEALTH
(34) LIVING FAITH MINISTRIES INC
PO BOX 588
FRUITLAND,MD218260588 		36-4643147 501(C)3 7,200       HUMAN SERVICES
(35) SALISBURY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
144 E MAIN STREET
SALISBURY,MD218014921 		52-0470790 501(C)6 20,190       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(36) SALISBURY HORIZONS
6279 HOBBS ROAD
SALISBURY,MD218041417 		52-0904771 501(C)3 43,500       EDUCATION
(37) SALISBURY SCHOOL INC
6279 HOBBS ROAD
SALISBURY,MD218041417 		52-0904771 501(C)3 8,819       EDUCATION
(38) SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 2655
SALISBURY,MD218022655 		52-1127396 501(C)3 71,000       ARTS/CULTURE, EDUCATION
(39) SALISBURY WICOMICO ARTS COUNCIL
PO BOX 884
SALISBURY,MD218030884 		23-7006845 501(C)3 22,218       ARTS, CULTURE
(40) OCEAN CITY LION'S CHARITIES INC
PO BOX 238
OCEAN CITY,MD218430238 		38-3698991 501(C)3 10,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(41) SALVATION ARMY - SALISBURY CORPS
407 OAK STREET
SALISBURY,MD218045574 		58-0660607 501(C)3 15,660       HUMAN SERVICES
(42) PARKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1015 BEAGLIN PARK DRIVE
SALISBURY,MD218049311 		52-6001052 GOVT 7,582       EDUCATION
(43) PRINCESS ANNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11576 LANKFORD ST
PRINCESS ANNE,MD21853 		52-6001022 501(C)3 5,438       EDUCATION
(44) REASON FOUNDATION
5737 MESMER AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA902309313 		95-3298239 501(C)3 10,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(45) ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
30513 WASHINGTON ST
PRINCESS ANNE,MD218531143 		52-0786941 501(C)3 5,000       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(46) SALISBURY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMUNITY CENTER INC
726 S SALISBURY BLVD STE E
SALISBURY,MD21801 		52-1609890 501(C)3 22,217       HUMAN SERVICES
(47) STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL
9913 SEAHAWK RD
BERLIN,MD218113551 		52-6001062 GOVT 41,742       EDUCATION
(48) SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
514 UNIVERSITY AVE
SELINSGROVE,PA178701025 		23-1353385 501(C)3 5,000       GLOBAL OPPOTUNITIES PROGRAM
(49) UNITED WAY OF THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE INC
803 N SALISBURY BLVD STE 2100
SALISBURY,MD21801 		52-6016589 501(C)3 18,275       HUMAN SERVICES
(50) UNIVERISTY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE FOUNDATION INC
30665 STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
PRINCESS ANNE,MD218536057 		52-1125663 501(C)3 38,500       EDUCATION
(51) VILLAGE OF HOPE INC
PO BOX 2517
SALISBURY,MD218022517 		52-1631603 501(C)3 19,265       HUMAN SERVICES
(52) WARD MUSEUM OF WILDFOWL ART
909 S SCHUMAKER DR
SALISBURY,MD218048722 		23-7088071 501(C)3 79,150       ARTS/CULTURE
(53) WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
4500 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC200165632 		53-0245887 501(C)3 23,095       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(54) WICOMICO FRIENDS OF RECREATION AND PARKS INC
500 GLEN AVE
SALISBURY,MD218045202 		02-0614786 501(C)3 8,000       YOUTH
(55) WICOMICO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
129 BROAD STREET
SALISBURY,MD218014912 		52-0650792 501(C)3 132,202       RENOVATIONS, HUMAN SERVICES
(56) WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
MTC 103 32000 CAMPUS DRIVE
SALISBURY,MD218041485 		52-1264019 501(C)3 422,614       EDUCATION
(57) WORCESTER COUNTY GOLDGIVING OTHER LIVES DIGNITY
PO BOX 39
SNOW HILL,MD218630039 		52-2041906 501(C)3 7,767       HUMAN SERVICES
(58) WORCESTER YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES INC
PO BOX 925
BERLIN,MD218110925 		52-1227987 501(C)3 5,150       HUMAN SERVICES
(59) YMCA OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC
715 SOUTH SCHUMAKER DRIVE
SALISBURY,MD218023296 		52-0646895 501(C)3 67,952       HUMAN SERVICES, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(60) ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
501 ST JUDE PLACE
MEMPHIS,TN38105 		62-0646012 501(C)3 10,100       HEALTH
(61) THREE LOWER COUNTIES COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
32033 BEAVER RUN DRIVE
SALISBURY,MD21804 		52-1860379 501(C)3 10,470       HEALTH
(62) TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
112 HIGH STREET
SALISBURY,MD218014237 		52-0713522 501(C)3 56,300       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS, HUMAN SERVICES
(63) VETERANS SUPPORT CENTERS OF AMERICA INC
22121 ROYAL OAK ROAD
QUANTICO,MD21856 		14-1872454 501(C)3 49,500       HUMAN SERVICES
(64) WESTSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 194
MARDELA SPRINGS,MD218370194 		52-1591937 501(C)3 12,400       CONSERVATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
(65) WICOMICO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY INC
122-126 S DIVISION STREET
SALISBURY,MD21801 		52-0658332 501(C)3 17,750       EDUCATION
(66) WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN INC
1320 BELMONT AVENUE STE 402
SALISBURY,MD21804 		52-1870971 501(C)3 21,200       HEALTH
(67) WORCESTER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 48
BERLIN,MD218110048 		52-1122738 501(C)3 27,348       HUMAN SERVICES
(68) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
1315 MOUNT HERMON ROAD
SALISBURY,MD218045264 		13-1788491 501(C)3 5,100       RELAY FOR LIFE
(69) ART INSTITUTE AND GALLERY OF SALISBURY INC
212 W MAIN ST STE 101
SALISBURY,MD218015005 		52-1140870 501(C)3 11,750       ARTS, CULTURE
(70) ATHLETES SERVING ATHLETES INC
PO BOX 208
SHARPTOWN,MD218610208 		26-1654652 501(C)3 6,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(71) BELIEVE IN TOMORROW NATIONAL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC
6601 FREDERICK ROAD
CATONSVILLE,MD212283529 		52-1332737 501(C)3 10,666       HUMAN SERVICES
(72) BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT847415000 		23-7147797 501(C)3 5,000       ANIMAL WELFARE
(73) CATHOLIC CHARITIES INC
PO BOX 401
PRINCESS ANNE,MD218530401 		51-0095439 501(C)3 13,667       HUMAN SERVICES
(74) CHARLES H CHIPMAN FOUNDATION
PO BOX 4374
SALISBURY,MD218034374 		52-1393940 501(C)3 7,300       ARTS, CULTURE
(75) CHILD & FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
104C WILLIAMSPORT CIR
SALISBURY,MD218046400 		47-1220737 501(C)3 12,850       HUMAN SERVICES
(76) COMMUNITY CHURCH AT OCEAN PINES
11227 RACETRACK RD
BERLIN,MD218113276 		52-1291329 501(C)3 5,000       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(77) COMMUNITY OF JOY CHURCH
802 KEARNY CT
SALISBURY,MD21804 		52-2332542 501(C)3 6,000       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(78) DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1636
WILMINGTON,DE198891636 		22-2804785 501(C)3 25,000       DONOR ADVISED FUND
(79) DELMARVA DISCOVERY CENTER & MUSEUM INC
2 MARKET ST
POCOMOKE CITY,MD218510727 		52-2118540 501(C)3 17,900       EDUCATION
(80) DOVE POINT FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1610
SALISBURY,MD218021287 		52-1119920 501(C)3 9,379       HUMAN SERVICES
(81) EASTERN SHORE DENTAL SOCIETY STATE OF MARYLAND
1346 S DIVISION STE 104
SALISBURY,MD218047021 		52-6047755 501(C)6 120,000       REQUESTED DISTRIBUTION
(82) ELEVEN 21 INC
7545 LEVIN DASHIELL RD
HEBRON,MD218301184 		46-1753777 501(C)3 11,500       AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
(83) FARMERS AND HUNTERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY INC
PO BOX 323
WILLIAMSPORT,MD217950323 		52-2151919 501(C)3 5,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(84) FRIENDS OF DELMARVA PUBLIC RADIO INC
27556 PREAKNESS WAY
SALISBURY,MD218011769 		46-1576501 501(C)3 5,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(85) FRUITLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
301 N DIVISION ST
FRUITLAND,MD218262225 		52-6001052 GOVT 7,099       EDUCATION
(86) IPPS MENTORING PROGRAM INC
PO BOX 214
DELMAR,DE199400214 		76-0828100 501(C)3 5,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(87) INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
901 N GLEBE RD STE 900
ARLINGTON,VA222031854 		06-1779840 501(C)3 5,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(88) JAMES M BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL
300 E COLLEGE AVE
SALISBURY,MD218046599 		52-6001052 GOVT 8,304       EDUCATION
(89) LIONS INTERNATIONAL SALISBURY CLUB
PO BOX 665
SALISBURY,MD218030665 		52-6066374 501(C)4 6,900       HEALTH
(90) NISKANEN CENTER
PO BOX 26244
WASHINGTON,MD20001 		45-5308952 501(C)3 20,000       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(91) OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12828 CENTER DR
OCEAN CITY,MD218429108 		52-6001062 501(C)3 7,351       EDUCATION
(92) PEMBERTON HALL FOUNDATION
5711 N NITHSDALE DR
SALISBURY,MD218012444 		23-7209626 501(C)3 12,000       MATCH FOR MHAA GRANT
(93) PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
100 E CARROLL ST
SALISBURY,MD218015422 		52-0591628 501(C)3 5,000       HELATH
(94) POCOMOKE HIGH SCHOOL
1817 OLD VIRGINIA RD
POCOMOKE CITY,MD218513049 		52-6001069 GOVT 7,500       EDUCATION
(95) POCOMOKE INDIAN NATION INC
5202 SANDBORNE TERRACE
SALISBURY,MD21801 		45-5041803 501(C)3 5,000       EDUCATION
(96) SALISBURY SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
6279 HOBBS ROAD
SALISBURY,MD218041417 		45-2080993 501(C)3 7,300       EDUCATION
(97) SALISBURY URBAN MINISTRIES
PO BOX 1792
SALISBURY,MD218021792 		52-2043085 501(C)3 9,100       HUMAN SERVICES
(98) SANTA HOUSE INC
PO BOX 14
SNOW HILL,MD218630014 		46-2238575 501(C)3 10,000       SANTA HOUSE
(99) SOMERSET COUNTY LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
8928 SIGN POST RD STE 1
WESTOVER,MD218713350 		52-2126104 501(C)3 12,704       COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(100) SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7982A TAWES CAMPUS DRIVE
WESTOVER,MD218713922 		52-6001022 GOVT 12,000       EDUCATION
(101) SOMERSET COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT SOMERSET COUNTY
30290 SAM BARNES RD
WESTOVER,MD218713352 		52-0853605 GOVT 5,260       HUMAN SERVICES
(102) SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SOMERSET COUNTY
30426 SAM BARNES RD STE A
WESTOVER,MD218713306 		52-0853605 GOVT 5,000       HUMAN SERVICES
(103) PRINCESS ANNE CORPORATION TA SOMERSET WELLNESS CENTER
12302 SOMERSET AVE STE D
PRINCESS ANNE,MD218533099 		80-0494238 501(C)3 7,350       HUMAN SERVICES
(104) ST VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY A MINISTRY OF ST MARY'S STAR OF THE SEA
6 40TH STREET
OCEAN CITY,MD21842 		52-0852299 501(C)3 10,000       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(105) ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL
500 CAMDEN AVE
SALISBURY,MD218015802 		52-0554283 501(C)3 14,903       SCHOLARSHIPS
(106) ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
115 SAINT PETERS ST
SALISBURY,MD218014901 		52-0626713 501(C)3 5,700       FAITH BASED PROGRAMS
(107) STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY INC
1101 17TH ST NW STE 810
WASHINGTON,DC200364716 		94-3435899 501(C)3 5,000       EDUCATION
(108) TOWN OF OCEAN CITY - POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
6501 COASTAL HWY
OCEAN CITY,MD218423041 		52-6000802 GOVT 5,000       FBO CANINE & MOUNTED POLICE UNITED
(109) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
SUITE 2107 JT HALL 11868 ACADEMIC
OVAL
PRINCESS ANNE,MD21853 		52-6002033 GOVT 5,000       ARTS, CULTURE
(110) WICOMICO PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
408 COLES CIR STE G
SALISBURY,MD218043203 		52-6001054 GOVT 6,500       EDUCATION
(111) WORCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION
307 N WASHINGTON ST
SNOW HILL,MD218631062 		20-2766558 501(C)3 5,000       TO SUPPORT THE PRINT PUBLISHING OF A PUBLIC COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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3
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Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. 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
(1) CASH ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 321 365,223   BOOK  












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
PART I, LINE 2: FOR GRANTS COMING FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, THE ORGANIZATION VERIFIES THAT THE RECIPIENT IS A LEGITIMATE 501(C)(3) CHARITY AS WELL AS THAT THE GRANT IS COMPATIBLE WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE, INC.'S MISSION. IF THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A 501(C)(3) THEN THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THEIR "EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY" POLICY WHICH INCLUDES PRE-GRANT INQUIRY, A WRITTEN "DONOR ADVISED GRANT AGREEMENT" AND REQUIRING THE GRANTEE TO PROVIDE REPORTS ON THE USE OF FUNDS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITY SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1326014
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 25 601,346 FULL STOCK PRICE-SALE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2014)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2014)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 32B: PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES ARE SOLD BY MORGAN STANLEY, FIDELITY OR SCOTTRADE.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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 990-EZ 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
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1326014
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE HAS BEEN SERVING THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND COUNTIES OF SOMERSET, WICOMICO AND WORCESTER FOR MORE THAN 31 YEARS. THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE IS TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS MORE THAN 600 FUNDS PROVIDING DONORS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO REALIZE THEIR CHARITABLE DREAMS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS NON-PROFIT'S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, LOG ON TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.CFES.ORG. "CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER!"
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE HAS BEEN SERVING THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND COUNTIES OF SOMERSET, WICOMICO AND WORCESTER FOR MORE THAN 31 YEARS. THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE IS TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS MORE THAN 600 FUNDS PROVIDING DONORS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO REALIZE THEIR CHARITABLE DREAMS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS NON-PROFIT'S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, LOG ON TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.CFES.ORG. "CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER!"
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 SCHEDULE O SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO BY-LAWS IN FY 2015 1.ARTICLE III - REVISION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION AS: "THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION, AS A TAX-EXEMPT, NONPROFIT, AUTONOMOUS, PUBLICLY SUPPORTED, NONSECTARIAN PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION, IS TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DEVELOPING CHARITABLE FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION HAS A LONG-TERM GOAL OF BUILDING PERMANENT, NAMED COMPONENT FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY MANY SEPARATE DONORS TO CARRY OUT THEIR CHARITABLE INTERESTS AND FOR THE BROAD-BASED CHARITABLE INTEREST OF AND FOR THE BENEFIT PRIMARILY OF RESIDENTS OF THE TRI-COUNTY AREA OF MARYLAND'S EASTERN SHORE, WHICH INCLUDES WICOMICO, WORCESTER, AND SOMERSET COUNTIES, BUT MAY SERVE OTHER AREAS AS WELL." 2.ARTICLE V - REVISION OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION TO CONSIST OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND "ALL PERSONS THEN LIVING WHO ARE FORMER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND WHOSE MEMBERSHIP HAS NOT TERMINATED " 3.ARTICLE IX - REVISING THE OFFICERS TO ADD A DESCRIPTION FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICERS POSITIONS, LISTING DUTIES. 4.ARTICLE X - REVISING THE COMMITTEES SECTION TO LIST ONLY THE STANDING COMMITTEES AS EXECUTIVE, COMMUNITY NEEDS GRANT REVIEW, INVESTMENT, MEMBERSHIP, NOMINATING, AND AUDIT; ALONG WITH DESCRIPTIONS AND MAJOR DUTIES OF SUCH COMMITTEES. 5.ARTICLE XI - REPLACING THE GIFTS TO THE CORPORATION SECTION WITH A STATEMENT THAT "THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ADOPT A GIFT ACCEPTANCE POLICY, WHICH IT MAY REVISE FROM TIME TO TIME" 6.ARTICLE XIII - ADDING A NEW INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE SECTION 7.ARTICLE XIV - ADDING A NEW FISCAL YEAR SECTION 8.ARTICLE XVII - REVISING THE AMENDMENTS SECTION TO PERMIT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE BYLAWS AS LONG AS THE AMENDMENTS DO NOT AFFECT THE CORPORATE MEMBERS. 9.ARTICLE XVIII - ADDING A NEW NOTICES SECTION 10.ARTICLE XIX - ADDING A NEW MEETING PROCEDURE SECTION 11.ARTICLE XX - ADDING A NEW DISSOLUTION SECTION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 CORPORATE MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A CORPORATE MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B CORPORATE MEMBERS ARE PAST BOARD MEMBERS AND APPROVE CHANGES IN BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BOARD MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, AND APPROVAL OF AUDITOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENT AND REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE INTEREST THAT COULD RESULT IN CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD PER THE EXECUTIVE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 UPON REQUEST AND AT WWW.CFES.ORG/LEARN/FINANCIALS-ACCOUNTABILITY/
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST AND AT WWW.CFES.ORG/LEARN/FINANCIALS-ACCOUNTABILITY/
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: ACTIVITY FOR AGENCY FUNDS NOT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -1,638,884.
FORM 990, PART XXII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR
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Cat. No. 51056K
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