Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2820 SELWYN AVE SUITE 836   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTE, NC28209
A Employer identification number

56-1677733
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(980) 237-1386
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$47,636,646J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 4,400,653
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 47 47  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 130,655 130,655  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,116,584
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 28,080,369
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,116,584
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,663 1,663  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 6,649,602 2,248,949  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,700      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 93,521 6,613    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,881 1,101    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 98,102 7,714   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 6,229,000 6,229,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,327,102 7,714   6,229,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 322,500
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,241,235
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 4,329,263 4,988,041 4,988,041
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 27,715,632 Click to see attachment27,040,888 42,648,605
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 32,044,895 32,028,929 47,636,646
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 32,044,895 32,028,929
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 32,044,895 32,028,929
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 32,044,895 32,028,929
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 32,044,895
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 322,500
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 32,367,395
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 338,466
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 32,028,929
Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ATHLON ENERGY INC P 2014-04-17 2014-09-29
b INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2014-08-26 2014-12-16
c TABLEAU SOFTWARE INC P 2014-03-03 2014-09-23
d BIOSCRIP INC P 2013-02-14 2014-10-23
e KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC P 2013-01-31 2014-05-16
SPIRIT AIRLINES INC P 2012-01-20 2014-04-21
ATHLON ENERGY INC P 2014-04-17 2014-09-23
KENEDIX INC P 2013-03-12 2014-02-18
TOWERS WATSON & CO P 2014-01-06 2014-04-15
CARMAX INC P 2012-10-16 2014-01-08
KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC P 2013-01-31 2014-04-21
SPLUNK INC P 2012-07-19 2014-09-23
ATHLON ENERGY INC P 2014-04-17 2014-09-29
MONSANTO CO P 2014-01-08 2014-09-15
WORKDAY INC P 2013-12-12 2014-04-15
CRAY INC P 2013-01-04 2014-04-21
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN P 2012-08-22 2014-03-27
SPLUNK INC P 2012-07-19 2014-10-08
BAIDU INC P 2014-04-16 2014-09-23
MORPHOSYS P 2014-01-02 2014-09-24
WILLIAM LYON HOMES INC P 2014-01-10 2014-05-07
CRAY INC P 2013-05-22 2014-09-11
LINKEDIN CORPORATION P 2012-08-02 2014-04-21
STARBUCKS CORP P 2012-05-22 2014-02-11
BARRICK GOLD CROP P 2014-04-02 2014-08-22
MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS INC P 2014-02-06 2014-10-08
WILLIAM LYON HOMES INC P 2014-02-12 2014-08-20
CRAY INC P 2013-05-22 2014-10-21
MITSUI FUDOSAN P 2013-01-23 2014-02-06
TESLA MOTORS INC P 2013-05-10 2014-09-10
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP P 2013-09-09 2014-08-28
MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS INC P 2014-02-06 2014-09-24
WILLIAM LYON HOMES INC P 2014-02-12 2014-08-02
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC P 2013-02-22 2014-09-11
NETFLIX COM INC P 2013-01-08 2014-05-16
TRIPADVISOR INC P 2013-02-13 2014-04-21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP P 2013-09-09 2014-08-25
MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS INC P 2014-02-07 2014-10-09
WILLIAM LYON HOMES INC P 2014-02-12 2014-08-21
DIGITALGLOBE INC P 2013-01-07 2014-02-26
OCADO GROUP PLC P 2011-02-09 2014-09-24
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO P 2012-12-20 2014-02-11
CARMAX INC P 2013-03-13 2014-01-08
MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS INC P 2014-02-07 2014-10-08
ZOGENIX INC P 2014-02-14 2014-09-10
EPIZYME INC P 2013-10-28 2014-12-18
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2012-10-08 2014-04-21
CONTAINER STORE GROUP INC P 2014-01-03 2014-03-24
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC P 2014-04-28 2014-08-13
ZOGENIX INC P 2014-02-12 2014-09-10
FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP INC P 2013-03-22 2014-04-21
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2012-10-09 2014-09-23
DAIWA SECURITIES GROUP INC P 2013-04-15 2014-03-27
OPENTABLE INC P 2014-05-12 2014-07-17
YELP INC P 2013-11-27 2014-09-23
FACEBOOK INC P 2012-12-26 2014-09-23
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2012-10-08 2014-09-23
FIRST SOLAR INC P 2014-04-08 2014-10-15
REGADO BIOSCIENCES INC P 2014-04-11 2014-08-27
AMAZON.COM INC P 2009-05-21 2014-05-16
FACEBOOK INC P 2012-12-26 2014-03-27
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2012-10-01 2014-04-21
FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP INC P 2013-09-26 2014-04-21
REGADO BIOSCIENCES INC P 2014-04-11 2014-08-26
AMAZON.COM INC P 2008-07-09 2014-05-16
W R GRACE & CO P 2009-05-07 2014-09-23
SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC P 2013-01-23 2014-03-03
FOUNDATION MEDICINE INC P 2013-09-25 2014-09-23
SPLUNK INC P 2014-02-13 2014-10-08
ARM HLDGS P 2010-03-09 2014-09-24
GILEAD SCIENCES INC P 2012-08-02 2014-04-10
SAFARICOM NPV P 2013-01-08 2014-04-11
FIREEYE INC P 2014-03-28 2014-04-25
SURUGA BANK LTD P 2013-11-27 2014-04-01
BIOSCRIP INC P 2013-01-28 2014-09-25
HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC P 2012-07-20 2014-01-08
SPIRIT AIRLINES INC P 2012-01-20 2014-09-23
ICICI BANK LTD P 2014-01-03 2014-09-23
SURUGA BANK LTD P 2013-11-27 2014-03-31
BIOSCRIP INC P 2013-01-28 2014-10-23
HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC P 2012-05-21 2014-01-08
SPIRIT AIRLINES INC P 2012-01-20 2014-05-16
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 76,616   53,080 23,536
b 426,803   990,369 -563,566
c 139,282   192,144 -52,862
d 188,562   382,277 -193,715
e 247,656   101,207 146,449
248,733   65,250 183,483
336,506   300,000 36,506
457,697   448,289 9,408
382,369   472,751 -90,382
212,790   158,864 53,926
271,690   127,937 143,753
86,406   45,200 41,206
757,727   549,116 208,611
1,153,746   1,206,332 -52,586
418,420   485,208 -66,788
197,255   99,882 97,373
819,554   664,762 154,792
178,456   87,547 90,909
191,656   143,721 47,935
204,382   164,774 39,608
765,376   1,019,682 -254,306
256,566   176,231 80,335
209,326   112,598 96,728
831,370   613,249 218,121
585,974   609,210 -23,236
2,621   16,760 -14,139
82,312   85,370 -3,058
276,370   179,235 97,135
733,045   543,217 189,828
222,250   63,089 159,161
136,553   132,003 4,550
4,785   24,744 -19,959
221,499   230,817 -9,318
637,670   362,519 275,151
159,717   47,567 112,150
293,110   165,153 127,957
542,161   518,226 23,935
24,917   164,176 -139,259
507,326   526,819 -19,493
563,556   479,185 84,371
225,671   220,827 4,844
951,148   647,598 303,550
517,132   484,655 32,477
85,262   542,698 -457,436
23,248   90,404 -67,156
231,133   515,197 -284,064
40,586   11,506 29,080
777,851   993,880 -216,029
587,650   552,732 34,918
111,990   424,237 -312,247
288,120   181,390 106,730
88,091   15,874 72,217
592,349   585,706 6,643
966,556   663,538 303,018
212,407   186,403 26,004
207,942   72,802 135,140
369,131   67,532 301,599
538,549   766,692 -228,143
13,456   73,936 -60,480
35,125   9,293 25,832
395,018   180,603 214,415
352,819   96,483 256,336
495,158   485,340 9,818
70,905   373,472 -302,567
87,957   22,781 65,176
138,913   14,553 124,360
632,264   539,535 92,729
249,603   428,095 -178,492
300,537   447,346 -146,809
117,677   27,961 89,716
1,013,393   456,911 556,482
175,181   80,087 95,094
561,109   881,126 -320,017
249,800   244,413 5,387
113,749   194,034 -80,285
368,407   227,373 141,034
168,527   36,250 132,277
258,036   182,601 75,435
438,395   428,028 10,367
134,861   273,874 -139,013
604,607   363,093 241,514
237,246   64,366 172,880
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       23,536
b       -563,566
c       -52,862
d       -193,715
e       146,449
      183,483
      36,506
      9,408
      -90,382
      53,926
      143,753
      41,206
      208,611
      -52,586
      -66,788
      97,373
      154,792
      90,909
      47,935
      39,608
      -254,306
      80,335
      96,728
      218,121
      -23,236
      -14,139
      -3,058
      97,135
      189,828
      159,161
      4,550
      -19,959
      -9,318
      275,151
      112,150
      127,957
      23,935
      -139,259
      -19,493
      84,371
      4,844
      303,550
      32,477
      -457,436
      -67,156
      -284,064
      29,080
      -216,029
      34,918
      -312,247
      106,730
      72,217
      6,643
      303,018
      26,004
      135,140
      301,599
      -228,143
      -60,480
      25,832
      214,415
      256,336
      9,818
      -302,567
      65,176
      124,360
      92,729
      -178,492
      -146,809
      89,716
      556,482
      95,094
      -320,017
      5,387
      -80,285
      141,034
      132,277
      75,435
      10,367
      -139,013
      241,514
      172,880
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 2,116,584
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 -2,700,172
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 5,343,332 38,011,146 0.140573
2012 5,363,123 30,720,539 0.174578
2011 4,854,962 33,157,167 0.146423
2010 4,283,440 32,485,306 0.131858
2009 4,695,734 31,431,651 0.149395
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.742827
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.148565
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 46,354,819
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 6,886,704
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 22,412
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 6,909,116
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 6,229,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 44,825
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 44,825
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 44,825
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 83,929
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 83,929
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 39,104
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 39,104
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNC
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.MERANCAS.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletANTHONY A MERMANS Telephone no.bullet (980) 237-1386
    Located atbullet2820 SELWYN AVENUE STE 836CHARLOTTENC ZIP+4bullet28209
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CORNELIS A M MERMANS TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    JOHANNA J MERMANS ASST SECRETA
    1.00     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    ANTHONY A MERMANS PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    JENNIFER E MERMANS SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    210 ELM ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ08540
    BRYAN K MERMANS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3615 ARBORWAY
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211
    ROBIN B MERMANS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3615 ARBORWAY
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211
    NICOLE A MERMANS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    361 17TH STREET NW 2223
    ATLANTA,GA30363
    ROBIN M PERRIGO DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    46,167,978
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    892,752
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    47,060,730
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    47,060,730
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    705,911
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    46,354,819
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,317,741
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,317,741
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    44,825
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    44,825
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,272,916
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,272,916
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    2,272,916
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    6,229,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    6,229,000
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    6,229,000
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 2,272,916
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 3,128,779
    b From 2010....... 2,720,461
    c From 2011....... 3,275,180
    d From 2012....... 3,830,850
    e From 2013....... 3,596,111
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 16,551,381
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 6,229,000
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 2,272,916
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,956,084
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 20,507,465
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		3,128,779
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		17,378,686
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 2,720,461
    b Excess from 2011.... 3,275,180
    c Excess from 2012.... 3,830,850
    d Excess from 2013.... 3,596,111
    e Excess from 2014.... 3,956,084
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    CORNELIS A M JOHANNA MERMANS
    NICOLE A MERMANS
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ANTHONY A MERMANS
    2820 SELWYN AVE SUITE 836
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209
    (980) 237-1386
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PROPOSAL/LETTER OF REQUEST INDICATING HOW ORGANIZATION'S GOALS ALIGN WITH FOUNDATION'S, AMOUNT OF MONEY REQUESTED AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. INCLUDE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROOF OF 501(3)(C) STATUS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO SUPPORT FOR ARTS, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIUALS.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ADA JENKINS CENTER
    212 GAMBLE STREET
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER 40,000
    ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK
    6220 THERMAL ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) BEHAVIOR HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN 100,000
    ALLEGRO FOUNDATION
    419 ARDMORE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		  501(C)(3) ADVOCATE FOR DISABLED CHILDREN 25,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2425 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND/ DISASTER RELIEF 500,000
    AS ONE MINISTRIES
    805 A WEST AIRLINE AVE
    GASTONIA,NC28052     		  501(C)(3) AID FOR HOMELESS 25,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
    POBOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC28247     		  501(C)(3) UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 25,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
    POBOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC28247     		  501(C)(3) OPERATION SCHOOL BELL-CAPITAL FUND 65,000
    ASSOC FOR CHILDREN OF NJ
    35 HALSEY STREET
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		  501(C)(3) LEGAL REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY 50,000
    ATLANTA CENTER FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
    75 PEACHTREE PLACE NW
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		  501(C)(3) HELP UNEMPLOYED FIND JOBS 30,000
    ATLANTA COMM FOOD BANK
    732 JOSELOWERY BLVD NW
    ATLANTA,GA30318     		  501(C)(3) DISTRIBUTION FOR FOODBANK 35,000
    ATLANTA TECH COLLEGE FND
    1560 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW
    ATLANTA,GA30310     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 50,000
    AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT
    507 S TRYON ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) TUTORING FOR LOW INCOME KIDS 10,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    3801 EAST INDEPENDENCE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MENTORING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN 25,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT AND TUTORING FOR KIDS 55,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
    1001 COCHRAN ST
    STATESVILLE,NC28677     		  501(C)(3) AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & MENTORING 25,000
    CAMP BULESKIES
    1101 QUEENS ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  501(C)(3) CAMP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 15,000
    CARE RING
    601 E 5TH STREET STE 140
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) PHYSICIANS OUT REACH PROGRAMS 15,000
    CATHERINE'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 1633
    BELMONT,NC28012     		  501(C)(3) HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
    1123 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) REFUGEE FAMILY SERVICES 75,000
    CHARL MECK POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
    1330 SPRING STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) MENTORING VIA SPORTS ACTIVITIES 30,000
    CHARLOTTE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
    4019 CENTRAL AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR BILINGUAL KIDS 25,000
    CHARLOTTE FAMILY HOUSING
    300 HAWTHORNE LANE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) HOUSING HELP FOR FAMILIES 125,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEACH & HEARING
    210 E WOODLAWN ROAD SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) HEARING AIDS FOR POOR KIDS 25,000
    CHILDREN'S ATTENTION HOME
    PO BOX 2912
    ROCK HILL,SC29732     		  501(C)(3) INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM 50,000
    CHILDREN'S HOME OF IREDELL COUNTY
    500 HARTNESS RD
    STATESVILLE,NC28677     		  501(C)(3) PROJECT SAFE HARBOR 25,000
    CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    708 EAST BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS 25,000
    CHRIS KIDS INC
    3109 CLAIRMONT ROAD SUIT
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOMES FOR VICTIMIZED CHILDREN 50,000
    CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
    401 WESTPARK CT STE 200
    PEACHTREE CTY,GA30269     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR ABUSED WOMEN 50,000
    CITIZEN SCHOOLS INC
    5624 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS 25,000
    CLASSROOM CENTRAL
    2116 WILKINSON BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEEDY STUDENTS 25,000
    COMM CULINARY SCHOOL
    2401 ADISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR UNDEREMPLOYED 25,000
    COMM FOOD RESCUE
    500 B SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD FOR NEEDY 50,000
    COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 10,000
    COMMUNITY LINK
    601 E FIFTH ST STE 220
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS 100,000
    COUNCIL CHILDRENS RIGHTS
    601 EFIFTH ST STE 510
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY 100,000
    CPCC
    POBOX 35009
    CHARLOTTE,NC28235     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 535,000
    CRISIS ASSITANCE MINISTRY
    500 A SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 100,000
    CROSSROADS
    3623 LATROBE DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) HELPING KIDS STAY IN SCHOOL 25,000
    DISABILITY RIGHTS & RESOURCES
    5801 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) HELPING WOMEN EMBRACE ABILITIES 12,000
    DOVE HOUSE
    2407 SIMONTON RD
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 30,000
    DRESS FOR SUCCESS
    3131 PRINCETON PIKE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) LATINA LITERACY INITIATIVE 20,000
    EASTER SEALS
    5171 GLENWOOD AVE STE 400
    RALEIGH,NC27612     		  501(C)(3) SERVICES FOR DISABLED 25,000
    ELON
    1717 SHARON ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28210     		  501(C)(3) VOCATIONAL TRAINING/CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER CORP
    1931 NOTTINGHAM WAY
    HAMILTON,NJ08619     		  501(C)(3) SERVICES FOR HOMELESS 30,000
    FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 5217
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 25,000
    FLORENCE CRITTENDEN
    1300 BLYTHE BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) ASSIST UNWED MOTHERS & THEIR BABIES 50,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
    220 N TRYON ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ENDOWMENT FOR WAY HOME PROJECT 50,000
    FREEDOM SCHOOLS PARTNERS
    POBOX 37363
    CHARLOTTE,NC28237     		  501(C)(3) SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS FOR LOW INCOM 75,000
    FRIENDSHIP HOME INC
    2111 STAFFORD STREET EXTE
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT 25,000
    FRIENDSHIP TRAYS
    2401 A DISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDE MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 100,000
    GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHN COLLEGE
    495 N INDIAN CREEK DRIVE
    CLARKSTON,GA30021     		  501(C)(3) VOCATIONAL TRAINING 50,000
    GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT INC
    205 SYCAMORE ST
    DECATUR,GA30030     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR TEEN REGUGEES 15,000
    GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SOUTHER PIEDMON
    2122 FREEDOM DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208     		  501(C)(3) FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES 50,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA
    1817 CENTRAL AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 75,000
    HABITAT CHARLOTTE
    POBOX 220287
    CHARLOTTE,NC28222     		  501(C)(3) BUILDING HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMS. 80,000
    HELPING HANDS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134     		  501(C)(3) MONKEY HELPERS FOR DISABLED 65,000
    HOMEFRONT
    1880 PRINCETON AVE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) SUMMER CAMP FOR HOMELESS KIDS 30,000
    HOPE HAVEN
    3815 NTRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR DRUG & AHCOHOL RECOVERY 85,000
    HOPE HOUSE
    15604 NORTHCROSS DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    HOSPICE COMMUNITY CARE
    PO BOX 993
    ROCK HILL,SC29731     		  501(C)(3) GRIEF PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 30,000
    HOPSPICE AT CHARLOTTE
    1420 EAST SEVENTH ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) END OF LIFE CARE 25,000
    HOSPICE IREDELL COUNTY
    2347 SIMONTON RD
    STATESVILLE,NC28625     		  501(C)(3) GRIEF PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 25,000
    HOUSE OF MERCY
    POBOX 808
    BELMONT,NC28012     		  501(C)(3) CARE FOR AIDS PATIENTS 25,000
    IMAGINATION LIBRARY
    PO BOX 91
    HARTWELL,GA30643     		  501(C)(3) BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2,000
    INREACH
    4425 RANDOLPH ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) HELP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 50,000
    INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
    1817 CENTRAL AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANTS 40,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMM
    2305 PARKLAKE DR NE 100
    ATLANTA,GA30345     		  501(C)(3) REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT 70,000
    IREDELL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
    322 EAST FRONT STREET
    STATESVILLE,NC28677     		  501(C)(3) BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES 50,000
    ISLES
    10 WOOD STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08618     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY REBUILDING 50,000
    JERUSALEM HOUSE
    17 EXECUTIVE PARK DR NE
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		  501(C)(3) HOUSING AND LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS 10,000
    JOHN CROSSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED KIDS 50,000
    JOHN CROSSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISABLED KIDS 50,000
    KINDERMOURN
    1320 HARDING PLACE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) SAFE HAVEN FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN 15,000
    KIPP SCHOOL
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    LITERACY ACTION
    100 EDGEWOOD AVE
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		  501(C)(3) ADULT LITERACY AND GED TRAINING 50,000
    LITERACY COUNCIL OF UNION COUNTY
    105-A E JEFFERSON ST
    MONROE,NC28112     		  501(C)(3) LITERACY PROJECT FOR IMMIGRANTS 10,000
    MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
    119 N AMES ST
    MATTHEWS,NC28106     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY 50,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    1701 S MAIN STREET
    CONCORD,NC28025     		  501(C)(3) MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 30,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    1210 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR HOMELES 125,000
    MERCER ALLIANCE
    151 MERCER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) COALITION TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS 35,000
    MERCER STREET FRIENDS
    151 MERCER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 30,000
    MOUNT CARMEL GUILD
    73 NORTH CLINTON AVE
    TRENTON,NJ08609     		  501(C)(3) FOOD PANTRY 15,000
    NAMI MERCER
    3371 BRUNSWICK PIKE SUIT
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FAMILIES OF MENTALLY ILL 25,000
    NC MEDASSIST
    601 E 5TH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) FREE MEDS FOR THE POOR 25,000
    ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN
    740 WEST FIFTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) TUTORING & SCHOLARSHIPS 30,000
    OPEN HAND
    176 OTTLEY DRIVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30324     		  501(C)(3) NUTRITION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM 35,000
    OUR HOUSE
    PO BOX 1304
    DECATUR,GA30031     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING CENTER FOR HOMELESS KIDS 30,000
    OUR TOWNS HABITAT
    POBOX 1088
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		  501(C)(3) CONSTRUCTION COST FOR ONE HOUSE 50,000
    PAT'S PLACE
    901 EAST BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 100,000
    PEI KIDS
    231 LAWRENCE ROAD
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) PREVENTION & EDUCATION FOR KIDS 30,000
    PHILIPS ACADEMY
    3115 PROVIDENCE RD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED 25,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    4822 ALBERMARLE ROAD SUI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SEX EDUCATION FOR TEENS 85,000
    RIGHT MOVES FOR YOUTH
    2211 W MOREHEAD ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAMS PREVENTING DROPOUT 25,000
    ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
    226 NORTH LONG STREET
    SALISBURY,NC28144     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER & CRISIS MINISTRY 50,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST 5TH ST STE 400
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 25,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST 5TH ST STE 400
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CAPITAL FUND TO BUILD FACILITY 200,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    4335 STUART ANDREW BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR WOMEN 75,000
    SAMARITANS HOUSE
    611 FORTUNE STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AFTER HOSPITAL 25,000
    SHELTER HEALTH SERVICES
    534 SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) HEALTH CLINIC AT SALV. ARMY SHELTER 55,000
    ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY INC
    2050-C CHAMBLEE TUCKER RD
    ATLANTA,GA30341     		  501(C)(3) FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER 20,000
    SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITIES
    2120 NORTH DAVIDSON ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) HOUSING FOR POOR 50,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDE HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEACHERS 50,000
    THE CRISIS MINISTRY OF MERCER COUNT
    123 E HANOVER ST
    TRENTON,NJ08605     		  501(C)(3) HELP FOR HOMELESS 50,000
    THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON
    98 CARROLL STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08609     		  501(C)(3) EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR HOMELESS 35,000
    THE STUDY HALL INC
    1010 CREW ST SW
    ATLANTA,GA30315     		  501(C)(3) AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & MENTORING 15,000
    THOMPSON CHILDRENS HOME
    6800 STPETERS LANE
    MATTHEWS,NC28105     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CARE KIDS 150,000
    TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN
    72 ESCHER ST
    TRENTON,NJ08609     		  501(C)(3) MEAL SERVICE PROGRAM 30,000
    TURNING POINT
    530 PATTON AVE
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER 25,000
    UIH FAMILY PARTNERS
    4 N BROAD STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08608     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR PREGNANT TEENS 30,000
    UMAR
    POBOX 1558
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28070     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 25,000
    UNION COUNTY CRISIS ASST MINISTRY
    1333 W ROOSEVELT BLVD
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 30,000
    UNION COUNTY SHELTER
    311 WJEFFERSON STREET
    MONROE,NC28112     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 50,000
    URBAN MINISTRY CENTER
    945 NORTH COLLEGE ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS 40,000
    WALKING CLASSROOM
    1201 RALEIGH RD 211
    CHAPEL HILL,NC28517     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS 20,000
    WITH FRIENDS
    2098 KEITH DRIVE
    GASTONIA,NC28054     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR TROUBLED TEENS 15,000
    WOMENSPACE
    1530 BRUNSWICK AVE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN 75,000
    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
    7201 GLEN FOREST DR STE
    RICHMOND,VA23226     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT DOCTORS IN UNDERDEV COUNTRIE 25,000
    YOUTH VILLAGES
    2815 COLISEUM CENTRE DR
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 10,000
    YWCA
    3420 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		  501(C)(3) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES 30,000
    YWCA PRINCETON
    59 PAUL ROBENSON ST
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		  501(C)(3) ADULT EDUCATION & BILINGUAL NURSERY 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,229,000
    bApproved for future payment
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
    POBOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC28247     		  501(C)(3) OPERATION SCHOOL BELL-CAPITAL FUND 65,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT & TUTORING FOR KIDS 60,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEACH & HEARING
    210 E WOODLAWN ROAD SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) HEARING AIDS FOR POOR KIDS 25,000
    ELON
    1717 SHARON ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28210     		  501(C)(3) VOCATIONAL TRAINING/CHARTER SCHOOL 150,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
    220 N TRYON ST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ENDOWMENT FOR WAY HOME PROJECT 200,000
    HELPING HANDS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134     		  501(C)(3) MONKEY HELPERS FOR DISABLED 65,000
    HOPE HOUSE
    15604 NORTHCROSS DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & KIDS 150,000
    ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN
    740 WEST FIFTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) TUTORING & SCHOLARSHIPS 30,000
    PHILIPS ACADEMY
    3115 PROVIDENCE RD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED 25,000
    ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
    226 NORTH LONG STREET
    SALISBURY,NC28144     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER & CRISIS MINISTRY 50,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA
    1817 CENTRAL AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 225,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST 5TH ST STE 400
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 200,000
    WALKING CLASSROOM
    1201 RALEIGH RD 211
    CHAPEL HILL,NC28517     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,265,000
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 47  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 130,655  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 1,663  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    26 2,116,584  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   2,248,949  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,248,949
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

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





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    CORNELIS A JOHANNA MERMANS  
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
     
    HUNTERSVILLE, NC28078

    		$4,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    NICOLE A MERMANS  
    361 17TH STREET NW 2223
     
    ATLANTA, GA30363

    		$350,784


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    ANTHONY A MERMANS  
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVENUE
     
    CHARLOTTE, NC28207

    		$49,869


    (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
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 511 SH KEURING GREEN MOUNTAIN $ 70,339 2014-12-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 1520 SH PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS $ 139,977 2014-12-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 632 SH TESLA MOTORS INC $ 140,468 2014-12-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 332 SH W R GRACE & CO $ 32,091 2014-12-30
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 80 SH TESLA MOTORS INC $ 17,778 2014-12-30
    (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
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    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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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2013 INCOME TAX PREPARATION 1,700      

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC 628,830 1,732,517
    AMAZON.COM 332,971 1,184,606
    ARM HOLDINGS 205,988 912,363
    AXIS BANK LTD 668,840 806,637
    BAIDU INC 579,517 827,303
    BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC 513,154 1,031,102
    BIOSCRIP INC    
    BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP    
    CARMAX INC    
    CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC    
    CRAY INC 576,248 1,159,735
    DAIWA SECURITIES GROUP INC    
    DELTA AIR LINES INC 633,866 887,978
    DIGITAL GLOBE INC    
    EPIZYME INC    
    EXACT SCIENCES CORP 323,475 860,244
    FACEBOOK INC 754,631 1,878,410
    FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP INC    
    FLEXION THERAPEUTICS INC 353,464 419,790
    FOUNDATION MEDICINE INC 850,910 647,735
    GOOGLE 308,792 596,411
    GOOGLE INC 574,158 836,320
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC    
    GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS INC    
    HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP    
    HDFC BK LTD 826,522 1,003,987
    HOTELES CITY EXPRESS 523,815 467,670
    ICICI BANK LTD 813,525 1,286,439
    ILLUMINA INC 681,650 705,465
    INCYTE CORPORATION 795,430 1,655,284
    JD.COM INC 917,405 739,647
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN    
    KENEDIX INC    
    KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC 419,568 1,240,806
    LDR HOLDING CORPORATION 199,815 436,662
    LINKEDIN CORPORATION 866,479 1,555,366
    MAKEMYTRIP LIMITED 786,837 779,180
    MITSUI FUDOSAN CO LTD    
    MORPHOSYS 636,183 753,059
    NETFLIX 428,508 1,446,377
    NIKE INC 1,167,867 1,366,388
    OCADO GROUP PLC 580,146 857,110
    PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC 519,257 2,529,115
    PROTO LABS INC 627,974 534,795
    SAFARICOM NPV 417,803 760,021
    SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS INC 569,778 303,783
    SOLARCITY CORPORATION 764,551 1,081,259
    SPIRIT AIRLINES INC 183,295 955,407
    SPLUNK INC    
    STARBUCKS CORP    
    SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC    
    SURUGA BANK LTD    
    TABLEAU SOFTWARE INC 695,753 613,832
    TESLA MOTORS INC 721,533 1,745,919
    THERAPEUTICSMD INC 508,750 540,648
    TOWERS WATSON & CO    
    TRACTOR SUPPLY CO    
    TRIPADVISOR INC 532,688 842,837
    TWITTER INC 2,255,764 1,831,666
    VIVINT SOLAR INC 331,168 190,836
    WAGEWORKS INC 925,871 1,036,219
    W R GRACE & CO 67,273 661,434
    YELP INC 392,875 346,058
    ZILLOW INC 577,961 600,185

    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    ADR FEES 1,101 1,101    
    INSURANCE 750      
    SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS 725      
    OFFICE EXPENSES 305      


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SEC. LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS 1,663 1,663  


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX ON DIVIDENDS 6,613 6,613    
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX-2013 2,979      
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX-2104 83,929