TY 2014 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2014

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20

Name of foundation
Nuvasive Spine Foundation

% DIANA SANCIANCO

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)7475 LUSK BOULEVARD Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN DIEGO, CA92121

A Employer identification number

26-4835245

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(858) 909-1902

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,452,977J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
	schedule)..............	2,128,436
2	Check
	Sch. B ...............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	1,072		1,072	1,072
4	Dividends and interest from securities......
5a	Gross rents..............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		260,816	0	260,816
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	2,390,324		1,072	261,888
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		39,630	3,963	3,963	35,667
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		160	0	0	160
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		1,272,600	3,026	3,743	1,267,824
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	1,312,390		6,989	7,706	1,303,651
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........	875,668				875,668
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	2,188,058		6,989	7,706	2,179,319
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	202,266
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			0
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				254,182

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing...............	164,304	366,337	366,337
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........	1,071,288	1,072,360	1,072,360
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use...............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans..............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)...........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )	14,089	14,280	14,280
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,249,681	1,452,977	1,452,977
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	30,818	31,848
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........	30,818	31,848
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted...................	1,218,863	1,421,129
	25	Temporarily restricted................
	26	Permanently restricted................
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)......	1,218,863	1,421,129
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions)..	1,249,681	1,452,977

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	1,218,863
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a.....................	2	202,266
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	1,421,129
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.	6	1,421,129

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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e

(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
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(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
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3

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? Yes No

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	2,378,034	1,239,171	1.919052
2012	2,109,995	980,635	2.151662
2011	2,274,403	1,024,324	2.220394
2010	117,933	290,568	0.405871
2009	131,313	71,326	1.841026

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2	8.538005
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	1.707601
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5.....	4	1,308,333
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5	2,234,111
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6	0
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7	2,234,111
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8	2,179,319
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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check hereand enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	0
	hereand 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	0
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	0
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014	6a
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	0
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	0
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Yes

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

Yes

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

WWW.NUVASIVESPINEFOUNDATION.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

DIANA SANCIANCO Telephone no. bullet

(858) 909-1800

Located at bullet

7475 LUSK BLVDSAN DIEGOCA ZIP+4 bullet

92121

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?........................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?.................YesNo

(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.).........YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?...............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?........................YesNo

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.)....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?............YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.......................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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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
G BRYAN CORNWALL P H D	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
JEREME SYLVAIN	DIRECTOR/CFO 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR/CFO 1.0	0	0	0
DIANA SANCIANCO	BOARD SECRETARY 8.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	BOARD SECRETARY 8.0	0	0	0
BILL WALTON	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
DAVID SCHWARTZ M D	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
DAVEED FRAZIER M D	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
CAROL COX	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
W BLAKE ROGERS M D	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
PAT MILES	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
JASON HANNON	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0
7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO,CA92121	DIRECTOR 1.0	0	0	0

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










Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

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

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	KENYA MISSION TRIP, FEBRUARY 2014 (SEE STATEMENT)	584,507
2	KENYA MISSION TRIP, JUNE 2014 (SEE STATEMENT)	311,361
3	KENYA MISSION TRIP, SEPTEMBER 2014 (SEE STATEMENT)	300,594
4	ZIMBABWE MISSION TRIP, DECEMBER 2014 (SEE STATEMENT)	57,615

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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


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.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

1,313,977

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

14,280

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

1,328,257

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

1,328,257

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

19,924

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

1,308,333

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

65,417

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

2,179,319

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

2,179,319

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).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

2,179,319

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.

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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					0
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
a Enter amount for 2013 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:2012, 2011, 2010			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......
b From 2010.......
c From 2011.......
d From 2012.......
e From 2013.......	0
fTotal of lines 3a through e.........		0
4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 0
a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a					0
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.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
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		0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ...........			0
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 ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
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) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2010....
b Excess from 2011....
c Excess from 2012....
d Excess from 2013....
e Excess from 2014....	0

Form 990-PF (2014)

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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 section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total
	65,417	61,959	49,032	5,354	181,762
b 85% of line 2a .........	55,604	52,665	41,677	4,551	154,497
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....	2,179,319	2,378,034	2,109,995	2,274,403	8,941,751
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........	925,242	754,224	1,935,860	2,181,471	5,796,797
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....	1,254,077	1,623,810	174,135	92,932	3,144,954
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......	0	0	0	0	0
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)					0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...	43,607	41,306	32,688	34,144	151,745
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) ....					0
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....					0
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization					0
(4) Gross investment income					0

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).)

NONE

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.

NONE

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

DIANA SANCIANCO
7475 LUSK BLVD
SAN DIEGO,CA92121
(858) 909-1902

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

SEE WEBSITE WWW.NUVASIVESPINEFOUNDATION.ORG

cAny submission deadlines:

ONGOING

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

LIMITED TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND SCOPE OF CHARITABLE MISSION.

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
Health Volunteers Overseas 1900 L Street NW 310 Washington,DC20036	N/A	PC	PRODUCT DONATION TO Support mission trip to Romania to provide spine surgery to those in need as well as train local surgeons.	108,182
Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation 40 Cross ST Suite 300 Norwalk,CT06851	N/A	PC	Support of mission trip to Jamaica for medical staff to provide pediatric and adolescent deformity spine surgery.	15,000
NORFOLK & NORWICH UNIVERSITY (aka SPINE-AID) Colney Ln NORWICH NR47UY UK	N/A	NC	Support of mission trip to India to perform surgery for those in need as well as train local surgeons.	5,427
WORLD GOSPEL MISSION 3783 EAST STATE ROAD 18 MARION,IN46952	N/A	SO I	PRODUCT DONATION TO SUPPORT TENWEK HOSPITAL IN KENYA.	62,695
Samaritan's Purse PO BOX 3000 BOONE,NC28607	N/A	PC	PRODUCT DONATION for mission trip to Kijabe, Kenya to perform spine surgery for deformity, infection, tumor, and trauma cases.	117,895
OSCHNER 1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY NEW ORLEANS LOS ANGELES,CA70121	N/A	PC	Support of mission trip to Nigeria to provide free spine surgery for patients as well as teach local spine surgeons.	17,203
Healing the Children - Florida PO Box 2726 Sanford,FL32772	N/A	PC	Support of mission trip to City of Suzhou, China to provide free spine surgery for pediatric patients with scoliosis and general orthopedic spine surgery.	7,000
Orthopaedic Link 2221-D Peachtree Rd Suite 396 ATLANTA,GA30309	N/A	PC	PRODUCT DONATION TO Support mission trip to Egypt to perform charity surgery for needy scoliosis patients and adult deformity patients.	165,997
Orthopaedic Link 2221-D Peachtree Rd Suite 396 ATLANTA,GA30309	N/A	PC	Support of mission trip to Nepal to provide spine surgery for patients with infection, trauma, and degenerative conditions.	8,000
Cornell University 1300 York Ave NEW YORK,NY10021	N/A	PC	Support of mission trip to Tanzania to perform spine surgery as well as teach assessment and surgical techniques.	5,000
Belize Spine Program 3104 Eggemann Road Fort Wayne,IN46814	N/A	NC	PRODUCT DONATION TO Support medical mission trip to Belize to perform free spine surgery for those in need as well as train local surgeons.	80,045
Eco-Sante 31 Rhodeslsville Ave Highlands HARARE N/A ZI	N/A	NC	PRODUCT DONATION to support surgery for patients in ZimbabwE.	196,113
Jonathan Bull 11-13 Crosswall LONDON EC3N2JY UK	NONE	I	Support of exploratory mission trip to Kinshasa, RDC to determine case requirements and train residents.	5,000
Veronique Dikomo 1100 W Stewart ORANGE,CA92868	NONE	I	Patient Assistance Program	33,054
Tracy Allen 1201 W 38th St AUSTIN,TX78705	NONE	I	Patient Assistance Program	17,178
Olga Cortes PO 19708 SAN JUAN 910 RQ	NONE	I	Patient Assistance Program	29,114
JACK SPEEGLE PO BOX 141 ELKTON,TN38455	NONE	I	Patient Assistance Program	2,765
Total ................................. 3a				875,668

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2014)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	1,072
4 Dividends and interest from securities....
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:			01	260,816
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)..				261,888

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

13261,888

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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.)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

organizations?

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

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.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

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	Firm's name Firm's address			Firm's EIN
				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2014)

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

Employer identification number

26-4835245

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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)

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Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation			Employer identification number 26-4835245

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	KPMG LLP 4747 Executive Dr Suite 600 San Diego, CA92121	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
2	SIGMANET 4290 BRICKELL ST ONTARIO, CA91761	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
3	ERNST YOUNG 4370 LA JOLLA DR SAN DIEGO, CA92122	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
4	ORCHID ORTHOPEDIC 1489 CEDAR ST HOLT, MI48842	$8,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
5	SEABROOK INTERNATIONAL 15 WOODWORKERS WAY SEABROOK, NH03874	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
6	TURNER MEDICAL 130 DURHAM DR ATHENS, AL35611	$20,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation			Employer identification number 26-4835245
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
7	PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS 2020 MAIN ST SUITE 400 IRVINE, CA92614	$10,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
8	DLA PIPER 4365 EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 1100 SAN DIEGO, CA92121	$10,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
9	ALLOSOURCE 6278 S TROY CIRCLE CENTENNIAL, CO80111	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
10	GOLDMAN SACHS CO 2121 AVENUE OF THE STARS SUITE 260 LOS ANGELES, CA90067	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
11	BANK OF AMERICA ONE BRYANT PARK 21ST FLOOR NEW YORK, NY10036	$10,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
12	NUVASIVE INC 7475 LUSK BOULEVARD SAN DIEGO, CA92121	$1,840,602		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation			Employer identification number 26-4835245
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
13	FRIEDRICH DANIELS GMBH 9815 Lost Lakes Trail Chagrin Falls, OH44023	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
14	GULF FIBEROPTICS 448 Commerce Blvd Oldsmar, FL34677	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
15	PULSE TECHNOLOGIES 2000 AM Dr Quakertown, PA18951	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
16	STRUCTURE MEDICAL LLC 9935 Business Circle Naples, FL34112	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
17	JADE PRECISION MEDICAL COMPONENTS 3063B Philmont Ave Huntingdon Valley, PA19006	$10,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
18	AVALIGN TECHNOLOGIES 272 E DeerPath Rd Suite 208 Lake Forest, IL60045	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation			Employer identification number 26-4835245
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
19	BARNEY BARNEY 9171 Towne Centre Dr Suite 500 San Diego, CA92122	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
20	FISH RICHARDSON 12390 El Camino Real San Diego, CA92130	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
21	INTRIGO SYSTEMS INC 42808 CHRISTY ST SUITE 221 FREMONT, CA94538	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
22	INVIBIO 300 CONSHOHOCKEN STATE RD 120 WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA19428	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
23	MNX GLOBAL LOGISTICS 2132 MICHELSON DR IRVINE, CA92612	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
24	MORGAN STANLEY 1999 AVENUE OF THE STARS SUITE 2400 LOS ANGELES, CA90067	$7,500		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation			Employer identification number 26-4835245
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
25	MR COPY 5657 COPLEY DR SAN DIEGO, CA92121	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
26	REMINGTON MEDICAL 6830 MEADOWRIDGE CT ALPHARETTA, GA30005	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
27	DONALD BLASKIEWICZ 2100 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO, CA92101	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
28	REX MARCO 5312 VALERIE ST BELLAIRE, TX77401	$7,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
29	PAUL MCCLINTOCK 5445 BALBOA BLVD SUITE 117 ENCINO, CA91316	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
30	MANNING CONSULTING GROUP 25909 PALA SUITE 330 MISSION VIEJO, CA92691	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation			Employer identification number 26-4835245
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
31	AKIN GUMP ET AL 1333 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC20036	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
32	ATL TECHNOLOGY 1335 W 1650 NORTH SPRINGVILLE, UT84663	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
33	BOB INC 8740 49TH AVE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN55428	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
34	DRT MEDICAL LLC 4201 LITTLE YORK RD DAYTON, OH45414	$5,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
35	ENGINEERED MEDICAL SYSTEMS 3325 APPLING ROAD BARLTETT, TN38133	$15,000		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions		(d) Type of contribution
		$		Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization Nuvasive Spine Foundation

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
12	MEDICAL EQUIPMENT	$ 1,840,602
(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
		$
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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
Nuvasive Spine Foundation

Employer identification number

26-4835245

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

$
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(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION	15,530	1,553	1,553	13,977
AUDIT SERVICES	24,100	2,410	2,410	21,690

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TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

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TY 2014 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Grantee's Address	Grant Date	Grant Amount	Grant Purpose	Amount Expended By Grantee	Any Diversion By Grantee?	Dates of Reports By Grantee	Date of Verification	Results of Verification
11-13 Crosswall London, EC3N 2JY UK	2014-06-05	5,000	Support of exploratory mission trip to Kinshasa RDC to determine case requirements	5,000	NO	08/05/2014	2014-08-05	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
31 Rhodeslsville Ave Highlands,HARARE ZI	2014-07-10	196,115	TO provide nerve monitoring TO SUPPORT SURGERY FOR THREE PATIENTS IN ZIMBABWE, PRODUCT DONATIONS	196,115	NO	11/21/2014	2014-11-21	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
Colney Ln Norwich, NR4 7UY UK	2014-09-18	5,427	Support of mission trip to India to perform SURGERY for those in need AND train local SURGEONS	5,427	NO	11/18/2014	2014-11-18	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
1100 W Stewart Dr Orange,CA92868	2014-10-06	33,054	SUPPORT for US patient assist. Medical SUPPLIES DONATED to Doctor/Hospital THAT TREATED PATIENT	33,054	NO	10/23/2014	2014-10-23	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
1201 W 38th St Austin,TX78705	2014-12-16	17,178	SUPPORT for US patient assist. Medical SUPPLIES DONATED to Doctor/Hospital THAT TREATED PATIENT	17,178	NO	12/18/2014	2014-12-18	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
PO Box 19708 San Juan, 910 RQ	2014-03-10	29,114	SUPPORT for US patient assist. Medical SUPPLIES DONATED to Doctor/Hospital THAT TREATED PATIENT	29,114	NO	03/24/2014	2014-03-24	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
PO BOX 141 ELKTON,TN38455	2014-10-29	2,765	SUPPORT for US patient assist. EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF PATIENT IN PROGRAM FOR FOLLOW-UP VISITS	2,765	NO	10/29/2014	2014-10-29	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
3104 EGGEMANN ROAD FORT WAYNE,IN46814	2014-08-01	80,045	SUPPORT OF MEDICAL MISSION TRIP TO BELIZE TO PERFORM FREE SPINE SURGERY AND TRAIN LOCAL SURGEONS	80,045	NO	10/12/2014	2014-10-12	NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.

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TY 2014 GeneralExplanationAttachment

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
ACCEPT OR FURNISH GOODS, SERVICES, OR FACILITIES FROM DISQUALIFIED PERSON	ACCEPT OR FURNISH GOODS, SERVICES, OR FACILITIES FROM DISQUALIFIED PERSON	FORM 990, PART VII-B, QUESTION 1A(3) THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES FREE OFFICE SPACE AND IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTING SERVICES FROM EMPLOYEES OF ITS SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR. THIS ACT QUALIFIES UNDER THE SPECIAL RULES AND IS NOT AN ACT OF SELF-DEALING.
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities - Description of Activites	Summary of Direct Charitable Activities - Description of Activites	Form 990, Part IX-A THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) is committed to providing innovative medical devices, surgical support, and necessary funds to those in need of life-saving spine surgery around the world. In many impoverished places across the globe there is very limited availability and access to specialized surgeons, including spine surgeons. THE FOUNDATION focuses on indigent patients with no access to or means to pay for the medical care they desperately need. For most of these people the only options are to live with the deformity, disease and intense pain associated with severe spinal disorders or tragically, die. THE FOUNDATION is a beacon of hope to those in the direCt need of life-saving spine surgery. THE FOUNDATION has and will continue to provide that hope. KENYA MISSION TRIP - FEBRUARY 2014, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) COORDINATED A MEDICAL MISSION TRIP WITH THREE SURGEONS AND PROVIDED SURGERY FOR PATIENTS WITH SPINAL DEFORMITIES AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL (KNH) IN NAIROBI, KENYA. THE MISSION TRIP FOCUSED ON SURGEON TRAINING AND DEFORMITY CORRECTION, COMPLETING 12 LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES. TO FURTHER DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE SPINE PROGRAM AT KNH, THE U.S. SURGICAL TEAM ALSO LED A MULTI-COURSE TRAINING FOR LOCAL SURGEONS AND NURSES. SURGEON TRAINING ENSURES THAT QUALITY SPINE CARE CONTINUES TO ADVANCE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE. KENYA MISSION TRIP - JUNE 2014, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) COMPLETED ITS SECOND SURGICAL MISSION TRIP OF THE YEAR WITH TWO SURGEONS TO KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL (KNH) IN NAIROBI, KENYA. THE MISSION TRIP FOCUSED ON SURGEON TRAINING AND DEGENERATIVE COMPLICATIONS OF THE SPINE, COMPLETING 15 LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES. TO FURTHER DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE SPINE PROGRAM AT KNH, THE U.S. SURGICAL TEAM ALSO LED A MULTI-COURSE TRAINING FOR LOCAL SURGEONS AND NURSES. SURGEON TRAINING ENSURES THAT QUALITY SPINE CARE CONTINUES TO ADVANCE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE. KENYA MISSION TRIP - SEPTEMBER 2014, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) COMPLETED ITS THIRD SURGICAL MISSION TRIP OF THE YEAR WITH 2 SURGEONS TO KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL (KNH) IN NAIROBI, KENYA. THE MISSION TRIP FOCUSED ON SURGEON TRAINING AND DEGENERATIVE COMPLICATIONS OF THE SPINE, COMPLETING 16 LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES. TO FURTHER DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE SPINE PROGRAM AT KNH, THE U.S. SURGICAL TEAM ALSO LED A MULTI-COURSE TRAINING FOR LOCAL SURGEONS AND NURSES. SURGEON TRAINING ENSURES THAT QUALITY SPINE CARE CONTINUES TO ADVANCE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE. ZIMBABWE MISSION TRIP - DECEMBER 2014, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) COORDINATED AN EXPLORATORY MEDICAL MISSION TRIP WITH TWO SURGEONS TO HARARE, ZIMBABWE AT PERIRENYATWA HOSPITAL TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE SPINE TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF SPINE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ZIMBABWE.
Substantial Contributor Statement	Substantial Contributor Statement	Form 990-PF, Part VII-A, Line 10- Substantial Contributor Name of Substantial Contributor: Nuvasive, Inc. Address of Substantial Contributor: 7475 Lusk Blvd., San Diego, CA 92121

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TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
OTHER ASSETS	14,089	14,280	14,280

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TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
SURGICAL MISSION DIRECT EXP	1,254,077	0	0	1,253,048
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES	4,440	0	0	4,440
INSURANCE	8,426	842	842	7,583
OTHER COSTS	382	38	38	343
POSTAGE MAILING	147	15	15	132
SOFTWARE LICENSE	719	0	717	0
CREDIT CARD SERVICE CHARGE	2,131	2,131	2,131	0
SUPPLIES	2,278	0	0	2,278

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TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
FUNDRAISING event REVENUE, NET	260,816	0	260,816

- TIN:

TY 2014 TaxesSchedule

Name:

Nuvasive Spine Foundation

EIN: 26-4835245

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CA FTB FILING FEE	10	0	0	10
CA ATNY GNL REGISTRATION FEES	150	0	0	150