Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
43 FIELD STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WATERBURY, CT06702
D Employer identification number

06-6038074
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 34,571,538
F Name and address of principal officer:
PAULA VAN NESS
43 FIELD STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
CONNCF.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1923
M State of legal domicile: CT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE FOUNDATION FOSTERS CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THAT BUILD REWARDING LIVES AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 17
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,400
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,645,880 5,267,733
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,751,394 4,840,579
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 24,982 24,733
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 8,422,256 10,133,045
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,657,752 3,893,325
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,211,494 1,293,930
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet146,476    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 461,809 488,082
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,331,055 5,675,337
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,091,201 4,457,708
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 96,341,279 94,144,461
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 147,785 247,052
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 96,193,494 93,897,409
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE FOUNDATION FOSTERS CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THAT BUILD REWARDING LIVES AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,975,236 including grants of $ 3,893,325 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN GREATER WATERBURY AND THE LITCHFIELD HILLS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE ARTS, HEALTH, OLDER ADULTS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES AND WOMEN'S ISSUES; PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS; STRENGTHENING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,975,236
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
9
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
17
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
18
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
18
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CT
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletCONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC43 FIELD STREET   WATERBURY,CT06702 (203) 753-1315
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MARTHA BERNSTEIN......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DANIEL CARON......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JOHN MICHAELS......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) WAYNE MCCORMACK......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) MICHAEL GIARDINA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) DOUGLAS JOHNSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) CRAIG CARRAGAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) ANNE DELO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) BRIAN HENEBRY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ROBERT BAILEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) DAVID PELLETIER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) DR CYNTHIA ROQUE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ELNER MORRELL......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) KATHY TAYLOR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) EDITH REYNOLDS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) DANIEL BEDARD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) CAROLYN SETLOW......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MICHELLE FICA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) BARBARA RYER........................................................................
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
 35.00
.......................   		    X       97,275 0 9,641
(20) PAULA VAN NESS........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       179,188 0 17,357




















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 276,463 0 26,998
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,267,733
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 124,117
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 5,267,733
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 2,547,190     2,547,190
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   26,731,882
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   24,438,493
c Gain or (loss)   2,293,389
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 2,293,389     2,293,389
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISC INCOME 900099 20,333     20,333
b PRVT FOUND FEES 900099 4,400   4,400  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 24,733
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 10,133,045 0 4,400 4,860,912
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 3,098,594 3,098,594
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 774,731 774,731
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 20,000 20,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 272,976 120,875 134,339 17,762
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 780,037 559,882 147,410 72,745
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 53,246 34,892 13,706 4,648
9 Other employee benefits ....... 103,489 62,066 32,363 9,060
10 Payroll taxes ........... 84,182 54,622 22,395 7,165
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 3,869   3,869  
c Accounting ........... 19,778   19,778  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 30,748   30,748  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 22,897   22,897  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 7,377 4,721 1,992 664
13 Office expenses ....... 17,819 11,404 4,811 1,604
14 Information technology ...... 78,055 49,955 21,075 7,025
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 98,371 62,958 26,560 8,853
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 60,018 38,411 16,205 5,402
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,664   5,664  
23 Insurance ... 15,167   15,167  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a FUND EXPENSE 54,755 35,043 14,784 4,928
b OTHER PERSONNEL & TRAIN 24,318 15,564 6,566 2,188
c CONSULTANTS 19,490 12,474 5,262 1,754
d ANNUAL REPORT AND NEWSL 17,467 11,179 4,716 1,572
e All other expenses 12,289 7,865 3,318 1,106
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 5,675,337 4,975,236 553,625 146,476
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,105,009 1 1,131,476
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7 60,000
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 31,735
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 18,002 19,397 10c 13,733
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 94,705,628 11 92,428,007
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 511,245 12 511,245
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 96,341,279 16 94,144,461
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 44,998 17 53,296
18 Grants payable ... 4,312 18 58,177
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 98,475 25 135,579
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 147,785 26 247,052
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 95,965,294 27 93,692,368
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 228,200 28 205,041
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 96,193,494 33 93,897,409
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 96,341,279 34 94,144,461
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
10,133,045
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
5,675,337
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,457,708
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
96,193,494
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-6,753,793
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
93,897,409
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 1,174,903 1,734,574 4,119,294 1,570,623 3,567,733 12,167,127
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 1,174,903 1,734,574 4,119,294 1,570,623 3,567,733 12,167,127
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 1,397,874
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 10,769,253
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,174,903 1,734,574 4,119,294 1,570,623 3,567,733 12,167,127
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,105,029 2,518,858 2,293,034 2,764,683 2,547,190 12,228,794
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..       4,400 4,400 8,800
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 119,057 83,882 42,540 20,582 20,333 286,394
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 24,691,115
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
43.620 %
15
15
40.850 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

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

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
UNUSUAL CONTRIBUTIONS EXCLUDED FROM PART II, SECTION A, LINE 2012: $2,750,827 2014: $3,075,257 2015: $1,700,000
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number
06-6038074
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

06-6038074
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
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .... 76 407
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 264,701 5,003,032
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 399,382 3,493,943
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 10,251,906 83,892,555
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 92,640,208 88,796,886 77,914,544 69,878,854 73,217,849
b Contributions ... 3,614,124 4,390,381 2,254,647 3,183,664 1,052,438
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -2,105,033 3,987,243 11,823,181 9,078,465 -1,085,279
d Grants or scholarships ... 4,059,111 4,173,454 2,884,643 3,238,034 2,353,092
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 374,789 360,848 310,843 988,405 953,062
g End of year balance ...... 89,715,399 92,640,208 88,796,886 77,914,544 69,878,854
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   31,735 18,002 13,733
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 13,733
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
LIABILITY UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 86,697
ANNUITY PAYABLE 48,882
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 135,579
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 2,613,872
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -6,753,793
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -6,753,793
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 9,367,665
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 30,748
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 734,632
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 765,380
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 10,133,045
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 5,395,509
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 5,395,509
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 30,748
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 249,080
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 279,828
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 5,675,337

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ADJUSTMENT FOR FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 734,632.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ADJUSTMENT FOR FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 249,080.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 0
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SCHOLARSHIP EUROPE - UNITED KINGDOM 4 11,000        
SCHOLARSHIP ASIA - CHINA AND AUSTRALIA 2 5,000        
SCHOLARSHIP NORTH AMERICA 1 4,000        
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number
06-6038074
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACTS 4 MINISTRY INC
1713 THOMASTON AVENUE
WATERBURY,CT06704 		20-3676244   15,139       GENERAL OPERATING, NEG 2015, MCMILLEN 2015, SPONSORSHIP
(2) AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM
PO BOX 8
WASHINGTON DEPOT,CT06794 		20-1308465   41,156       STOCK GIFT, DANCE PROJECT, GENERAL OPERATING, YOUNG WRITER
(3) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
825 BROOK STREET I-91 TECHNOLOGY
CENTER BLDG 3
ROCKY HILL,CT06067 		13-1788491   80,245       GENERAL OPERATING, GREATER WATERBURY SUPPORT
(4) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
5 BROOKSIDE DRIVE
WALLINGFORD,CT06492 		13-5613797   87,384       GREATER WATERBURY SUPPORT
(5) ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC
8 DODD ROAD
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		06-6084293   24,767       GENERAL OPERATING
(6) ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
134 FARMINGTON AVENUE PO BOX 28
HARTFORD,CT06141 		06-0667607   7,500       ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL AND PROGRAMS
(7) ARTISTS IN MOTION INC CO FINELINE THEATER ARTS
77 RAILROAD STREET
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		45-4965491   5,528       GENERAL OPERATING
(8) ARTS ESCAPE INC
49 PETER ROAD SUITE 201
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		45-4200252   30,055       ENCORE ART, GIVE LOCAL 2015, PATHWAYS 2015, SPONSOR:SENIOR ART AUCTION
(9) AUDUBON CENTER AT BENT OF THE RIVER
185 EAST FLAT HILL ROAD
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-0653531   22,021       GIVE LOCAL 2015, WATERBURY SCHOOL YARD HABITAT PROGRAM, BIRD TALES RESEARCH MEETING
(10) BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF HARRYBROOKE PARK
10 FRANKS LANE PO BOX 364
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		23-7441860   11,498       GIVE LOCAL 2015, NEG 2015:WEBSITE REDSIGN
(11) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WATERBURY
1037 EAST MAIN STREET
WATERBURY,CT06705 		06-0646551   30,187       STRATEGIC PLAN, THRIVE 2015:PROJECT FITNUT, GIVE LOCAL 2015
(12) BRASS CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
212 CHESTNUT AVENUE
WATERBURY,CT06710 		46-2366321   28,978       GIVE LOCAL 2015, NEG 2015:FUND DEVELOPMENT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, GENERAL OPERATING
(13) BRASS CITY HARVEST
PO BOX 11115
WATERBURY,CT06703 		75-3263005   31,797       PATHWAYS 2015:NUTRITION EDUCATION, BRASS CITY SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE,GIVE LOCAL
(14) BRIDGE TO SUCCESS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
100 NORTH ELM STREET 2ND FLOOR
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-0646634   99,716       GENERAL OPERTATING, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE, EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVE
(15) CATHOLIC CHARITIES INC ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
839-841 ASYLUM AVENUE
HARTFORD,CT06105 		06-0667607   17,324       STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, GIVE LOCAL 2015
(16) CATHOLIC MISSION AID SOCIETY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE
467 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
BLOOMFIELD,CT06002 		06-0646901   5,000       LIM EDUCATION FUND: SUPPORT OF SEMINARIANS IN THE PHILLIPINES
(17) CHESHIRE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
51 RAILROAD AVENUE PO BOX 457
CHESHIRE,CT06410 		27-3870101   10,411       THRIVE 2015: PANTRY EXPANSION AND RELOCATION YEAR 2, GIVE LOCAL 2015
(18) CHESHIRE SENIOR CENTER
240 MAPLE AVENUE
CHESHIRE,CT06410 		06-6001971   5,340       MY SENIOR CENTER SOFTWARE
(19) CHESHIRE-SOUTHINGTON COMMUNITY YMCA
961-967 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CHESHIRE,CT06410 		06-0646905   8,530       PATHWAYS 2015:ENHANCE FITNESS
(20) CHILDREN'S CENTER
11-A ASPETUCK AVENUE
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		23-7137832   6,219       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING
(21) CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL
31 WOLCOTT STREET PO BOX 1746
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-1000761   62,008       SCHOLARSHIPS, GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIPS
(22) CHIME IN MUSIC
PO BOX 21
BETHLEHEM,CT06751 		45-3868994   5,425       GENERAL OPERATING
(23) CHRIST CHURCHEPISCOPAL
PO BOX 4
ROXBURY,CT06783 		  6,000       DESIGNATED-SUPPORT THE PARISH CHURCH
(24) COMMUNITY CULINARY SCHOOL OF NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
40 MAIN STREET
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		26-3551690   14,909       GENERAL OPERATING
(25) CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN SERVICES
237 HAMILTON STREET SUITE 5
HARTFORD,CT06106 		06-0653158   10,000       THRIVE 2015:FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
(26) CONNECTICUT CHORAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 42
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-1043577   17,576       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING
(27) CONNECTICUT COUNCIL FOR PHILANTHROPY
221 MAIN STREET
HARTFORD,CT06106 		23-7024016   19,000       MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2015, LITLINKS 2015:PARTICIPANT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE
(28) CONNECTICUT FARMLAND TRUST
77 BUCKINGHAM STREET
HARTFORD,CT06106 		32-0007171   24,425       GENERAL OPERATING
(29) CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK
PO BOX 8686
NEW HAVEN,CT06531 		06-1063025   14,000       GENERAL OPERATING, SOUTHBURY MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM
(30) CONNECTICUT INVENTION
PO BOX 230311
HARTFORD,CT06123 		22-3173317   10,000       STEM IN WATERBURY SCHOOLS
(31) CONNECTICUT LAND CONSERVATION COUNCIL
16 MERIDEN ROAD RT 66
ROCKFALL,CT06481 		06-0613430   10,000       LAND TRUST CHALLENGE FUND FOR CCF SERVICE AREA
(32) DARCEY SCHOOL
1686 WATERBURY ROAD
CHESHIRE,CT06410 		  9,900       LITLINKS 2015:CIRCLE OF SECURITY PROGRAM
(33) EASTER SEALS REHABILITATION CENTER OF GREATER WATERBURY
22 TOMPKINS STREET
WATERBURY,CT06708 		06-0737391   17,685       GENERAL OPERATING, STRATEGIC PLAN
(34) FAMILY INTERVENTION CENTER
22 CHASE RIVER ROAD
WATERBURY,CT06704 		06-0920277   9,000       SAUNDERS 2015:NAUGATUCK SENIOR CENTER
(35) FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER WATERBURY
34 MURRAY STREET
WATERBURY,CT06710 		06-0646627   21,653       MKTG & LEADERSHIP SUPP., BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROG., SPONS., THERAPEUTIC CHILD CENTER PROG.
(36) FIGHT FOR SIGHT
381 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 809
NEW YORK,NY10016 		23-7085732   5,000       HERBST EYE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
(37) FLANDERS NATURE CENTER & LAND TRUST
596 FLANDERS ROAD
WOODBURY,CT06798 		06-0791823   38,429       WOODWARD OUTDOOR INITIATIVE, CAP. FUND DR., LAND TRUST ACCRED., WHITTEMORE SANCTUARY
(38) FULTON PARK CONSERVANCY
86 BUCKINGHAM STREET
WATERBURY,CT06710 		46-1393289   10,500       GENERAL OPERATING, ENVR 2015
(39) GAYLORD HOSPITAL
PO BOX 400
WALLINGFORD,CT06492 		06-0646649   5,322       TRAURIG DESIGNATED: GENERAL OPERATING, ANGEVINE DESIGNATED: GENERAL OPERATING
(40) GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT
340 WASHINGTON STREET
HARTFORD,CT06106 		06-0662134   5,000       FREE BEING ME PROGRAM
(41) GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
35 PARK PLACE
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-0646950   23,347       SEWING & FASHION PROG., STRATEGIC PLAN, SENIOR SOLUTIONS INTERGENERATIONAL PROG.
(42) GOSHEN LAND TRUST
PO BOX 501
GOSHEN,CT06756 		06-1030299   11,707       FISHER PROPERTY PROJECT, GENERAL OPERATING
(43) GREATER WATERBURY INTERFAITH MINISTRIES
16 CHURCH STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-0658070   11,158       GENERAL OPERATING, OUTBUILDING PURCHASE, FEEDING PROGRAMS
(44) GREENWOODS COUNSELING REFERRALS INC
25 SOUTH STREET POBOX 1549
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		06-1351190   27,369       GENERAL OPERATING
(45) GUNN MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
5 WYKEHAM ROAD PO BOX 1273
WASHINGTON,CT06793 		06-0691373   6,731       WEBSITE REDESIGN/UPGRADE, SPONSORSHIPS, GENERAL OPERATING
(46) HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AT HOME - WATERBURY
50 BROOKSIDE ROAD
WATERBURY,CT06708 		06-0646938   9,727       WATERBURY SERVICES
(47) HIDDEN ACRES THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
45 GABRIEL DRIVE
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		26-3248176   31,447       PARTICIPANT "SCHOLARSHIP" FUNDING, GENERAL OPERATING
(48) HISPANIC COALITION OF GREATER WATERBURY INC
135 EAST LIBERTY STREET
WATERBURY,CT06706 		06-1349937   19,249       TABLES/CHAIRS FOR SENIOR CTR, WATERBURY BRASS SENIOR PROGRAM, SPONSORSHIP
(49) HOUSATONIC VALLEY ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 28
CORNWALL BRIDGE,CT06754 		06-6049295   15,176       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, RIVERSMART PROJECT
(50) HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
575 RUBBER AVENUE
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		06-0939080   18,835       SAUNDERS 2015:MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
(51) JANE DOE NO MORE INC
203 CHURCH STREET REAR
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		61-1525250   20,318       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING
(52) JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF WESTERN CT INC
444 MAIN STREET
NORTH SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-0646691   7,186       GENERAL OPERATING
(53) JUDEA GARDEN CO STEEP ROCK ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 279
WASHINGTON DEPOT,CT06794 		06-6069060   18,242       GENERAL OPERATING, SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
(54) KIDSPLAY CHILDRESNS MUSEUM
61 MAIN STREET
TORRINGTON,CT06790 		45-4928276   6,970       LITERACY BASED PROGRAMS
(55) LAKE QUASSAPAUG ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 285
MIDDLEBURY,CT06762 		46-2210426   37,430       GENERAL OPERATING
(56) LANDMARK COMMUNITY THEATRE
158 MAIN STREET PO BOX 158
THOMASTON,CT06787 		27-1112550   12,703       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, TEEN THEATRE PROGRAM
(57) LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER
421 BANTAM ROAD
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		06-1520254   9,593       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, EXPERIENTIAL WILDERNESS PROGRAMS
(58) LITCHFIELD HILLS CHORE SERVICE
74 WEST STREET PO BOX 294
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		20-3824096   12,161       GEN. OPER., FUNDRAISING MAIL SOLICITATION, ELDERLY SVCS SUPPORT & OUTREACH
(59) LITCHFIELD LAND TRUST INC
PO BOX 712
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		23-7002462   6,939       GENERAL OPERATING
(60) LITCHFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
5 KNIFE SHOP ROAD
LITCHFIELD,CT06778 		23-7320463   7,493       GENERAL OPERATING
(61) LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS
174 WEST STREET PO BOX 69
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		06-1083202   5,300       SENIOR ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MUSIC & YOUTH PROGRAM, GENERAL OPERATING
(62) LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF GREATER WATERBURY CO SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY
267 GRAND STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-1452659   10,092       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, TUTOR TRAINING AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN
(63) LITERACY VOLUNTEERS ON THE GREEN
7 WHITTLESEY AVENUE POBOX 366
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		26-2018636   8,313       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, THRIVE 2015:TUTOR TRAINING
(64) LITTLE BRITCHES THERAPEUTI RIDING INC
PO BOX 120
WOODBURY,CT06798 		06-1342553   10,962       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, ROXBURY PROGRAM SUPPORT
(65) LIVING IN SAFE ALTERNATIVES INC
POBOX 6232
WOLCOTT,CT06716 		06-0899577   151,637       GENERAL OPERATING
(66) LOAVES & FISHES HOSPITALITY HOUSE OF NEW MILFORD
40 MAIN STREET
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		22-2544673   5,800       GENERAL OPERATING
(67) MADRE LATINA INC
232 NORTH ELM STREET POBOX 3082
WATERBURY,CT06705 		46-3164021   9,525       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, THRIVE 2015:EMPOWERING LATINAS
(68) MATTATUCK MUSEUM
144 WEST MAIN STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-0443990   50,197       GEN. OPER., WATERBURY BRASS SR. PROGRAM, EXHIBITS, YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM
(69) MATTATUCK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY
PO BOX 876
WOODBURY,CT06798 		06-1023279   13,152       SUPPORT SOCIETY'S CONGREGATION
(70) MIDDLEBURY LAND TRUST
PO BOX 193
MIDDLEBURY,CT06762 		23-7050688   20,000       GENERAL OPERATING
(71) MILLA PROJECT INC
1204 MAIN STREET SUITE 175
BRANFORD,CT06405 		45-3645435   5,000       PARTNERSHIP EFFORT TO BUILD CAPACITY
(72) NAUGATUCK HIGH SCHOOL
543 RUBBER AVENUE
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		06-6002041   14,000       ROBOTICS PROGRAM
(73) NAUGATUCK PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
PO BOX 112
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		06-0788028   10,000       SAUNDERS 2015:EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO LEAD HEALTH LIVES
(74) NAUGATUCK RIVER REVIVAL GROUP INC
132 RADNOR AVENUE
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		35-2334025   15,777       GENERAL OPERATING, NEG 2015:COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
(75) NAUGATUCK VALLEY PROJECT INC
16 CHURCH STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		22-2726260   16,500       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, AGING IN THE COMMUNITY PROJECT
(76) NAUGATUCK YMCA
284 CHURCH STREET
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		06-0646770   56,482       SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING
(77) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF WATERBURY INC
161 NORTH MAIN STREET 1ST FLOOR
WATERBURY,CT067021446 		06-1022915   18,645       GENERAL OPERATING, COMMUNITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
(78) NEW MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6 ASPETUCK AVENUE P O BOX 359
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		06-0670251   11,302       GENERAL OPERATING
(79) NEW MILFORD VNA INC
68 PARK LANE ROAD
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		06-0653153   6,269       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING & SUPPORT
(80) NEW OPPORTUNITIES INC
232 NORTH ELM STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-6071847   83,699       CHEF ON SITE PROG., GEN. OPER., WATERBURY BRASS SR. PROGRAMS LEAD AGENCY SUPPORT
(81) NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT ARTS COUNCIL
40 MAIN STREET SUITE 1
TORRINGTON,CT06790 		06-1725017   20,871       GENERAL OPERATING
(82) NORTHWEST CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1185 NEW LITCHFIELD STREET
TORRINGTON,CT06790 		06-0869263   9,595       GENERAL OPERATING, CLEAN WATERSHED SOLUTIONS PROGRAM
(83) NORTHWESTERN CT AHEC
83 PROSPECT STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		01-0648561   5,168       YOUTH MENTAL FIRST AID CORPS
(84) OLIVER WOLCOTT LIBRARY
PO BOX 187
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		06-0709304   5,565       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, OWL SENIOR OUTREACH
(85) ORATORY OF THE LITTLE WAY
PO BOX 221
GAYLORDSVILLE,CT06755 		06-6079146   13,576       GENERAL OPERATING
(86) PALACE THEATER
100 EAST MAIN STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		02-0620399   6,128       GENERAL OPERATING, OUR CULTURAL HERITAGES ART PROGRAM, SPONSORSHIP
(87) PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES INC THE LYCEUM
227 LAWRENCE STREET
HARTFORD,CT06106 		20-0882009   15,000       LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM
(88) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
110 TECHNOLOGY CENTER BUILDING
UNIVERSITY PARK,PA168021307 		24-6000376   49,075       PENN STATE SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MGMT. CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMM. PROJ.
(89) PHOENIX STAGE COMPANY INC
686 RUBBER AVENUE
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		27-4966816   9,355       LIGHT & SOUND PACKAGE FOR THEATER, SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING
(90) PILOBOLUS INC
PO BOX 388
WASHINGTON DEPOT,CT06794 		03-0230490   7,500       WORKSHOPS FOR LITCHFIELD COUNTY SENIORS
(91) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
345 WHITNEY AVENUE
NEW HAVEN,CT065112384 		06-0263565   30,721       GENERAL OPERATING (FOR WATERBURY CHAPTER)
(92) POMPERAUG DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
77 MAIN ST NORTH SUITE 205
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-1173579   19,046       BETTER AGING & LIFESTYLE AWARENESS NETWORK / CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATION
(93) POMPERAUG RIVER WATERSHED COALITION
39 SHERMAN HILL ROAD SUITE 103C
WOODBURY,CT06798 		06-1583895   15,631       WATERSHED BASED PLAN, GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, MARC TAYLOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
(94) RAILROAD MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND INC
PO BOX 400 242 EAST MAIN STREET
THOMASTON,CT06787 		23-7229704   10,334       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, THE GREAT NAUGATUCK RIVER CLEANUP
(95) REACH OUT AND READ CONNECTICUT
6 FERN LANE
MADISON,CT06443 		04-3481253   15,406       GENERAL OPERATING, GREATER WATERBURY EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVE
(96) REBUILDING TOGETHER LITCHFIELD COUNTY INC
122 STILSON HILL ROAD
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		38-3693059   10,000       HOUSING PRESERVATION / AGING IN PLACE MODIFICATIONS
(97) REGIONAL DATA COOPERATIVE FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
129 CHURCH STREET SUITE 605
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		06-1567201   71,000       HEALTH 2015, SAUNDERS 2015
(98) RIVERS ALLIANCE OF CT
PO BOX 1797
LITCHFIELD,CT06759 		06-1361719   12,993       GENERAL OPERATING, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
(99) ROBOTICS AND BEYOND
30 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 20
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		20-8821398   12,709       GENERAL OPERATING, FINANCIAL SYSTEM ANALYSIS FUND DEVELOPMENT
(100) SAFE HAVEN OF GREATER WATERBURY INC
29 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 2 PO BOX
1503
WATERBURY,CT06721 		06-0996479   19,514       EXPANSION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, ART THERAPY
(101) SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
56 FRANKLIN STREET
WATERBURY,CT06706 		06-0646844   7,768       ONCOLOGY DEPT., SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND, RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - YALE RESIDENCY
(102) SALVATION ARMY
74 CENTRAL AVENUE
WATERBURY,CT06702 		13-5562351   15,898       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, THRIVE 2015:HOUSING ASSISTANCE
(103) SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC
117 BANK STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-1555859   51,839       TEEN THEATRE PROG., WATERBURY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY ART PROG., TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
(104) SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY
267 GRAND STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		23-7339733   7,311       BOOK PURCHASES, WATERBURY BRASS SENIOR PROGRAM
(105) SOUTHBURY FOOD BANK
PO BOX 68
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		22-3018164   7,305       GENERAL OPERATING
(106) SOUTHBURY LAND TRUST
PO BOX 600
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-0977326   10,456       LAND MANAGEMENT, GENERAL OPERATING
(107) SOUTHBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
100 POVERTY ROAD
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-6002089   6,845       GENERAL OPERATING, ANNUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
(108) SOUTHBURY TOWN HALL
501 MAIN STREET SOUTH
SOUTHBURY,CT06488 		06-6002089   5,467       ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF SOUTHBURY SUFFERING HARDSHIP, MKTG: SOUTHBURY VOLUNTEER FAIR
(109) ST VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY
34 WILLOW STREET PO BOX 1612
WATERBURY,CT06721 		06-1001527   9,162       SPONSORSHIPS, GENERAL OPERATING
(110) STATEWIDE LEGAL SERVICES OF CT
1290 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY SUITE 3A
WETHERSFIELD,CT06109 		06-1445097   7,500       COLLABORATIVE FOR FAIR JUSTICE PROJECT
(111) STAYWELL HEALTH CARE INC
80 PHOENIX AVENUE
WATERBURY,CT06702 		22-3160873   11,213       ST. MARY'S CHILDREN'S HEALTH CENTER TRANSITION, GENERAL OPERATING
(112) SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT
179 WATER STREET
TORRINGTON,CT06790 		06-1085983   15,851       REBUILDING LIVES PROGRAM, GENERAL OPERATING
(113) THE COMMITTEE FOR A WATERBURY INC
158 GRAND STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-1641218   6,300       PROJECT STOREFRONT, SPONSORSHIP
(114) THE GLEBE HOUSE
49 HOLLOW ROAD PO BOX 245
WOODBURY,CT06798 		06-0653106   14,490       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP
(115) THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
9 SCHOOL STREET PO BOX 665
BONDVILLE,VT05340 		52-2117220   18,000       STEVEK FUND: PROGRAM/SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
(116) THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
184 BEDFORD STREET SUITE 201
STAMFORD,CT06901 		06-1493737   10,000       GENERAL OPERATING IN CCF REGION
(117) TUFTS UNIVERSITY
DOWLING HALL
MEDFORD,MA02155 		04-2103634   2,500       GILBERT FAMILY FUND: GENERAL SUPPORT
(118) UNITED WAY OF GREATER WATERBURY
100 NORTH ELM STREET 2ND FLOOR
WATERBURY,CT067021512 		06-0646634   42,418       WATERBURY BRIDGE TO SUCCESS, OPERATING SUPPORT, ENDOWMENT
(119) UNITED WAY OF NAUGATUCK & BEACON FALLS
284 CHURCH STREET PO BOX 209
NAUGATUCK,CT06770 		06-0788028   16,425       GENERAL OPERATING, NAUGATUCK DISCOVERY PROGRAMS (HEALTH & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT)
(120) WARREN LAND TRUST
140 TOWN HILL ROAD
WARREN,CT06754 		22-3018018   5,857       GENERAL OPERATING, SPONSORSHIP, UNRESTRICTED GRANT FROM BAKER FAMILY FUND
(121) WASHINGTON AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
109 BEE BROOK ROAD PO BOX 294
WASHINGTON DEPOT,CT06794 		06-6055363   7,505       GENERAL OPERATING
(122) WASHINGTON ART ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 173
WASHINGTON DEPOT,CT06794 		06-0754956   6,711       GENERAL OPERATING
(123) WATERBURY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1 JEFFERSON SQUARE
WATERBURY,CT06706 		06-6001900   29,950       GENERAL OPERATING
(124) WATERBURY HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
PO BOX 10016
WATERBURY,CT06724 		06-0665979   27,250       GENERAL OPERATING, SAUNDERS 2015:WATERBURY HEALTH ACCESS PROGRAM
(125) WATERBURY REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1469
WATERBURY,CT06721 		06-1074917   10,500       SPONSORSHIP, WATERBURY REGION ARTS AND CULTURE COLLABORATIVE
(126) WATERBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
110 BANK STREET PO BOX 1762
WATERBURY,CT067211762 		06-6090876   133,161       BRAVO! WATERBURY SUMMER SESSION, SPONS., MUSIC EDUCATION PROG., MUSICIANS/GUEST ARTISTS
(127) WATERBURY YOUTH SERVICE SYSTEM INC
83 PROSPECT STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-1219372   24,886       CHILD ABUSE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM PROG., SCHOL READINESS BOOK BUDDIES PROG.
(128) WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
424 MAIN STREET
WATERTOWN,CT06795 		06-6001505   8,885       PRESCHOOL COLLABORATION/WATERTOWN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
(129) WATERTOWN YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
10 DEFOREST STREET
WATERTOWN,CT06795 		06-6001505   5,000       PRESCHOOL COLLABORATION/WATERTOWN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
(130) WEANTINOGE HERITAGE LAND TRUST INC
5 MAPLE STREET PO BOX 821
KENT,CT06757 		06-6082034   11,064       GENERAL OPERATING, RESTORING THE STILL RIVER PRESERVE PROGRAM
(131) WELLMORE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
141 EAST MAIN STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-0669107   23,664       GENERAL OPERATING
(132) WELLSPRING FOUNDATION
21 ARCH BRIDGE ROAD PO BOX 370
BETHLEHEM,CT06751 		06-1014227   16,434       SPECIAL EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, GENERAL OPERATING
(133) WESTERN CONNECTICUT AREA AGENCY ON AGING
84 PROGRESS LANE
WATERBURY,CT06705 		06-1182488   95,493       GEN. OPER., BENEFITS OUTREACH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH COUNSELING, WATERBURY OUTREACH
(134) WHITBY SCHOOL
969 LAKE AVENUE
GREENWICH,CT06831 		06-0732917   5,000       COHEN FAMILY FUND FOR THE WHITBY FUND
(135) YMCA OF GREATER WATERBURY
136 WEST MAIN STREET
WATERBURY,CT06702 		06-0646988   29,201       GEN. OPER., TEENS IN ACTION PROG., CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, WATERBURY BRASS SENIOR PROG. SITE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 161 774,731      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1PAULA VAN NESSPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 179,188
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,750
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0 		8,607
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0 		196,545
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0 		0
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0
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 12 124,117 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP ELECTS TRUSTEES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A AS PROVIDED IN 33-1055 OF THE ACT, THE CORPORATION SHALL BE A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS CALLED "MEMBERS." THE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION, AND SUCH OTHER RIGHTS,PRIVILEGES AND POWERS AS ARE AFFORDED TO VOTING MEMBERS OF A CONNECTICUT NONSTOCK CORPORATION UNDER THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, THESE BY-LAWS, AND THE ACT. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A MEMBER, A MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (A) AN INDIVIDUAL, WHO IS A FUND FOUNDER AND MAINTAINS A CERTAIN MINIMUM IN HIS OR HER FUND AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE FOUNDATION'S FISCAL YEAR, AND SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S SPOUSE; (B) AN INDIVIDUAL, WHO HAS INCLUDED THE FOUNDATION AS A BENEFICIARY IN A PLANNED GIFT OR WILL AND HAS AGREED TO BE A LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBER WITH THE FOUNDATION; (C) AN INDIVIDUAL HOLDING A POSITION DESCRIBED IN THE FUND AGREEMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY CORPORATIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAINTAIN A MINIMUM IN THEIR FUNDS AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE FOUNDATION'S FISCAL YEAR; (D) AN INDIVIDUAL WHO CONTRIBUTES, IN A GIVEN YEAR, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THAT REQUIRED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT FUND TO ONE OR MORE PERMANENT FUNDS IN A GIVEN YEAR ,AND SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S SPOUSE; OR (E) ANY CURRENT OR FORMER TRUSTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. (F) ALL OTHER MEMBERS, NOT INCLUDED IN (A-E) ABOVE, AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OFTHESE BY-LAWS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B SECTION 8, ARTICLE 2: VOTING RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENTS- EACH MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE (1) VOTE ON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO MEMBERS FOR ACTION. MEMBER ACTION ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER SHALL REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION PRESENT AT A MEETING AT WHICH THERE IS A QUORUM, EXCEPT THAT THE FOLLOWING MATTERS (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "FUNDAMENTAL MEMBER MATTERS") SHALL REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT A MEETING AT WHICH THERE IS A QUORUM: (A) THE REMOVAL OF A TRUSTEE WITH CAUSE UNDER SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE III; (B) THE DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION OF THE CORPORATION UNDER SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE VII; (C) THE AMENDMENT OF THESE BY-LAWS UNDER SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE VIII; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE AMENDMENT RELATES TO ANY CHANGE IN THE DEFINITION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE A MEMBER IN THIS CORPORATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 1(A-E) OF THIS ARTICLE II AND TO ANY PROVISION RELATING TO A MEMBER'S RIGHTS AND DUTIES UNDER ARTICLE II AND ARTICLE III OF THESE BY-LAWS; (D) THE AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION UNDER SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE VIII; AND (E) ANY MERGER OF THE CORPORATION WITH OR INTO ANY OTHER CORPORATION OR ENTITY IN WHICH THE CORPORATION IS NOT THE SURVIVING ENTITY. SECTION 9 - PROXIES. VOTING BY PROXY SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. SECTION 10 - CONSENTS. MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH STAFF MEMBER AND VOLUNTEER SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST/DUALITY OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHEN BEGINNING SERVICE WITH THE FOUNDATION AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THE STATEMENT WILL BE FILED WITH THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE FOUNDATION. THE STATEMENT INCLUDES A LIST OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS, INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHER CHARITABLE AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, VENDORS, OR BUSINESS INTERESTS, OR WITH ANY OTHER ASSOCIATIONS THAT MIGHT PRODUCE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. WHEN A VOLUNTEER OR STAFF IS TO DECIDE UPON AN ISSUE ABOUT WHICH A VOLUNTEER OR STAFF MEMBER HAS AN UNAVOIDABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT PERSON SHALL PHYSICALLY ABSENT HERSELF/HIMSELF WITHOUT COMMENT FROM NOT ONLY THE VOTE, BUT ALSO FROM THE DELIBERATION, UNLESS DIRECTLY REQUESTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE CHAIR TO PROVIDE FACTUAL INFORMATION OR ANSWER FACTUAL QUESTIONS THAT MAY ASSIST THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE IN MAKING A WISE DECISION. IN NO CASE SHALL THAT PERSON VOTE ON SUCH MATTER OR ATTEMPT TO EXERT PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE VOTE. DISCLOSURE AND ABSTENTION SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE ISSUE IS DISCUSSED AND DECIDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL ANNUALLY REVIEW THE SALARY AND BENEFIT STRUCTURE FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE PRESIDENT & CEO IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH THE SALARIES AND BENEFIT STRUCTURE FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES. TRUSTEES SHALL NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AS TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT & CEO ANNUALLY RECOMMENDS TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDING ALL BENEFITS AND CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR SALARY INCREASES AND BONUSES FOR EMPLOYEES TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS PART OF THE OPERATING BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS, THE PRESIDENT & CEO SHALL PERIODICALLY REVIEW COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND REPORT FINDINGS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE DATA MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SURVEYS NATIONWIDE, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND LOCAL UNITED WAYS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 COPIES MAY BE REQUESTED BY MAIL, E-MAIL, OR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MAY BE VIEWED AT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE.
FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES FROM THE PRIOR YEAR
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

06-6038074
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) POOLED INCOME FUND

 
 
SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT CT N/A
 T         No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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