TY 2015 Form 990

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) RICHARD WHEAT JR...................................................................... PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00 .................	X	X	167,000	31,851
(2) REV JULIET SPENCER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(3) FRED BANKS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(4) REV RAMONALYNN BETHLEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(5) JEANNE BROWNING...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(6) STEVE BURKHALTER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(7) REV DON COTTRILL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(8) REV BOB DEICH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(9) CAROLYN DOVE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(10) RICHARD LEWIS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(11) JANE ELLETT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(12) EVELYN EVANS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) ROSEMARY EWING...................................................................... DIRECTOR - VICE PRES	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(14) REID FALCONER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) REV ANDREW GOFF...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(16) BILL GOFORTH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(17) BISHOP CYNTHIA F HARVEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(18) WILLIAM HENNING JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(19) REV KEN IRBY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(20) WILLIAM JAMES........................................................................ DIRECTOR - TREASURER	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(21) RANDY LOEWEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(22) DON MCGEHEE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(23) DR BILL MCINTYRE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(24) REV MIKE MCLAURIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(25) RICHARD MCKINNEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(26) WAYNE PREJEAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(27) BETTY ROWELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(28) CINDY QUALLS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(29) REV STEVEN M SPURLOCK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(30) ROBERT TEMPLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(31) JOAN WARREN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(32) REV GARY WILLIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(33) STACIE WOODARD........................................................................ DIRECTOR - SECRETARY	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(34) BYRUM TEEKELL........................................................................ LIFE MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(35) JIMMY LOVE........................................................................ LIFE MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(36) TERREL DEVILLE........................................................................ LIFE MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		12,000	0
(37) REV BOB BURGESS........................................................................ LIFE MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(38) CHRIS ANDREWS........................................................................ LIFE MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(39) MATT VINCENT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(40) LUKE ALLEN........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT-OPERATIONS	40.00 .......................		X	105,060	20,837
(41) DR DAVID WHEELER........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT-CLINICAL SE	40.00 .......................		X	105,060	27,559
(42) JASON BROWN........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 .......................		X	100,000	27,303

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
K & J DEVELOPMENT OF SWLA LLC P O BOX 12489 LAKE CHARLES,LA70612	REMODEL CLASSROOMS	218,665
NORTHLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS 23515 HWY 190 MANDEVILLE,LA70448	GREATER NEW ORLEANS LEASE	160,502
LENARD & WATLEY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION 171 SLOCUM RD CALHOUN,LA71225	CONTRACTORS-SIDEWALKS	128,800


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 3

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


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

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(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.) ....	1,660,264	3,313,349	2,118,761	2,939,643	2,463,886	12,495,903
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	1,660,264	3,313,349	2,118,761	2,939,643	2,463,886	12,495,903
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)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						12,495,903

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	1,660,264	3,313,349	2,118,761	2,939,643	2,463,886	12,495,903
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	3,239,713	3,065,018	6,702,771	8,523,510	6,464,865	27,995,877
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	12,561	8,641	12,593	20,990	16,108	70,893
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	32,716	53,741	15,288	23,307	12,109	137,161
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						40,699,834

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

67,218,546

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

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

30.700 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

32.630 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(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)		(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

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

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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.IT MAINTAINS THE "DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT" FOR THIS PURPOSE.THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROVIDE PLENTY OF FACTS REGARDING THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS CHILDREN WHO ARE HOUSED IN THE FACILITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE GOVERNING BODY WITH (38) THIRTY-EIGHT DIRECTORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF LOUISIANA REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS OF THE STATE. THE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION IS EXTENSIVE AND WELL REPRESENTED IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FROM ACROSS THE STATE ALSO. THERE ARE BUSINESS OWNERS, BANKERS, INVESTMENT ADVISORS, CLERGY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LAWYERS, AND RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION SERVING AS DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES PROVIDES FACILITIES AND SERVICES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS.THE ORGANIZATION INVESTMENT INCOME DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS HAVE INCREASED TREMENDOUSLY DUE TO ROYALTIES FROM OIL AND GAS. PROPERTY THAT WAS DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION MANY YEARS AGO HAS BEEN EXPLORED AND DEVELOPED WITH MANY PRODUCING OIL AND GAS WELLS. THE CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE AVERAGED $2,499,181 A YEAR OVER THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS, HOWEVER THE OIL AND GAS REVENUE HAS CAUSED AN INCREASE IN INVESTMENT INCOME OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS FROM $3,239,713 PER YEAR IN 2011 TO $6,464,865 INVESTMENT INCOME DURING 2015. IN 2011 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SUPPORT WAS 33.57%. IN 2012 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SUPPORT WAS 51.44%. HOWEVER, DURING 2013 THROUGH 2015 THE ROYALTIES FROM OIL AND GAS HAVE INFLATED THE INCOME SUBSTANTUALLY. WITH THE DECREASE IN PRICE THAT THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THAT SAME INVESTMENT INCOME SHOULD REDUCE SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE COMING YEARS.

Facts And Circumstances Test

THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.IT MAINTAINS THE "DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT" FOR THIS PURPOSE.THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROVIDE PLENTY OF FACTS REGARDING THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS CHILDREN WHO ARE HOUSED IN THE FACILITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE GOVERNING BODY WITH (38) THIRTY-EIGHT DIRECTORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF LOUISIANA REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS OF THE STATE. THE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION IS EXTENSIVE AND WELL REPRESENTED IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FROM ACROSS THE STATE ALSO. THERE ARE BUSINESS OWNERS, BANKERS, INVESTMENT ADVISORS, CLERGY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LAWYERS, AND RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION SERVING AS DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES PROVIDES FACILITIES AND SERVICES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS.THE ORGANIZATION INVESTMENT INCOME DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS HAVE INCREASED TREMENDOUSLY DUE TO ROYALTIES FROM OIL AND GAS. PROPERTY THAT WAS DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION MANY YEARS AGO HAS BEEN EXPLORED AND DEVELOPED WITH MANY PRODUCING OIL AND GAS WELLS. THE CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE AVERAGED $2,499,181 A YEAR OVER THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS, HOWEVER THE OIL AND GAS REVENUE HAS CAUSED AN INCREASE IN INVESTMENT INCOME OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS FROM $3,239,713 PER YEAR IN 2011 TO $6,464,865 INVESTMENT INCOME DURING 2015. IN 2011 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SUPPORT WAS 33.57%. IN 2012 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SUPPORT WAS 51.44%. HOWEVER, DURING 2013 THROUGH 2015 THE ROYALTIES FROM OIL AND GAS HAVE INFLATED THE INCOME SUBSTANTUALLY. WITH THE DECREASE IN PRICE THAT THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THAT SAME INVESTMENT INCOME SHOULD REDUCE SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE COMING YEARS.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC		Employer identification number 72-0435081

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 LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC			Employer identification number 72-0435081
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

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 ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

Yes

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 ...	1,987,096		1,987,096
b	Buildings	21,423,441	7,350,142	14,073,299
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	1,452,789	1,116,158	336,631
e	Other ...	2,486,502	2,049,572	436,930
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				16,833,956

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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

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
ACCRUED COMPENSATION	844,844
RETIREMENT PAYABLE	192,826
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	1,037,670
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

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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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	22,317,480
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-2,187,818
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	-2,187,818
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	24,505,298
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	911,413
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	911,413
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	25,416,711

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	22,872,466
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	22,872,466
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	911,413
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	911,413
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	23,783,879

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 V, LINE 4:	THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA HAS A DONOR ADVISED FUND AVAILABLE FOR 80% DISTRIBUTION TO BUILD OR PURCHASE A BUILDING IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA FOR HOUSING CHILDREN. THE 20% TO BE KEPT BY THE FOUNDATION IS TO BE KEPT ON DEPOSIT AND THE EARNINGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO MAINTAIN THE FACILITY ONCE IT HAS BEEN PURCHASED OR CONSTRUCTED.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	OIL AND GAS EXPENSES (NETTED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT) 911413.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	OIL AND GAS EXPENSES (NETTED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS) 911413.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (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
LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GOLF TOURNAMENT - GNO LOCATION (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	55,181	55,181
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	55,181	55,181
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

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? ..

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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

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

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported 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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1RICHARD WHEAT JRPRESIDENT/CEO	(i) (ii)	167,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	10,020 ------------- 0	21,831 ------------- 0	198,851 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No










Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) ROSEMARY EWING	FAMILY MEMBER OWNS EWING TIMBER, INC.	32,699	SALE OF TIMBER BY THE ORGANIZATION TO EWING TIMBER, INC. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.		No

Part V

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

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

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	5	17,162	AVERAGE TRADING PRICE
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 ...	X	1	2,529	RETAIL - SUGAR PER POUND
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( SPORTING EVENT TICKETS )	X	4	5,330	FACE VALUE OF TICKET
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES INC

Employer identification number

72-0435081

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2	METHODIST FOSTER CARE - THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE IS A FAMILY-BASED SERVICE WHICH ALLOWS A CHILD TO LIVE IN A HOME WITH TRAINED THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PARENTS WHILE RECEIVING INTENSIVE TREATMENT FROM COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THEIR EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A CHILD PLACING LICENSE (#16305) FROM LOUISIANA'S DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES' BUREAU OF LICENSING. IMMEDIATELY, THE NEW METHODIST FOSTER CARE STAFF CRANKED UP ALL THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO BUILD A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM.THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE GIVES A CHILD A SUPPORTIVE FAMILY SETTING UNTIL THE NATURAL FAMILY CAN BE REUNITED OR A PERMANENT PLACEMENT CAN BE ARRANGED FOR THE CHILD. NOVEMBER 25, 2015, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED THE METHODIST FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE TO CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THAT DEPARTMENT. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED THE CHILD PLACING LICENSE ON DECEMBER 1, 2015. BY DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE ORGANIZATION HAD SUCCESSFULLY CREATED METHODIST FOSTER CARE BY INTERVIEWING AND HIRING STAFF, APPLYING FOR A CHILD PLACING LICENSE, WRITING POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUALS, SUBMITTED A PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTED WITH DCFS FOR 100 TFC BEDS. AT THE END OF 2015 THERE WERE CERTIFIED TFC HOMES FOR 53 CHILDREN AND WERE MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD THE CONTRACTED 100 BEDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2	A DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION OWNS A FAMILY INTEREST IN THE TIMBER MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF EWING TIMBER, INC THAT PURCHASES TIMBER FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	A PAPER COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO THE SIGNING OF THE FORM 990. THE OFFICER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND SIGNS THE AUTHORITY TO E-FILE THE RETURN. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY PDF ELECTRONIC FILE TO THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS SEMI-ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE ANNUALLY COMPLETED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE ANY AREAS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE SITUATION PERSONALLY WITH THE BOARD MEMBER IF THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT LET THE INTERESTED PARTY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISIONS RELATED TO A TRANSACTION OR CONTRACT THAT MAY POSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE FALL COMMITTEE MEETING IN ANTICIPATION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR. THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ACTS WITHOUT VOTING PARTICIPATION BY MANAGEMENT. THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVING IN A VOLUNTARY CAPACITY. AFTER THIS CONSIDERATION, THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS ANNUAL AUDIT TO THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND THAT OFFICE POSTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND INSPECTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UPON REQUEST A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO INTERESTED PARTIES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS A PART OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO ANY GRANTOR, CONTRACTOR, OR INTERESTED PARTY. THE STATE OF LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S WEBSITE CURRENTLY POSTS THE ENTIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR EACH YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VII	REV JULIET SPENCER - 3101 ARMAND ST, SUITE 2, MONROE, LA 71201. FRED BANKS - 910 HATCHELL LANE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726. REV. RAMONALYNN BETHLEY - 3200 AIRLINE DRIVE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111. JEANNE BROWNING - 3285 RAMEY DRIVE, ZACHARY, LA 70791. STEVE BURKHALTER - 10185 WESTWIND DRIVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106. REV. DON COTTRILL - 527 NORTH BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802. REV. BOB DEICH - 3401 N. TRENTON STREET, RUSTON, LA 71270. CAROLYN DOVE - 102 TURNER LANE, MANY, LA 71449. RICHARD LEWIS - P. O. BOX 340, RUSTON, LA 71273. JANE ELLETT - 2409 TRENTON ST, WEST MONROE, LA 71291. EVELYN EVANS - 100 ST. CLAIR, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457. ROSEMARY EWING - 296 COUNTRY LANE, QUITMAN, LA 71268. REID FALCONER - 67 MAGNOLIA RIDGE DRIVE, MADISONVILLE, LA 70447. REV. ANDREW GOFF - 5276 BULLARD AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128. BILL GOFORTH - 160 ACACIA DRIVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508. BISHOP CYNTHIA F. HARVEY - 527 NORTH BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802. WILLIAM HENNING, JR. - P.O. BOX 6976, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70606. REV. KEN IRBY - P.O. BOX 41188 CENT. COLLEGE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71134. WILLIAM JAMES - 231 ATHERTON DRIVE, METAIRIE, LA 70005. RANDY LOEWEN - 123 BEAU ARBRE CT., COVINGTON, LA 70433. DON MCGEHEE - P.O. BOX 1344, RUSTON, LA 71273. DR. BILL MCINTYRE - P.O. BOX 1011, RUSTON, LA 71273. REV. MIKE MCLAURIN - P.O. BOX 545, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454. RICHARD MCKINNEY - P. O. BOX 865, RUSTON, LA 71273. WAYNE PREJEAN - 419 ACORN DRIVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507. BETTY ROWELL - 107 CORINTH AVENUE, BROUSSARD, LA 70518-7417. CINDY QUALLS - 3529 COACHMAN DRIVE, SULPHUR, LA 70665. REV. STEVEN M. SPURLOCK - 816 KIRKMAN STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601. ROBERT TEMPLE - 935 NORTH TRENTON, RUSTON, LA 71270. JOAN WARREN - 3108 NORTH TRENTON, RUSTON, LA 71270. REV. GARY WILLIS - 1000 WOODWARD AVENUE, RUSTON, LA 71270. STACIE WOODARD - 904 WEDGEWOOD, RUSTON, LA 71270. BYRUM TEEKELL - 401 EDWARDS, SUITE #1130, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101. JIMMY LOVE - 539 TOMA LODGE, RUSTON, LA 71270. TERREL DEVILLE - 247 COLEMAN LOOP, HOMER, LA 71040. REV. BOB BURGESS - 3204 CUBA BLVD., MONROE, LA 71201. CHRIS ANDREWS - P.O. BOX 929, RUSTON, LA 71270. MATT VINCENT - 2980 LONGLEAF DR, SULPHUR, LA 70663.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE THAT IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SELECTING AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE SUBMITS IN THE FORM OF A MOTION THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE SPRING MEETING. THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AT THAT TIME.

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. (LUMCFS) IS TO GUIDE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HOME TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S LOVE BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST.A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION:LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. (LUMCFS) IS A LEADING FAITH-BASED PROVIDER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN LOUISIANA. WITH ROOTS EXTENDING BACK TO 1886, LUMCFS HAS CARED FOR THOUSANDS OF LOUISIANA'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.MORE THAN 550 LUMCFS EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF MINISTRIES ACROSS LOUISIANA FROM HOME-BASED SERVICES TO INTENSIVE, TRAUMA-FOCUSED, RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE IN LESS INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SETTINGS OR WITH FAMILY EVEN WITH COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS.THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SERVICES OF LUMCFS ARE FAMILY-CENTERED AND INCLUSIVE, PROVIDING CARE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF LOUISIANA.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	38
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	37
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	847
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	1,032
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	16,108
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	15,108

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	2,939,643	2,463,886
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	16,992,974	16,459,743
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,110,269	1,619,643
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	6,457,538	4,873,439
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	28,500,424	25,416,711
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
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)	16,585,315	17,205,439
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	4,475	4,050
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 504,510
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	5,338,149	6,574,390
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	21,927,939	23,783,879
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	6,572,485	1,632,832
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	64,782,662	64,288,225
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,811,953	1,872,502
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	62,970,709	62,415,723

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 13,107,316 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 15,226,873 )
	RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES: LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME IN RUSTON (84 BEDS), METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA (24 BEDS), AND METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS (20 BEDS) ARE LICENSED BY LOUISIANA'S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS (DHH) AS PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES (PRTF). STRATEGICALLY LOCATED IN NORTH CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA (THE BOOT STRAP, HEEL AND TOE OF LOUISIANA'S BOOT SHAPED GEOGRAPHY), THESE FACILITIES PROVIDE THE MOST INTENSIVE, COMPRESENSIVE AND HOLISTIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN LOUISIANA.LUMCFS PROVIDED 40,176 DAYS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE TO 280 INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN DURING 2015.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,004,975 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 727,785 )
	EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: ALL RESIDENTS OF LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME ATTEND THE LORRAINE HOWARD EDUCATIONAL CENTER (HOWARD SCHOOL) LOCATED ON THE RUSTON CAMPUS. ALSO, AFTER CLOSING THE PUBLIC ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD UTILIZES THE EXPERTISE OF OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED EDUCATIONAL FACULTY AND STAFF TO ASSIST LINCOLN PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS DISPLAYING EXTREME BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS WHICH PREVENT STUDENTS FROM MAKING PROGRESS IN A TRADITIONAL, PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SETTING.HOWARD SCHOOL IS LICENSED BY THE LOUISIANA BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. EARNING THE DESIGNATION OF "TOP GAINS" SCHOOL BY LOUISIANA'S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, HOWARD SCHOOL AND ITS TEACHERS ARE WELL EQUIPPED TO ACCOMODATE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS WHO ARE EMOTIONALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY AT RISK. HOWARD SCHOOL PROVIDES TWO DIVERSE EDUCATION TRACKS FOR STUDENTS: A REGULAR ACADEMIC TRACK FOR STUDENTS PREPARING FOR A TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND A GED/VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRACK.IN ADDITION TO A REGULAR ACADEMIC TRACK, HOWARD SCHOOL OFFERS AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL GED/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRACK FOR STUDENTS WHOSE PERSONAL GOALS ARE BETTER SERVED BY A CAREER SKILLS-BASED EDUCATION. THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS AND THE SUCCESS OF OUR GED/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRACK ARE SUPPORTED BY A STANDALONE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED ON THE RUSTON CAMPUS OF LUMCFS. THE JOHN H. ALLEN CAREER AND VOCATIONAL CENTER (ALLEN CAREER CENTER) PROVIDES RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH NATIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTRUCTION IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, BARBERING AND WELDING.THE AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION OF HOWARD SCHOOL AND THE ALLEN CAREER CENTER WAS 98 STUDENTS. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 222 CHILDREN DURING THE 2015 CALENDAR YEAR. OF THESE 222, 186 WERE RESIDENCES OF LUMCFS AND 36 WERE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS REFERRED BY THE LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD. 80% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN END OF COURSE (EOC) TESTING PASSED TO EARN COURSE CREDIT.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,443,520 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 296,920 )
	FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: THE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF LUMCFS, INCLUDE THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER LOCATED IN RUSTON, LOUISIANA; THE FAMILY PLUS PROGRAM WITH LOCATIONS IN SHREVEPORT, RUSTON, MONROE, NATCHITOCHES, PINEVILLE, AND LEESVILLE; AND THE MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY PROGRAM WITH SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE SHREVEPORT, MONROE, AND LAKE CHARLES REGIONS OF LOUISIANA.THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER (FCC) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDING CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND MASTERS-LEVEL CLINICAL INTERNS. DUE TO SERVICE EXPANSION TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OUTGREW ITS CURRENT BUILDING AND HAS LOCATED ADDITIONAL THERAPISTS IN OFFICE SPACE IN THE RUSTON CITY HALL COMPLEX AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.FCC THERAPISTS ARE TRAINED IN EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR) WHICH IS A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, EVIDENCE BASED THERAPY FOR OVERCOMING THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. TWO STATE OF THE ART PLAY THERAPY ROOMS ARE DESIGNED TO AID CHILDREN IN EXPRESSING THEIR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS AND RESOLVING TREATMENT CONCERNS IN A SAFE, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT. THE FCC ADMINISTERS TESTING FOR ADHD VIA THE IVA+PLUS SCREENING AND BASC EDUCATIONAL BATTERY. FCC CLINICIANS PROVIDE TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY SEMINARS ON TOPICS WHICH INCLUDE ADHD, TRAUMA, KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE WHEN USING TECHNOLOGY, AND CHILD-PARENT RELATIONSHIP TRAINING.DURING 2015 FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO 3,063 FAMILIES AND 10,560 INDIVIDUALS IN 4,887 THERAPY SESSIONS. IN ADDITION TO THERAPEUTIC SERIVCES AT FCC, FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER STAFF WORKED IN THE COMMUNITY WITH MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RUSTON, CEDAR CREEK, AND LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOLS. FCC COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES INCLUDING TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, LINCOLN PARISH LIBRARY AND LIFE HOUSE.THE FAMILY PLUS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOUISIANA'S FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL STRESS OR FAMILY DIFFICULTIES. FAMILY PLUS OFFERS SERVICES DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE FAMILY PRESERVATION OR REUNIFICATION. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. FAMILY PLUS WAS CREATED AS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LUMCFS AND LOCAL UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATIONS. THE SIMPLE PARTNERSHIP FOR A FAMILY PLUS LOCATION OCCURS WHEN A LOCAL CONGREGATION OR DISTRICT OFFICE OFFERS SPACE FOR A THERAPIST'S OFFICE AND LUMCFS PROVIDES A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. IN THIS WAY, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE CHURCH FACILITY. DURING 2015 FAMILY PLUS PROVIDED CARE FOR 85 FAMILIES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,162,870 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 220,274 )
	OUTDOOR WILDERNESS LEARNING PROGRAM (OWL CENTER)IS AN 800 ACRE CAMPUS WITH ROLLING HILLS, BEAUTIFUL FACILITES, AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK, FAMILY BONDS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND FUN. ORIGINALLY CREATED TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF LUMCFS WITH THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES, THE OWL CENTER'S EXPANDED SERVICES NOW MEET THE NEEDS OF CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FAMILIES AND THE PUBLIC.DURING 2015 THE OWL CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO OVER 13,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE HENNING CONFERENCE CENTER LOCATED AT THE OWL CENTER HOSTED OVER 5,700 VISITORS. BECAUSE MANY FAMILIES FROM SOUTH LOUISIANA CANNOT AFFORD LODGING, THE THOMAS HENNING FAMILY LODGE CONTINUES TO BE UTILIZED BY LMCH RESIDENTS' FAMILY MEMBERS TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN TREATMENT. TREATMENT IS MORE EFFECTIVE WITH FAMILY INVOLVEMENT. RESIDENTS STAY WITH THEIR FAMILIES AT THE FAMILY LODGE AND TAKE PART IN FAMILY THERAPY.THE OWL CENTER'S ROPES COURSE PROVIDED EXPERIENCES FOR OVER 2,000 PARTICIPANTS IN 2015 INCLUDING CHURCH GROUPS, ATHLETIC TEAMS, SCHOOL GROUPS AND BUSINESS CORPORATIONS. MANY OF THESE GROUPS REPEAT THEIR EXPERIENCE EACH YEAR. THE OWL EQUINE CENTER AND NEW WILDHORSE ARENA ACCOMODATED NEARLY 1,400 EQUINE THERAPY VISITS DURING 2015. THE HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES CONTINUE TO BE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS AT THE OWL CENTER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME.DURING 2015 THE OWL CENTER HOSTED THE NORTH LOUISIANA ROTARY CLUB'S ANNUAL RYLA LEADERSHIP CAMP FOR YOUNG LEADERS CHOSEN FROM NORTH LOUISIANA.WITH FACILITIES TO ACCOMODATE ALL 128 RESIDENTS OF LUMCFS' RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, THE OWL CENTER IS THE DESIGNATED EVACUATION SITE FOR LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME, METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, AND METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA. THE OWL CENTER PARTNERED WITH LMCH'S FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER FOR SEVERAL NEW EVENTS IN 2015,INCLUDING 2 "FAMILY WILDERNESS WEEKENDS" FOR AT RISK FAMILIES WHO CAME TO THE OWL CENTER FOR A LONG WEEKEND OF FUN AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES. THE OWL CENTER ALSO HOSTED THE FIRST ANNUAL MILITARY FAMILY DAY FOR APPROZIMATELY 450 MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL NATIONAL GUARD AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION WAS HONORED TO OPEN THE BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS AND HOST THESE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. THE ROPES COURSE, PETTING ZOO, HORSEBACK RIDES, FIELD GAMES, AND FISHING WERE ALL UTILIZED BY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ATTENDING MILITARY FAMILY DAY.THE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER, WITH OFFICES LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF LMCH IN RUSTON, PRESENTED 327 INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS) CLASSES TO 325 14-18 YEAR OLDS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST REGION OF LOUISIANA. 97 PARTICIPANT FOSTER CHILDREN WERE IN THE CUSTODY OF LOUISIANA'S DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. 188 PARTICIPANTS WERE IN THE CUSTODY OF LOUISIANA'S OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE. LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTER STAFF PROVIDED THESE CLASSES IN A CATCHMENT AREA COVERING ALL OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, FROM LINCOLN PARISH TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND SOUTH TO THE ALEXANDRIA REGION.EACH PARTICIPANT IN THE ILS CLASSES TOOK A PRE-TEST AND A POST-TEST TO ASSESS INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS ACQUIRED. DURING 2015 THE AVERAGE PRE-TEST SCORE WAS 43% WITH AN AVERAGE POST-TEST SCORE OF 69%, FOR A PRE-TEST/POST-TEST AVERAGE IMPROVEMENT OF 37%.THE METHODIST FOSTER CARE PROGRAM WAS INITIATED DURING DECEMBER OF 2015 BY CONTRACT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE TO CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THAT DEPARTMENT. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED THE CHILD PLACING LICENSE ON DECEMBER 1, 2015. BY THE END OF THE YEAR METHODIST FOSTER CARE HAD TRAINED AND CERTIFIED FAMILIES AND PLACED CHILDREN WITH THOSE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE FAMILIES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,162,870 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 220,274 )
4e	Total program service expenses16,718,681

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	489,120	0	107,550

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	55,181
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	175,283

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	2,233,422

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 25,021
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		2,463,886

		Business Code
2a	CHILD CARE SUPPORT	624200	15,954,658	15,954,658
b	OUTDOOR WILDERNESS LIF	624100	201,660	201,660
c	FAMILY DEVELOP SERVICE	624100	147,469	147,469
d	FED SUBGT/ CHILD CARE	624200	120,820	120,820
e	METHODIST FOSTER CARE	624200	6,505	6,505
f	All other program service revenue.			28,631	28,631
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			16,459,743

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			1,394,851			1,394,851
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			4,840,538			4,840,538
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		4,684
b	Less: rental expenses		0
c	Rental income or (loss)		4,684
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			4,684			4,684
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	32,699	2,796,011
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	37,150	2,566,768
c	Gain or (loss)	-4,451	229,243
d	Net gain or (loss).....			224,792			224,792
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 55,181of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		0
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		0
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	TL JAMES PARTNERSHIP I		110000	16,162		16,162
b	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME		624100	12,109	12,109
c	LA METHODIST CHILDREN'		531190	-54		-54
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			28,217
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			25,416,711	16,471,852	16,108	6,464,865

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	786,770	507,770	279,000
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	13,725,905	11,538,184	1,945,429	242,292
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,671,434	1,284,294	355,717	31,423
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,021,330	850,219	153,626	17,485
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	332		332
c	Accounting ...........	120,062		120,062
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	4,050			4,050
f	Investment management fees ......	61,347		61,347
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	241,095	160,111	80,984
12	Advertising and promotion ....	8,699		7,430	1,269
13	Office expenses .......	407,901	89,244	183,976	134,681
14	Information technology ......	142,778	19,439	122,598	741
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	748,918	311,967	430,174	6,777
17	Travel ............	164,305	136,446	25,924	1,935
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	57,566		43,243	14,323
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	863,823	404,262	452,014	7,547
23	Insurance ...	311,725	1,009	310,716
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	UNRELATED BUSINESS INCO	3,055		3,055
b	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	847,321		847,321
c	OIL & GAS DEDUCTIONS -	677,374		677,374
d	FOOD	560,366	560,366
e	All other expenses	1,357,723	855,370	460,366	41,987
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	23,783,879	16,718,681	6,560,688	504,510
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			20,172	1	28,536
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,793,611	2	8,373,813
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			12,659	3	9,834
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4,343,274	4	3,908,116
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
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			13,850	8	34,363
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			144,417	9	146,731
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	27,349,828
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	10,515,872	15,199,357	10c	16,833,956
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			34,150,310	11	32,157,831
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			1,801,190	12	2,489,504
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			303,197	13	302,714
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			625	15	2,827
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			64,782,662	16	64,288,225

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	504,476	17	834,832
18	Grants payable ...		18
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	1,307,477	25	1,037,670
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,811,953	26	1,872,502

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	59,846,761	27	59,692,112
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	2,783,238	28	2,337,781
29	Permanently restricted net assets	340,710	29	385,830
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	62,970,709	33	62,415,723
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	64,782,662	34	64,288,225