Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
555 E WAYNE STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FORT WAYNE, IN46802
D Employer identification number

35-1119450
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 31,049,358
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID BENNETT
555 E WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CFGFW.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1922
M State of legal domicile: IN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY BUILDING PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS, PROMOTING EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKING, FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY, STIMULATING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, AND HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 19
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 19
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 13
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 89
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,019,512 8,027,541
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,417,588 -1,801,390
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 505,831 -210,412
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 9,942,931 6,015,739
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,548,208 6,316,443
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 767,177 844,848
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet296,019    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 629,075 642,342
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,944,460 7,803,633
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,998,471 -1,787,894
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 140,533,900 135,375,348
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 9,427,507 8,356,137
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 131,106,393 127,019,211
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY BUILDING PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS, PROMOTING EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKING, FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY, STIMULATING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, AND HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,609,259 including grants of $ 6,316,443 ) (Revenue $   )
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSES ARE TO BUILD PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS, PROMOTE EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKING, STIMULATE COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, FOSTER PHILANTHROPY, AND HELP DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS. THE COMMUNTIY FOUNDATION RECEIVES ITS SUPPORT FROM THE PUBLIC. BECAUSE OF THE GENEROSITY OF THE PUBLIC, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO MEET THE ABOVE MENTIONED PURPOSES AND SERVE AS A MAJOR GRANTMAKER IN ALLEN COUNTY, SUPPORTING HUNDREDS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS - HELPING TO BUILD A STRONG AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY FOR GOOD, FOR EVER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet6,609,259
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
22
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
13
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
19
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
19
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDAVID BENNETT555 E WAYNE STREET   FORT WAYNE,IN46802 (260) 426-4083
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JANE GERARDOT......................................................................
PRESIDENT/DI
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CHRIS RUPP......................................................................
VP/PRESIDENT
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) SHANNON HARDIEK......................................................................
TREASURER/ V
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) TOM TRENT......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JONATHAN HANCOCK......................................................................
DIRECTOR/ TR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) MICHAEL BARRANDA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) IAN BOYCE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) ROBERT FRANCIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) TROIS HART......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) TODD JACOBS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) GREGORY A JOHNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) KATHY KOLB......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) CAROL LINDQUIST......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) DEBORAH MCMAHAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) BRUCE MENSHY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) BEN MILES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) DON STEININGER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) NICK TALARICO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) RISE TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) IRENE WALTERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DAVID BENNETT........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DI
 40.00
.......................8.00 		    X       152,705 0 24,599
(22) HEIDI LUDWIG........................................................................
ASSOCIATE DI
 32.00
.......................0.50 		    X       83,286 0 15,834
















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 235,991   40,433
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
FUND EVALUATION GROUP

201 E FIFTH STREET ST 1600
CINCINNATI,OH45202 		INV. CONSULTING 239,272
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,027,541
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,378,316
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,027,541
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,400,562     3,400,562
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   19,831,667
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   25,033,619
c Gain or (loss)   -5,201,952
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -5,201,952     -5,201,952
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME   18,429 18,429    
b ADMINISTRATIVE FEE   2,668 2,668    
c CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTE   -231,509 -231,509    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet -210,412
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,015,739 -210,412   -1,801,390
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 6,040,736 6,040,736
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 275,707 275,707
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 .... 244,819 56,978 166,860 20,981
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 460,683 122,136 208,581 129,966
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 12,920 3,642 6,017 3,261
9 Other employee benefits ....... 73,566 22,736 41,864 8,966
10 Payroll taxes ........... 52,860 13,383 28,033 11,444
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 876 227 468 181
c Accounting ........... 29,825 7,727 15,934 6,164
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 294,526   294,526  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 62,413     62,413
13 Office expenses ....... 11,247 2,914 6,008 2,325
14 Information technology ...... 69,919 18,114 37,354 14,451
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 71,404 18,499 38,147 14,758
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 26,224 6,794 14,010 5,420
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 19,461 5,042 10,397 4,022
23 Insurance ... 23,225 6,017 12,408 4,800
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 MISCELLANEOUS 11,240 2,912 6,005 2,323
b TELEPHONE 9,336 2,419 4,987 1,930
c COMMUNITY INITIATIVES 6,914 1,791 3,694 1,429
d DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,732 1,485 3,062 1,185
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,803,633 6,609,259 898,355 296,019
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 86,558 1 346,820
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,991,301 2 5,714,935
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 118,555 3 782,320
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 206,644
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 176,117 46,455 10c 30,527
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 106,938,659 11 99,125,289
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 20,495,654 12 23,020,606
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,856,718 15 6,354,851
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 140,533,900 16 135,375,348
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 12,327 17 31,997
18 Grants payable ... 682,994 18 1,288,542
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 8,732,186 25 7,035,598
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 9,427,507 26 8,356,137
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 128,206,099 27 124,319,611
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets 2,900,294 29 2,699,600
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 131,106,393 33 127,019,211
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 140,533,900 34 135,375,348
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
6,015,739
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,803,633
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,787,894
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
131,106,393
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-2,257,896
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-41,392
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
127,019,211
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


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

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

35-1119450
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 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.) .... 2,935,219 29,150,475 2,946,600 4,019,512 8,027,541 47,079,347
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,935,219 29,150,475 2,946,600 4,019,512 8,027,541 47,079,347
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).. 767,476
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 46,311,871
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,935,219 29,150,475 2,946,600 4,019,512 8,027,541 47,079,347
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,607,260 2,688,811 4,654,665 3,955,848 3,400,562 17,307,146
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 64,386,493
12
12
-210,412
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
71.930 %
15
15
69.170 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
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
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2015
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
Employer identification number

35-1119450
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC 		Employer identification number
35-1119450
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC 		Employer identification number

35-1119450
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)
Page 4
Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC 		Employer identification number

35-1119450
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," 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
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
Employer identification number

35-1119450
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 .... 120 25
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 2,736,736 696,784
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 2,292,878 216,546
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 47,131,862 4,690,339
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 489,244 503,470 452,935 514,201 525,326
b Contributions ... 89 88 87 172 15,444
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -14,216 12,632 71,435 54,199 -10,097
d Grants or scholarships ... 21,160 21,786 16,200 14,500 11,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		      96,651  
f Administrative expenses .... 5,533 5,160 4,787 4,486 5,472
g End of year balance ...... 448,424 489,244 503,470 452,935 514,201
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   206,644 176,117 30,527
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 30,527
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) HEDGE FUNDS 		20,893,562 F

(B) PRIVATE CAPITAL 		2,127,044 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 23,020,606
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ASSETS HELD FOR OTHER AGENCIES 5,750,634
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 749,042
DEFERRED GRANT REVENUE 535,922
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 7,035,598
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 3,681,371
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -2,257,896
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 -2,257,896
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 5,939,267
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 76,472
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 76,472
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,015,739
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 7,618,553
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 7,618,553
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 185,080
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 185,080
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,803,633

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
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATED SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) AND SECTION 509(A)(3), RESPECTIVELY, OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SIMILAR PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATED SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATED SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2012.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FOR AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 73,804 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 2,668
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 2,668 GRANTS MADE FOR AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 182,412
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
Employer identification number
35-1119450
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) A HOPE CENTER PREGNANCY
3630 HOBSON RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46815 		31-1113254 501C3 10,650       JOURNEY OF HOPE
(2) ACHDUTH VESHOLOM CONGREGATION
5200 OLD MILL RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-0135020 501C3 9,327       OPERATING SUPPORT
(3) ACRES INC
1802 CHAPMAN RD
HUNTERTOWN,IN467489723 		31-0976955 501C3 20,225       OPERATING SUPPORT
(4) AFRICANAFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORICAL
SOCIETY OF ALLEN COUNTY
436 E DOUGLAS AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-2063570 501C3 8,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(5) ALLEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
PRESERVATION TRUST INC
715 S CALHOUN ST RM 300
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1932033 501C3 30,124       OPERATING SUPPORT
(6) ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
PROJECT READS
709 CLAY ST STE 101
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1823402 501C3 36,268       1-ON-1 TUTORING
(7) ALLEN COUNTY FW HISTORICAL SOCIETY
302 E BERRY ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1043456 501C3 30,979       OPERATING SUPPORT
(8) ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDAT
900 LIBRARY PLAZA
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		31-1121023 501C3 57,790       NE IN RADIO READING
(9) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC
208 S LASALLE ST STE 900
CHICAGO,IL60604 		13-5613797 501C3 5,634       OPERATING SUPPORT
(10) ARCH INC
818 LAFAYETTE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1367895 501C3 10,500       OPERATING SUPPORT
(11) ARTLINK INC
AUER CENTERS FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
300 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1461761 501C3 15,600       EXHIBIT & EDUC. PROG
(12) ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
300 E MAIN ST STE 100
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0992067 501C3 91,657       OPERATING SUPPORT
(13) ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF FORT WAYNE
602 E WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0905944 501C3 42,117       OPERATING SUPPORT
(14) AUDIENCES UNLIMITED INC
1005 W RUDISILL BLVD STE 304
FORT WAYNE,IN468072172 		31-0946267 501C3 17,200       CULTURAL PROGRAMS
(15) BEACON HEIGHTS CHURCH OF BRETHREN
2810 BEACON ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-6029449 501C3 9,200       FOOD BANK
(16) BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER - NE INDIANA
1005 W RUDISILL BLVD SET A101
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-1271943 501C3 76,500       OPERATING SUPPORT
(17) BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL
1300 E WASHINGTON CENTER RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		35-1090327 501C3 57,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(18) BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL
333 E PAULDING RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46816 		35-1041555 501C3 28,137       SCHOLARSHIPS
(19) BLUE JACKET INC
2826 S CALHOUN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-2210669 501C3 10,000       VOCATIONAL TRAINING
(20) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
ANTHONY WAYNE AREA COUNCIL
8315 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN468048302 		35-0876343 501C3 23,224       YOUTH LEADERSHIP
(21) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FORT WAYNE
2609 FAIRFIELD AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN468071214 		35-1778767 501C3 63,800       OPERATING SUPPORT
(22) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND
PO BOX 18770
OAKLAND,CA94619 		94-1279794 501C3 15,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(23) CANCER SERVICES OF NORTHEAST IN
6316 MUTUAL DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		35-0965609 501C3 48,725       CLIENT SERVICE PROG.
(24) CANTERBURY SCHOOL
5601 COVINGTON RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		35-1410931 501C3 14,600       ANNUAL FUND
(25) CATHOLIC CHARITIES FWSOUTH BEND
PO BOX 10630
FORT WAYNE,IN46853 		35-1038653 501C3 22,300       OPERATING SUPPORT
(26) CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE INC
235 W CREIGHTON AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		31-1045334 501C3 25,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(27) CITY OF FORT WAYNE
200 E BERRY ST STE 420
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-6001029 501C3 81,908       RIVERFRONT PROJECTS
(28) COMMUNITY ACTION OF NE INDIANA INC
PO BOX 10570
FORT WAYNE,IN468530570 		35-1111819 501C3 204,000       COVERING KIDS & FAM
(29) COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK
PO BOX 10967
FORT WAYNE,IN46855 		31-1100607 501C3 55,716       OPERATING SUPPORT
(30) COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
5601 INDUSTRIAL RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		35-2109955 501C3 150,000       SPECIALIZED TRANS.
(31) CONCORDIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1601 ST JOE RIVER DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-0883501 501C3 6,000       SCHOLARSHIPS
(32) CONCORDIA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
1601 ST JOE RIVER DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		43-0658188 501C3 45,000       CLHS AUCTION
(33) CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOO
4245 LAKE AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46815 		43-0658188 501C3 717,056       SCHOLARSHIPS
(34) COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC
2121 CRYSTAL DR STE 700
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		13-6068327 501C3 10,490       ANNUAL DUES
(35) CRIME VICTIM CARE OF ALLEN COUNTY
2456 LAKE AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		41-2205791 501C3 15,000       IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE
(36) CROSSROAD CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
2525 LAKE AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-0869050 501C3 10,550       OPERATING SUPPORT
(37) CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
1261 W 86TH ST STE E2
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46260 		23-7117120 501C3 11,500       2015 WINE OPENER
(38) DR BILL LEWIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN
2730 E STATE ST STE C
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-2096006 501C3 10,000       FORENSIC INTERVIEW
(39) EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE INC
3320 FAIRFIELD AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-0953465 501C3 41,000       EARLY EDUCATION
(40) EAST WAYNE STREET CENTER INC
801 E WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46803 		35-1587206 501C3 25,700       HOLIDAY BASKETS
(41) EASTER SEALS ARC OF NE INDIANA INC
4919 COLDWATER RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		35-0998711 501C3 15,000       EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
(42) EMBASSY THEATRE FOUNDATION INC
125 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		23-7355731 501C3 134,800       OPERATING SUPPORT
(43) ERIN'S HOUSE FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
5670 YMCA PARK DRIVE WEST
FORT WAYNE,IN46835 		35-1884264 501C3 28,800       GRIEF SUPPORT
(44) EUELL A WILSON CENTER INC
1512 OXFORD ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46806 		35-1893381 501C3 25,000       AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
(45) FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES OF FW
HEADWATERS COUNSELING
2712 S CALHOUN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-0868078 501C3 20,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(46) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
300 W WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		13-5562176 501C3 81,613       OPERATING SUPPORT
(47) FIRST WAYNE STREET UNITED METHODIST
300 E WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		13-5562279 501C3 9,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(48) FORENSIC NURSING SPECIALTIES INC
FW SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT
2270 LAKE AVE STE 201
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-1943648 501C3 25,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(49) FORT WAYNE BALLET INC
300 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN468021919 		35-6006394 501C3 5,365       ANNUAL FUND
(50) FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE INC
ARTS UNITED CENTER
303 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-6001476 501C3 35,800       OPERATING SUPPORT
(51) FORT WAYNE CLUBHOUSE INC
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE
3327 LAKE AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-2026647 501C3 61,550       OPERATING SUPPORT
(52) FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE INC
437 E BERRY ST STE 203
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		31-0958473 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(53) FORT WAYNE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
200 E MAIN ST STE 800
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-2090277 501C3 500,000       DEMOLITION/SITE PREP
(54) FORT WAYNE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
2020 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE 500
FORT WAYNE,IN46803 		35-1687064 501C3 17,459       OPERATING SUPPORT
(55) FORT WAYNE MEDICAL SOCIETY FDN
709 CLAY ST STE 300
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-6049685 501C3 10,000       HEALTHIER MOMS &BABY
(56) FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART INC
311 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0953440 501C3 50,035       OPERATING SUPPORT
(57) FORT WAYNE PARKS & RECREATION
705 E STATE BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-6001029 GOV 63,024       LIFETIME SPORTS ACAD
(58) FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
4901 FULLER DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46835 		35-0791163 501C3 51,945       OPERATING SUPPORT
(59) FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION INC
WFWA PBS39 KACHMANN TELEPLEX
2501 E COLISEUM BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN468051562 		23-7173906 501C3 16,110       OPERATING SUPPORT
(60) FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOC
PO BOX 11017
FORT WAYNE,IN46855 		23-7255168 501C3 26,000       HEADWATERS JUNCTION
(61) FORT WAYNE RESCUE MISSION MINISTRY
PO BOX 11116
FORT WAYNE,IN468551116 		35-1054670 501C3 44,400       OPERATING SUPPORT
(62) FORT WAYNE SISTER CITIES INTL
5231 CHIPPEWA TRAIL
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		31-1105602 501C3 32,727       STUDENT TRAVEL EXP.
(63) FORT WAYNE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT
1600 S CALHOUN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0975940 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(64) FORT WAYNE TRAILS
300 E MAIN ST STE 131
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		42-1545637 501C3 15,600       TRAIL NETWORK
(65) FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INC
303 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1551064 501C3 7,385       TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
(66) FORT WAYNE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
3411 SHERMAN BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46808 		35-6068234 501C3 9,500       OPERATING SUPPORT
(67) FOUNDATION FOR ART AND MUSIC
AUER CENTERS FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
300 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1719238 501C3 10,000       MULTICULTURAL ARTS
(68) GTR FW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FDN INC
200 E MAIN ST STE 800
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		31-0888275 501C3 11,150       CONVENTION CENTER
(69) HARLAN CHRISTIAN YOUTH CENTER
PO BOX 467
HARLAN,IN46743 		35-2125040 501C3 22,363       OPERATING SUPPORT
(70) HAROLD W MCMILLEN CENTER
FOR HEALTH EDUCATION INC
600 JIM KELLEY BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46816 		35-1186994 501C3 31,100       HEALTH EDUCATION
(71) HARRISON HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
355 CORNELL CIR
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-6006351 GOV 7,415       S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM
(72) HEADWATERS PARK ALLIANCE INC
110 W BERRY ST STE 2012
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-2117385 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(73) HEARCARE CONNECTION INC
9604 COLDWATER RD STE 109
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		45-2803181 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(74) HEART OF CITY MISSION FOUNDATION
1651 CASS ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46808 		74-3046561 501C3 10,250       OPERATING SUPPORT
(75) HOMEBOUND MEALS
611 W BERRY ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1186741 501C3 5,100       OPERATING SUPPORT
(76) INDIANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
INDIANA TECH
1600 E WASHINGTON BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46803 		35-0845258 501C3 6,768       SCHOLARSHIPS
(77) INDIANA PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE
32 E WASHINGTON ST STE 1100
INDIANAPOLIS,IN462043583 		35-1835134 501C3 5,550       MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
(78) INDIANA UNIV-PURDUE UNIV FORT WAYNE
2101 E COLISEUM BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN468051499 		35-6002041 501C3 62,019       SCHOLARSHIPS
(79) INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
1900 W 50TH ST
MARION,IN46953 		35-0885591 501C3 5,423       SCHOLARSHIPS
(80) INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK
JUST NEIGHBORS INTERFAITH HOMELESS
2925 E STATE BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-2089785 501C3 30,000       SHELTER & SUPPORT
(81) IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC
3800 N ANTHONY BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		23-7073977 501C3 11,658       SCHOLARSHIPS
(82) JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY MEMORIAL ASSOC
30 S MERIDIAN ST STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46804 		35-0868147 501C3 7,500       OPERATING SUPPORT
(83) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHERN IN
601 NOBLE DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		35-0922731 501C3 57,100       JA FINANCE PARK
(84) JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT WAYNE INC
1010 MEMORIAL WAY STE 104
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-0864748 501C3 15,294       OPERATING SUPPORT
(85) LIFELINE YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
4150 ILLINOIS RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		32-0420745 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(86) LITERACY ALLIANCE INC
1005 W RUDISILL BLVD STE 307
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		35-1710780 501C3 30,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(87) LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT
7209 ENGLE RD STE 200
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		35-1809569 501C3 7,100       OPERATING SUPPORT
(88) LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC
3024 FAIRFIELD AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN468071697 		35-0886840 501C3 9,912       LUTHERAN HEART PROG.
(89) MARTIN LUTHER KING MONTESSORI SCHOO
6001 S ANTHONY BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46816 		35-1161409 501C3 35,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(90) MATTHEW 25 HEALTH AND DENTAL CLINIC
413 E JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-1484951 501C3 69,977       OPERATING SUPPORT
(91) MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA ALLEN COUNTY
2200 LAKE AVE STE 105
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		46-1326514 501C3 34,244       COMM ADVOCACY PROG
(92) MUSTARD SEED FURNITURE BANK OF FW
3636 ILLINOIS RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		35-2149283 501C3 29,200       OPERATING SUPPORT
(93) NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CUBAN AMERICAN
3000 S WAYNE AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		31-0974403 501C3 25,000       CLASSES & SERVICES
(94) NE IN POSITIVE RESOURCE CONNECTION
525 OXFORD ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46806 		31-1191147 501C3 35,000       CARE COORDINATION
(95) NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINICS INC
PO BOX 11949
FORT WAYNE,IN46862 		35-1922483 501C3 20,000       EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
(96) NEIGHBORLINK FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION
2826 S CALHOUN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		52-2389393 501C3 9,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(97) NEW HAVEN ADAMS TOWNSHIP PARKS &REC
1125 HARTZELL ST
NEW HAVEN,IN46774 		35-1105050 501C3 7,000       SUMMER WELLNESS PROG
(98) NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOC
475 E STATE BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		31-1250392 501C3 5,772       SCHOLARSHIPS
(99) NORTHEAST INDIANA PUBLIC RADIO INC
PO BOX 8459
FORT WAYNE,IN468988459 		35-1514924 501C3 25,161       OPERATING SUPPORT
(100) PARK TUDOR FOUNDATION
7200 NORTH COLLEGE AVE
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46240 		35-0909976 501C3 15,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(101) PARKVIEW FOUNDATION INC
10622 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46845 		23-7220589 501C3 6,000       GREATEST NEED FUND
(102) POWER HOUSE YOUTH CENTER INC
830 MAIN ST
NEW HAVEN,IN46774 		35-2022371 501C3 9,250       OPERATING SUPPORT
(103) QUESTA FOUNDATION
6502 CONSTITUTION DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		35-6025795 501C3 10,081       OPERATING SUPPORT
(104) RSVP OF ALLEN COUNTY INC
VOLUNTEER CENTER RSVP
3401 LAKE AVE STE 4
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		36-4559850 501C3 25,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(105) SALVATION ARMY
2901 N CLINTON ST
FORT WAYNE,IN468051909 		13-3485289 501C3 12,206       SOCIAL SERVICE PROG.
(106) SCAN INC
500 W MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		31-0899309 501C3 42,216       OPERATING SUPPORT
(107) SCIENCE CENTRAL INC
1950 N CLINTON ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		31-1032583 501C3 37,100       OPERATING SUPPORT
(108) SOULMEDIC MEDIA GROUP INC
6429 OAKBROOK PARKWAY
FORT WAYNE,IN46825 		27-2417633 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(109) SOUTHEAST YOUTH COUNCIL INC
CORNERSTONE YOUTH CENTER
19819 MONROEVILLE RD
PO BOX 236
MONROEVILLE,IN46773 		35-2131053 501C3 16,387       YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
(110) ST CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURC
4916 TRIER RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46815 		53-0196617 501C3 11,000       BISHOP'S APPEAL
(111) ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2211 BROOKLYN AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-2051396 501C3 12,500       SCHOLARSHIPS
(112) ST JUDE ELEMENTARY
2110 PEMBERTON DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-0876373 501C3 12,500       SCHOLARSHIPS
(113) ST MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
2131 GETZ RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46804 		43-0658188 501C3 49,800       OPERATING SUPPORT
(114) SUMMIT EQUESTRIAN CENTER
10808 LACABREAH LN
FORT WAYNE,IN46845 		27-3693550 501C3 5,300       THERAPEUTIC RIDING
(115) SUPER SHOT INC
709 CLAY ST STE 300
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-2122575 501C3 20,600       IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
(116) THE CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN
615 N ALABAMA ST STE 119
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		35-1793680 501C3 8,600       NEPAL RELIEF FUND
(117) THE CHAPEL
2505 W HAMILTON RD S
FORT WAYNE,IN46814 		35-1930152 501C3 53,500       BUILDING FUND
(118) THE LEAGUE
5821 S ANTHONY BLVD
FORT WAYNE,IN46816 		35-0876341 501C3 25,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(119) THREE RIVERS JUNCTION INC
10424 INDIAN RIDGE DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46814 		35-2130681 501C3 14,700       PLAYGROUND MAINT.
(120) TRI-STATE WATERSHED ALLIANCE
3718 NEW VISION DR
FORT WAYNE,IN46845 		46-1707299 501C3 88,100       RIVERFRONT PROJECT
(121) TRINITY ENGLISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERA
405 W WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0876356 501C3 19,229       OPERATING SUPPORT
(122) TURNSTONE CENTER
FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH DISABILY
3320 N CLINTON ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46805 		35-0913541 501C3 254,817       OPERATING SUPPORT
(123) UNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY
PO BOX 11784
FORT WAYNE,IN46860 		35-0867932 501C3 168,117       OPERATING SUPPORT
(124) UNITED WAY METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE
250 VENTURE CIRCLE
NASHVILLE,TN37228 		62-0533104 501C3 10,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(125) UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 10394
FORT WAYNE,IN468520394 		35-2110907 501C3 10,000       CHARACTER BUILDING
(126) UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS
2701 SPRING ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46808 		35-0886846 501C3 180,030       SCHOLARSHIPS
(127) VERA BRADLEY FOUNDATION
FOR BREAST CANCER
12420 STONEBRIDGE RD
ROANOKE,IN46783 		35-2058177 501C3 74,350       CLASSIC SPONSORSHIP
(128) VINCENT VILLAGE INC
2827 HOLTON AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46806 		35-1780135 501C3 54,200       OPERATING SUPPORT
(129) VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE HOME INC
5910 HOMESTEAD RD
FORT WAYNE,IN46814 		35-1687026 501C3 22,330       OPERATING SUPPORT
(130) VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NE IN
111 W WAYNE ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		01-0718469 501C3 7,500       OPERATING SUPPORT
(131) WELLSPRING INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVIC
1316 BROADWAY AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN468023304 		51-0151621 501C3 46,300       OPERATING SUPPORT
(132) WOMEN'S BUREAU INC
2417 FAIRFIELD AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN468071210 		35-1367133 501C3 30,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(133) WUNDERKAMMER COMPANY
3402 FAIRFIELD AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN46807 		26-1329112 501C3 50,000       5XHIVE
(134) YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
347 E BERRY ST STE 500
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0886850 501C3 54,996       YOUTH DEV. PROGRAM
(135) YOUNG LIFE
PO BOX 70065
PRESCOTT,AZ86304 		84-0385934 501C3 8,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
(136) YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANA INC
1610 SPY RUN AVE
FORT WAYNE,IN468054033 		35-0868220 501C3 80,900       OPERATING SUPPORT
(137) ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
2313 S HANNA ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46803 		35-0895833 501C3 15,000       OPERATING SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
137
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 69 275,707      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS ITS GRANTS TO ENSURE THAT GRANTS ARE USED FOR PROPER PURPOSES AND ARE NOT DIVERTED FROM THE INTENDED USE. CERTAIN GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS REQUIRE SIGNED GRANT AGREEMENTS AS WELL AS PERIODIC REPORTS AND/OR FIELD INVESTIGATIONS PRIOR TO INITIAL AND/OR FUTURE PAYMENTS. CERTAIN GRANTS AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS BY OBTAINING A REPORT OF A RECIPIENT'S WORK FOR EACH ACADEMIC PERIOD. THE ORGANIZATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR RESCIND ITS GRANT SUPPORT AT ANY TIME SHOULD THERE BE A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE AFFECTING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
Employer identification number

35-1119450
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1DAVID BENNETTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 152,330
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  		375
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  		4,591
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  		20,008
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  		177,304
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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 M
(Form 990)

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

35-1119450
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 24 1,378,316 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
Employer identification number

35-1119450
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE A WIDE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SERVING AS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEE POSITIONS INCLUDING GRANT REVIEW, TECHNOLOGY GRANT ADVISORS, SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION, AND INVESTMENT, AUDIT, AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEES. EACH OF THE COMMITTEES PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION WITH VALUABLE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WHICH AIDS THE ORGANIZATION IN MEETING ITS MISSION IN AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER. THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES THAT 88 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OVER 1,000 HOURS PER YEAR IN DONATED SERVICE OF TIME TO THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS DIRECTORS BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP . .
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS IN 2015. CHANGES CONSISTED OF: CHANGES TO ARTICLE III TO REMOVE LANGUAGE OF "THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE EITHER 15 OR 16" TO NOW STATE "THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 15 AND NO MORE THAN 21-; CHANGES TO ARTICLE III ADDED LANGUAGE THAT "IN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS THE END OF A BOARD PRESIDENT'S TERM OR A DIRECTOR INVOLVED IN A SIGNIFICANT PROJECT, A DIRECTOR MAY BE ELECTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR TERM BY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS-; AND CHANGES TO ARTICLE V REMOVED LANGUAGE THAT "THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ANNUALLY APPOINT AN INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF UP TO 8 PERSONS- AND REPLACED IT WITH "THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY CREATE AND DISSOLVE COMMITTEES AS THE BOARD DETERMINES WOULD ASSIST THE BOARD IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL APPOINT MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES. ANY SUCH COMMITTEE MUST HAVE A WRITTEN COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS."
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WERE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINAL FORM 990, INCLUDING REQUIRED SCHEDULES, ON AUGUST 11 AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS. PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION TO OFFICER AND DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AT A MEETING HELD ON JULY 28.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY, AND AS INFORMATION CHANGES, DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS BY COMPLETING AND SIGNING A STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE INFORMATION IS SUMMARIZED IN A SPREADSHEET AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD PRESIDENT PRIOR TO BOARD MEETINGS. DURING BOARD MEETINGS, ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED BEFORE DISCUSSION BEGINS AND THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING REFLECT ANY DISCLOSURE. AFTER ACKNOWLEDGING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY BRIEFLY ADDRESS THE OTHER MEMBERS REGARDING THE MATTER. THE KNOWLEDGE ON THE ISSUE MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE TO THE OTHER MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR DECISIONS. THE INTERESTED PERSON, HOWEVER, WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE ISSUE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDES AN ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES COMPARISONS OF COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AND MAINTAINED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION, OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDES AN ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, WHICH INCLUDES COMPARISONS OF COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AND MAINTAINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, AND BY PROVIDING COPIES UPON REQUEST OR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 NET CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 108,608 TRANSFER TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION -150,000 TOTAL -41,392
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED AS PART OF A CONSOLIDATED AUDIT PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE CONSOLIDATED AUDIT INCLUDES THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, AS WELL AS SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER
FORT WAYNE INC
Employer identification number

35-1119450
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS INC
555 E WAYNE STREET

FT WAYNE,IN46802
35-1948487 		PROJECTS IN 501C3 11A N/A
 
No
(2)FORT WAYNE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT FDN
555 E WAYNE STREET

FT WAYNE,IN46802
35-1527622 		REAL ESTAT IN 501C3 11A N/A
 
No
(3)SUMMIT INITIATIVES FOUNDATION INC
555 E WAYNE STREET

FT WAYNE,IN46802
45-4671150 		ECON. DEV. IN 501C3 11A N/A
 
No








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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) FORT WAYNE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT INC

 K 52,279 CASH
(2) SUMMIT INITIATIVES FOUNDATION

 B 150,000 CASH




Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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