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 FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
425 WESTERN AVENUE NO 200
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MUSKEGON, MI494401101
D Employer identification number

38-6114135
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 31,189,639
F Name and address of principal officer:
CHRIS MCGUIGAN
425 W WESTERN AVE SUITE 200
MUSKEGON,MI49440
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CFFMC.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: 501(C)3
L Year of formation: 1961
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BETTER THE LIVES OF AREA RESIDENTS THROUGH INVESTING AND ADMINISTERING GIFTS AND BEQUESTS AND ISSUING GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 21
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 21
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 57
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 250
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 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 15,165,887 18,951,417
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 405,762 398,114
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 21,364,966 3,727,218
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 275,160 143,328
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 37,211,775 23,220,077
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 9,418,223 7,389,065
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,408,274 1,591,919
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet562,307    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,120,796 2,663,762
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 11,947,293 11,644,746
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 25,264,482 11,575,331
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 156,575,533 164,169,185
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 17,910,946 19,353,560
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 138,664,587 144,815,625
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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: THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES, ALL TO SERVE DONORS' DESIRES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR REGION, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
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 $ 3,043,504 including grants of $ 2,164,087 ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION - PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY STUDENTS PURSUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; PROVIDE EDUCATION GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE INCREASING NUMBER OF CAREER AND COLLEGE READY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES; IMPROVE STUDENT ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,735,973 including grants of $ 1,945,416 ) (Revenue $   )
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - ENCOURAGE PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE BASIC QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS OF MUSKEGON COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH; PROMOTE HEALTH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE AVAILABLE IN MUSKEGON COUNTY WITH EMPHASIS ON THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN; ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT EMBRACE RACIAL DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURALISM; PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMMING; SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE SIX, INCLUDING QUALITY CHILD CARE; SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO SUCCEED AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,216,762 including grants of $ 1,576,230 ) (Revenue $ 398,114 )
ARTS - PRESERVE AND SUPPORT THE FRAUENTHAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AS A SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE; ENCOURAGE QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMMING THAT BENEFITS A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; IMPROVE ACCESS TO YOUTH FOCUSED CULTURAL PROGRAMS; PROMOTE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ART ORGANIZATIONS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,395,514 including grants of $ 1,703,332 ) (Revenue $ 248,601 )
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENT; EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,395,514 including grants of $ 1,703,332 ) (Revenue $ 248,601 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet10,391,753
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
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
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b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
57
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
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
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
21
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
21
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
MI
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:
MediumBulletANN VANTASSEL425 WESTERN AVENUE NO 200   MUSKEGON,MI494401101 (231) 722-4538
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
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) RICHARD W PETERS MD......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) SUSAN MESTON PHD......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JAN DEUR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) WES EKLUND......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) AMY HEISSER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) CHARLES E JOHNSON III......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) DICK KAMPS MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) KATHLEEN TORRESEN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) MARVIN NASH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) DALE K NESBARY PHD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) KATRINA OLSON MD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) KAY OLTHOFF......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ASALINE SCOTT......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(14) MICHAEL SOIMAR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) ROGER SPOELMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) ALAN STEINMAN PHD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) JOHN SYTSEMA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) KATHLEEN TYLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) JAMES WATERS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) DEANNA R BURT-JOHNSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) THOMAS G WITT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) CHRIS A MCGUIGAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       169,060 0 26,670
(23) ANN VAN TASSELL........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE
 40.00
.......................   		    X       110,837 0 20,467
(24) ROBERT CHAPLA........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       107,837 0 8,315












1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 387,734 0 55,452
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 MediumBullet3
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
HEIRLOOM CONSTRUCTION LLC

407 E LOOMIS STREET
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		CONSTRUCTION 521,540
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 18,951,417
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 927,949
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 18,951,417
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a FRAUENTHAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORM 711190 398,114 398,114    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 398,114
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,621,945     3,621,945
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   8,074,835
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   7,969,562
c Gain or (loss)   105,273
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 105,273 105,273    
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 RENTAL REVENUE 531190 96,803 96,803    
b OTHER REVENUE 561000 46,525 46,525    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 143,328
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 23,220,077 646,715 0 3,621,945
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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 5,810,385 5,810,385
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,578,680 1,578,680
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 .... 443,184   443,184  
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 859,337 362,073 314,578 182,686
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 46,046 20,492 14,261 11,293
9 Other employee benefits ....... 147,951 37,429 85,761 24,761
10 Payroll taxes ........... 95,401 27,699 53,727 13,975
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 9,000   9,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 3,000 3,000    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 45,534 16,033 12,190 17,311
13 Office expenses ....... 26,790 9,720 17,070  
14 Information technology ...... 9,984   9,984  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 135,828 97,284 38,544  
17 Travel ............ 1,973   1,973  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 14,162 1,398 12,764  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 298,110 285,166 12,944  
23 Insurance ... 21,645 21,645    
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 DIRECT FUND EXPENSES 1,937,462 1,937,462    
b MISCELLANEOUS 325,597 11,636 313,961  
c COMMUNITY SERVICE NET E 183,192 183,192    
d REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 95,591 95,591    
e All other expenses -444,106 -107,132 -649,255 312,281
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 11,644,746 10,391,753 690,686 562,307
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 ........ 1,579,321 1 3,163,663
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 6,086,201 2 6,598,973
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 236,708 4 179,639
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 .... 3,469,072 7 1,742,404
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 14,159,958
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 7,548,519 6,807,607 10c 6,611,439
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 134,613,664 11 141,524,458
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 3,560,344 12 4,220,262
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 222,616 15 128,347
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 156,575,533 16 164,169,185
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 94,649 17 96,415
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,597,107 24 125,107
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 16,219,190 25 19,132,038
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 17,910,946 26 19,353,560
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 138,441,971 27 144,687,278
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 222,616 28 128,347
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 138,664,587 33 144,815,625
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 156,575,533 34 164,169,185
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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
23,220,077
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
11,644,746
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
11,575,331
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
138,664,587
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-3,470,212
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
-1,954,081
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
144,815,625
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

38-6114135
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.) .... 4,102,708 6,901,678 7,660,986 12,380,875 14,831,346 45,877,593
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 4,102,708 6,901,678 7,660,986 12,380,875 14,831,346 45,877,593
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 45,877,593
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.. 4,102,708 6,901,678 7,660,986 12,380,875 14,831,346 45,877,593
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,638,156 3,081,673 3,605,968 3,103,995 3,621,945 16,051,737
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. 61,929,330
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
74.080 %
15
15
71.040 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
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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Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

38-6114135
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)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
  		Employer identification number
38-6114135
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 FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
  		Employer identification number

38-6114135
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 FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
  		Employer identification number

38-6114135
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
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

38-6114135
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 .... 257  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 128,011,344  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4,752,978  
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 32,870,951  
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
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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 .... 11,909,583 9,040,256 8,516,825 8,146,054 8,664,671
b Contributions ... 1,622,790 2,798,770 219,452 75,589 390,535
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -128,606 504,177 922,058 894,405 -381,792
d Grants or scholarships ... 450,417 433,620 618,079 599,223 527,360
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 12,953,350 11,909,583 9,040,256 8,516,825 8,146,054
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet9.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet91.000 %
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 ...   1,281,000 1,281,000
b Buildings   10,916,600 5,989,206 4,927,394
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   1,962,358 1,559,313 403,045
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 6,611,439
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES 1,595,464
FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENTS 12,953,350
LIABILITY FOR FUNDS HELD AS COMMUNITY SERVICE 4,583,224
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 19,132,038
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
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  
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY, THE PAUL C. JOHNSON FOUNDATION AND THE PENNIES FROM HEAVEN FOUNDATION ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM SIMILAR STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS WERE GRANTED INCOME TAX EXEMPTION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, SUCH EXEMPTION DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM A TRADE OR BUSINESS AND NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS GRANTED EXEMPTION. THE ORGANIZATIONS ANALYZED THEIR FILING POSITIONS IN THE FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE THEY ARE REQUIRED TO FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS, AS WELL AS ALL OPEN TAX YEARS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ALSO ELECTED TO RETAIN THEIR EXISTING ACCOUNTING POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO THE TREATMENT OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO INCOME TAXES, AND CONTINUE TO REFLECT ANY CHARGES FOR SUCH, TO THE EXTENT THEY ARISE, AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE EVALUATED THE PROVISIONS OF ASC TOPIC 740 FOR THE YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2015, THE YEARS WHICH REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015. THE ORGANIZATIONS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE ORGANIZATIONS' COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS("UTB") (E.G. TAX DEDUCTIONS, EXCLUSIONS, OR CREDITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED) TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UTB AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014, AND THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY CLAIMS FOR SUCH AMOUNTS BY FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES.
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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 FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
Employer identification number
38-6114135
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) ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS
395 THIRD STREET
MANISTEE,MI49660 		20-8656518 501(C)(3) 33,000       SUPPORT FOR MANISTEE AREA NONPROFITS
(2) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
PO BOX 720366
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73162 		13-1788491 501(C)(3) 8,702       RELAY FOR LIFE AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(3) AMERICAN RED CROSS OF MUSKEGON
1050 FULLER AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 23,002       SENIOR TRANSPORTATION AND MUSKEGON COUNTY GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(4) ANNIS WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-1684280 501(C)(3) 10,000       EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING INTEGRATED WATERSHED COMMISSIONS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
(5) ARTS COUNCIL OF WHITE LAKE
106 E COLBY ST
WHITEHALL,MI49461 		38-2614596 501(C)(3) 35,771       WHITE LAKE AREA ARTS PROGRAMMING
(6) BETHANY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
1105 TERRACE STREET
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-1422400 501(C)(3) 7,000       FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF IMANI AND YOUNG LIONS PROGRAMS AND CATCH CAMP
(7) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE LAKESHORE
4265 GRAND HAVEN RD
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-1918631 501(C)(3) 9,475       TO SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMS
(8) BLUE LAKE PUBLIC RADIO
C/O BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP
TWIN LAKE,MI49457 		38-1811838 501(C)(3) 6,250       CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS, BLUE LAKE PUBLIC RADIO TOWER PROJECT
(9) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAPRESIDENT FORD FIELD SERVICE COUNCIL
3213 WALKER AVENUE NW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49544 		45-4003240 501(C)(3) 6,602       YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SCOUTREACH
(10) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE MUSKEGON LAKESHORE
PO BOX 1018
MUSKEGON,MI49443 		61-1736056 501(C)(3) 251,499       OPERATING SUPPORT, MUSICMAKERS EDUCATION PROGRAM
(11) CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
5873 KENDRA ROAD
FRUITPORT,MI49415 		30-0713163 501(C)(3) 90,265       BUILDING PURCHASE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPOPRT
(12) CARITAS FOOD PANTRY
85 MADISON STREET
CUSTER,MI49405 		46-0556363   6,400       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(13) CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST MICHIGAN
1095 THIRD ST STE 125
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-3012473 501(C)(3) 10,650       FATHERS MATTER!, LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRY
(14) CITY OF HART
407 STATE STREET
HART,MI49420 		501(C)(3) 10,890       HART HISTORIC DISTRICT, SIGNAGE FOR THE TRAIL REBUILD, MAIN STREET PROGRAM
(15) CITY OF LUDINGTON
400 S HARRISON STREET
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-6004706 501(C)(3) 62,239       LUDINGTON JAYCEES MINI GOLF RENOVATION, DOG PARK, PICKLEBALL, WATERFRONT SCULPTURE MAINENTANCE
(16) CITY OF MANISTEE
70 MAPLE STREET
MANISTEE,MI49660 		  10,500       VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK, MORTON PARK
(17) CITY OF MUSKEGON
PO BOX 536
MUSKEGON,MI494430536 		38-6004522 501(C)(3) 27,486       LAKESHORE TRAIL, GREAT PROGRAM, POWER OF PRODUCE, ICE RINK, SUMMER PARK PROGRAMMING
(18) CITY OF WHITEHALL
405 E COLBY
WHITEHALL,MI49461 		38-6004748 501(C)(3) 19,960       PAVILION IN GOODRICH PARK, HOWMET PLAYHOUSE
(19) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 4618
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		75-3204979 501(C)(3) 13,533       OPERATION HEALTHY HEIGHTS
(20) COMMUNITY ACCESS LINE OF THE LAKESHORE
560 SEMINOLE ROAD
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		38-3171086 501(C)(3) 6,960       YOUTH ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
(21) COMMUNITY ENCOMPASS
1105 TERRACE ST
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-3279226 501(C)(3) 83,753       MCLAUGHLIN GROWS URBAN FARM RELOCATION AND EXPANSION, SACRED SUDS, YEP PROJECT
(22) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
425 W WESTERN AVE STE 200
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-6114135 501(C)(3) 60,000       CONVERT THE WMSO LOAN TO A GRANT
(23) COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS
1 S HARBOR DR SUITE 3
GRAND HAVEN,MI49417 		38-6263347   13,000       MUSKEGON HEIGHTS PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM, 2016 MEMBERSHIP
(24) COVE (COMMUNITIES OVERCOMING VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS)
906 E LUDINGTON AVENUE
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-2243550 501(C)(3) 31,525       TO ESTABLISH THE "GIFT FROM GOD FUND", GENERAL OPERATING, CHALLENGE MATCH
(25) CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
100 LAKE HART DRIVE
ORLANDO,FL32832 		95-6006173 501(C)(3) 7,254       INTERNSHIP
(26) DISABILITY NETWORK WEST MICHIGAN
27 E CLAY AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-3476797 501(C)(3) 7,000       BOARDWALK AT PERE MARQUETTE BEACH
(27) DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON NOW
380 W WESTERN AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-3603266 501(C)(3) 10,000       MUSKEGON AREA FIRST, LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM
(28) EARNEST C BROOKS CHAPEL FUND INC
2540 CENTRAL AVE
WYOMING,MI49519 		  306,864       BROOKS CHAPEL EXPENDITURES
(29) EVERY WOMAN'S PLACE
1221 W LAKETON AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-2072675 501(C)(3) 263,985       GENERAL OPERATING, GIRLS ON THE RUN, NEW BABY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
(30) FAIR FOOD NETWORK
205 E WASHINGTON ST
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		26-4143394 501(C)(3) 10,000       DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS
(31) FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN FOOD BANK
864 WEST RIVER DR NE
COMSTOCK PARK,MI49321 		38-2439659 501(C)(3) 7,140       MUSKEGON HEIGHTS HEALTHY FOOD EXPANSION
(32) FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
1065 4TH STREET
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		501(C)(3) 8,262       ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(33) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1201 JEFFERSON
MUSKEGON,MI494412089 		38-1363563 501(C)(3) 17,550       SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST PROGRAM, ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
(34) FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1206 WHITEHALL RD
N MUSKEGON,MI49445 		  10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, BUILDING FUND
(35) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2577 WICKHAM DRIVE
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		501(C)(3) 31,497       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, BUILDING MAINTENANCE
(36) FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH
1040 E FOREST AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		  6,836       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(37) FOREST PARK COVENANT CHURCH
3815 HENRY STREET
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-1415399 501(C)(3) 5,232       CANTATA MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, MUSIC, SUPPORT OF COVENANT ENABLING RESIDENCES
(38) FRIENDS OF WALKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC
1522 RUDDIMAN
N MUSKEGON,MI49445 		03-0554541 501(C)(3) 6,730       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(39) FRUITPORT LIONSSHORELINE BRANCH PRESIDENT
2349 E COLUMBIA
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		38-3300021 501(C)(3) 10,000       POWER OF PRODUCE
(40) GIRL SCOUTS OF MICHIGAN SHORE TO SHORE COUNCIL
3275 WALKER AVENUE NW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49544 		38-1366924 501(C)(3) 17,930       CAMP LITTLE DEER PICNIC TABLES, GENERAL OPERATING, MAINTENANCE OF THE KISKEY SCIENCE CENTER
(41) GOLDEN TOWNSHIP
PO BOX 26
MEARS,MI49436 		38-1982488 501(C)(3) 10,291       GOLDEN TOWNSHIP PARK AND HALL AT SILVER LAKE SAND DUNES
(42) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF WEST MICHIGAN INC
271 E APPLE AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-1357148 501(C)(3) 8,400       VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SERVICES, BUS PASSES
(43) GRAND HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1102 GRANT AVENUE
GRAND HAVEN,MI49417 		38-1467641 501(C)(3) 96,000       PAY OFF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEBT
(44) GRAND RAPIDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (GROW)
25 SHELDON BLVD SE SUITE 210
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503 		38-2886028 501(C)(3) 20,000       MICROLENDING PROGRAM
(45) GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY
3860 NORTH LONG LAKE RD SUITE D
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		38-2994229 501(C)(3) 16,000       PURCHASE OF A 40-ACRE ADDITION TO MISTY ACRES PRESERVE
(46) GRAND VALLEY STATE ANNIS WATER RESOURCE INSTITUTE
740 W SHORELINE DRIVE
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-1684280 501(C)(3) 67,255       CAMERA CAPABLE OF MEASURING HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS (BLUE GREEN ALGAE) FORMING IN MUSKEGON LAKES, AWRI, DATA COLLECTION
(47) HACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
316 W WEBSTER AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-3628257 501(C)(3) 22,571       AN OUTDOOR A-FRAME SIGN, GENERAL OPERATING, ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
(48) HANDS EXTENDED LOVING PEOPLE (HELP)
PO BOX 97
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-3395360 501(C)(3) 2,703       VETERAN ASSISTANCE, GENERAL OPERATING, MAD RIDE, BEDS FOR FAMILIES
(49) HARBOR HOSPICE1050 W WESTERN AVE
1050 W WESTERN AVE STE 400
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-2415247 501(C)(3) 65,096       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OPHTHALMOSCOPE, CAMP COURAGE
(50) HARBOR HOUSE OF HART
315 STATE STREET
HART,MI49420 		45-5168148 501(C)(3) 22,029       EQUIPPING CREATIVE ARTS & LIFE SKILLS INITIATIVE - TEEN GIRLS RESOURCE CENTER
(51) HARBOR UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION
1296 MONTGOMERY AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		501(C)(3) 5,549       ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE'S 2014-15 GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
(52) HART PUBLIC SCHOOLS
301 W JOHNSON STREET
HART,MI49420 		38-6003143 501(C)(3) 9,468       MRS. MULLEN'S CLOSET, TEACHER MINI-GRANTS
(53) HEALTHWEST
376 APPLE AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		501(C)(3) 8,500       REAL VOICES, REAL CHOICES YOUTH SUMMIT
(54) HISTORIC VOGUE THEATRE OF MANISTEE
PO BOX 291
MANISTEE,MI49660 		45-2281053 501(C)(3) 45,353       RESTORATION RELATED EXPENSES
(55) HUME HOME
3196 KRAFT AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49512 		38-1387881 501(C)(3) 40,000       REPAYMENT TO BARUCH FOR NEEDED REPAIRS AND EXPENSES
(56) KIDS' FOOD BASKET
PO BOX 34
MUSKEGON,MI49443 		04-3760991 501(C)(3) 54,266       OPERATING SUPPORT, NELSON SCHOOL, FARM TO SACK SUPPER, KIDS HELPING KIDS
(57) LADDER COMMUNITY CENTER
266 W M-20
SHELBY,MI49455 		47-2123160   26,054       SUPPORT FOR THE NEW LADDER COMMUNITY CENTER
(58) LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO BOX 995
BALDWIN,MI49304 		501(C)(3) 7,142       TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PROGRAMS THAT NORMALLY WOULD BE SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED WAY
(59) LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER
430 W CLAY
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-1367319 501(C)(3) 120,219       HILT'S LANDING, HACKLEY AND HUME HOME LANDSCAPING, IRON FENCE REPAIR
(60) LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2160 CROZIER
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		501(C)(3) 12,000       QUARTERLY WITHDRAWAL
(61) LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN
400 ANN STREET NW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504 		38-2363129 501(C)(3) 24,750       SUPPORT ONGOING OPERATIONS, STAIRWAY AT FLOWER CREEK, BARRIER DUNES PROJECT
(62) LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION
1039 S ROCHESTER RD
ROCHESTER HILLS,MI483073115 		38-1366931 501(C)(3) 7,142       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(63) LEBANON LUTHERAN CHURCH
1101 S MEARS AVENUE
WHITEHALL,MI49461 		38-6066217 501(C)(3) 14,461       SUPPORT OF THE LEBANON LUTHERAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY, GENERAL OPERATIONS
(64) LIFE LEARNING COMMUNITY
806 AIRPORT BLVD
ANN ARBOR,MI48108 		46-2461358 501(C)(3) 70,000       GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE
(65) LOVE INC OF MANISTEE COUNTY
P O BOX 28
MANISTEE,MI49660 		38-3089903 501(C)(3) 5,000       PURCHASE OF NEW BUILDING
(66) LOVE INC OF MUSKEGON COUNTY
2735 E APPLE AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-2450507 501(C)(3) 5,200       EMERGENCY NEEDS ASSISTANCE
(67) LUDINGTON AREA ARTS COUNCIL
107 S HARRISON
LUDINGTON,MI494312109 		42-1625326 501(C)(3) 28,500       SPECIAL KIDS PROGRAMS, CAPITAL REPAIRS, PERFORMANCE HALL UPGRADE
(68) LUDINGTON AREA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
702 E BRYANT ROAD
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-2932594 501(C)(3) 16,751       ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(69) LUDINGTON AREA SCHOOLS
809 E TINKHAM AVENUE
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-6002612 501(C)(3) 12,827       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER, BPA TRIP
(70) LUDINGTON ROTARY CLUB
PO BOX 149
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		  16,640       STRIVE PROGRAM
(71) LUDINGTON YOUTH SAILING SCHOOL
1472 N WASHINGTON AVE
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		46-3594743 501(C)(3) 7,500       LUDINGTON YOUTH SAILING SCHOOL (LYSS)
(72) MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
550 MAPLE STREET
MANISTEE,MI49660 		501(C)(3) 12,930       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, PAINE AQUATIC CENTER
(73) MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
1687 S LAKE SHORE DRIVE
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-1689000 501(C)(3) 5,000       MARITIME MUSEUM PROJECT
(74) MASON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
302 N DELIA STREET
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		  61,410       BOOTS ON THE DOOR FOR MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS
(75) MERCY HEALTH MUSKEGON
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		38-2589966 501(C)(3) 386,384       WOMEN FOR HEALTH PROGRAM, GENERAL OPERATIONS, BREAST CANCER CENTER
(76) MICHIGAN NATURE ASSOCIATION
2310 SCIENCE PARKWAY
OKEMOS,MI48864 		38-6093404 501(C)(3) 1,031       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(77) MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
HOUGHTON,MI49931 		501(C)(3) 6,000       GAUTHIER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA GAUTHIER
(78) MISSION FOR AREA PEOPLE
2500 JEFFERSON
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		38-3220964 501(C)(3) 11,715       MUSIC FOR MEDS PROGRAM, COLOR PRINTERS, HEALTHY FOOD PANTRIES
(79) MOKA CORPORATION
715 TERRACE STREET
MUSKEGON,MI494401168 		38-2227805 501(C)(3) 6,500       APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (ABA) INFORMED TREATMENT GROUP FOR ADULTS, TOYS FOR YOUTH WITH AUTISM
(80) MONTAGUE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4882 STANTON BLVD
MONTAGUE,MI49437 		38-6002940 501(C)(3) 8,990       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, ADVISE MI COLLEGE ADVISING
(81) MT ZION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
188 W MUSKEGON AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-3715411 501(C)(3) 7,000       CLUB 188
(82) MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
630 HARVEY STREET
MUSKEGON,MI494422398 		38-1717461 501(C)(3) 6,500       MUSKEGON OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM COSTS
(83) MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
630 HARVEY STREET
MUSKEGON,MI494422398 		38-1717461 501(C)(3) 51,178       READ EARLY READ OFTEN, WINGS LEGO ROBOTICS
(84) MUSKEGON CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1145 W LAKETON AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		23-7019036 501(C)(3) 48,981       STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
(85) MUSKEGON CHARTER TOWNSHIP
1990 APPLE AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-6006915 501(C)(3) 20,000       FRED MEIJER BERRY JUNCTION TRAIL - PHASE II
(86) MUSKEGON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1220 EASTGATE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-1515402 501(C)(3) 199,658       WHITE FOLDING TABLES, CHROME BOOKS, GENERAL SUPPORT
(87) MUSKEGON CIVIC THEATRE
425 W WESTERN SUITE 401
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-2335336 501(C)(3) 54,295       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, MCT TOURS
(88) MUSKEGON COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
711 RUDDIMAN DRIVE
N MUSKEGON,MI49445 		38-2812739 501(C)(3) 7,358       STUDENT CONCERTS
(89) MUSKEGON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT
565 WEST WESTERN AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		91-1932918 501(C)(3) 51,610       MUSKEGON AREA LIONS CLUB VISION SERVICES PROGRAM, PATHWAYS TO HEALTHY FUTURES, VOLUNTEER FOR DENTAL CARE PROGRAM
(90) MUSKEGON CONSERVATION DISTRICT
4735 HOLTON ROAD
TWIN LAKE,MI49457 		38-2333068 501(C)(3) 6,030       6' ROTARY MOWER FOR MAINTENANCE OF NATIVE WILDFLOWER PLANTINGS, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, IPAD MINI, TOW BEHIND SPRAYER
(91) MUSKEGON COUNTY COOPERATING CHURCHES
1095 THIRD ST SUITE 10
MUSKEGON,MI494411976 		38-2746797 501(C)(3) 5,300       OUTFITTING MOBILE PANTRY CRIB (TRAILER), FOOD TRUCK
(92) MUSKEGON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
209 E APPLE AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-6006063 501(C)(3) 6,500       EAT HEALTHY, MUSKEGON!
(93) MUSKEGON ELKS LODGE #274
513 W PONTALUNA RD
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		36-0793011   5,000       ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS BASKETS
(94) MUSKEGON ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 5038
N MUSKEGON,MI49445 		38-3330000 501(C)(3) 36,450       TOWARDS REPAIR OF THE WALKWAY AT THE MUSKEGON LAKE NATURE PRESERVE, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, GENERAL OPERATIONS
(95) MUSKEGON FAMILY YMCA
PO BOX 1667
MUSKEGON,MI49443 		38-2000172 501(C)(3) 17,300       YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS, ANNUAL SUPPORT
(96) MUSKEGON HEIGHTS HOUSING COMMISSION
615 E HOVEY AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		30-0206829 501(C)(3) 9,500       PLAYGROUND
(97) MUSKEGON HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
561 W WESTERN AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI494401042 		23-7350112 501(C)(3) 13,882       HARDWOOD FLOORING AND TRIM, OUTBOARD MOTOR, STORAGE RACK, DISPLAY CASES
(98) MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART
296 W WEBSTER
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-6002960 501(C)(3) 738,311       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FESTIVAL OF TREES, PURCHASE ARTWORK, AVIAN AVATAR, IMAGINE CAMPAIGN
(99) MUSKEGON NORTHSIDE LIONS CHARITIES INC
166 ELM COURT
MUSKEGON,MI49445 		  9,675       VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK
(100) MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
630 HARVEY ST
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-6002960 501(C)(3) 180,759       POPPEN PROGRAM, TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, FIELD TRIPS, GROWING GOODS
(101) MUSKEGON RESCUE MISSION
1715 PECK STREET
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-3525239 501(C)(3) 48,190       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FOOD PROCESSORS, BIBLES, REMODELING FAMILIES CAMPAIGN
(102) NELSON NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 1224
MUSKEGON,MI49443 		38-1969959 501(C)(3) 20,150       GARDEN & CAR SHOW EXPENSES
(103) NEW ERA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1901 S OAK AVENUE
NEW ERA,MI49446 		38-1547024 501(C)(3) 59,510       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER NETWORK
(104) NORTH MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1600 MILLS AVENUE
NORTH MUSKEGON,MI49445 		501(C)(3) 17,748       HELMETS FOR THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM, MINI-GRANTS
(105) NORTON SHORES BRANCH OF THE MUSKEGON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
705 SEMINOLE
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		501(C)(3) 10,248       THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(106) NUVEEN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
106 E COLBY ST
WHITEHALL,MI49461 		38-2614596 501(C)(3) 5,000       YOUTH THEATER PROGRAM AND THE SUMMER ART CLASSES
(107) OAK GROVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
124 N TERRACE
FARGO,ND58102 		  10,000       BERNSTON FUND WHICH IS HELD BY THE OAK GROVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
(108) OAKTREE ACADEMY
6498 W DECKER
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		46-5611781 501(C)(3) 4,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, INDOOR PLAYGROUND
(109) OCEANA COUNTY
OCEANA COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
HART,MI49420 		  50,000       TRAIL REBUILD EXPENSES
(110) OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
451 S GETTY STREET
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		501(C)(3) 10,738       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: 1/2 TO THE CHURCH AND 1/2 TO THE WOMEN'S GUILD OF OUR LADY OF GRACE (CHARLENE MATTESON PRES OF GUILD)
(111) PARTIES IN THE PARK INC
PO BOX 1461
MUSKEGON,MI49443 		38-3100908 501(C)(3) 80,866       LAKESHORE JAZZ FEST, HACKLEY PARK STAGE
(112) PHOENIX CONTINUUM
1274 EAST ISABELLA AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		46-0560058 501(C)(3) 5,000       VICTORIAN GARDEN
(113) PIGEON HILL ALLIANCE
3328 WILCOX AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI494411095 		47-1501048   45,000       INITIAL FUNDING FOR PIGEON HILL ALLIANCE
(114) PIONEER RESOURCES
601 TERRACE ST
MUSKEGON,MI494401192 		38-1367329 501(C)(3) 17,892       STIMULATING HEALTHY APPETITES AND MINDS, RECREATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
(115) PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
3586 GLOVERS LAKE RD
ARCADIA,MI49613 		83-0464390 501(C)(3) 5,350       DOOR REPAIRS
(116) POUND BUDDIES ANIMAL SHELTER & ADOPTION CENTER
1300 E KEATING AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-3590598 501(C)(3) 6,500       INDUSTRIAL WASHER AND DRYER, MICROSCOPE
(117) READ MUSKEGON
PO BOX 1312
MUSKEGON,MI494431312 		41-2176728 501(C)(3) 13,200       JOB TRAINING AND TESTING BOOKLETS, COOKING CLASS, EXIT PROGRAM
(118) REETHS PUFFER SCHOOL DISTRICT
991 W GILES ROAD
N MUSKEGON,MI49445 		38-1816725 501(C)(3) 7,246       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, ADOPT-A-READER
(119) RIVERTON FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION INC
4622 S MORTON RD
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-2679823   8,000       BRUSH TRUCK
(120) ROTARY CLUB OF LUDINGTON CHARITIES
PO BOX 149
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		27-4860991 501(C)(3) 29,500       ROTARY CLUB OF LUDINGTON CHARITIES CITY PARK RESTORATION PROJECT
(121) SANDCASTLES A LAKE MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
129 E LUDINGTON AVENUE
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		35-2340348 501(C)(3) 13,000       BUILDING EXPENSES
(122) SENIOR RESOURCES OF WEST MICHIGAN
560 SEMINOLE RD
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		38-2048765 501(C)(3) 12,560       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HEARING AIDS
(123) SHELBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
525 N STATE STREET
SHELBY,MI49455 		38-6003167 501(C)(3) 13,061       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, ASPIRE PROGRAM
(124) SOUTHSIDE VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
1040 26TH STREET SW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49509 		38-2904463 501(C)(3) 12,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(125) SPECTRUM HEALTH LUDINGTON HOSPITAL
ONE ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-1359266 501(C)(3) 11,000       WIN WITH WELLNESS FIT CLUB
(126) SPECTRUM HEALTH LUDINGTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
ONE ATKINSON DR
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		  7,317       FOUNDER'S SOCEITY
(127) ST CATHERINE'S CHURCH
3376 THOMAS STREET
RAVENNA,MI49451 		501(C)(3) 24,349       ST. CATHERINE'S LIGHTING PROJECT, ST CATHERINE SCHOOL
(128) ST JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH
5179 DOWLING
MONTAGUE,MI49437 		501(C)(3) 289,405       MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF ST. JOHNS CEMETERY IN CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP, EXPANSION OF MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
(129) ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
1716 SIXTH STREET
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		501(C)(3) 29,751       TO BE USED AS THE ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH COUNCIL SEES FIT
(130) SUMMIT TOWNSHIP
4560 W ANTHONY RD
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-2078182   5,000       WALKWAY AT SUMMIT PARK AND PICNIC TABLES
(131) TEMPLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2500 JEFFERSON
MUSKEGON HTS,MI49444 		501(C)(3) 7,100       PATHFINDER PROGRAM, NEW BOILER, YOUNG EDUCATED AFRICAN AMERICANS REALIZING AND REACHING SUCCESS
(132) THE ARC MUSKEGON
601 TERRACE ST
MUSKEGON,MI494401192 		38-1586705 501(C)(3) 65,193       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES, CAMPERSHIPS FOR THE DISABLED
(133) THE HENRY FORD
20900 OAKWOOD BLVD
DEARBORN,MI48124 		38-1359513 501(C)(3) 7,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(134) THE LITTLE RED HOUSE INC
311 E EXCHANGE ST
SPRING LAKE,MI49456 		35-2119160 501(C)(3) 11,350       LAUNDRY CART, BUILDING EXPANSION
(135) TRINITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES
17410 COLLEGE PARKWAY
LIVONIA,MI48152 		38-3321856 501(C)(3) 22,311       USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT MUSKEGON COUNTY RESIDENTS
(136) UNITED WAY OF MASON COUNTY
108 S RATH AVE SUITE 201
LUDINGTON,MI49431 		38-2943115 501(C)(3) 1,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, LAKESHORE EMPLOYEE RESOURCE NETWORK
(137) UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE
PO BOX 207
MUSKEGON,MI494430207 		38-1426895 501(C)(3) 98,094       BUILDING CAMPAIGN, IMAGINATION LIBRARY, MICHIGAN EDUCATION CORPS PREK PROGRAM
(138) VILLAGE OF RAVENNA
12090 CROCKERY CREEK DRIVE
RAVENNA,MI49451 		501(C)(3) 18,367       ICE RINK PROJECT
(139) WEST MICHIGAN CONCERT WINDS
PO BOX 1317
MUSKEGON,MI49443 		38-2370939 501(C)(3) 6,450       MUSICAL MILESTONES, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONCERTS
(140) WEST MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL
1007 LAKE DRIVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503 		23-7128379 501(C)(3) 6,700       MUSKEGON COUNTY RECYCLING PLANNING, ZERO WASTE PROGRAM
(141) WEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY
360 W WESTERN AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49440 		38-6092131 501(C)(3) 36,766       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, BLOCK SPONSOR, WEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY CHILDREN'S CHOIR
(142) WEST MICHIGAN TEAM
PO BOX 68553
GRAND RAPIDS,MI495168553 		20-8873170 501(C)(3) 3,000       WORKFORCE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
(143) WEST MICHIGAN VETERANS INC
165 EAST APPLE AVENUE
MUSKEGON,MI49442 		38-3036621 501(C)(3) 10,982       VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK
(144) WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
3000 N STILES ROAD BOX 277
SCOTTVILLE,MI49454 		23-7128810 501(C)(3) 9,142       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(145) WESTERN MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
455 E ELLIS RD
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-3488222 501(C)(3) 20,774       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, GENERAL OPERATIONS
(146) WHITE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
124 W HANSON
WHITEHALL,MI49461 		38-1948640 501(C)(3) 6,850       RENOVATION TO BUILDING, WHITE LAKE VISIONING
(147) WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP
7386 POST ROAD
MONTAGUE,MI49437 		38-2533815 501(C)(3) 43,624       LIFE RINGS, BARRIER DUNE SANCTUARY
(148) WHITEHALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS
541 SLOCUM STREET
WHITEHALL,MI49461 		38-2503241 501(C)(3) 64,064       TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, MONTAGUE/WHITEHALL SCHOOL MEALS TRANSFORMATION
(149) YMCA CAMP PENDALOUAN
1243 FRUITVALE RD
MONTAGUE,MI494379540 		38-2000172 501(C)(3) 91,881       ANGEL TREE CAMPERSHIPS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 794 1,578,680      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

38-6114135
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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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
1CHRIS A MCGUIGANPRESIDENT/SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 169,060
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		10,904
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0 		15,766
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0 		195,730
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0 		0
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0
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

38-6114135
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 42 571,149 MKT CLOSE - DATE OF GIFT
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 . X 1 341,600 DOUBLE ASSESSED VALUE
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 ( ENGAGEMENT RNG ) X 1 15,200 APPRAISED VALUE
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
Yes
 
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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PART I, LINE 32B: INVESTMENT SECURITIES ARE HELD AT AN UNRELATED BROKERAGE FIRM. CONTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES ARE RECEIVED AND SOLD VIA THIS 3RD PARTY.
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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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY
 
Employer identification number

38-6114135
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND CIRCULATED IN DRAFT FORM TO DIRECTORS FOR COMMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND TOP MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FOUNDATION POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE WAGES OF ALL EMPLOYEES UTILIZING COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THIRD PARTY SOURCES FOR PURPOSES OF RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD ANY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 INFORMATION REGARDING GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: FUNDS HELD AS COMMUNITY SERVICE - NET INCREASE IN ASSETS -1,766,652. SMASH WINE BAR NET CHANGE IN ASSETS -100,706. CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST 12,466. RENTAL EXPENSES - WESTERN AVENUE PROPERTIES -99,189.
PART XI, LINE 2C THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND REVIEW OF THE AUDITORS' REPORT, MEETING AS NECESSARY DURING THE YEAR.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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

38-6114135
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
(1) MORRIS STREET LLC
425 W WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 200
MUSKEGON,MI49440
 REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP MI 0 2,316,812  










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

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












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

425 W WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 200
MUSKEGON,MI494401101
36-4505998 		SALE OF DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON, MI PARCELS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CORE. MI  
C     34.920 %   No
(2) PKT TWELVE INC

425 W WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 200
MUSKEGON,MI494401101
38-3272951 		RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR MI  
C     100.000 %   No










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

 D    





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

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




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






























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