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
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
85 EAST 8TH STREET SUITE 110
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HOLLAND, MI49423
D Employer identification number

38-6095283
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,999,930
F Name and address of principal officer:
SUSAN DEN HERDER
85 EAST 8TH STREET SUITE 110
HOLLAND,MI49423
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CFHZ.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)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1951
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO CREATE LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE. WE WORK TO BUILD A PERMANENT COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT THAT SUPPORTS HIGH IMPACT CHARITABLE PROJECTS. WE HELP DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS, AND WE LEAD AND PARTNER IN COMMUNITY LEVEL INITIATIVES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 8
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 55
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 35,891
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 32,997
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 5,287,430 8,616,129
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,451,925 889,530
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -17,459 -44,787
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 6,721,896 9,460,872
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,222,378 4,212,267
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) 419,334 471,980
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet191,675    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 826,559 598,481
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,468,271 5,282,728
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,253,625 4,178,144
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 54,408,241 56,161,825
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 661,285 640,381
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 53,746,956 55,521,444
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA IS TO CREATE LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE. WE WORK TO BUILD A PERMANENT COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT THAT SUPPORTS HIGH IMPACT CHARITABLE PROJECTS. WE HELP DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS, AND WE LEAD AND PARTNER IN COMMUNITY LEVEL INITIATIVES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,741,929 including grants of $ 4,212,267 ) (Revenue $   )
IN ADDITION TO HELPING MANAGE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF DONORS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES STRATEGIC GRANTS THROUGH OUR COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. WE LOOK TO SUPPORT HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS THAT ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED BY ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE APPROPRIATE CAPACITY TO SUCCESSFULLY DELIVER ON PROJECT GOALS. IN 2015, SOME OF THE KEY PROJECTS WE SUPPORTED INCLUDE: HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION'S GATEWAY CENTER; GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES CIRCLES YOUTH PROGRAM; RENEW THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; AND HOLLAND AREA ARTS COUNCIL'S CREATIVE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,741,929
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
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) ....Click to see attachment
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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...................Click to see attachment
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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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.......................
23
 
No
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 ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
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 VI
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
16
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
8
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
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
0
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
18
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
18
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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:
MediumBulletMICHAEL GOORHOUSE85 EAST 8TH STREET SUITE 110   HOLLAND,MI49423 (616) 396-6590
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) P HAANS MULDER......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 6.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) SCOTT SPOELHOF......................................................................
CHAIR ELECT - AUDIT CHAIR
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JIM BISHOP......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JUANITA BOCANEGRA......................................................................
SECRETARY; DISTRIBUTION CHAIR
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SUSAN DEN HERDER......................................................................
PAST BOARD CHAIR - GOVERNANCE CHAIR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) LESLIE BROWN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) LORI BUSH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) BRET DOCTER......................................................................
TRUSTEE - PRI CHAIR
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) MARK HARDER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) DAVE JANSSEN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) ELEANOR LOPEZ......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) NANCY MILLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) JANE PATTERSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) ANN QUERY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) JUDITH SMITH......................................................................
TRUSTEE; DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) MARGARET VAN GROUW......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) MASON WESOLEK......................................................................
YOUTH TRUSTEE
 0.50
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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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) JIM WIERSMA........................................................................
TRUSTEE - INVESTMENT CHAIR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) TABAHN AFRIK........................................................................
YOUTH TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR
 0.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) MIKE GOORHOUSE........................................................................
PRESIDENT / CEO
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       111,500 0 3,300




















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 111,500 0 3,300
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 76,951
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,539,178
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,624,412
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,616,129
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 391,940   35,891 356,049
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   10,965,062
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   10,467,472
c Gain or (loss)   497,590
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 497,590     497,590
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 76,951of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 26,799
b Less: direct expenses ...b 71,586
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -44,787   -44,787
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            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 9,460,872 0 35,891 808,852
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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 3,615,022 3,615,022
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 597,245 597,245
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 .... 114,800 34,440 22,960 57,400
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 293,217 95,615 135,147 62,455
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 11,009 3,509 4,266 3,234
9 Other employee benefits ....... 21,305 6,791 8,256 6,258
10 Payroll taxes ........... 31,649 10,088 12,264 9,297
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 450   450  
c Accounting ........... 16,458   16,458  
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)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 21,042 9,628 3,709 7,705
13 Office expenses ....... 12,949 3,178 4,953 4,818
14 Information technology ...... 26,265 6,743 12,991 6,531
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 24,204 7,261 12,102 4,841
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 35,272 21,367 11,181 2,724
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 63,983   63,983  
23 Insurance ... 8,958   8,958  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a FUND RELATED PROGRAMS 282,381 282,381    
b MISCELLANEOUS 51,789 47,891 2,461 1,437
c ESTATE CAMPAIGN 26,039   2,604 23,435
d MEMBERSHIPS 15,403 770 13,093 1,540
e All other expenses 13,288   13,288  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 5,282,728 4,741,929 349,124 191,675
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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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 ........ 100 1 100
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,438,405 2 5,809,076
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 240,394 3 1,724,817
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 347,536 7 263,358
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 1,116,913
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 177,666 973,703 10c 939,247
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 21,358,899 11 23,870,950
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 27,710,217 12 23,443,517
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 328,529 13 98,999
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 10,458 15 11,761
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 54,408,241 16 56,161,825
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 80,815 17 3,923
18 Grants payable ... 496,942 18 581,259
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 83,528 25 55,199
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 661,285 26 640,381
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 52,863,005 27 53,235,988
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 883,951 28 2,285,456
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 ........... 53,746,956 33 55,521,444
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 54,408,241 34 56,161,825
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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
9,460,872
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
5,282,728
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,178,144
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
53,746,956
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-2,391,126
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
-12,530
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
55,521,444
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


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

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

38-6095283
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.) .... 5,377,014 8,524,432 4,317,914 5,287,430 8,616,129 32,122,919
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 5,377,014 8,524,432 4,317,914 5,287,430 8,616,129 32,122,919
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).. 4,158,945
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 27,963,974
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.. 5,377,014 8,524,432 4,317,914 5,287,430 8,616,129 32,122,919
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 480,420 415,696 399,065 479,977 391,940 2,167,098
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.).. 7,500 15,096 14,034 21,572 26,799 85,001
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 34,375,018
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
81.350 %
15
15
77.420 %
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number

38-6095283
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
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC 		Employer identification number
38-6095283
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
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC 		Employer identification number

38-6095283
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
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC 		Employer identification number

38-6095283
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number

38-6095283
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 .... 107 370
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3,689,883 4,564,430
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 1,763,555 2,291,554
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 13,957,082 36,978,443
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 .... 48,189,188 46,466,215 41,041,408 4,938,665 4,854,575
b Contributions ... 6,951,261 5,980,275 4,773,665 640,613 451,248
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -1,340,910 1,030,995 5,397,350 507,706 -171,082
d Grants or scholarships ... 5,149,470 5,288,297 4,746,208 376,498 229,085
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....       20,000 -33,009
g End of year balance ...... 48,650,069 48,189,188 46,466,215 5,690,486 4,938,665
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings   799,950 57,534 742,416
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   316,963 120,132 196,831
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 939,247
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) HEDGE FUNDS 		21,270,892 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITY REAL ESTATE 		866,261 F

(C) GLOBAL REITS 		1,306,364 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 23,443,517
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  
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 55,199
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 55,199
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 7,011,856
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -2,391,126
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b -21,012
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -12,530
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -2,424,668
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 9,436,524
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 24,348
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 24,348
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 9,460,872
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 5,149,470
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a -21,012
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 71,586
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 50,574
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 5,098,896
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 183,832
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 183,832
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 5,282,728

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENTS HELD BY THE FOUNDATION ARE REPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 958 AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ALL ENDOWMENTS REPORTED ARE BOARD-DESIGNATED, OR QUASI-ENDOWMENTS, AS DEFINED WITHIN THE IRS FORM INSTRUCTIONS. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART V INCLUDE ALL FUNDS OVER WHICH THE FOUNDATION ITSELF IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR USE. IN 2014, THE NET ASSET CLASSIFICATIONS WERE REVISED TO INCLUDE ALL FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD AS ENDOWMENTS WHICH REPRESENTS ALL UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS. ENDOWMENT INFORMATION FOR 2014 AND 2013 HAS BEEN RESTATED BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN 2012 AND YEARS PRIOR, NET ASSET CLASSIFICATIONS WERE REVISED TO ONLY INCLUDE QUASI ENDOWMENT UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED AS SUCH BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -12,530.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AGENCY REVENUE 95,934. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -71,586.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 71,586.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AGENCY EXPENSES 183,832.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number

38-6095283
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 0 0 INVESTMENTS   11,184,637
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 11,184,637
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 11,184,637
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number

38-6095283
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

FALL EVENT CELEBRATION
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

LUNCHEON
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
93,271
10,479
 
103,750

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
76,951
 
 
76,951
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
16,320
10,479
 
26,799



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 36,448     36,448
7 Food and beverages . . . 10,566 6,187   16,753
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 11,202 7,183   18,385
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 71,586
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -44,787
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
11,202
7,183
 
18,385


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART II: EXPLANATION REGARDING FUNDRAISING EVENTS THE ECONOMIC PROFIT EARNED FROM THESE EVENTS IS THE NET OF LINE 1, TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS ($103,750) AND LINE 10, DIRECT EXPENSES ($71,586), OR $32,164 NET PROFIT. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REPORTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE G: LINE 1, GROSS RECEIPTS - $103,750 - REPRESENTS TOTAL RECEIPTS FORM THE EVENTS. LINE 2, CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - $76,951 - REPRESENTS AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE IRS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED TO DONORS AS CONTRIBUTIONS. LINE 3, GROSS INCOME - $26,799 - REPRESENTS PAYMENTS BY DONORS FOR VALUE RECEIVED. LINE 10, DIRECT EXPENSE SUMMARY - $71,586 - COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
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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
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number
38-6095283
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) 3SIXTY
PO BOX 2151
HOLLAND,MI49422 		26-0672610 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     MIDTOWN HUB RENOVATION, UNRESTRICTED
(2) BEAVERDAM REFORMED CHURCH
7250 RANSOM ST
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-3127354 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     DEBT REDUCTION
(3) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLLAND
435 VAN RAALTE AVE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2756671 501(C)(3) 36,254 0     COLLEGE VISITS; NORTHSIDE FACILITY; COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
(4) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH COMMONWEALTH
235 STRAIGHT AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504 		38-0593958 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROJECT LEARN
(5) CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF HOLLAND
400 BEELINE ROAD
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-2051351 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     GENERAL MINISTRY, MISSION HAITI AND EVERY SQUARE INCH
(6) CAMP SUNSHINE
430 EAST 8TH STREET PMB 200
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-3444227 501(C)(3) 5,300 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(7) CENTER FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION
411 BUTTERNUT
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-2181204 501(C)(3) 27,750 0     UNRESTRICTED,, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER
(8) CENTRAL AVENUE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
259 CENTRAL AVENUE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1387126 501(C)(3) 8,300 0     MFFM (BRIDGE) FUND
(9) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
12125 UNION STREET
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-3445089 501(C)(3) 16,900 0     UNRESTRICTED, FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMS FOR ABUSE VICTIMS
(10) CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH
595 GRAAFSCHAP ROAD
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-6032818 501(C)(3) 49,600 0     SOUTH AFRICA MISSIONS, SPENDING GRANT, ESCAPE COLLEGE VISITS
(11) CITY OF HOLLAND
270 S RIVER AVENUE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-6004622 GOVERNMENT 70,550 0     BIANNUAL RETREAT, SNOWMELT EXTENSION PROJECT, MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL, WWII MEMORIAL GARDEN, LAKEVIEW CITY PARK, HOLLAND YOUTH CONNECTIONS
(12) CITY OF SAUGATUCK
PO BOX 86 102 BUTLER ST
SAUGATUCK,MI49453 		38-6007203 GOVERNMENT 19,800 0     DUNES MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION
(13) CITY OF ZEELAND
21 SOUTH ELM STREET
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-6004744 GOVERNMENT 27,200 0     SPLASH PAD
(14) CITY OF ZEELAND
21 SOUTH ELM STREET
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-6004744 GOVERNMENT 45,000 0     SPENDING GRANT
(15) CITY ON A HILL MINISTRIES
100 PINE STREET
ZEELAND,MI49464 		20-3901260 501(C)(3) 12,250 0     HEALTH CLINIC
(16) COMMUNITY ACCESS LINE OF THE LAKESHORE
560 SEMINOLE RD
MUSKEGON,MI49444 		38-3171086 501(C)(3) 7,371 0     YOUTH ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE
(17) COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE
345 WEST 14TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		23-7120670 501(C)(3) 42,181 0     UNRESTRICTED, SPENDING GRANT, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, HOLIDAY TURKEYS
(18) COMPASSIONATE HEART MINISTRIES
100 S PINE STREET STE 150
ZEELAND,MI49464 		36-2423707 501(C)(3) 50,900 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT, HEARTHS IN MOTION, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(19) CRITTER BARN
9275 ADAMS STREET
ZEELAND,MI49464 		32-0028470 501(C)(3) 25,500 0     PHASE 1 CAPITAL PROJECT AND PROPERTY
(20) CULVER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
1300 ACADEMY ROAD 153
CULVER,IN46511 		35-0868071 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     HABITAT BUILDING BRIDGES PROGRAM
(21) DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
6191 KRAFT AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49512 		38-1945965 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     GDC/SCOTT GEERLINGS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (CAP CAMPAIGN)
(22) ELIM CHRISTIAN SERVICES
13020 S CENTRAL AVENUE
PALOS HEIGHTS,IL60462 		36-2276614 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     MOVING BEYOND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(23) ESCAPE OF GRAND RAPIDS
202 E 32ND STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		47-3381068 501(C)(3) 60,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(24) ESCAPE YFGK
202 EAST 32ND STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		45-3015164 501(C)(3) 39,500 0     VEHICLE PURCHASE, UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(25) EVERGREEN COMMONS SENIOR CENTER
480 STATE STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2526940 501(C)(3) 26,350 0     SPENDING GRANT, EVERGREEN CHORALE, IN-HOME DAY CENTER
(26) FAMILY HOPE FOUNDATION
7086 8TH AVENUE
JENISON,MI49428 		26-4505914 501(C)(3) 14,950 0     SPENDING GRANT
(27) FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
148 E CENTRAL AVE
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-1505635 501(C)(3) 50,500 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT; SPECIAL ED MINISTRY
(28) FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
1718 PEACHTREE ST NW SUITE 1048
ATLANTA,GA30309 		13-6006960 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
(29) GENEVA CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
3995 N LAKESHORE DR
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-1417381 501(C)(3) 8,150 0     GENEVA 365, UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(30) GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES
513 EAST 8TH STREET SUITE 25
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1887347 501(C)(3) 65,250 0     CIRCLES YOUTH, NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS, HOUSING ASSESSMENT, AND UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(31) GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1945
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501 		38-1684280 501(C)(3) 9,349 0     UNRESTRICTED, NONPROFIT BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM, FOUNDERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AND ESTHER PADNOS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
(32) GREATER HOLLAND AREA YOUNG LIFE
96 W 15TH ST STE 108
HOLLAND,MI49423 		84-0385934 501(C)(3) 9,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT AND YOUNG LIVES FOR TEEN MOMS
(33) GREATER OTTAWA COUNTY UNITED WAY
115 CLOVER STREET STE 300
HOLLAND,MI49422 		38-3522782 501(C)(3) 66,750 0     LAKESHORE HOUSING ALLIANCE, OTTAWA HOUSING NEXT, BOARD TRAINING, COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT, LAKESHORE NONPROFIT ALLIANCE, SPENDING GRANT
(34) HAITI PARTNERS
PO BOX 2865
VERO BEACH,FL32961 		26-3768289 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     DREAM BIG CAMPAIGN
(35) HIGHER GROUND FOUNDATION
2185 EAGLE BOULEVARD
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-3446501 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(36) HIS HARVEST STAND
100 S PINE ST STE 100
ZEELAND,MI49464 		32-0069107 501(C)(3) 14,033 0     WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
(37) HOLLAND AREA ARTS COUNCIL
150 EAST 8TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2420156 501(C)(3) 28,300 0     UNRESTRICTED AND CREATIVE CONNECTIONS ART SPACE
(38) HOLLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
956 OTTAWA AVENUE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1416520 501(C)(3) 12,800 0     2015 SPENDING POLICY GRANT
(39) HOLLAND DEACON'S CONFERENCE
272 E 26TH ST
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2309172 501(C)(3) 31,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(40) HOLLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
320 W 24TH ST
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2513737 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(41) HOLLAND FREE HEALTH CLINIC
99 W 26TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		30-0072620 501(C)(3) 22,500 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH SOFTWARE SYSTEM
(42) HOLLAND HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE
114 MAIDSTONE CT NE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546 		38-7396083 501(C)(3) 9,750 0     LIGHTHOUSE MAINTENANCE AND EXPENSES
(43) HOLLAND HISTORICAL TRUST
31 W 10TH ST
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1692502 501(C)(3) 45,500 0     UNRESTRICTED, FIVE-YEAR MASTER PLAN, SPENDING GRANT
(44) HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION
356 FAIRBANKS AVE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1734763 501(C)(3) 30,800 0     UNRESTRICTED, GATEWAY CENTER, SPENDING GRANT, WORKKEYS AND CAREER READY
(45) HOMECOR
151 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 280
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-3281993 501(C)(3) 18,000 0     PARTNERS FOR RENEWAL AND UNRESTRICTED
(46) HOPE COLLEGE
141 EAST 12TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49422 		38-1381271 501(C)(3) 33,500 0     UPWARD BOUND - COLLEGE VISITS, KRUISENGA ART MUSEUM, PATRON FOR THE ARTS, HOPE FUND, BULTMAN STUDENT CENTER, STEP UP COLLEGE VISITS, COMPOSITION COMMISSION, WAVERLY MEADOWS WELLNESS PROGRAM, JACK H. MILLER CENTER FOR MUSICAL ARTS
(47) HOPE SUMMER REPERTORY THEATRE
PO BOX 9000
HOLLAND,MI49422 		38-1381271 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(48) HOSPICE OF HOLLAND
270 HOOVER BLVD
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2355709 501(C)(3) 49,150 0     EXTRAORDINARY PALLIATIVE CARE FOR ALL, UNRESTRICTED, SPENDING GRANT, VANDERLEEK CUP - GIFTS FROM HEART
(49) INTERNATIONAL AID INC
17011 HICKORY ST
SPRING LAKE,MI49456 		38-2323550 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(50) JUBILEE MINISTRIES
96 WEST 15TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-3477214 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(51) KANDU
4190 SUNNYSIDE DR
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-6123412 501(C)(3) 34,800 0     SPENDING POLICY GRANT
(52) KIDS' FOOD BASKET
PO BOX 1045
HOLLAND,MI49422 		04-3760991 501(C)(3) 31,400 0     HOLLAND SACK SUPPER PROGRAM
(53) LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE
201 WEST WASHINGTON STE 410
ZEELAND,MI49464 		06-1708014 501(C)(6) 280,000 0     SMARTZONE START UP AND JOB CREATION PROGRAMMING
(54) LAKESHORE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
12727 RILEY STREET
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-2893355 501(C)(3) 16,350 0     HOME BUILD, RESTORATION AND REPAIR, SPENDING GRANT
(55) LIFE SERVICES SYSTEM OF OTTAWA COUNTY
479 COLUMBIA
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2854059 501(C)(3) 14,221 0     SPENDING GRANT AND FUND DISSOLUTION
(56) LOVE INC OF OCEANA COUNTY
186 N MICHIGAN AVENUE
SHELBY,MI49455 		27-2466631 501(C)(3) 11,800 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(57) LUKE SOCIETY
3409 GATEWAY BLVD SUITE 1000
SIOUX FALLS,SD57106 		84-0563440 501(C)(3) 8,725 0     GRACIAS HONDURAS PROJECT
(58) MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
648 MONROE AVE NW STE 104
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503 		38-2505812 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     WISH BALL - WISHING WELL
(59) MARY FREE BED HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER
235 WEALTHY SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503 		38-1359265 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND UNRESTRICTED
(60) MEL TROTTER MINISTRIES
225 COMMERCE AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503 		38-1410467 501(C)(3) 5,750 0     4 X 4 PROGRAM AND UNRESTRICTED
(61) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
38 ADMINISTRATION BLDG 196 CRESCENT
RD
EAST LANSING,MI48824 		38-6005984 501(C)(3) 215,524 0     MSU RESEARCH CHAIR SUPPORT
(62) MISSION PARTNERS INDIA
PO BOX 168
ZEELAND,MI49464 		81-0552652 501(C)(3) 17,500 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(63) NORTH POINT CHURCH
PO BOX 98
PLAINWELL,MI49080 		35-2298172 501(C)(3) 29,380 0     CAPITAL: BUILDING FUND AND TITHE
(64) OAR
483 CENTURY LANE
HOLLAND,MI49422 		38-1984739 501(C)(3) 21,600 0     RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, SPENDING GRANT AND COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PROGRAM
(65) OPERATION MOBILIZATION USA
285 LYNNWOOD AVE
TYRONE,GA30290 		22-2513811 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     VISITOR'S EXPERIENCE DECK
(66) OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER MACATAWA GREENWAY
4214 56TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2461102 501(C)(3) 39,348 0     MACATAWA GREENWAY, SPENDING GRANT, PROJECT CLARITY, PLAYGROUND, INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, CAPITAL PROJECT
(67) OXBOW SCHOOL OF ART
36 SOUTH WABASH AVE 12TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60603 		38-1081760 501(C)(3) 174,011 0     METAL SCULPTURE STUDIO BUILDING ADDITION
(68) PATHWAYS MI
412 CENTURY LANE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-2118103 501(C)(3) 57,700 0     OTTAWA COUNTY YOUTH ASSESSMENT SURVEY; TOTAL TREK QUEST AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(69) READY FOR SCHOOL
70 W 8TH STREET STE 100
HOLLAND,MI49423 		27-4898652 501(C)(3) 53,573 0     UNRESTRICTED, PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE, PROGRAM SUPPORT, EXECUTIVE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
(70) RENEW THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
4271 60TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		90-0857463 501(C)(3) 31,000 0     CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(71) RESTHAVEN CARE COMMUNITY
9 EAST 8TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1387113 501(C)(3) 5,450 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT AND SPENDING GRANT
(72) RICK RACK
100 PINE STREET SUITE 177
ZEELAND,MI49464 		27-1812214 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     EXPANSION PROJECT
(73) ROOM FOR ALL
PO BOX 11495
ALBANY,NY12211 		75-3202615 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     STAFF EXPANSION
(74) SALVATION ARMY
104 CLOVER AVENUE
HOLLAND,MI49423 		22-2406433 501(C)(3) 28,300 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, EXPANSION
(75) SECOND REFORMED CHURCH
225 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-1507304 501(C)(3) 67,708 0     SPENDING GRANT, GENERAL FUND, MISSION OFFERING, ORGAN FUND
(76) SPARROW FOUNDATION
PO BOX 30480
LANSING,MI48909 		38-6100687 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     DAPPER DADS
(77) ST FRANCIS DE SALES CHURCH
195 W 13TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-3473661 501(C)(3) 5,000 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(78) TAKING ROOT MINISTRIES
PO BOX 2564
HOLLAND,MI49422 		46-1147265 501(C)(3) 49,200 0     ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION; UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
(79) THE BRIDGE MINISTRY CENTER
210 EAST MAIN ST
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-3577991 501(C)(3) 8,100 0     PROGRAM SUPPORT
(80) THIRD REFORMED CHURCH
111 W 13TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1398838 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     HOUSING AND GENERAL SUPPORT
(81) TULIP TIME FESTIVAL
74 W 8TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		38-1266660 501(C)(3) 22,450 0     DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
(82) TULIPANES LATINO ART & FILM FESTIVAL
PO BOX 1455
HOLLAND,MI49422 		38-3590223 501(C)(3) 5,800 0     TULIPANAS LATINO ART & FILM FESTIVAL
(83) VAN RAALTE FARM CIVIL WAR MUSTER
114 EAST 26TH STREET
HOLLAND,MI49423 		47-3348629 501(C)(3) 9,750 0     SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
(84) WEST MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1007 LAKE DRIVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506 		23-7128379 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PILOT - MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL AND PLACE-BASED CURRICULUM
(85) WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1138 136TH AVENUE
HOLLAND,MI49424 		38-6032447 501(C)(3) 6,685 0     UNRESTRICTED, KINDERGARTEN TOWER, IB WORKSHOP
(86) WORLD RENEW
1700 28TH STREET SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49508 		38-1708140 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     NEPAL EARTHQUAKE INITIATIVES
(87) WORLD VISION
PO BOX 70005
TACOMA,WA98481 		95-1922279 501(C)(3) 10,520 0     UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OR WHERE NEEDED MOST, NEPAL EARTHQUAKE
(88) ZEELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
334 W CENTRAL AVE
ZEELAND,MI49464 		38-1566660 501(C)(3) 40,200 0     2015 SPENDING POLICY GRANT
(89) ZERO GRAVITY MINISTRIES
PO BOX 112
ZEELAND,MI49464 		26-0681206 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     MISSIONARY SUPPORT
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 252 597,245 0 N/A N/A
(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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: ALL GRANTS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE DISTRIBUTED, AT A MINIMUM, WITH A TRANSMITTAL LETTER THAT ITEMIZES THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, CONFIRMS THE CHARITABLE NATURE OF THE GRANT AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE FUND(S) FROM WHICH THE GRANT IS MADE. COMPETITIVE GRANTS REQUIRE A SIGNED GRANT ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT THAT OUTLINES THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND INSTRUCTS THE GRANTEE TO USE THE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OUTLINED IN THEIR APPLICATION. IT REQUIRES THAT ANY CHANGES IN THE USE OF FUNDS MUST FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION. A FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT ON THE USE OF FUNDS IS REQUIRED AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM PERIOD. THAT REPORT IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT TO VERIFY THE FUNDS WERE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE. ANY FUNDS REMAINING THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE STATED PURPOSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE ISSUED DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR CREDIT TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT. ANY DOLLARS NOT USED FOR THE STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ARE REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED BY THE SCHOOL.
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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.
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Name of the organization
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number

38-6095283
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 48 1,624,412 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
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26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE AMOUNT LISTED IN COLUMN B REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED.
PART I, LINE 32B: STOCK BROKERS ASSISTED WITH THE SALE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE
HOLLAND/ZEELAND AREA INC
Employer identification number

38-6095283
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 NANCY MILLER AND SUE DEN HERDER HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. THE BOARD HAS REVIEWED THE RELATIONSHIPS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND HAS DETERMINED THAT ALL VOTING MEMBERS STILL QUALIFY AS BEING INDEPENDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE $50 OR MORE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE "MEMBERS AND ARE INVITED TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. OTHERWISE, SUCH "MEMBERS" HAVE NO GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE $50 OR MORE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE "MEMBERS AND ARE INVITED TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. OTHERWISE, SUCH "MEMBERS" HAVE NO GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 WITH SUPPORTING SCHEDULES WAS PERSONALLY PRESENTED BY THE AUDITORS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR EDITS AND QUESTIONS. ON BEHALF OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE PRESIDENT E-MAILED TO THE FULL BOARD (ALL OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS) A FINAL DRAFT OF THE 990 AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES, ALLOWING TIME FOR THEIR REVIEW, COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRIVES TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS IN ALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS AND TO AVOID ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE, OFFICER, MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS AND EMPLOYEES, ANNUALLY SIGNS A STATEMENT, WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON 1) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, 2) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, 3) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND 4) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST. AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS/HER FINANCIAL INTEREST OR AFFILIATION AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE MAY BE REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A PURPOSE OVER AND ABOVE ANY LEGAL REQUIREMENT OR PUBLIC SCRUTINY, AS GOOD STEWARDS OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES, THE FOUNDATION GOES THE EXTRA MILE TO BE CERTAIN THAT LEVELS OF COMPENSATION ARE REASONABLE. REASONABLE IS GENERALLY DEFINED AS WHAT SIMILAR PERSONS IN SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR DUTIES AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS ARE PAID. PROCESS 1) EACH YEAR, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SENDS AN ELECTRONIC EVALUATION SURVEY AND A COPY OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO ALL TRUSTEES, ALL STAFF, A SELECT NUMBER OF FUND HOLDERS AND A SELECT NUMBER OF NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. 2) ALL RECIPIENTS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE ANONYMOUS SURVEY WHICH HAS QUESTIONS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND AREAS OF STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS. 3) THE BOARD CHAIR COLLECTS AND CONDENSES THE RESPONSES INTO A SUMMARY FORM. 4) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (I.E. DISINTERESTED GOVERNING BOARD) AND WILL CONVENE, REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY AND AGREE ON POINTS TO COVER DURING THE REVIEW. 5) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND REFERENCES APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING ITS SALARY DETERMINATION. RELEVANT DATA INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS COMPILED BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES. FOR EXAMPLE, THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATION'S GRANT MAKER'S SALARIED BENEFIT REPORTS (PUBLISHED ANNUALLY), CHARITABLE FORM 990'S ON GUIDESTAR, AND NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEYS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION LEVELS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND THEN RECOMMENDS SALARY ADJUSTMENTS OR BONUS PAYMENTS. 6) DOCUMENTATION MEETING MINUTES INCLUDE COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE AND THOSE THAT VOTED ON IT, BASIC TERMS OF THE CONTRACT AND THE DATE IT WAS APPROVED, THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED, AND ANY ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION BY ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION ON THE COMPENSATION. THIS PROCESS LAST OCCURRED IN DECEMBER, 2015. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. THERE ARE NO OTHER EMPLOYEES MEETING THE DEFINITION OF A KEY EMPLOYEE. A FORMAL REVIEW OF ALL EMPLOYEES IS CONDUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO ANNUALLY. EMPLOYEES SUBMIT ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS WITHIN THEIR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PROGRESS TOWARDS THOSE GOALS IN EACH OF THE AREAS IS DISCUSSED. AT YEAR-END EMPLOYEES CONDUCT A SELF-REVIEW IN THE AREAS OF JOB KNOWLEDGE, PROFESSIONALISM, EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY, TEAMWORK AND INITIATIVE. THEN THE PRESIDENT/CEO MEETS WITH EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS AREAS OF STRENGTH, WEAKNESS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT. THE MOST RECENT YEAR THIS PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN WAS 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS FORM 1023, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AND RECORDS RETENTION POLICY, ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990 (AND FORM 990-T, IF REQUIRED) ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, ON GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -12,530.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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