Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6029 PARK DRIVE PO BOX 677
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLESTON, IL61920
A Employer identification number

37-1172293
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(217) 345-2128
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$11,618,658J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 33,300
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 5 5 5
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 373,814 373,814 373,814
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 164,122
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 566,284
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 164,122
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 571,241 537,941 373,819
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,050 3,486   1,564
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 28,541 28,541    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 18,819      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 393     393
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 1,233 1,208   25
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 54,036 33,235   1,982
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 771,789 771,789
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 825,825 33,235   773,771
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -254,584
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 504,706
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 373,819
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 425,808 318,766 318,766
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 404,234 Click to see attachment404,234 445,135
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,758,614 Click to see attachment2,356,452 4,522,768
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,784,717 Click to see attachment1,784,717 2,050,023
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,722,136 Click to see attachment3,976,756 4,281,966
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,095,509 8,840,925 11,618,658
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 9,095,509 8,840,925
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,095,509 8,840,925
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,095,509 8,840,925
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
9,095,509
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-254,584
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,840,925
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
8,840,925
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 392 KRAFT FOODS GROUP P 2005-07-01 2015-07-06
b 21 AMERICAN WTS P 2011-01-20 2015-11-30
c 950 PITNEY BOWES INC P 2009-06-03 2015-11-30
d 800 PITNEY BOWES INC P 2009-06-03 2015-11-30
e 400 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) P 2005-07-01 2015-11-30
100 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) P 2005-07-01 2015-11-30
500 DISNEY WALT COMPANY (DIS) P 2008-09-10 2015-11-30
1480 VODAFONE GROUP PLC P 2014-02-24 2015-11-30
1200 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) P 2005-07-01 2016-05-02
1886 BANK OF NEW YORK (BK) P 2005-07-01 2016-05-02
1700 BB&T CORP (BBT) P 2007-02-06 2016-05-02
1658 KINDER MORGAN INC DEL P 2014-10-27 2016-05-02
Capital Gain Dividends      
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 6,468     6,468
b 475   342 133
c 20,210   21,680 -1,470
d 17,019   18,254 -1,235
e 44,891   8,527 36,364
11,226   2,132 9,094
56,399   16,753 39,646
49,215   76,644 -27,429
78,165   56,156 22,009
76,311   63,093 13,218
59,644   73,472 -13,828
28,684   65,109 -36,425
      117,577
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       6,468
b       133
c       -1,470
d       -1,235
e       36,364
      9,094
      39,646
      -27,429
      22,009
      13,218
      -13,828
      -36,425
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 164,122
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 323,221 11,807,413 0.02737
2013 654,023 11,197,730 0.05841
2012 467,792 10,386,951 0.04504
2011 598,493 9,750,351 0.06138
2010 435,167 9,588,997 0.04538
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.237582
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.047516
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
11,388,978
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
541,159
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
5,047
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
546,206
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
773,771
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 5,047
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 5,047
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 5,047
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 13,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 13,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 7,953
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,270 RefundedBullet 11 6,683
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMichael J Metzger Telephone no.bullet (217) 345-2128

    Located atbullet6029 PARK DRIVE PO BOX 677CHARLESTONIL ZIP+4bullet61920
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MARK BLUHM Secretary
    1.00     		0    
    2231 cortland drive
    Charleston,IL61920
    JANICE W GREWELL Director
    0.25     		0    
    2441 E HARRISON AVE
    charleston,IL61920
    REV ROBERT SWICKARD Director
    0.25     		0    
    2206 4th STREET
    charleston,IL61920
    MICHAEL J METZGER PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0    
    6 Fairway Lane
    charleston,IL61920
    JEFF HORN Director
    0.50     		0    
    8360 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    RICHARD J WILLIAMS Treasurer
    0.50     		0    
    904 Post Oak Road
    charleston,IL61920
    JOHN INYART Director
    0.25     		0    
    6801 N COUNTY RD 1200 E
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    CAROL ADAMS Asst. Sec/Treas
    0.50     		0    
    1286 W STATE STREET
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    CHRIS THOMASON Vice President
    0.50     		0    
    2389 LINCOLN HIGHWAY ROAD
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    11,129,823
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    432,591
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    11,562,414
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    11,562,414
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    173,436
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    11,388,978
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    569,449
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    569,449
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,047
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,047
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    564,402
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    564,402
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    564,402
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    773,771
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    773,771
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    5,047
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    768,724
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 564,402
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 505,235
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 773,771
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 505,235
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 268,536
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		295,866
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATI
    PO BOX 677 6029 PARK DR
    CHARLESTON,IL61920
    (217) 345-2128
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN REQUEST EXPLAINING USE AND PURPOSE OF FUNDS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    BY 15TH OF MONTH PRECEEDING MEETINGS IN AUG, NOV, FEB, MAY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IN CHARLESTON OR COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    CHARLESTON CIVIC ASSOCIATION
    921 Madison Avenue
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC PROGRAM FUNDING 6,000
    EIU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    600 Lincoln Avenue
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT - EIU ORCHESTRAS 10,000
    COLES COUNTY EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    707 Windsor Road Suite A
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC BUTTERFLY PROGRAM 3,010
    CITIZENS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
    825 18th Street
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC PROGRAM FUNDING 3,000
    COLES COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION
    719 West Lincoln
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC SCHOLARSHIPS 2,500
    MID IL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    825 18th Street
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC DONOR ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE 1,140
    COLES COUNTY BARBERSHOPPERS
    5780 N County Road 1540 E
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC YOUNG MEN/ WOMEN IN HARMONY FESTIVAL 2,000
    COLES COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
    11021 E County Rd 800 N
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC LIFE SPAN CENTERPARKING ADDITION 50,000
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV FUNDING FOR RED, WHITE & BLUE DAYS FESTIVAL 30,000
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV FLOWER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT 2,000
    CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
    661 B Castle Dr
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A NC CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT & COMPUTERS 10,000
    HOPE OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
    PO Box 732
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM 2,000
    UNITED WAY OF COLES COUNTY
    PO Box 868
    MATTOON,IL61938     		  PC ANNUAL FUNDING 25,000
    COLES COUNTY
    651 Jackson Room 309
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV MATCHING GRANT - MONUMENT RESTORATION 1,100
    LINCOLN LOG CABIN FOUNDATION
    402 South Lincoln Highway Road
    LERNA,IL62440     		N/A PC SUMMER PROGRAM 28,700
    SOUTHEASTERN IL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO
    PO Box 1211
    EFFINGHAM,IL62401     		N/A PF CLASS E FUNDING 6,000
    CHARLESTON COMM EARLY LEARNING CENT
    2206 S 4th Street
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE FACILITY UPGRADE 21,800
    MATTOON AREA PADS
    2017 Broadway Avenue
    MATTOON,IL61938     		N/A PC FACILITY UPGRADE 25,000
    STANDING STONE COMM CENTER NFP
    201 N 6th Street
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC EQUIPMENT UPGRADE 2,979
    CHARLESTON MUSIC BOOSTERS
    1615 Lincoln Avenue
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A PC BAND UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 25,000
    IMMANUEL LUTHERAN
    902 Cleveland Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A NC K-9 COMFORT DOG 5,000
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV MODIFIED MIDGE RACING ASSN - increase tourism 9,560
    CITY OF CHARLESTON
    520 Jackson Ave
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		N/A GOV PROPERTY ACQUISITION LAKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 500,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 771,789
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		        5
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         373,814
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		        164,122
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..     537,941
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13537,941
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    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
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    37-1172293
    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
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    37-1172293
    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
    1
     
     

    BONITA WOODYARD  
    325 W COOLIDGE AVENUE
     
    CHARLESTON, IL61920

    		$ 33,000


    (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
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    37-1172293
    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
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    37-1172293
    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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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
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    Software Version:
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    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DOEHRING WINDERS & CO - AUDIT 3,450 2,846 0 604
    GILBERT, METZGER & MADIGAN, LLP 1,600 640 0 960

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
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    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SOUTHERN CALIF GAS CO DTD 10-17-03 201,882 214,500
    AT&T CORP NOTE DTD 3/26/99 248,029 318,685
    DAYTON HUDSON CO DEBENTURES 91,367 132,235
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP INTERNOTES 100,000 113,002
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC NOTES 98,663 115,426
    BELLSOUTH TELECOM BONDS 103,379 118,572
    VERIZON MARYLAND INC BONDS 86,963 103,858
    ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO DEBENTURE 109,007 126,423
    MORGAN STANLEY FIXED TO FLOAT NOTE 99,723 98,410
    MORGAN STANLEY FIX/FLOAT CPI NOTE MEDIUM 50,005 50,310
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO FIX TO FLOAT CPI MED 100,000 98,500
    GOLDMAN SACHS CAPITAL I SUBORDINATED 194,640 236,194
    ASSURED GUARANTY US HLDG CO GUARNT 101,267 112,417
    WESTERN UNION CO NOTES DTD 11/17/06 99,792 107,230
    BARCLAYS BANK PLC MULTI STEP UP MED TERM 100,000 104,261

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3,500 SH GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 45,006 110,180
    995 SH PEPSICO INC 35,727 105,410
    1,120 SH EXXON MOBIL CORP 57,879 104,989
    1,320 SH ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 25,410 137,491
    2,257 SH COCA COLA CO 64,062 102,310
    1,310 SH ABBOTT LABORATORIES 15,803 51,496
    2,865 SH AT&T 55,924 123,797
    2,610 CISCO SYSTEMS INC 34,256 74,881
    1,077 SH WAL MART 50,587 78,643
    4,134 SH INTEL CORP 68,693 135,595
    1,682 SH MICROSOFT CORP 32,703 86,068
    1,700 SH ALTRIA GROUP INC 16,054 117,232
    504 SH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS 44,251 76,497
    3,246 SH PFIZER INC 53,559 114,292
    1,000 SH UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 21,316 141,200
    756 SH CHEVRON CORP 27,938 79,251
    1,954 SH WEYERHAEUSER CO 68,768 58,171
    1,200 SH AMERICAN EXPRESS    
    1,886 SH BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON    
    977 SH MCDONALDS CORP 51,977 117,572
    1,000 SH QUALCOMM INC 36,570 53,570
    554 SH 3M CO 32,348 97,016
    382 SH UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 25,118 39,174
    1,105 SH CONOCOPHILLIPS 38,247 48,178
    1,000 SH MACY'S INC 37,068 33,610
    1,000 SH LOWES COS INC 33,080 79,170
    1,115 SH PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO 62,407 94,407
    1,500 SH US BANCORP 45,812 60,495
    1,700 SH BB&T    
    392 SH KRAFT FOODS 5,779 34,684
    1,351 SH ELI LILLY & CO 60,633 106,391
    1,238 SH COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 44,861 90,622
    1,000 SH PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC 21,518 101,720
    1,000 WALT DISNEY COMPANY 33,509 97,820
    1,240 ENERGEN CORPORATION 36,182 59,780
    1,111 JOHNSON & JOHNSON 66,161 134,764
    1,750 PITNEY BOWES INC    
    1,220 ROYAL DUTCH SHELL 67,225 67,368
    2,156 SYSCO CORPORATION 49,965 109,395
    2,400 TECO ENERGY INC 27,938 66,336
    1,430 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY 49,999 76,691
    1,300 WASTE MGMT INC 35,343 86,151
    4,000 APPLIED MATERIALS INC 50,123 95,880
    1,630 MARATHON OIL CORP 29,772 24,466
    980 NEXTERA ENERGY INC 50,024 127,792
    21 SH AMERICAN WTS INTERNATIONAL GROUP    
    1,480 VODAFONE GROUP PLC    
    909 SH CATERPILLAR INC 75,460 68,911
    700 SH HARRIS CORP 25,060 58,408
    1,630 SH MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP 20,139 61,875
    552 SH PHILLIPS 66 11,356 43,796
    1,310 ABBVIE INC 17,137 81,103
    861 SH APPLE INC 59,994 82,312
    735 SH KELLOGG COMPANY 34,984 60,013
    1,176 SH MONDELEZ INTL INC 10,691 53,520
    2,474 SH BP PLC SPONS 100,386 87,852
    658 SH NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP 49,968 56,016
    1,719 SH VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 84,357 95,989
    1,658 SH KINDER MORGAN INC    
    1,200 SH MEDTRONIC PLC 92,340 104,124
    634 SH UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 64,985 68,294

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    404,234
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    445,135


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COLUMBIA FUNDS TR SMALL CAP VALUE FUND AT COST 109,020 155,136
    COLUMBIA ACORN INT'L FD AT COST 589,791 565,985
    GABELLI EQUITY FUNDS SMALL CAP AT COST 269,089 463,847
    BLACKROCK FDS II INTL OPPORTUNITIES AT COST 350,157 348,871
    INVESCO AMERICAN VALUE FD AT COST 333,541 368,141
    LORD ABBETT INVST SHORT DURATION AT COST 319,831 300,870
    SENTINEL SHORT MATURITY GOVERNMENT FD AT COST 94,349 89,235
    HOTCHKIS & WILEY FDS SMALL CAP VALUE FD AT COST 542,358 426,588
    VOYA MUT FDS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE AT COST 220,032 277,403
    MERILL LYNCH 6.45% PREFERRED AT COST 100,454 114,988
    ROYAL BK SCOTLAND 5.75% PREFERRED AT COST 99,925 128,908
    ING GROUP 7.05% PREFERRED AT COST 50,327 60,651
    BB&T CORP 5.625% PREFERRED AT COST 102,269 112,910
    ING GROUP NV 6.125% PREFERRED AT COST 75,036 79,568
    NEXTERA ENERGY 5.125% PREFERRED AT COST 100,636 117,558
    WELLS FARGO & CO 5.25% PREFERRED AT COST 100,000 104,160
    GOLDMAN SACHS 5.95% PFD AT COST 95,025 110,961
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO PREFERRED AT COST 148,933 163,380
    JP MORGAN 6.10% PREFERRED AT COST 100,018 106,440
    BARON SELECT FUNDS PARTNERS FD AT COST 75,471 77,382
    CHARLES SCHWAB 6% PFD 3,995 AT COST 100,494 108,984

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    IL CHARITY BUREAU FD - ANNUAL FILING FEE 15     15
    IL SECRETARY OF STATE - FILING FEE 10     10
    UNITED STATES LIABILITY - LIABILITY INS 1,208 1,208    


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 28,541 28,541 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CHARLESTON AREA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1172293
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 18,819