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 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
NuVasive Spine Foundation
 
% DIANA SANCIANCO
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)7475 Lusk Boulevard
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
San Diego, CA92121
A Employer identification number

26-4835245
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(858) 909-1902
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$1,541,505J 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) 2,068,512
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 720 720 720
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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)....... Click to see attachment 366,194   366,194
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,435,426 720 366,914
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 26,442 2,644 2,644 23,798
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 5,478 5,478 5,478 0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 160     160
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,283     3,283
22 Printing and publications.......... 523     523
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,269,652 5,204 5,204 1,264,448
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,305,538 13,326 13,326 1,292,212
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,054,517 1,054,517
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,360,055 13,326 13,326 2,346,729
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 75,371
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 353,588
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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............. 366,337 465,805 465,805
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,072,360 1,073,080 1,073,080
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment14,280 Click to see attachment2,620 Click to see attachment2,620
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,452,977 1,541,505 1,541,505
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 31,848 45,005
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)......... 31,848 45,005
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 1,421,129 1,496,500
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)..... 1,421,129 1,496,500
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,452,977 1,541,505
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
1,421,129
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
75,371
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,496,500
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
1,496,500
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(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
b
c
d
e
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
b
c
d
e
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  
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 2,179,319 1,308,333 1.665722
2013 2,378,034 1,239,171 1.919052
2012 2,109,995 980,635 2.151662
2011 2,274,403 1,024,324 2.220394
2010 117,933 290,568 0.405871
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
28.362701
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
1.67254
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,464,959
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,450,203
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,450,203
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,346,729
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 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
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 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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? Click to see attachment....................
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 changesClick to see attachment....
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
 
 
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.Click to see attachment
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)
    bulletCA
    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
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 addressbulletWWW.NUVASIVESPINEFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDIANA SANCIANCO Telephone no.bullet (858) 909-1800

    Located atbullet7475 LUSK BLVDSAN DIEGOCA ZIP+4bullet92121
    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
     
     
    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
     
     
    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). Click to see attachment
    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
     
     
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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
    W Blake Rogers M D Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    Pat Miles Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Blvd
    San Diego,CA92121
    Jason Hannon Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Blvd
    San Diego,CA92121
    Bill Walton Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Blvd
    San Diego,CA92121
    David Schwartz M D Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    Daveed Frazier M D Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    Carol Cox Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    Jereme Sylvain Director/CFO
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    G Bryan Cornwall P H D Executive Director
    1.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    Diana Sancianco Board Secretary
    8.0     		0    
    7475 Lusk Boulevard
    San Diego,CA92121
    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
     
    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
     
    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 NEPAL MISSION TRIP, MAY 2015 (SEE STATEMENT) 184,446
    2 KENYA MISSION TRIPS, FEB/JUNE/SEPT/DEC 2015 (SEE STATEMENT) 304,154
    3 BELIZE MISSION TRIP, VARIOUS (SEE STATEMENT) 47,394
    4 ROMANIA MISSION TRIP, MARCH 2015 (SEE STATEMENT) 9,817
    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 NONE  
    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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,484,648
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    2,620
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,487,268
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,487,268
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    22,309
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,464,959
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    73,248
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
    2,346,729
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,346,729
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,346,729
    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  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    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$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    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 ..........     		 
    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
    2011-04-06
    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
    73,248 65,417 61,959 49,032 249,656
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 62,261 55,604 52,665 41,677 212,207
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		2,346,729 2,179,319 2,378,034 2,109,995 9,014,077
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		1,093,906 925,242 754,224 1,935,860 4,709,232
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		1,252,823 1,254,077 1,623,810 174,135 4,304,845
    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)    		 0       0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		48,832 43,607 41,306 32,688 166,433
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    DIANA SANCIANCO
    7475 LUSK BLVD
    SAN DIEGO,CA92121
    (858) 909-1902
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE WEBSITE WWW.NUVASIVESPINEFOUNDATION.ORG
    cAny submission deadlines:
    ONGOING
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    LIMITED TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND SCOPE OF CHARITABLE MISSION.
    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
    WORLD GOSPEL MISSION - TENWEK
    3783 EAST STATE ROAD 18
    MARION,IN46952     		NONE SO I PRODUCT DONATION TO SUPPORT TENWEK HOSPITAL IN KENYA 38,011
    BELIZE SPINE PROGRAM
    3104 EGGEMANN ROAD
    FORT WAYNE,IN46814     		NONE NC Support of mission in Belize to Belize to perform free spine surgery for those in need as well as train local surgeons 20,512
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH - HAITI
    800 BOLYSTON ST SUITE 1400
    BOSTON,MA02199     		NONE PC Support of mission in Haiti 18,203
    STANDING STRAIGHT - INDIA
    21C ORINDA WAY 267
    ORINDA,CA94563     		NONE PC Support of mission in India. 20,000
    DR GABRIEL TENDER - ROMANIA
    2020 GRAVIER ST SUITE 744
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70112     		NONE I Support of mission in Romania 137,909
    ORTHOPAEDIC LINK - PHILIPPINES
    2221-D PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 396
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		NONE PC Support of mission in the Philippines 99,027
    SPINALHEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC - NEPAL
    2221 NW 3RD PLACE
    GAINESVILLE,FL32603     		NONE PC Support of mission in Nepal 159,223
    WEST AFRICA HEALTH LINK - NIGERIA
    1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70121     		NONE PC Support of mission in Nigeria 84,963
    ROSE CHARITY - CAMBODIA
    1870 OGDEN AVE
    VANCOUVER,BCV6J1A1
    CA     		NONE NC Support of mission in Cambodia 123,775
    DUKE GLOBAL HEALTH INSTITUTE - UGANDA
    310 TRENT DR
    DURHAM,NC27708     		NONE PC Support of mission in Uganda 82,500
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY - UGANDA
    3172 PORTER DR SUITE 120
    PALO ALTO,CA94304     		NONE PC Support of mission in Uganda 7,500
    ST PAUL MEDICAL MISSION - ETHIOPIA
    840 N LAKE SHORE DR
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		NONE NC Support of mission in Ethiopia 44,936
    WEILL CORNELL COLLEGE - TAZANIA
    525 EAST 68 STREET BOX 99
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		NONE PC Support of mission in Tanzania 5,000
    CAROLINE MUMBI
    KIBERA
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		NONE I Support of spine surgery recipient from Kenya 2,543
    JACK SPEEGLE
    PO BOX 141
    ELKTON,TN38455     		NONE I Support of individual spine surgery recipient 46,758
    GLOBAL SPINE OUTREACH
    12701 WEST 143RD STREET SUITE 110
    HOMER GLEN,IL60491     		NONE PC Support of mission in Mexico 11,000
    BELIZE SPINE FOUNDATION
    3104 EGGEMANN ROAD
    FORT WAYNE,IN46814     		NONE NC Product donation to support medical mission trip to Belize to perform free spine surgery for those in need as well as train local surgeons 152,657
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,054,517
    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 ...........     		    14 720  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    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 ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:     01 366,194  
    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)..   366,914  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13366,914
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    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
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    26-4835245
    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
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    26-4835245
    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
     
     

    Eric Finley  
    13154 Mulberry Tree Lane
     
    Poway, CA92064

    		$ 14,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    David Lane  
    53 Days Gap Road
     
    Falkville, AL92121

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    Mark Freeborn  
    4023 94TH AVE NE
     
    BELLEVUE, WA98004

    		$ 8,251


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

    Luiz Pimenta  
    600 BOWDEN ROAD
     
    CHAPEL HILL, NC27516

    		$ 10,901


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    Novus Technologies  
    12885 WORLD TRADE DR
     
    SAN DIEGO, CA92128

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    Akin Gump  
    1333 New Hampshire Ave NW
     
    Washington, DC20036

    		$ 15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    26-4835245
    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
    7
     
     

    AlloSource  
    6278 S Troy Circle
     
    Centennial, CO80111

    		$ 15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    Avalign Technologies  
    11617 Renaissance View Court
     
    Tampa, FL33626

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    Bank of America  
    450 B Street Suite 1500 CA0-103--
     
    San Diego, CA92101

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    Barney Barney  
    9171 Towne Centre Dr Suite 500
     
    San Diego, CA92122

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    BOB Inc  
    8740 49th Ave No
     
    Minneapolis, MN55428

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    EMS  
    3325 Appling
     
    Bartlett, TN38133

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    26-4835245
    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
    13
     
     

    Ernst Young  
    4370 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 50
     
    San Diego, CA92122

    		$ 7,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    FedEx Services  
    2495 Faraday Ave
     
    Carlsbad, CA92008

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    Friedrich Daniels  
    9815 Lost Lakes Trail
     
    Chagrin Falls, OH44023

    		$ 15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
     
     

    Goldman Sachs  
    2121 Avenue of the Stars Suite 260
     
    Los Angeles, CA90067

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
     
     

    Gulf Fiberoptics  
    448 Commerce Blvd
     
    Oldsmar, FL34677

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
     
     

    Integrated Medical Solutions  
    7124 Industrial Park Blvd
     
    Mentor, OH44060

    		$ 5,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    26-4835245
    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
    19
     
     

    JPMC  
    3063B Philmont Ave
     
    Huntingdon Valley, PA19006

    		$ 11,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
     
     

    Lee Hecht Harrison LLC  
    4370 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 31
     
    San Diego, CA92122

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
     
     

    Matrix Achievement  
    9245 Poplar Ave Suite 5 206
     
    Germantown, TN38138

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
     
     

    MCG Logistics  
    25909 Pala Suite 330
     
    Mission Viejo, CA92691

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    23
     
     

    McKinsey Co  
    1420 5th Ave Suite 3100
     
    Seattle, WA98101

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    24
     
     

    MRC  
    5657 Copley Dr
     
    San Diego, CA92111

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    26-4835245
    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
    25
     
     

    Onyx Healthcare  
    324 W Blueridge Ave
     
    Orange, CA92865

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    26
     
     

    Orchid Orthopedic Solutions  
    1489 Cedar St
     
    Holt, MI48842

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    27
     
     

    Pulse Technologies Inc  
    2000 AM Drive
     
    Quakertown, PA18951

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    28
     
     

    PWC  
    5375 Mira Sorrento Pl
     
    San Diego, CA92121

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    29
     
     

    Remington Medical Inc  
    6830 Meadowridge Court
     
    Alpharetta, GA30005

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    30
     
     

    Seleqtech  
    2234 N Bellflower Blvd 15010
     
    Long Beach, CA90815

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    26-4835245
    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
    31
     
     

    Structure Medical LLC  
    9935 Business Circle
     
    Naples, FL34112

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    32
     
     

    Titan Medical MFG  
    7580 Bartlett Corporate Dr
     
    Bartlett, TN38133

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    33
     
     

    Trace3  
    11250 El Camino Real Suite 200
     
    San Diego, CA92130

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    34
     
     

    TurnerIn'Tech Medical  
    130 Durham Dr
     
    Athens, AL35611

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    35
     
     

    Morgan Stanley  
    1999 AVENUE OF THE STARS SUITE 2400
     
    LOS ANGELES, CA90067

    		$ 7,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    36
     
     

    NUVASIVE INC  
    7475 LUSK BLVD
     
    SAN DIEGO, CA92121

    		$ 1,877,280


    (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
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    26-4835245
    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
    12
    		 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT $ 1,877,280 2015-12-31
    (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
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    26-4835245
    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:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION 13,842 1,384 1,384 12,458
    AUDIT SERVICES 12,600 1,260 1,260 11,340

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    Belize Spine Program
          		3104 EGGEMANN ROAD
    FORT WAYNE,IN46814     		2015-02-17 173,169 TO SUPPORT MISSION IN BELIZE 173,169 NO 10/01/2015 2015-10-01 NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
    Dr Gabriel Tender - Romania
          		2020 Gravier St Suite 744
    New Orleans,LA70112     		2015-02-23 137,909 SUPPORT OF MISSION IN ROMANIA 137,909 NO 05/01/2015 2015-05-01 NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
    Rose Charity - Cambodia
          		1870 Ogden Ave
    Vancouver,BCV6J 1A1
    CA     		2015-04-29 123,775 TO SUPPORT MISSION IN CAMBODIA 123,775 NO 06/01/2015 2015-06-01 NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
    St Paul Medical Mission - Ethiopia
          		840 N Lake Shore Dr
    Chicago,IL60611     		2015-06-01 44,936 TO SUPPORT MISSION IN ETHIOPIA 44,936 NO 08/01/2015 2015-08-01 NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
    Caroline Mumbi
          		Kibera
    Nairobi    
    KE     		2015-09-11 2,543 SUPPORT FOR PATIENT ASSISTANCE. 2,543 NO 10/01/2015 2015-10-01 NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.
    Jack Speegle
          		PO Box 141
    Elkton,TN38455     		2015-01-01 46,758 SUPPORT FOR US PATIENT ASSISTANCE. EXPENSES PAID ON BEHALF OF PATIENT IN PROGRAM. 46,758 NO 12/31/2015 2015-12-31 NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WERE NOTED.

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITES FORM 990, PART IX-A THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE MEDICAL DEVICES, SURGICAL SUPPORT, AND NECESSARY FUNDS TO THOSE IN NEED OF LIFE-SAVING SPINE SURGERY AROUND THE WORLD. IN MANY IMPOVERISHED PLACES ACROSS THE GLOBE THERE IS VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED SURGEONS, INCLUDING SPINE SURGEONS. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON INDIGENT PATIENTS WITH NO ACCESS TO OR MEANS TO PAY FOR THE MEDICAL CARE THEY DESPERATELY NEED. FOR MOST OF THESE PEOPLE THE ONLY OPTIONS ARE TO LIVE WITH THE DEFORMITY, DISEASE AND INTENSE PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE SPINAL DISORDERS OR TRAGICALLY, DIE. THE FOUNDATION IS A BEACON OF HOPE TO THOSE IN THE DIRECT NEED OF LIFE-SAVING SPINE SURGERY. THE FOUNDATION HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THAT HOPE. NEPAL MISSION TRIP - MAY 2015, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) SUPPORTED ONE SURGICAL MISSION TRIP TO NEPAL WITH SPINAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL. DURING THE SEVEN DAY MISSION TRIP, THE MISSION TEAM COMPLETED LIFE-CHANGING SPINE SURGERIES FOR THOSE IN NEED AFTER THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE. KENYA MISSION TRIPS - FEBRUARY/JUNE/SEPTEMBER/DECEMBER 2015, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) COMPLETED 4 SURGICAL MISSION TRIPS TO KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL (KNH) IN NAIROBI, KENYA. AS THE YEAR CLOSED, THE NSF HAD TREATED MORE THAN 90 PATIENTS IN NEED ACROSS EASTERN AFRICA WITH EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS BY TREATING MORE THAN 64 PATIENTS AT KNH AS WELL AS PROVIDING LECTURES AND TRAINING FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS AT KNH. BELIZE MISSION TRIP - VARIOUS 2015, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) SUPPORTED TWO SURGICAL MISSION TRIPS TO KARL HEUSNER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN BELIZE CITY, BELIZE. DURING EACH SEVEN DAY MISSION TRIP, THE MISSION TEAM COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 5 LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES. ROMANIA MISSION TRIP - MARCH 2015, THE NUVASIVE SPINE FOUNDATION (NSF) SUPPORTED ONE SURGICAL MISSION TRIP TO BUCHAREST, ROMANIA IN MARCH 2015. DURING THE SEVEN DAY MISSION TRIP, THE MISSION TEAM COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 7 LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES.
    ACCEPT OR FURNISH GOODS, SERVICES, OR FACILITIES FROM DISQUALIFIED PERSON FORM 990, PART VII-B, QUESTION 1A(3) THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES FREE OFFICE SPACE AND IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTING SERVICES FROM EMPLOYEES OF ITS SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR. THIS ACT QUALIFIES UNDER THE SPECIAL RULES AND IS NOT AN ACT OF SELF-DEALING.
    SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR STATEMENT FORM 990-PF, PART VII-A, LINE 10- SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR NAME OF SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR: NUVASIVE, INC. ADDRESS OF SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR: 7475 LUSK BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92121

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    OTHER ASSETS 14,280 2,620 2,620


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SURGICAL MISSION DIRECT EXP 1,252,823     1,252,823
    BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES 55     55
    OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES 1,157     1,157
    BOOKS SUBSCRIPTIONS 333     333
    POSTAGE MAILING 27 3 3 24
    CREDIT CARD SERVICE CHARGE 4,882 4,882 4,882 0
    SUPPLIES 565     565
    BANK CHARGES 384     384
    OTHER COSTS 259 26 26 233
    ADVERTISING 6,242     6,242
    INSURANCE 2,925 293 293 2,632


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FUNDRAISING EVENT REVENUE, NET 366,194   366,194


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NuVasive Spine Foundation
    EIN:
    26-4835245
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CA FTB FILING FEE 10     10
    CA ATNY GNL REGISTRATION FEES 150     150