Form990-PF

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
HUMANLINKS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O WSG 10885 NE 4TH ST NO 320
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BELLEVUE, WA980045882
A Employer identification number

91-1980248
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(425) 462-8220
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$17,305,169
J 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) 3,313,163
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 77 77  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 91,187 91,187  
5a Gross rents............ 108,986 108,986  
b Net rental income or (loss) -112,778
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 47,102
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,152,318
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 161,405
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 96,245
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 331,291
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... -235,046 0
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 139,324 41,414 139,324
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,464,793 403,069 139,324
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 908,678 101,885 139,324 667,469
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 118,451 23,494 0 94,957
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 12,677 0 0 12,677
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 46,624 8,924 0 37,700
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 352,948 42,298 0 310,650
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 142,793 15,580 0 127,213
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 272,780 16,894 0
20 Occupancy.............. 55,717 5,916 0 49,801
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 33,560 10,914 0 22,646
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 525,281 32,751 0 492,530
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,469,509 258,656 139,324 1,815,643
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 465,718 168,975
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,935,227 258,656 139,324 1,984,618
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 529,566
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 144,413
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
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............. 3,154,010 1,403,535 1,403,535
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 30,439 30,470 30,470
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).....   1,668 1,668
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)....... 2,069,217 Click to see attachment2,976,189 2,966,511
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,693,996 Click to see attachment2,951,062 2,913,717
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,693,860
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet183,620 1,535,349 Click to see attachment1,510,240 1,510,241
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 204,217 Click to see attachment177,560 177,560
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet8,698,550
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,015,992 7,888,057 Click to see attachment7,682,558 7,682,558
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment251,350 Click to see attachment618,909 Click to see attachment618,909
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 16,826,635 17,352,191 17,305,169
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 5,811 9,311
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) Click to see attachment23,494 Click to see attachment15,984
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 29,305 25,295
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 16,797,330 17,326,896
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 16,797,330 17,326,896
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 16,826,635 17,352,191
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
16,797,330
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
529,566
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
17,326,896
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
17,326,896
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 144,939   140,194 4,745
b 960,122   850,719 109,403
c 47,257     47,257
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       4,745
b       109,403
c       47,257
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 2 161,405
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 1,573,997 14,385,915 0.109412
2013 351,735 3,053,309 0.115198
2012 363,215 1,354,161 0.268221
2011 466,854 131,449 3.551598
2010 445,528 52,733 8.448751
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
212.493180
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
2.498636
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
7,678,084
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
19,184,737
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,444
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
19,186,181
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,216,260
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 2,888
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,888
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,888
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 8,530
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 18,530
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 15,642
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet15,642 RefundedBullet 11 0
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.Click to see attachment
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
 
 
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)
    bulletWA, IL
    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
    Yes
     
    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.HUMANLINKSFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSHIRLEY MCCULLOCH Telephone no.bullet (425) 462-8220

    Located atbullet10885 NE 4TH ST SUITE 320BELLEVUEWA ZIP+4bullet98004
    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
    Yes
     
    ........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
    Yes
     
    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
     
    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
    Yes
     
    .........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
    GRETCHEN GARTH PRESIDENT
    10.00
    0 0 0
    10885 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 320
    BELLEVUE,WA98004
    BYRON GARTH DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    10885 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 320
    BELLEVUE,WA98004
    CATHERINE G BELL DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    10885 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 320
    BELLEVUE,WA98004
    JUDY COURSHON DIRECTOR/TREASURER
    1.00
    0 0 0
    10885 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 320
    BELLEVUE,WA98004
    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
    NANCY L ISCOVITZ PROGRAM DIRECTOR
    20.00
    78,256 19,543 0
    PO BOX 2001
    WOODINVILLE,WA98072
    ROBIN B CROWDER PROJECT MANAGER
    40.00
    71,169 12,444 0
    PO BOX 2001
    WOODINVILLE,WA98072
    PATRICK K PARK PROJECT MANAGER
    40.00
    60,126 17,044 0
    PO BOX 2001
    WOODINVILLE,WA98072
    CYNTHIA A TEEL BUILDING MANAGER
    40.00
    51,981 9,813 0
    2900 W MAIN STREET
    GALESBURG,IL61401
    DEBRA L STERNAGEL PROJECT MANAGER
    40.00
    47,080 9,735 0
    PO BOX 2001
    WOODINVILLE,WA98072
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    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
    MARTHA BASKIN CONSULTING 68,430
    PO BOX 2001
    WOODINVILLE,WA98072
    WELLSPRING GROUP CPAS PLLC TAX PREPARATION 58,169
    10885 NE 4TH STREET
    BELLEVUE,WA98004
    GREGG SEMLER CONSULTING 53,071
    PO BOX 2001
    WOODINVILLE,WA98072
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    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.........................bullet0
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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
    4,502,231
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,579,094
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,713,684
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,795,009
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,795,009
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    116,925
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,678,084
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    383,904
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    383,904
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,888
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,888
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    381,016
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    381,016
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    381,016
    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
    1,984,618
    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
    231,642
    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
    2,216,260
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,216,260
    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 7 381,016
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 442,891
    b From 2011...... 460,282
    c From 2012...... 295,507
    d From 2013...... 207,403
    e From 2014...... 857,651
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,263,734
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,216,260
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 381,016
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,835,244
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (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 4,098,978
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
    0
    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......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
    0
    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) .......
    0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    442,891
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    3,656,087
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 460,282
    b Excess from 2012.... 295,507
    c Excess from 2013.... 207,403
    d Excess from 2014.... 857,651
    e Excess from 2015.... 1,835,244
    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).)
    GRETCHEN GARTH
    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:
    NANCY ISCOVITZ
    10885 NE 4TH STREET
    BELLEVUE,WA98004
    (206) 527-6733
    NANCY@HUMANLINKSFOUNDATION.ORG
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MARCH 31, 2015
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    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
    AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY
    2525 ARAPAHOE AVE STE E4-253
    BOULDER,CO80302
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) EVENTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE SOLAR INDUSTRY. 500
    GROWING VETERANS
    6458 MARTIN PLACE
    LYNDEN,WA98264
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) ESTABLISHED TO TARGET RETURNING WAR VETERANS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND CHALLENGE THEM TO SERVE COMMUNITIES WITH LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR NO ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS. 19,700
    SPRINGBOARD INNNOVATION
    107 SE WASHINGTON ST STE 253
    PORTLAND,OR97214
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) A NONPROFIT TO HELP ORDINARY CITIZENS LAUNCH ENTERPRISES (NONPROFIT OR FOR-PROFIT) THAT IMPROVE COMMUNITIES. 43,500
    SHUNPIKE
    220 2ND AVE S STE 102
    SEATTLE,WA98104
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) ROAR (ROOTS OF ALL ROADS), IS A MOBILE FARM STAND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH LOCAL FOOD AND EDUCATION. 56,275
    TILTH PRODUCERS OF WASHINGTON
    4649 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE N 305
    SEATTLE,WA98103
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FARMERS TO ATTEND THE TILTH PRODUCERS OF WASHINGTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 15,000
    WSFFN-WASHINGTON SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND FARMING NETWORK
    PO BOX 762
    MOUNT VERNON,WA98273
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE AND ADVOCATE FOR OUR HARDWORKING FARMERS AND A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEM. 7,000
    WSFMA-WASHINGTON STATE FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION
    93 PIKE STREET 316
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    NONE PC 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FARMERS TO ATTEND WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKETS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 12,000
    HEAVENLY HILLS HARVEST FARM MERRITT
    762 SOUTH EMERALD ROAD
    SUNNYSIDE,WA98944
    NONE I EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FURTHER THE PROTECTION OF THE YAKIMA RIVER FROM RUNOFF & EROSION, AND INCREASE WILDLIFE HABITAT. 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 168,975
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 77  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 91,187  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 -112,778  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
             
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............
        18 47,102  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..     41 -235,046  
    11 Other revenue:
    aFACILITIES RENTAL & SPECIAL EVENTS
            35,358
    bCOMMUNITY GARDENS         6,056
    cEDUCATION PROGRAM         49,145
    d21 ACRES KITCHEN         44,346
    eRENEWAL ENERGY RECOVERY         4,419
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 -209,458 139,324
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-70,134
    (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.)
    11A SPECIALIZED EDUCATION IS PROVIDED, INCLUDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE MISSION AND THE 21 ACRES GREEN BUILDING, TO GROUPS THAT RENT THE FACILITY. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDES THE SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES USED TO GROW FOOD ON THE FARM, AND INFORMATION IS GIVEN REGARDING THE LOCAL SOURCE OF THE FOOD.
    11B THE COMMUNITY GARDENING GROUP MUST USE SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC GARDENING METHODS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR THE GARDENERS WITH INVITATIONS TO CLASSES AND EVENTS AS WELL AS TARGETED EDUCATION TO THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
    11C 21 ACRES HOLDS A VARIETY OF CLASSES AS PART OF THE MISSION IN EDUCATION ABOUT LOCAL FOOD AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING. CLASSES RANGE FROM CULINARY CLASSES FEATURING LOCAL FOODS IN RECIPES AS WELL AS EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ON HOW THE LOCAL FOODS AFFECT HEALTH, ECONOMY, FOOD SYSTEMS, AND PROMOTE LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND FARMS.
    11D THE 21 ACRES KITCHEN PROVIDES HANDS ON LEARNING SPACE FOR COOKING CLASSES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY.
    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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    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
    HUMANLINKS
     
    Employer identification number

    91-1980248
    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
    HUMANLINKS
     
    Employer identification number
    91-1980248
    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
     
     

    MS GRETCHEN GARTH  
    10885 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 320
     
    BELLEVUE, WA98004

    $ 1,704,370


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

    MS GRETCHEN GARTH  
    10885 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 320
     
    BELLEVUE, WA98004

    $ 1,576,678


    (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
    HUMANLINKS
     
    Employer identification number

    91-1980248
    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
    2
    20,625 SHS OF DSI $ 1,576,678 2015-12-17
    (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
    HUMANLINKS
     
    Employer identification number

    91-1980248
    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:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 46,624 8,924 0 37,700

    TY 2015 ActyNotPreviouslyRptExpln
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Explanation:
    FOUNDED IN 1999, THE MISSION OF HUMANLINKS IS TO FOSTER HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THROUGH FUNDING, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED PROGRAMS. IN 2014, 21 ACRES, A 501(C)(3) CHARITY MERGED WITH HUMANLINKS FOUNDATION TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. THE 21 ACRES CENTER FOR LOCAL FOOD AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING IS AN AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER FOR GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING. THE DEFINED MISSION AT 21 ACRES IS TO INSPIRE ACTION TO SOLVE CLIMATE CHALLENGES BY LEARNING AS A COMMUNITY TO GROW, EAT, AND LIVE SUSTAINABLY. THE 21 ACRES LEED CERTIFIED "GREEN" BUILDING HOUSES AN INCUBATOR KITCHEN, A LEARNING CENTER WITH CLASSROOMS AND MEETING SPACES, A FARM MARKET, A LIBRARY, NUMEROUS COMPLETED AND ONGOING COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND IS A BASE FOR THE PUGET SOUND FOOD HUB (AND AGGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION PROJECT FOCUSING ON AND SUPPORTING SMALL FARMERS). TOURS OF THE LEED CERTIFIED "GREEN" BUILDING ARE OFFERED GIVING INDIVIDUALS A "BEHIND THE SCENES" LOOK AT THE TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT THE BUILDING USES TO ENSURE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES. THE TOUR HELPS EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CLEAN ENERGY, FOOD, WATER, AND HOW THEY IMPACT OUR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND ECONOMY. VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT WITHIN THE KITCHEN PROMOTING AND EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ON LOCALLY GROWN AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. THE PUBLIC IS FURTHER EDUCATED THROUGH A WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM AND PODCAST. THESE PODCASTS ARE FOCUSED ON IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT INCLUDING WETLAND RESTORATION, PUGET SOUND RECOVERY, LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT AND OCEAN ACIDIFICATION. THEY ARE HEARD ON A LOCAL RADIO STATION, MARTHA'S BLOG, THE 21 ACRES WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK. A FARMSTEAD HAS BEEN CREATED ON 18 ACRES OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE 21 ACRES CENTER FOR LOCAL FOOD AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING. 21 ACRES HAS WORKED WITH WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ("WSU") TO PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS MAINTAINING A SMALL FARM AND STILL MAINTAINS A RELATIONSHIP TODAY. LOCAL SCOUT TROOPS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, BEGINNING FARMERS, AND OTHER CITIZENS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE WORKING ON THE FARM IN COLLABORATION WITH 21 ACRES TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTHY FOOD, AND VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE. THE FARM CAMP PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ON THE 21 ACRES SITE, INCLUDING THE FARM DESIGN PROCESS, SOIL TESTING, INVASIVE PLANT ERADICATION, FARM SHED CONSTRUCTION, CREEK BRIDGE INSTALLATION, RESTORING IRRIGATION CHANNELS, HARVESTING CROPS AND FARM BUSINESS PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION. FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO COLLEGE ARE OFFERED WHERE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. CLASSES ARE ALSO OFFERED TEACHING EVERYTHING FROM COMPOSTING, WATER CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES, BEEKEEPING, PERMACULTURE, AND GARDENING. IN ADDITION, HUMANLINKS HAS SPREAD ITS OUTREACH FROM WASHINGTON STATE TO ALSO INCLUDE GALESBURG, ILLINOIS.

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    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
    BUILDING 2011-01-01 277,276 28,143 SL 39.000000000000 7,110 7,110 7,110 8,215
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2011-06-30 108,248 9,831 SL 39.000000000000 2,776 2,776 2,776 8,215
    ROOF 2012-01-13 70,770 5,369 SL 39.000000000000 1,815 1,815 1,815 8,215
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2012-06-01 8,063 526 SL 39.000000000000 207 207 207 8,215
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS 2012-06-16 7,819 900 150DB 15.000000000000 301 521 521 8,215
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - ROOF REPAIR 2013-08-15 67,500 2,380 SL 39.000000000000 1,731 1,731 1,731 8,215
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS - PARKING LOT 2013-12-02 34,267 1,906 150DB 15.000000000000 1,523 2,284 2,284 8,215
    BUILDING - NON-DEPRECIABLE 2011-01-01 772,399   NC 0 % 0 0 0 8,215
    LAPTOP FOR KRISTI 2014-03-27 1,439 103 200DB 7.000000000000 176 206 206 8,215
    OFFICE CUBICLE FURNITURE 2014-07-21 5,763 412 200DB 7.000000000000 705 823 823 8,215
    WINDOWS 2014-10-23 21,451 115 SL 39.000000000000 550 550 550 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - BUILDING 2012-01-01 7,082,928 540,868 SL 39.000000000000 181,614 0 181,614 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS 2012-01-01 122,169 9,268 SL 39.000000000000 3,133 0 3,133 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - ROOF 2012-01-01 322,529 24,465 SL 39.000000000000 8,270 0 8,270 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - PARKING LOT 2012-01-01 232,675 53,632 150DB 15.000000000000 17,904 0 15,512 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - LAND IMPROVEMENTS 2012-01-01 53,558 12,345 150DB 15.000000000000 4,121 0 3,571 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT 2012-01-01 3,700 2,634 200DB 5.000000000000 426 0 740 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 2012-01-01 4,271 3,041 200DB 5.000000000000 492 0 854 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - LEED CERTIFICATE AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 2013-01-01 35,376 1,776 SL 39.000000000000 907 0 907 8,215
    21 ACRES - FARM EQUIPMENT 2010-04-13 7,000 6,650 SL 5.000000000000 350 0 350 8,215
    21 ACRES - GARDEN SHED 2013-05-17 42,894 18,722 SL 15.000000000000 2,860 0 2,860 8,215
    21 ACRES - GREENHOUSES 2007-12-31 4,600 2,045 SL 15.000000000000 307 0 307 8,215
    21 ACRES - IRRIGATION 2007-10-25 10,141 10,141 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0 8,215
    21 ACRES - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 2013-10-28 60,215 19,199 SL 7.000000000000 8,602 0 8,602 8,215
    21 ACRES - LAND 2005-01-06 355,121   NC 0 % 0 0 0 8,215
    21 ACRES - LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 2013-05-05 29,378 3,020 SL 20.000000000000 1,469 0 1,469 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - AWNINGS 2014-01-01 4,018 574 SL 7.000000000000 574 0 574 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2014-01-01 18,455 1,230 SL 15.000000000000 1,230 0 1,230 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2013-11-26 155,459 22,885 SL 15.000000000000 10,364 0 10,364 8,215
    21 ACRES - OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2014-01-01 15,872 6,784 SL 5.000000000000 3,174 0 3,174 8,215
    21 ACRES - VEHICLES 2013-02-23 35,452 9,286 SL 7.000000000000 5,065 0 5,065 8,215
    21 ACRES - OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2012-10-18 1,641 1,641 SL 3.000000000000 0 0 0 8,215
    21 ACRES - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 2011-10-28 10,775 9,349 SL 5.000000000000 1,426 0 1,426 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASHOLD IMPROVEMENTS -OTHER 2013-05-25 3,484 551 SL 10.000000000000 348 0 348 8,215
    21 ACRES - FOOD HUB COLD STORAGE UNIT 2015-10-16 22,526   SL 7.000000000000 536 0 536 8,215
    21 ACRES - REFRIGERATOR 2015-03-27 2,776   SL 7.000000000000 297 0 297 8,215
    21 ACRES - VEHICLES 2015-07-17 27,421   SL 7.000000000000 1,632 0 1,632 8,215
    21 ACRES - VEHICLES 2015-07-24 5,995   SL 7.000000000000 357 0 357 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2015-06-17 2,419   SL 15.000000000000 81 0 81 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2015-10-01 4,528   SL 15.000000000000 75 0 75 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2015-10-01 6,570   SL 15.000000000000 110 0 110 8,215
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2015-11-13 14,604   SL 15.000000000000 162 0 162 8,215
    21 ACRES GC - BUILDING REFUND 2012-01-01 36,452   SL 39.000000000000 0 0 0 8,215

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    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
       
     
        N/A- GRANT TO INDIVIDUAL          

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    24,517.018 SHS BAIRD SHORT-TERM BOND INST (BSBIX) 238,077 235,363
    73,595.216 SHS BAIRD CORE PLUS BD INST (BCOIX) 800,000 798,508
    23,276.945 SHS VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET ETF (BND) 1,912,985 1,879,846

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    23,696.5219 SHS ISHARES MSCI KLD 400 SOCIAL (DSI) 1,663,548 1,794,064
    4,135.476 SHS ARIEL FUND INVESTOR (ARGFX) 290,220 245,771
    14,975.925 SHS CALVERT INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES A (CIOAX) 225,145 215,504
    39,108.067 SHS DFA EMERGING MARKETS SOCIAL CORE EQ (DFESX) 445,271 391,472
    8,128.156 SHS DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1 (DFSPX) 76,597 72,178
    7,407.937 SHS DFA US SOCIAL CORE EQUITY 2 (DFUEX) 89,763 89,636
    3,289.007 SHS PARNASSUS MID CAP FD (PARMX) 105,850 84,067
    PARNASSUS SMALL-CAP (PARSX) 0 0
    9,079.822 SHS PAX MSCI INTERNATIONAL ESG IDX INDV INV (PXINX) 79,795 73,819

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDING 277,276 35,253 242,023  
    BUILDING - RESTAURANT 32,227 3,614 28,613  
    WASHER AND DRYER 3,610 3,610 0  
    APPLIANCES 34,868 34,868 0  
    KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 7,598 7,598 0  
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 108,248 12,607 95,641  
    KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS 199,950 22,431 177,519  
    ROOF 70,770 7,184 63,586  
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 8,063 733 7,330  
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS 7,819 5,111 2,708  
    KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS 3,250 315 2,935  
    KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - DEEP FREEZER 3,510 3,207 303  
    KITCHEN SIGN 1,930 1,262 668  
    KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - BACKBAR COOLER 2,669 2,261 408  
    KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS - BACKBAR 10,462 547 9,915  
    KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - SOUND SYSTEM 5,306 4,399 907  
    KITCHEN SIGNAGE 11,450 6,871 4,579  
    BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - ROOF REPAIR 67,500 4,111 63,389  
    LAND IMPROVEMENTS - PARKING LOT 34,267 20,563 13,704  
    BUILDING - NON-DEPRECIABLE 772,399 0 772,399  
    ROOM DIVIDER (CUBICLE WALL) 2,035 1,412 623  
    LAPTOP FOR KRISTI 1,439 999 440  
    OFFICE CUBICLE FURNITURE 5,763 3,999 1,764  
    WINDOWS 21,451 665 20,786  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LOANS RECEIVABLE AT COST 177,560 177,560

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    21 ACRES GC - BUILDING 7,082,928 722,482 6,360,446  
    21 ACRES GC - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS 122,169 12,401 109,768  
    21 ACRES GC - ROOF 322,529 32,735 289,794  
    21 ACRES GC - PARKING LOT 232,675 71,536 161,139  
    21 ACRES GC - LAND IMPROVEMENTS 53,558 16,466 37,092  
    21 ACRES GC - LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT 3,700 3,060 640  
    21 ACRES GC - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 4,271 3,533 738  
    21 ACRES GC - LEED CERTIFICATE AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 35,376 2,683 32,693  
    21 ACRES - FARM EQUIPMENT 7,000 7,000 0  
    21 ACRES - GARDEN SHED 42,894 21,582 21,312  
    21 ACRES - GREENHOUSES 4,600 2,352 2,248  
    21 ACRES - IRRIGATION 10,141 10,141 0  
    21 ACRES - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 60,215 27,801 32,414  
    21 ACRES - LAND 355,121 0 355,121  
    21 ACRES - LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 29,378 4,489 24,889  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - AWNINGS 4,018 1,148 2,870  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 18,455 2,460 15,995  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 155,459 33,249 122,210  
    21 ACRES - OFFICE EQUIPMENT 15,872 9,958 5,914  
    21 ACRES - VEHICLES 35,452 14,351 21,101  
    21 ACRES - OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1,641 1,641 0  
    21 ACRES - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 10,775 10,775 0  
    21 ACRES - LEASHOLD IMPROVEMENTS -OTHER 3,484 899 2,585  
    21 ACRES - FOOD HUB COLD STORAGE UNIT 22,526 536 21,990  
    21 ACRES - REFRIGERATOR 2,776 297 2,479  
    21 ACRES - VEHICLES 27,421 1,632 25,789  
    21 ACRES - VEHICLES 5,995 357 5,638  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 2,419 81 2,338  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 4,528 75 4,453  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 6,570 110 6,460  
    21 ACRES - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - OTHER 14,604 162 14,442  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 12,677 0 0 12,677


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    21 ACRES HOLDING INC. STOCK 219,992 389,992 389,992
    INTERCO FARM & RETAIL 26,120 84,114 84,114
    WOODINVILLE WATER DISTRICT CD 5,238 0 0
    VEHICLES (IN PROGRESS) 0 144,803 144,803


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 1,764 0 0 1,764
    ADVERTISING AND MARKETING 17,991 0 0 17,991
    BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 214 0 0 214
    OFFICE EXPENSES 15,144 0 0 15,144
    SUPPLIES 166,698 0 0 166,698
    EDUCATION EXPENSES 6,017 0 0 6,017
    EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 49,056 0 0 49,056
    REPAIRS 44,742 0 0 44,742
    INSURANCE 26,566 0 0 26,566
    POSTAGE & DELIVERY 180 0 0 180
    PROJECTS 164,158 0 0 164,158
    REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 28,263 28,263   0
    SUPPLIES 3,054 3,054   0
    POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 184 184   0
    AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE 19 19   0
    BANK CHARGES 20 20   0
    LICENSES & PERMITS 609 609   0
    GIFTS 602 602   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FACILITIES RENTAL & SPECIAL EVENTS 35,358 35,358 35,358
    COMMUNITY GARDENS 6,056 6,056 6,056
    EDUCATION PROGRAM 49,145   49,145
    21 ACRES KITCHEN 44,346   44,346
    RENEWAL ENERGY RECOVERY 4,419   4,419


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    GARNISHMENT 40 88
    PAYROLL LIABILITIES 16,250 10,975
    TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS 5,399 4,500
    GIFT CERTIFICATES - 21 ACRES 1,250 0
    USE TAX PAYABLE 555 421


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 121,651 0 0 121,651
    ADVISOR FEES 24,871 24,871 0 0
    BOOKKEEPING FEES 21,316 2,132 0 19,184
    TEACHER/EDUCATOR 8,616 0 0 8,616
    QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL SERVICE 1,354 0 0 1,354
    PROFESSIONAL FEES/CONTRACTORS 159,845 0 0 159,845
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 15,295 15,295   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HUMANLINKS
    EIN:
    91-1980248
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LICENSES AND PERMITS 411 0 0 411
    FOREIGN TAX 965 965 0 0
    REAL ESTATE TAXES 31,819 0 0 31,819
    WA STATE TAXES 4,860 0 0 4,860
    PAYROLL TAXES 90,123 0 0 90,123
    REAL ESTATE TAXES 5,182 5,182   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 9,433 9,433   0