TY 2014 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) LAWRENCE F SMITH........................................................................ PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 .......................	X	X	351,506	102,039
(2) DARIUSZ STACHURSKI MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(3) WILLIAM P MCGILLIVRAY CPA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(4) STEPHEN J CARLOTTI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(5) SANDRA L COLETTA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(6) SAMUEL CIOTOLA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(7) LESLIE MARTINEAU........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(8) JOSEPH SWEENEY MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(9) JAMES MONIZ JR CPA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(10) FRED MACRI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(11) EDWARD M SCHOTTLAND........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(12) CHARLES P MOSHER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(13) ALAN M LOTVIN MD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(14) PATRICIA NADLE RN MED........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(15) JUDITH L CAMPAGNARI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(16) CHRISTOPHER M LEHRACH MD MBA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0
(17) ANDREW M RAUCCI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	0.20 .......................	X		0	0

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(18) MARK A SHAW........................................................................ TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN	0.20 .......................	X	X		0	0
(19) CYNTHIA WYMAN........................................................................ TRUSTEE, SECRETARY	0.20 .......................	X	X		0	0
(20) R STEPHEN MANTY CPA........................................................................ TRUSTEE, TREASURER	0.20 .......................	X	X		0	0
(21) CHARLES R REPPUCCI........................................................................ TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIRMAN	0.20 .......................	X	X		0	0
(22) KENNETH N ALLEN JR........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 .......................		X		184,325	26,922
(23) CAROLYN T YOUNG MD........................................................................ VP & CHIEF MEDICAL OFCR	40.00 .......................		X		284,088	30,757
(24) SCOTT J ASADORIAN........................................................................ VP & CHIEF OPER OFFICER	40.00 .......................		X		271,366	21,080
(25) DARLENE FOLAN........................................................................ VP QUALITY ASSURANCE	40.00 .......................		X		157,661	25,482
(26) PATRICIA LANG........................................................................ DIR. PATIENT & CELL THERAP	40.00 .......................			X	124,281	14,086
(27) MASSIMO MANGIOLA........................................................................ DIR. SPECIAL SERVICES	40.00 .......................			X	112,659	19,524
(28) DEAN NAYLOR........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF DONOR SERVICES	40.00 .......................			X	115,999	4,137
(29) KATHRYN E MANCHESTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF IT	40.00 .......................			X	149,036	15,350
(30) DAVID REYNOLDS........................................................................ SYSTEMS NETWORK MANAGER	40.00 .......................			X	110,049	22,733

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	1,473,822		1,473,822
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages ....	14,620,607	13,240,617	1,379,990
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	442,915	387,282	55,633
9	Other employee benefits .......	3,008,275	2,479,514	528,761
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,129,056	967,775	161,281
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	50,635		50,635
c	Accounting ...........	44,238		44,238
d	Lobbying ...........	9,000		9,000
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....	447,091	168,816	278,275
12	Advertising and promotion ....	411,391	411,391
13	Office expenses .......	751,135	563,218	187,917
14	Information technology ......	313,458	121,277	192,181
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,084,751	421,457	663,294
17	Travel ............	669,372	649,000	20,372
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	45,164	22,126	23,038
20	Interest ...........	338,984	338,984
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	1,483,105	793,579	689,526
23	Insurance ..............	321,008		321,008
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PRODUCTION	12,877,471	12,858,508	18,963
b	SHIPPING	675,137	584,303	90,834
c	BAD DEBT	317,488	204,802	112,686
d	EQUIP/FURN RENTAL/MAINT	246,553	180,271	66,282
e	All other expenses	173,673	65,677	107,996
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	40,934,329	34,458,597	6,475,732	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
	1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............	4,609,128	1	3,491,683
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............	5,501,367	4	5,270,248
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
			5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............	1,242,745	8	1,363,646
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........	565,580	9	528,005
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	33,260,212
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	15,962,679	17,479,198	10c	17,297,533
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	10,608,752	11	10,026,116
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....	744,292	12	837,737
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....		13
14	Intangible assets ...............		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	95,168	15	88,605
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......	40,846,230	16	38,903,573
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........	3,408,553	17	3,860,417
18	Grants payable .................		18
19	Deferred revenue ................		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............	8,507,061	20	8,320,447
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....	65,875	24	57,375
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................	653,259	25	724,483
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........	12,634,748	26	12,962,722
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............	28,211,482	27	25,940,851
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	28,211,482	33	25,940,851
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	40,846,230	34	38,903,573

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number

05-0317817

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations .............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2013 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	168,085	170,809	191,020	104,000	15,550	649,464
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......	42,782,354	44,381,944	44,003,911	42,047,341	38,760,980	211,976,530
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	42,950,439	44,552,753	44,194,931	42,151,341	38,776,530	212,625,994
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...						0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..						0
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						212,625,994

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2010	(b) 2011	(c) 2012	(d) 2013	(e) 2014	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	42,950,439	44,552,753	44,194,931	42,151,341	38,776,530	212,625,994
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	180,103	180,383	176,760	189,993	172,830	900,069
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	180,103	180,383	176,760	189,993	172,830	900,069
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	43,130,542	44,733,136	44,371,691	42,341,334	38,949,360	213,526,063

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2014 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

99.580 %

Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

99.600 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2014 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0.420 %

Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0.400 %

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33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1. Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

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

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6
7	Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number

05-0317817

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours ........................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ......... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ...... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............

Yes No

Was a correction made? .........................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ................................... SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b.. SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? .........................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....

Media advertisements? ....................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........

Yes

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......

Other activities? ..........................

Yes

9,000

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................

9,000

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .........................................

Carryover from last year ....................................

Total ............................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1:	IN 2015, RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER UTILIZED A LOBBYIST TO MONITOR LEGISLATION ACTIVITY.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number

05-0317817

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	2,443,991		2,443,991
b	Buildings ................	17,138,470	4,875,966	12,262,504
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	12,925,861	10,723,520	2,202,341
e	Other .................	751,890	363,193	388,697
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				17,297,533

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
DEFERRED COMPENSATION		724,483








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		724,483
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	38,663,698
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-1,092,468
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-1,092,468
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	39,756,166
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	39,756,166

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	40,934,329
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	40,934,329
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	40,934,329

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:	RIBC EVALUATES ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, RIBC DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF ANY TAX LIABILITY NOR DOES IT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. RIBC'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, RIBC'S INCOME TAX RETURNS GENERALLY REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE FILED WITH EACH TAXING JURISDICTION.

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Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

RIBC EVALUATES ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, RIBC DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF ANY TAX LIABILITY NOR DOES IT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. RIBC'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, RIBC'S INCOME TAX RETURNS GENERALLY REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE FILED WITH EACH TAXING JURISDICTION.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number

05-0317817

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Yes

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Yes

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1LAWRENCE F SMITHPRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	336,506 ............................... 0	15,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	84,224 ............................... 0	17,815 ............................... 0	453,545 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
2KENNETH N ALLEN JRCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	174,325 ............................... 0	10,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	9,486 ............................... 0	17,436 ............................... 0	211,247 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
3CAROLYN T YOUNG MDVP & CHIEF MEDICAL OFCR	(i) (ii)	274,088 ............................... 0	10,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	13,000 ............................... 0	17,757 ............................... 0	314,845 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
4SCOTT J ASADORIANVP & CHIEF OPER OFFICER	(i) (ii)	261,366 ............................... 0	10,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	13,000 ............................... 0	8,080 ............................... 0	292,446 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
5DARLENE FOLANVP QUALITY ASSURANCE	(i) (ii)	147,661 ............................... 0	10,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	8,164 ............................... 0	17,318 ............................... 0	183,143 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
6KATHRYN E MANCHESTERDIRECTOR OF IT	(i) (ii)	144,036 ............................... 0	5,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	7,595 ............................... 0	7,755 ............................... 0	164,386 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B	LAWRENCE F. SMITH (PRESIDENT & CEO)- SERP ACCRUAL FOR THE YEAR WAS $71,224.
PART I, LINE 5	SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN A MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM UNDER WHICH COMPENSATION IS EARNED SUBJECT TO THE REALIZATION OF PERFORMANCE GOALS BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS REVENUES, QUALITY CONTROL FACTORS AND OPERATING PROFITABILITY.
PART I, LINE 6	SEE RESPONSE TO PART I, LINE 5, ABOVE.
PART I, LINE 7	SCOTT J. ASADORIAN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PARTICIPATES ALONG WITH OTHER ACCOUNT MANAGERS IN A PROGRAM UNDER WHICH COMMISSIONS ARE EARNED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF BLOOD UNITS AND PLATELET PHERESIS UNITS COLLECTED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number
05-0317817

Part I

Bond Issues

(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	(g) Defeased		(h) On behalf of issuer		(i) Pool financing
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	RHODE ISLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION	52-1300173		06-29-2012	9,000,000	CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION & RENOVATION OF FACILITIES.		X		X		X

Part II

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9,000,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . .	98,450
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .	8,497,647
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	403,903
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . .	2014
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .		X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .		X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . .	X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	X

Part III

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .		X

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Private Business Use (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .		X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . .	0 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . .	0 %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .	0 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .		X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . .		X

Part IV

Arbitrage

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? . .		X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .		X
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .	X
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . .		X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed . . . . . .
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .		X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?		X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .

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Part IV

Arbitrage (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .		X
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .		X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .	X

Part V

Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?		X

Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE K, PART I, BOND ISSUES

PROCEEDS FROM THE BOND WERE BE USED TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING OF A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION ADJACENT TO THE MAIN FACILITY. THE ADDITION HOUSES THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONAL REGULATORY FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING LABORATORIES AND DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS. IN ADDITION, RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN FACILITY LOCATED AT 405 PROMENADE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI.

SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11

THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BOND ISSUE WERE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF A DRAW DOWN FACILITY FROM WHICH PROCEEDS COULD BE DRAWN DOWN UNTIL MARCH 29, 2014. ALL AMOUNTS DRAWN WERE USED FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND BOND ISSUANCE COSTS IN THE AMOUNTS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ON MARCH 29, 2014, THE DRAW DOWN FACILITY CONVERTED TO A LOAN PAYABLE REQUIRING PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS. AT THE CONVERSION DATE, THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING BORROWINGS AMOUNTED TO $8,596,097. A PREPAYMENT WAS MADE ON THE BOND FOR THE BALANCE OF THE BOND ISSUE, $403,903.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number

05-0317817

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ...... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) FRED MACRI	TRUSTEE	58,626	FRED MACRI'S SON RECEIVES COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION		No
(2) WILLIAM P MCGILLIVRAY CPA	TRUSTEE	297,311	WILLIAM P. MCGILLIVRAY IS AN OFFICER OF STARKWEATHER & SHEPLEY, WHICH SERVES AS INSURANCE BROKER TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE TRANSACTION AMOUNT PROVIDED ABOVE REPRESENTS PREMIUMS PAID FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE COVERAGE PURCHASED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS.		No
(3) CHARLES R REPPUCCI	TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIRMAN	41,668	CHARLES REPPUCCI HAS A FAMILY MEMBER (BROTHER-IN-LAW) WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION.		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER

Employer identification number

05-0317817

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1	LINE 1A EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, OR BY FURTHER RESOLUTION OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD, THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE THE FULL AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD, AS NEEDED, BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. SUCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT AND FIVE OTHER TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CEASES TO BE A TRUSTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION, HIS OR HER POSITION ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE DEEMED VACANT AND SHALL BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BY-LAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2	CHARLES REPPUCCI IS AN OFFICER OF HINCKLEY, ALLEN & SNYDER LLP. STEPHEN CARLOTTI WAS A PARTNER AT HINCKLEY, ALLEN & SNYDER LLP DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. FRED MACRI IS AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF LIFESPAN CORPORATION AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ULTIMATELY CONTROLLED BY LIFESPAN CORPORATION. FRED MACRI AND JOSEPH SWEENEY ARE EMPLOYED BY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ULTIMATELY CONTROLLED BY LIFESPAN CORPORATION. IN ADDITION, JOSEPH SWEENEY MAY BE AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF SUCH EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS. CHARLES REPPUCCI IS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF CARE NEW ENGLAND. SANDRA COLETTA IS AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF CARE NEW ENGLAND AND/OR AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS ULTIMATELY CONTROLLED BY CARE NEW ENGLAND. LAWRENCE SMITH IS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF BLOOD CENTERS OF AMERICA. LESLIE MARTINEAU IS EMPLOYED BY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ULTIMATELY CONTROLLED BY CHARTER CARE HEALTH PARTNERS. IN ADDITION, SHE MAY BE AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF SUCH EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	BOARD TRUSTEES THAT ARE "HOSPITAL DESIGNEES," DISTINGUISHED FROM TRUSTEES AT LARGE, ARE APPOINTED BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND THAT UTILIZE BLOOD BANKING SERVICES. PERSONS DESIGNATED TO SERVE AS HOSPITAL DESIGNEES OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE EITHER EMPLOYEES OF THE DESIGNATING HOSPITAL OR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DESIGNATING HOSPITAL. EACH HOSPITAL DESIGNEE SERVES ON THE BOARD FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS DESIGNATED AND HAS QUALIFIED. TRUSTEES AT LARGE ARE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD. THE NUMBER OF SUCH HOSPITAL DESIGNEES AND THE NUMBER OF OTHER BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE AS NEARLY EQUAL IN NUMBER AS POSSIBLE; PROVIDED, THAT THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES AT LARGE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF HOSPITAL DESIGNEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO FILING. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND HIGH-LEVEL EMPLOYEES. A DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS TYPES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IS GIVEN AND RECIPIENTS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS, IF ANY. DISCLOSURES MADE BY RECIPIENTS ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE BOARD AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL, AS NEEDED. WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE BOARD MAY TAKE FURTHER ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT, SUCH AS PROHIBITING A PERSON WITH A CONFLICT FROM VOTING ON CERTAIN ISSUES, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE MEASURES DEEMED NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE BOARD APPOINTS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THREE TO FIVE TRUSTEES, NONE OF WHOM HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES ON BEHALF OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CEASES TO BE A TRUSTEE, HIS OR HER POSITION ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE DEEMED VACANT AND SHALL BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BY-LAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DUTIES INCLUDE PERIODICALLY REVIEWING THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND PLAN AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS AS APPROPRIATE, ANNUALLY RECOMMENDING WRITTEN PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ANNUALLY CONDUCTING A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ANNUALLY ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE OR OTHER BONUSES, IF ANY), AND ANNUALLY APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY EXECUTIVES. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHALL BE BASED ON A WRITTEN REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S PERFORMANCE, THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN, A RECENT SALARY SURVEY OF POSITIONS COMPARABLE TO THAT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND SUCH OTHER FACTORS AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES TO BE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INTEREST. IN ADDITION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REGULARLY ENGAGES A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE ADVICE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL PROVIDE TO THE BOARD A REPORT DETAILING THE COMPENSATION (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND OTHER BONUSES, IF ANY) SET FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE REASONS THEREFOR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF (I) VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; (II) CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; AND (III) VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER DUTIES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INCLUDE REVIEW AND APPROVAL THE OVERALL COMPENSATION POLICY INCLUDING THE BONUS PLANS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PROVISION OF OVERSIGHT REGARDING ALL RETIREMENT AND PENSION PLANS CURRENTLY IN PLACE AND WHICH MAY BE IN PLACE FROM TIME TO TIME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHERE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND WHEN DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART XII, ITEM 2C	THE PROCESS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: COLLECTION, TESTING & DISTRIB. OF BLOOD & BLOOD PRODUCTS FOR HOSPITALS IN RI & OTHER STATES.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	17
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	393
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	155
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	104,000	15,550
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	42,047,341	38,760,980
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	312,532	981,913
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	-2,277
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	42,463,873	39,756,166
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	20,566,038	20,674,675
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	21,453,970	20,259,654
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	42,020,008	40,934,329
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	443,865	-1,178,163
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	40,846,230	38,903,573
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	12,634,748	12,962,722
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	28,211,482	25,940,851

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 34,458,597 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 38,760,980 )
	COLLECTION, TESTING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS FOR HOSPITALS IN RHODE ISLAND WHILE ALSO SERVING CUSTOMERS IN VARIOUS STATES, PRINCIPALLY IN NEW ENGLAND.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses34,458,597

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	1,860,970	0	282,110

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
PEZZUCO CONSTRUCTION INC 28 KENWOOD STREET CRANSTON,RI02907	BUILDING RENOVATION	321,946




2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c		6,705
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		8,845

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			15,550
			Business Code
2a	SALES-BLOOD/COMPONENTS		900099	31,135,419	31,135,419
b	LABORATORY & TEST SVCS		900099	6,692,866	6,692,866
c	RECOVERED PLASMA		900099	857,702	857,702
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .			74,993	74,993
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			38,760,980
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			172,830			172,830
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	4,570,210
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	3,761,127
c	Gain or (loss)	809,083
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			809,083			809,083
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 6,705 of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		500
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		2,777
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-2,277			-2,277
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			39,756,166	38,760,980	0	979,636


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			4,609,128	1	3,491,683
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			5,501,367	4	5,270,248
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			1,242,745	8	1,363,646
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			565,580	9	528,005
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	33,260,212
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	15,962,679	17,479,198	10c	17,297,533
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			10,608,752	11	10,026,116
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			744,292	12	837,737
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			95,168	15	88,605
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			40,846,230	16	38,903,573
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			3,408,553	17	3,860,417
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............			8,507,061	20	8,320,447
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			65,875	24	57,375
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			653,259	25	724,483
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			12,634,748	26	12,962,722
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			28,211,482	27	25,940,851
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........				28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			28,211,482	33	25,940,851
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			40,846,230	34	38,903,573