Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
% NANCY GIANNI
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2350 W HIGGINS ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60169
D Employer identification number

46-2014837
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 5,546,367
F Name and address of principal officer:
NANCY GIANNI
2350 W HIGGINS RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL60169
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GIGISPLAYHOUSE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet5402
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2010
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO INCREASE POSITIVE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES (SEE SCH O)
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 285
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 284
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 51
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 3,431
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  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,473,810 3,654,979
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,188 1,557
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 331,679 298,136
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 2,806,677 3,954,672
Expenses; 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) 617,033 1,066,180
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet76,824    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,385,937 2,110,600
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,002,970 3,176,780
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 803,707 777,892
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,426,393 4,845,147
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 715,009 553,281
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,711,384 4,291,866
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO INCREASE POSITIVE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,778,776 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE IS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME AND PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL TUTORING, DANCE, MUSIC, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND SIBLINGS OF THOSE WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 125,463 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LITERACY PROGRAM - TO PROMOTE LITERACY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet2,904,239
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
Yes
 
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
15
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
6
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
51
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
285
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
284
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AZ , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , MN , NJ , NY , ND , OH , TN , UT , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletNANCY GIANNI2350 W HIGGINS ROAD   HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL60169 (847) 885-7529
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Scott Jeffries-Atlanta......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Reshell Baldini-Atlanta......................................................................
Vice President
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Amy Dresser-Atlanta......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Jennifer Gaffney-Atlanta......................................................................
Secretary
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Gretchen Lehane-Atlanta......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Mark Smith-Atlanta......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Zack Maxwell-Atlanta......................................................................
ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Allison Koenig-Atlanta......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Pam Santiago-Atlanta......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Jill Neff-Atlanta......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Jason Lewis-Atlanta......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Adrienne Mulligan - Altanta......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Eileen Scofield - Altanta......................................................................
Adjunct Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(14) BETH RIEGER-Bradley......................................................................
PAST PRESIDENT
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(15) APRIL PERZEE-Bradley......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(16) RACHEL FRUEHLING-Bradley......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.5
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) LAURALEE REDMAN-Bradley......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) TODD PERZEE-Bradley........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) ZACHARY GRAY-Bradley........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) MELISSA LONEGRAN-Bradley........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT/PROGRAMS COORD.
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(21) JASON MATHY-Bradley........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(22) ADAM BEHERNS-Bradley........................................................................
TREASURER
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(23) AMANDA ZDARSKY-Chicago........................................................................
PAST PRESIDENT
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(24) MARIA PRADD-Chicago........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(25) CHRIS ZDARSKY-Chicago........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(26) MIKE HART-Chicago........................................................................
TREASURER
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(27) AARON BAAR-Chicago........................................................................
CHAIR, COMMUNICATIONS
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(28) RHONDA SCHLEIS-Chicago........................................................................
CO-CHAIR, PROGRAMS
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) GRACE GIBBS-Chicago........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 2.0
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(30) COLLEEN MUELLER-Chicago........................................................................
CHAIR, EVENTS
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(31) KETLY DIEHL-Chicago........................................................................
CHAIR, OUTREACH
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) FREDERICK BATES-Chicago........................................................................
CHAIR, FACILITIES
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) MARY MANGAN-Chicago........................................................................
CHAIR, FINANCE
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) VICTOR GARCIA - Chicago........................................................................
Co-chair, fundraising
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) MAYTE ZAVALA - Chicago........................................................................
Co-chair
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) EVGUENIA POPOVA - Chicago........................................................................
Co-chair, Programs
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) KENDRA STARKEY-Cedar Rapids........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(38) MIKE FLEGE-Cedar Rapids........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(39) TARA MINETOS-Cedar Rapids........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(40) BRITT NIELSEN-Cedar Rapids........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) WILMA KELL-Cedar Rapids........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(42) MEGHAN KOBES-Des Moines........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(43) KATE PAULLINE-Des Moines........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(44) ABBY HOOD-Des Moines........................................................................
TREASURER
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(45) JESSICA PARSONS-Des Moines........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(46) SUE DARNELL-El Paso........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(47) SHANON WOODRUFF-El Paso........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(48) DAVID AUSTIN-El Paso........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(49) PAM PEREZ-El Paso........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(50) TERESA PENA-El Paso........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(51) MARIA VILLANOS-El Paso........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(52) LAURA STRATHMANN-El Paso........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(53) WILLIAM MOODY-El Paso........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(54) CARLOS SANCHEZ-El Paso........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(55) CARMEN PEREZ-El Paso........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(56) JULIETTE CAIRE-El Paso........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(57) KATRINA DODGE-Fox Valley........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 8.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(58) KATHRYN SMITH-Fox Valley........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(59) PAT DECRAENE-Fox Valley........................................................................
TREASURER
 8.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(60) AMANDA ROONEY-Fox Valley........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(61) VIVIAN RICHARDSON-Fox Valley........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(62) STEVE MURDOCK-Fox Valley........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(63) MIRIAM MATHEW-Fox Valley........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(64) KARYN MCCARTHY-Fox Valley........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(65) KATIE FINKE-Fox Valley........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(66) JEANNIE ADAMSON-Fox Valley........................................................................
Board Member
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(67) ERIN MORRIS-Hillsborough........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(68) MEGAN LABUDA-Hillsborough........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(69) JEN ORLICK-Hillsborough........................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(70) KIMBERLY KIRWAN-Hillsborough........................................................................
TREASURER
 8.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(71) MARISSA KIEFER-Indianapolis........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(72) LAURA MAYS-Indianapolis........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(73) SONA MARUKHYAN-Indianpolis........................................................................
TREASURER
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(74) STEPHANIE QUIMBY-Indianapolis........................................................................
SECRETARY
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(75) STEPHANIE CANTWELL-Indianapolis........................................................................
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(76) CARLY BRITT-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(77) CHRIS CAPPELLA-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(78) ALYSIA FUHRMANN-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(79) ALISA KUEHN-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(80) BETH MEEHAN-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(81) STEPHANIE NICKOLAUS-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(82) MEGAN PECK-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(83) MEGAN RITTER-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(84) KENDRA SMITH-Indianapolis........................................................................
AT LARGE MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(85) COLLEEN WASEMAN-Indianapolis........................................................................
At Large Memger
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(86) STACEY YOE-Indianapolis........................................................................
At Large Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(87) KATHLEEN YOHE-Indianapolis........................................................................
At Large Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(88) SCOTT PERLMAN-McHenry........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(89) JASON SHREEVES-McHenry........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(90) ANN-MARIE BROWN-McHenry........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(91) MARY ANDERSON-McHenry........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(92) YVONNE MANIATES-McHenry........................................................................
SECRETARY
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(93) LAURA COOK-McHenry........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(94) CHRIS NEWLON-McHenry........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(95) TARA SALEH-Madison........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(96) PATRICK RYAN-Madison........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(97) ALISON RYAN-Madison........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(98) ZANE TORGUDE-Madison........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(99) SUSAN TORGUDE-Madison........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(100) TOM MARTEN-Madison........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(101) CHRIS FOUTS-Madison........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(102) DONETTE ESPINDOLA-Madison........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(103) BRENDA RAY- Madison........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(104) SUZAN COOK-Madison........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(105) JEFF PETERSON-Madison........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(106) LISA KOCAB-Milwaukee........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(107) SARAH KOEHN-Milwaukee........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(108) BETH WISNIEWSKI-Milwaukee........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(109) CHRIS VANDENHOUTEN-MILWAUKEE........................................................................
Treasurer
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(110) SUSAN WALDKIRCH-Milwaukee........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(111) TERRI STEIN-Milwaukee........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(112) GINGER MOERSCHEL-Milwaukee........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(113) DAVID KOCAB-Milwaukee........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(114) DENISE RYAN-Milwaukee........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(115) KIM COURE-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(116) TIFFANY WENZLER-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(117) KACI FISHER-Nashville........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(118) MOLLY HOOD-Nashville........................................................................
FORMER PRESIDENT
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(119) PASCIA SMITH-Nashville........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(120) TREYE JOHNSON-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(121) NICHOLAS STAMATIS-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(122) ROMNEY CROFT-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(123) MELISSA COTHRAN-Nashville........................................................................
TREASURER
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(124) MARK DICKENS-Nashville........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(125) DANIEL CAGE-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(126) LORI STACY-Nashville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(127) Debbie Morris-New York City........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(128) Sharon Hart-New York City........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(129) Rebecca Purnick-New York City........................................................................
TREASURER
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(130) Jane Providenti-New York City........................................................................
VICE PRESDENT
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(131) Frank Sawyer-New York City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(132) Jon Connolly-New York City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(133) Gretchen Hayes-New York City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(134) Eric Fogarty-New York City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(135) Laura Blau-New York City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(136) Ryan Brown-New York City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(137) Saudia Ally-New York City........................................................................
Board Member
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(138) Adam Hait-New York City........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(139) Liza Galler-New York City........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(140) JENNIFER GAGE-Phoenix........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(141) JESSICA CRAIN-Phoenix........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(142) DEBORAH CRAIN-Phoenix........................................................................
TREASURER
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(143) SUSAN MARTY-Phoenix........................................................................
PRESIDENT-ELECT
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(144) AXIE HOOVER-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(145) BROOKE CHRISTOFFERSON-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(146) DINO COPPI-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(147) ERIC MERKOW-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(148) ZACH MASON-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(149) COLLEEN GALVIN-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(150) DANICA O'LEARY-Phoenix........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 4.0
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(151) BRETT SCHATZMAN-Phoenix........................................................................
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
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(152) KATE HOLSEN-QUAD CITIES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(153) TINA SNIDER-QUAD CITIES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(154) GARY GHERE-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(155) ELIZABETH RICHMILLER-Quad Cities........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(156) TOM VANGERPEN-Quad Cities........................................................................
TREASURER
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(157) BRIANA BARCLAY-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(158) MATT BEHRENS-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(159) LAUREL JOHNSON-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(160) BRIAN YAKLICH-Quad Cities........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(161) BETH TAKEMOTO-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(162) KIM UTSINGER-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(163) TARA WILSON-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(164) AMBER WIRT-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(165) JOHN GARLOCK-Quad Cities........................................................................
DIRECTOR
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(166) PAM MAHER-Rockford........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(167) ELLEN POPPEN-Rockford........................................................................
TREASURER
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(168) JOELLYN TREADMAN-Rockford........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(169) PENNY WIRTJES-ROCKFORD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(170) FRED MUEHLFELDER-Rockford........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(171) JERRY GUINANE-Rockford........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(172) JULIE GUSTAFSON-Rockford........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(173) JENNIFER NORDSTROM-Rockford........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(174) MICHAEL DALKE-Rockford........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(175) BEN BERNSTEN-Rockford........................................................................
Board Member
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(176) VELVET JERATOWSKI-Sioux City........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(177) JULIE BURHOOP-Sioux City........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(178) MEGAN RIPPERDA-Sioux City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(179) ERIC GILBERTSON-Sioux City........................................................................
TREASURER
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(180) ROXIE NORDRUFT-Sioux City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(181) PAUL WILTON-Sioux City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(182) DR KRISTINE DANNER-Sioux City........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(183) THERSA SZUBA-Syracuse........................................................................
BOARD MANAGER
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(184) JANET LASALLE-Syracuse........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(185) MATT DWYER-Syracuse........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(186) JIM FLYNN-Syracuse........................................................................
TREASURER
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(187) HEATHER RODRIGUEZ-Sycracuse........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(188) EMILY SCHWYTZER-Sycracuse........................................................................
BOARD MANAGER
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(189) TRISH GRAHAM-Syracuse........................................................................
BOARD MANAGER
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(190) LISA CALLAHAN-Tinley Park........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(191) MAURA MURTAUGH-Tinley Park........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(192) DAN WALSH-Tinley Park........................................................................
TREASURER
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(193) GAIL WERR-Tinley Park........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(194) PAT CALLAGHAN-Tinley Park........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(195) BARB LUBY-Tinley Park........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(196) LINDA SHUTE-Tinley Park........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(197) KRISTIAN BENNETT-Tinley Park........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(198) EILEEN ELLIS-Tinley Park........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(199) DIANE HUSAR-Tinley Park........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(200) AMY JACKSON-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(201) TIM MASTEL-Twin Cities........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(202) SCOTT JOHNSTON-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(203) KAREN RYAN-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(204) BASMA IBRAHIM-DEVRIES-Twin Cities........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(205) KRIS PAUL-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(206) JULIE BAKER-TWIN CITIES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(207) PAUL PARRISH-Twin Cities........................................................................
TREASURER
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(208) JULIE GARTRELL-Twin Cities........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(209) JONATHAN BUSH-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(210) MICHAEL SAWERS-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(211) DEB CORHOUSE-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(212) DAVID POWELL-Twin Cities........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(213) CATHERINE GRAYBOSCH-Westchester........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(214) STEPHANIE HINKATY-Westchester........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(215) MARIAN HEINZINGER-Westchester........................................................................
TREASURER
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(216) MAUREEN WINNER-Westchester........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(217) RUTH DIELEMAN-LEVINE-Westchester........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(218) PRISCILLA GRAHAM-Westchester........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(219) EMILY PERL-KINGSLEY-Westchester........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(220) MEGAN LODGE-Cleveland........................................................................
President
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(221) SUZY SYLVESTER-Cleveland........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(222) CONSTANCE CUSMA-Cleveland........................................................................
TREASURER
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(223) AMY BARKER-Cleveland........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(224) JOE RIZZO-Fargo........................................................................
TREASURER
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(225) MARIJO SCHWENGLER-Fargo........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(226) NIKKI KNODEL-Fargo........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(227) TERI JOHNSON-Fargo........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(228) KRISTIN JOHNSON-Fargo........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(229) LINDSEY MUSCHA-Fargo........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(230) DOUG ATKINSON-Fort Wayne........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(231) JENNIFER MUHUC-Fort Wayne........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(232) JASON RICE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
TREASURER
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(233) LORI MEYER-Fort Wayne........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(234) KATIE WATSON-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(235) DANA MEYERS-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(236) CINDY ATKINSON-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(237) STEVE FIACABLE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(238) CATHY FIACABLE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
Manager
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(239) STACIE CHRISTLE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(240) SANDY WHITMORE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(241) NANCY DWIRE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(242) AMY GULLIAM-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(243) NICK KLEE-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(244) JASON MARTIN-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(245) JULIE TUTWEILER-Fort Wayne........................................................................
MANAGER
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(246) PAUL HINTZE-Gainesville........................................................................
TREASURER
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(247) MIKA VUTO-Gainesville........................................................................
PRESIDENT
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(248) LILLY BELL-Gainesville........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
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(249) ADDIE DALTON-Gainesville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(250) ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ-Gainesville........................................................................
SECRETARY
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(251) MELISSA MCGINNIS-Gainesville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(252) PATRICIA KING-Gainesville........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(253) BRITTANIE FLINT-LAYTON........................................................................
TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
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(254) BECKY PAYNE-LAYTON........................................................................
TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL
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(255) ANNETTE CHRISTENSEN-LAYTON........................................................................
TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
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(256) ALEX HARRIS-LAYTON........................................................................
TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
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(257) MELANIE BINGHAM-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(258) LESLIE SHURTLIFF-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(259) RICKELL WALTERS-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(260) CINDY ALLDREDGE-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(261) JEN MARTINEZ-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(262) MISSY WARWOOD-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(263) KIM STRUBE-LAYTON........................................................................
MANAGER
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(264) AMANDA BLAHUTA-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 9.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(265) SUSANNA STERN-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(266) SONIA STORER-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
TREASURER
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(267) ASHLEY SCHILLING-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(268) KRISTI ROSS-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(269) PAIGE BAIRD-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(270) BRIDGET ROTH-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(271) HERMES TROCHE-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(272) AMANDA HUDSON-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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(273) AMBER MCDONALD-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(274) KATHIE PRESTERA-SUGAR LAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
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.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 0 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 1,726,638
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,928,341
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 97,360
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,654,979
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 0
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,557     1,557
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,726,638of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,769,814
b Less: direct expenses ...b 1,449,841
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 319,973   319,973
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 160,906
b Less: direct expenses ...b 117,646
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 43,260     43,260
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a -25,289
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 24,208
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet -49,497     -49,497
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE   -15,600 -15,600    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet -15,600
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 3,954,672 -15,600   315,293
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 0 0 0 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 964,623 892,601 56,414 15,608
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 101,557 89,552 5,486 6,519
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 750 631 72 47
c Accounting ........... 8,824 7,424 846 554
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 87,393 73,524 8,383 5,486
12 Advertising and promotion .... 81,757 63,203 1,616 16,938
13 Office expenses ....... 84,535 78,075 5,588 872
14 Information technology ...... 16,487 14,000 707 1,780
15 Royalties .. 324,910 324,910    
16 Occupancy ........... 731,058 707,903 20,462 2,693
17 Travel ............ 60,740 59,244 198 1,298
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 33,490 29,424 3,612 454
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 94,919 92,280 2,639  
23 Insurance ... 27,567 4,320 23,247  
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 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 728 728    
b DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 3,887 3,423 164 300
c EQUIPMENT/EQUIPMENT RENTAL 45,792 38,180 4,901 2,711
d FILING FEES 43,457 12,536 30,810 111
e All other expenses 464,306 412,281 30,572 21,453
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,176,780 2,904,239 195,717 76,824
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,999,669 1 2,744,999
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 100,000 2 100,200
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 21,625 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 16,367 4 53,093
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 20,876 8 34,864
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 69,929 9 104,024
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,998,499
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 277,084 1,139,828 10c 1,721,415
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 58,099 15 86,552
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 3,426,393 16 4,845,147
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 396,309 17 267,575
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
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.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 318,700 24 285,706
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 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 715,009 26 553,281
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 2,462,876 27 3,988,761
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 248,508 28 303,105
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,711,384 33 4,291,866
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 3,426,393 34 4,845,147
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
3,954,672
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,176,780
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
777,892
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
2,711,384
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
302,406
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
500,184
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
4,291,866
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

46-2014837
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 245,782 682,047 1,005,114 2,473,810 3,654,979 8,061,732
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...... 29,443 64,393 155,067 1,349,490 1,905,431 3,503,824
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 275,225 746,440 1,160,181 3,823,300 5,560,410 11,565,556
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 10,000 25,427 17,478 32,600 85,000 170,505
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. 10,062 121,292   117,020 100,000 348,374
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 20,062 146,719 17,478 149,620 185,000 518,879
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 11,046,677
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 275,225 746,440 1,160,181 3,823,300 5,560,410 11,565,556
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 13 70 83 1,188 1,557 2,911
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 13 70 83 1,188 1,557 2,911
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..           0
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 275,238 746,510 1,160,264 3,824,488 5,561,967 11,568,467
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
No
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
No
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
No
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
No
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
No
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
No
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
No
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
No
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
No
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
No
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
No
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
No
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
No
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
No
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
No
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
No
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
No
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
No
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
No
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1 0  
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2 0  
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 0  
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4 0  
5 Depreciation and depletion 5 0  
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 0  
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 0  
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 0  

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 0  
b Average monthly cash balances 1b 0  
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c 0  
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d 0  
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI): 0
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 0  
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 0  
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4 0  
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 0  
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6 0  
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 0  
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 0  

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 0
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2 0
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 0
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4 0
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 0
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6 0
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 0
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		 0
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 0
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 0
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) 0
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 0
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 0
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		 0
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 0
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 0 %

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		0
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......0
e From 2014.......0
fTotal of lines 3a through e 0
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years 0
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount 0
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. 0
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$ 0
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years 0
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount 0
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. 0
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		 0
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		 0
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		 0
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......0
d From 2014.......0
e From 2015.......0
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

46-2014837
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
  		Employer identification number
46-2014837
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
  		Employer identification number

46-2014837
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
  		Employer identification number

46-2014837
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

46-2014837
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
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 ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings   601,247 18,146 583,101
c Leasehold improvements   873,642 63,458 810,184
d Equipment ...   432,529 195,480 237,049
e Other ... 0 91,081 0 91,081
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,721,415
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 5,342,114
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 302,406
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,085,036
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,387,442
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 3,954,672
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 3,954,672
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 4,607,482
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 302,406
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,128,296
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,430,702
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 3,176,780
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,176,780

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2: The Organization has adopted the Accounting Standard on Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Organization and the continued tax exempt status of various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). At December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d: Fundraising Direct Expenses $1,449,841 Gaming Earnings $43,260 Intercompany Expense ($345,753) Cost of Goods Sold $24,208
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d: Direct Expenses $1,449,841 Intercompany Expense ($345,753) Cost of Goods Sold $24,208
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

46-2014837
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Gala-NYC
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Gala-TWM
(event type) 		(c) Other events

45
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
338,864
248,861
2,908,727
3,496,452

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
317,053
66,509
1,343,076
1,726,638
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
21,811
182,352
1,565,651
1,769,814



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .   1,000 1,395 2,395
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 11,250 57,000 302,676 370,926
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 30,415 8,453 260,136 299,004
7 Food and beverages . . . 43,108 28,094 223,253 294,455
8 Entertainment . . . . 2,350 2,005 51,411 55,766
9 Other direct expenses . . . 13,222 27,129 386,944 427,295
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,449,841
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 319,973
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
129,464
 
31,442
160,906
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
92,125
 
 
92,125

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
7,687
7,687

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
11,250
 
3,172
14,422

5
Other direct expenses . . .
13,222
27,129
386,944
427,295


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
80.000 %
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
117,646

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
43,260

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: IL
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
100.000 %
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Jean Boyle
Address right arrow
5404 W Elm St Suite A
McHenry,IL60050
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Jean Boyle
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
Manages once a week bingo event
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Line 16: Jean Boyle is compensated as a site coordinator and receives no compensation as gaming manager.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

46-2014837
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 45 10,020 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Concert TICKETS ) X 30 6,330 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Box Suite ) X 1 20,000 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Auction food and beverage DONATIONS ) X 1 1,010 FMV
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Playground Equipment ) X 1 60,000 FMV
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

46-2014837
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GROUP RETURN GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE, EIN: 46-2014837, IS THE CONSOLIDATED GROUP RETURN FOR THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS TO GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE INC. THE FOLLOWING SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION 5402 AND THE SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS REPORTED IN THE AGGREGATE ON THIS RETURN: GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - FOX VALLEY, LLC 80-0323086 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - BRADLEY, LLC 90-0853610 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - CHICAGO, LLC 45-0648741 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - MCHENRY, LLC 80-0323070 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - ROCKFORD, LLC 27-2251844 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - QUAD CITIES, LLC 45-2777850 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - TINLEY PARK, LLC 30-0778689 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - SYRACUSE, LLC 38-3877315 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - NEW YORK CITY, LLC 27-2919866 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - DES MOINES, LLC 61-1611262 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - SIOUX CITY, LLC 80-0350067 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - TWIN CITIES, LLC 90-0870251 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - ATLANTA, LLC 27-4831142 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - MADISON, LLC 46-3445347 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - NASHVILLE, LLC 46-3149167 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - CEDAR RAPIDS, LLC 46-5641124 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - INDIANAPOLIS, LLC 47-1293329 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - MILWAUKEE, LLC 46-5021867 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - EL PASO, LLC 35-2523225 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - HILLSBOROUGH, LLC 47-1594759 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - PHOENIX, LLC 47-1746104 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - WESTCHESTER, LLC 47-1993324 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - CLEVELAND, LLC 47-4179667 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - FARGO, LLC 37-1776920 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - FORT WAYNE, LLC 47-4861688 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - GAINESVILLE, LLC 47-4530223 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - LAYTON, LLC 47-2725035 GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - SUGAR LAND, LLC 47-5408975
PART I, LINE 1: MISSION STATEMENT AND THE COMMUNITY.
PART VI, LINE 2: RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC. THERE ARE BOARD MEMBERS FROM INDIVIDUAL LOCATIONS THAT ARE MARRIED OR ARE RELATED OR HAVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS.
PART VI, LINE 11B: FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO EACH GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER VIA E-MAIL. EACH MEMBER IS ASKED FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS THROUGH THE TREASURER.
PART VI, LINE 12C: MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS EVERY JANUARY THE WRITTEN CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO AND REVIEWED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES.
PART VI, LINE 19: OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO MANAGEMENT.
Part XI, Line 9: Changes in net assets Income from gaming not reported on financial statements $43,260 Intercompany transfers $543,444
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:FOOD AND BEVERAGE TOTAL EXPENSES:32909 PROGRAM SERVICES:30961 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:493 FUNDRAISING:1455
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:MAINTENANCE TOTAL EXPENSES:45320 PROGRAM SERVICES:44962 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:358
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:56772 PROGRAM SERVICES:29640 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:20555 FUNDRAISING:6577
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:POSTAGE AND DELIVERY TOTAL EXPENSES:14184 PROGRAM SERVICES:10566 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:642 FUNDRAISING:2976
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:SERVICE FEES TOTAL EXPENSES:33116 PROGRAM SERVICES:21561 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:1888 FUNDRAISING:9667
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:UTILITIES TOTAL EXPENSES:139119 PROGRAM SERVICES:132172 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:6595 FUNDRAISING:352
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:122174 PROGRAM SERVICES:121707 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:41 FUNDRAISING:426
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:PROPERTY TAXES TOTAL EXPENSES:19274 PROGRAM SERVICES:19274
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION:PROPERTY DISPOSAL TOTAL EXPENSES:1438 PROGRAM SERVICES:1438
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE ALLIANCE
 
Employer identification number

46-2014837
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE INC
2350 W HIGGINS RD

HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL60169
20-0058563 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(2)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - FOX VALLEY LLC
4024 FOX VALLEY CENTER DR

AURORA,IL60504
80-0323086 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(3)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - MCHENRY LLC
5404 W ELM ST SUITE A

MCHENRY,IL60050
80-0323070 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(4)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - BRADLEY LLC
265 STEBBINGS CT SUITE 1

BRADLEY,IL60915
90-0853610 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(5)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - CHICAGO LLC
3948 N LINCOLN AVE

CHICAGO,IL60613
45-0648741 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(6)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - OAK Forest LLC
16800 Oak Park Ave

Tinley Park,IL60477
30-0778689 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(7)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - QUAD CITIES LLC
3906 38TH AVE

MOLINE,IL61265
45-2777850 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(8)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - ROCKFORD LLC
8801 N 2ND STREET SUITE 2

MACHESNEY PARK,IL61115
27-2251844 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(9)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - ATLANTA LLC
549 Amsterdam Ave NE Ste 1

Atlanta,GA30092
27-4831142 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(10)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - CEDAR RAPIDS LLC
985 VALLEYVIEW DR

MARION,IA52402
46-5641124 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(11)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - SIOUX CITY LLC
1551 Indian Hills Dr Unit 7

Sioux City,IA51104
80-0350067 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(12)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - DES MOINES LLC
6507 University Avenue

Windsor Heights,IA50324
61-1611262 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(13)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - EL PASO LLC
960 Chelsea Street Suite B

El Paso,TX79903
35-2523225 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(14)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - HILLSBOROUGH LLC
409 Rt 206 Suite B2

Hillsborough,NJ08844
47-1594759 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(15)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - INDIANAPOLIS LLC
6188 SAW MILL DR

NOBLESVILLE,IN46062
47-1293329 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(16)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - MADISON LLC
4104 Monona Dr

Madison,WI53716
46-3445347 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(17)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - MILWAUKEE LLC
8685 N PORT WASHINGTON ROAD

FOX POINT,WI53217
46-5021867 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(18)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - NASHVILLELLC
4926 THOROUGHBRED LN

BRENTWOOD,TN37027
46-3149167 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(19)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - PHOENIX LLC
91060 E SHEA BLVD SUITE 103B

SCOTTSDALE,AZ85260
47-1746104 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(20)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - NEW YORK CITY LLC
106 W 117TH ST

NEW YORK,NY10026
27-2919866 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(21)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - WESTCHESTER LLC
720 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD

ARDSLEY,NY10502
47-1993324 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(22)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - SYRACUSE LLC
5885 E CIRCLE DR UNIT 250

CICERO,NY13039
38-3877315 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(23)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - TWIN CITIES LLC
4740 PARK GLEN ROAD

ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
90-0870251 		See Part VII IL 501(C)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(24)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - CLEVELAND LLC
15316 Detroit Ave

Lakewood,OH44107
47-4179667 		See Part VII IL 501(c)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(25)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - FARGO LLC
3224 20th St S

Fargo,ND58104
37-1776920 		See Part VII IL 501(c)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(26)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - FORT WAYNE LLC
6081 N Clinton St

Fort Wayne,IN46825
47-4861688 		See Part VII IL 501(c)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(27)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - GAINESVILLE LLC
3345 SW 34th St

Gainesville,FL32608
47-4530223 		See Part VII IL 501(c)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(28)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - LAYTON LLC
471 Heritage Park Blvd

Layton,UT84041
47-2725035 		See Part VII IL 501(c)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
(29)GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - SUGAR LAND LLC
14015 SW Freeway Building 11

Sugarland,TX77478
47-5408975 		Part VII IL 501(c)(3) 9 NA
 
 
No
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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) Gigi's Playhouse - Fargo

 c 155,971 Cash
(2) Gigi's Playhouse - Cleveland

 c 87,555 Cash
(3) Gigi's Playhouse - Sugar Land

 c 141,775 Cash



Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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