TY 2015 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number

59-2347336

Part I

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

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

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

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

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

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

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

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

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

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

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 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)		(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.

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

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

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33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 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.") .	36,596	52,900	27,447	57,120	56,810	230,873
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......	16,241,086	16,411,882	17,236,721	17,399,813	17,182,913	84,472,415
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	16,277,682	16,464,782	17,264,168	17,456,933	17,239,723	84,703,288
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...						0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..						0
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						84,703,288

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	16,277,682	16,464,782	17,264,168	17,456,933	17,239,723	84,703,288
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	179,480	174,113	90,035	106,341	101,214	651,183
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	179,480	174,113	90,035	106,341	101,214	651,183
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	192,100	189,198	178,400	180,039	261,018	1,000,755
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	16,649,262	16,828,093	17,532,603	17,743,313	17,601,955	86,355,226

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

98.090 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

98.320 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0.750 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0.810 %

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331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (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.

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) .

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).

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

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

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 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.

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

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

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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

11a

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

11b

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

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (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?

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

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

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number

59-2347336

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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 CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC		Employer identification number 59-2347336

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC			Employer identification number 59-2347336
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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

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

CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number

59-2347336

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 ....

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


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

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

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

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

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

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

(ii)

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

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

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

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

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

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' 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 ...	1,031,024		1,031,024
b	Buildings	46,110,528	23,892,102	22,218,426
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	3,651,915	2,306,218	1,345,697
e	Other ...	1,510,924	915,175	595,749
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				25,190,896

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS				545,001
(2) INVESTMENTS WHOSE USE IS LIMITED				7,355,065
(3) UTILITY DEPOSITS				81,115
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				7,981,181

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
ENTRANCE FEE DEPOSITS	90,500
REFUNDABLE ENTRANCE FEES	172,977
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	263,477
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	17,574,688
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-17,267
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-17,267
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	17,591,955
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	17,591,955

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	17,556,229
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	17,556,229
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	17,556,229

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

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990.
lBullet

Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number
59-2347336

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 225 N MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO,IL60601	36-3463656	501(C)3	15,000				FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
(2) VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY INC (VISTE) 1232 E MAGNOLIA STREET LAKELAND,FL33801	59-2625297	501(C)3	10,000				SPONSORSHIP

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1) RESIDENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE	3	46,106	MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE CREDITS GIVEN TO RESIDENTS IN NEED.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM.

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBullet

Information about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number
59-2347336

Part I

Bond Issues

(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	(g) Defeased		(h) On behalf of issuer		(i) Pool financing
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	CITY OF LAKELAND REV AND REF BONDS 2008	59-6000354	511727AK5	05-01-2008	26,555,000	SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION		X		X		X

Part II

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	4,100,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	26,544,437
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............	2,172,238
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............	2,285,925
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............	13,660,414
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	531,100
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............	4,514,760
11 Other spent proceeds .............
12 Other unspent proceeds .............
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2009
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....		X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....	X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........	X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................	X

Part III

Private Business Use

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

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

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Part III

Private Business Use (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....	0.050 %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government .........
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............	0.050 %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...		X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............		X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........		X

Part IV

Arbitrage

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

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Part IV

Arbitrage (Continued)

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

Part V

Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action

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

Part VI

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

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE K, ROW A, PART I(F)	THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SERIES 2008 BONDS WERE USED TO FINANCE CERTAIN EXPANSIONS TO THE FACILITIES ON CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATE'S CAMPUS, ADVANCE REFUND THE SERIES 1998 BONDS, AND PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES RELATED TO THE FINANCING OF THE SERIES 2008 BONDS.
SCHEDULE K, ROW A	IN APRIL 2008, THE ESTATES ISSUED THE CITY OF LAKELAND, FLORIDA, RETIREMENT COMMUNITY FIRST MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2008 (THE "SERIES 2008 BONDS"), WITH YEARLY PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS DUE IN VARYING INCREASING INSTALLMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000 BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2012, TO $2,735,000 IN JANUARY 1, 2043. THE SERIES 2008 BONDS WERE ISSUED TO REFINANCE THE EXISTING SERIES 1998 BONDS, CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP AN ADDITIONAL 32 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, AND PAY THE COST OF ISSUING THE SERIES 2008 BONDS. THE 32 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS WERE COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009.
SCHEDULE K, PART I(C)	THE SERIES 2008 BOND ISSUE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: CUSIP NO. 511727AH2, $8,555,000 5.875% TERM BONDS DUE JANUARY 1, 2019 CUSIP NO. 511727AJ8, $3,630,000 6.25% TERM BONDS DUE JANUARY 1, 2028 CUSIP NO. 511727AK5, $14,370,000 6.375% TERM BONDS DUE JANUARY 1, 2043
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3	THE TOTAL PROCEEDS FOR SERIES 2008 BOND ISSUE ARE NOT IDENTICAL TO THE ISSUE PRICE LISTED IN PART I, COLUMN (E), THE DIFFERENCE IS AN UNDERWRITER'S DISCOUNT OF $10,563.

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number

59-2347336

Part I

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

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

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

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Part II

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

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










Total ............... $

Part III

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

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

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Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

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

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) HMS OF LAKELAND INC	MANAGEMENT COMPANY	1,130,728	MGMT. FEE. HMS PROVIDES OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS OWNED 75% BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, CONTROLLER, AND CFO. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR ARE PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT.		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC

Employer identification number

59-2347336

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3	THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATES CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES THAT ARE CUSTOMARILY PERFORMED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, CFO, AND ADMINISTRATOR ARE THREE OF THE FOUR OWNERS OF HMS. BRIAN ROBARE, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PAID FROM HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. $197,256. JOHN THOMPSON, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO IS PAID FROM HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. $80,836. THESE AMOUNTS INCLUDE SALARY AND BENEFITS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT THE MANAGEMENT FEE IS REASONABLE BASED ON THE DUTIES THAT ARE PERFORMED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO BELIEVES THAT THE MANAGEMENT FEE DOES NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE INUREMENT OR AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE RETURN IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD VIA EMAIL, COMMENTS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION AND THE RETURN IS MODIFIED AS NECESSARY. A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATION'S BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. AT THIS TIME, INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUESTED TO DECLARE AREAS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD APPROVED POLICY IS FOLLOWED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE UNAUDITED MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT OF THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION (CHERA), AND TWO RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE UNAUDITED QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL EXISTING RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, POSTED QUARTERLY ON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD (MSRB) WEBSITE, AND POSTED ON THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION WEBSITE. THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE MSRB AND THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE. A COPY OF THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, THE TWO RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHERA, THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, A SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS POSTED ON OUR BULLETIN BOARD AND A COPY IS AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOR INSPECTION BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT OUR BUSINESS LOCATION UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM	CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. (THE "ESTATES") BELIEVES THAT, AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, WE SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM COMMITS TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY THAT WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE. OUR CONTINUING GOAL IS TO INCREASE OUR OUTREACH EVERY YEAR AND THE 2015 CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM WAS A SUCCESS! THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM AT THE ESTATES FOCUSES ON SERVICE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THIS ENSURES THAT THE ESTATES REMAINS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK, SOLIDIFIES OUR POSITION AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER COMMITTED TO SERVICE, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF MEMBERS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS FOCUS ON MEETING AND ENHANCING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY SUPPORTING AND FINANCIALLY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BY OFFERING THE TALENTS AND SERVICES OF OUR TALENTED EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS. THE ESTATES BELIEVES THAT ANY COMMITMENT TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY MUST FIRST ENSURE THAT THEIR DEDICATED STAFF IS APPRECIATED AND SUPPORTED. OUR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SAY "THANK YOU," BUT INSTANCES DO ARISE WHEN A STAFF MEMBER ENCOUNTERS AN UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP. FOLLOWING THE ADAGE THAT "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME," THE CARPENTERS CARES PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO EMPLOYEES FACING A FINANCIAL, HEALTH, OR OTHER PERSONAL CRISIS THAT SEVERELY IMPACTS THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THEIR DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS, GROCERIES, RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, AND ELECTRIC BILLS. IN 2015, MORE THAN $6,012 OF ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AND SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS PROGRAM OVER $23,369. POLK WORKS RECOGNIZED THIS COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES WHEN THE ESTATES RECEIVED A "BEST PLACES TO WORK" AWARD FOR THE 7TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. IN ADDITION, HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES ENSURE THAT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE ABLE TO ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILY AND SEND THEIR CHILD TO SCHOOL PREPARED. HEALTH AND WELLNESS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ESTATES PHILOSOPHY. MANY RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY ILLNESS AND THE ESTATES JOINS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE VICTORIES AND MEMORIES AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH. ESTATES RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL WALK FOR A CURE AND MEMORY WALK IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FIGHT THE DISEASES THAT TOUCH SO MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS A PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IN 2015, WE HAVE BECOME A VITAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THEIR ORGANIZATION AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THEIR MISSION - TO CARE FOR THOSE AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE AND SUPPORT THE SEARCH FOR A CURE. THIS WELLNESS PHILOSOPHY EXTENDS FURTHER INTO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LAKELAND REGIONAL CANCER CENTER AND THE WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION CONTINUES OUR COMMITMENT TO CANCER RESEARCH, EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND IMPROVING THE WELLNESS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION COLLECTS AND SORTS THROUGH CLOTHING DONATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE DONATIONS HELP TO FUND AN EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHARITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GIVING INCLUDE PEACE RIVER CENTER, LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, LAKELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME, CLARK'S HOUSE, AND SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN. A SAMPLE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY EFFORTS INCLUDE: > FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE POLK SENIOR GAMES AND HOST OF THE CHESS TOURNAME > PROVIDING SPACE FOR A POLLING PLACE FOR THE CITY OF LAKELAND AND POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS > FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND EMPLOYEE AND RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK > DELIVERY OF PANCAKE BREAKFASTS TWICE MONTHLY TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS SERVED BY VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER > THE DONATION OF "GOODIE" BAGS TO THE POLK SENIOR GAMES FOR THE ANNUAL INFORMATIONAL HEALTH EXPO > HOSTED A NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY > SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE'S GOLDEN MOCS HOMECOMING CELEBRATIONS > MONTHLY ON-SITE PARTICIPATION WITH BLOOD DRIVES BY FLORIDA BLOOD NET > HOSTED A BREAKFAST MEETING OF BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS, A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIORS > PARTICIPATED IN AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER > ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED THE ANNUAL LAKELAND MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST > SPONSORED THE WOMEN OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SPRING FASHION SHOW PRESENTED BY CENTRAL FLORIDA SPEECH & HEARING CENTER " FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO POLK ECUMENICAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR EMPOWERMENT, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS > FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PRO AM TENNIS TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER LAKELAND > PARTICIPATED AND SPONSORED THE 2015 WOODMENLIFE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT PARKER STREET MINISTRIES THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALWAYS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE TIME FOR THE ESTATES' FAMILY AND PROVIDE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY. IN 2015, THE ESTATES PROVIDED 150 THANKSGIVING MEALS TO PROJECT CARE OUTREACH AND 150 THANKSGIVING MEALS TO THE DREAM CENTER OF LAKELAND. BOTH PROGRAMS OFFER THESE MEALS TO SHUT-INS AND THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. EVERY YEAR, THE ESTATES SPONSORS A COLLECTION OF NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR THE LAKELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT'S "COPS FOR CHRISTMAS" CAMPAIGN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND HELPS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD HAS A PRESENT TO UNWRAP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING. OUR SUPPORT OF BETTER SEASON FOR SENIORS ANGEL TREE PROGRAM PROVIDED PRESENTS TO OVER 30 NEEDY SENIORS. ESTATES' EMPLOYEES THROUGH A SECRET SANTA PROGRAM EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF GIVING FOR HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS. THE EMPLOYEES PURCHASE GIFTS FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND SANTA MAKES A SPECIAL VISIT AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. THE SMILES ARE PRICELESS! AS A MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, THE ESTATES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER FUNCTIONS IN THE CITY OF LAKELAND. THE ESTATES WAS A PROUD SPONSOR OF A BUSINESS AND BREAKFAST, WHICH BRINGS TIMELY EDUCATION TO LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED. THE ESTATES CONTINUES TO OFFER THE TALENTS OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS AND THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE FOR LEADINGAGE FLORIDA, FLORIDA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, POLK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COALITION AND THE CITY OF LAKELAND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR SENIORS. THE ESTATES PROVIDES MEETING SPACE TO MANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2015, THE ESTATES WELCOMED THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS TO ITS CAMPUS: > IMPERIAL POLK COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA > LAKELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE > ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION > SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIRED FACULTY FELLOWSHIP > VICTORY CHURCH > FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION > THE GIDEON'S INTERNATIONAL - LAKELAND NORTH CAMP BECAUSE CHARITY DOES BEGIN AT HOME, ESTATES' RESIDENTS HAVE A SPECIAL AFFINITY TO VOLUNTEERING WITHIN THE ESTATES' COMMUNITY ITSELF. WHETHER IT IS RESIDENTS WHO VISIT OTHER RESIDENTS IN THE HEALTH CENTER OR RESIDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER BY ANSWERING PHONES, THE ESTATES IS THE GRATEFUL RECIPIENT OF THEIR SPIRIT OF GIVING. OVER 150 ESTATES' RESIDENTS OFFER THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO MAKE THE ESTATES A WONDERFUL, CARING PLACE TO LIVE. THE "ADVANTAGE PROGRAM" WAS DEVELOPED TO OPEN THE COMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO LIVE AT THE ESTATES. WORKING WITH AREA CHURCHES AND MINISTERS, THIS PROGRAM DESIGNATES TEN APARTMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE INDIVIDUALS SELECTED ENJOY THE SAME ACCESS TO SERVICES AND AMENITIES AND BECOME A PART OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 2015, THE MONTHLY FEES FOR THESE ELEVEN RESIDENTS WERE DISCOUNTED BY FORTY PERCENT, WHICH AMOUNTED TO $177,852 OFF THE PREVAILING FEE SCHEDULE. THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS VERY PROUD OF A JOINT EFFORT WITH THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CALLED K9S FOR COPS. THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY AND RAISES MONEY TO PURCHASE K9S FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. TO DATE, OVER $130,459 HAS BEEN RAISED AND SEVEN DOGS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE. THE FUTURE OF THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS EXCITING AND THE ROLE OF CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES IN THE COMMUNITY MIRRORS

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ESTATES AT CARPENTERS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING NURSING AND PERSONAL SERVICES TO MEET THE SPRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES DIGNITY, PERSONAL GROWTH, HAPPINESS AND SELF-ESTEEM WHILE VALUING A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND INDEPENDENCE.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	8
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	8
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	377
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	157
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	57,120	56,810
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	17,399,813	17,172,913
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	106,341	101,214
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	180,039	261,018
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	17,743,313	17,591,955
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	164,574	185,238
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)	8,900,110	9,196,349
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	8,143,717	8,174,642
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	17,208,401	17,556,229
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	534,912	35,726
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	44,488,472	44,007,675
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	37,624,233	37,124,977
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	6,864,239	6,882,698

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,110,536 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4,840,638 )
	SEE SCHEDULE OCARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. ("THE ESTATES") OPERATES A 72 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. IN 2015, 43% OF THE TOTAL PATIENT DAYS SERVED IN THE NURSING HOME WERE RECEIVING LIFECARE BENEFITS. THROUGH THEIR RESIDENT AGREEMENT, THESE RESIDENTS RECEIVE A GUARANTEE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF THEIR ASSETS AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE. IN ADDITION, THE ESTATES DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO THE SERVICE AND SUPPORT OF THE INDIGENT ELDERLY POPULATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2015, 17% OF THE TOTAL PATIENT DAYS IN THE SKILLED NURSING COMPONENT WERE FOR CARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS COVERED BY THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. IN THE ESTATES' 30 YEAR HISTORY, NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,213,397 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,428,918 )
	SEE SCHEDULE OCARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. OPERATES A 49 UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH A LICENSED OCCUPANCY OF 52 RESIDENTS. THE FACILITY HOLDS AN EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE LICENSE TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF NURSING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS. THIS SPECIALTY LICENSE ALLOWS THE FACILITY TO EXPAND THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS WITH THE INTENT OF ALLOWING THEM TO "AGE IN PLACE." THIS LICENSE AND STAFFING PATTERN, WHICH INCLUDES 24-HOUR A DAY NURSING COVERAGE, PERMITS THE RESIDENTS TO AGE WITH DIGNITY AND POSTPONES THEIR TRANSFER TO SKILLED NURSING, WHICH HAS A HIGHER COST THAN ASSISTED LIVING. IN 2015, 88% OF THE RESIDENTS SERVED IN THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WERE RECEIVING LIFECARE BENEFITS. THROUGH THEIR RESIDENT AGREEMENT, THESE RESIDENTS RECEIVE A GUARANTEE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF THEIR ASSETS AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE. IN THE ESTATES' 30 YEAR HISTORY, NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 9,480,478 including grants of $ 185,238 ) (Revenue $ 11,164,375 )
	SEE SCHEDULE OCARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. OPERATES 372 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS AS PART OF THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THE ESTATES OPERATES A WELLNESS CLINIC STAFFED BY LICENSED NURSES TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF RESIDENT HEALTH CONCERNS, COMMUNICATE WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE CARE AND MINIMIZE WASTE, AND TO ASSIST IN THE COORDINATION OF OUTSIDE MEDICAL SERVICES. THE RESIDENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED AT ADMISSION TO THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH A SENSE OF SECURITY AND PEACE OF MIND BY GUARANTEEING THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES AND REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF THEIR ASSETS AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE. IN THE ESTATES' 30 YEAR HISTORY, NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses14,804,411

(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
(A) Name and Title
(1) LEO GILLMAN...................................................................... PRESIDENT	3.00 .................	X	X		0	0	0
(2) DR RILEY SHORT...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	3.00 .................	X	X		0	0	0
(3) LOU MCCRANEY...................................................................... SECRETARY/TREASURER	3.00 .................	X	X		0	0	0
(4) MALLORY JOHNSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(5) HARVEY MABE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(6) DAVID VESPA...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(7) REV DWIGHT EDWARDS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(8) REV KARL STRADER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(9) PASTOR WALTER LAIDLER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(10) RICHARD SUETTERLIN...................................................................... RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(11) NATALIE THIELE...................................................................... RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(12) BRIAN ROBARE...................................................................... CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .................		X		0	0	0
(13) JOHN THOMPSON...................................................................... CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 .................		X		0	0	0
(14) LILYBETH LUCAS...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF THERAPY	40.00 .................			X	110,779	0	21,641

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	110,779	0	21,641

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
HMS OF LAKELAND INC 1009 CARPENTERS WAY LAKELAND,FL33809	MANAGEMENT SERVICES	1,130,728




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

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	56,810

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		56,810

			Business Code
2a	APARTMENT SERVICE FEES	623000	8,554,065	8,554,065
b	SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY SERVI	623000	4,840,638	4,840,638
c	EARNED ENTRANCE FEES	623000	2,349,292	2,349,292
d	ASSISTED LIVING FEES	623000	1,428,918	1,428,918
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			17,172,913

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			101,214			101,214
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(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).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	RESIDENT SERVICES		623000	261,018	261,018
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			261,018
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			17,591,955	17,433,931	0	101,214

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	132,875	132,875
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	52,363	52,363
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	7,478,772	6,638,047	840,725
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	64,838	56,450	8,388
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,102,778	1,033,798	68,980
10	Payroll taxes ...........	549,961	490,741	59,220
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	568,752	204,756	363,996
b	Legal .........	30,867		30,867
c	Accounting ...........	35,406		35,406
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	122,621	122,621
12	Advertising and promotion ....	265,345	3,525	261,820
13	Office expenses .......	575,431	135,689	439,742
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,167,696	1,098,150	69,546
17	Travel ............	30,315	14,565	15,750
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	35,712	17,846	17,866
20	Interest ...........	1,404,694	1,252,470	152,224
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	2,194,652	1,956,822	237,830
23	Insurance ...	255,103	117,183	137,920
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	SUPPLIES	1,339,454	1,339,454
b	EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA	48,531	47,497	1,034
c	PHARMACY AND LAB	33,843	33,843
d	RESIDENT ACTIVITIES	29,758	29,758
e	All other expenses	36,462	25,958	10,504
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	17,556,229	14,804,411	2,751,818	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,407,762	1	1,117,815
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			5,690,283	2	6,165,937
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			628,039	4	813,160
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			334,970	7	456,156
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			48,962	8	48,575
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			416,791	9	168,259
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	52,304,391
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	27,113,495	25,999,700	10c	25,190,896
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			2,050,303	12	2,065,696
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			7,911,662	15	7,981,181
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			44,488,472	16	44,007,675

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	2,047,761	17	1,823,558
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	12,129,267	19	12,582,942
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	23,175,000	20	22,455,000
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
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	272,205	25	263,477
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	37,624,233	26	37,124,977

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	6,864,239	27	6,882,698
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	6,864,239	33	6,882,698
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	44,488,472	34	44,007,675