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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FORT MYERS, FL33919
D Employer identification number

59-6580974
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 10,735,310
F Name and address of principal officer:
RONALD E PENN
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FLORIDACOMMUNITY.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1976
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE REGIONAL CHANGE FOR THE COMMON GOOD. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONVENING AND FACILITATING DIVERSE NETWORKS OF REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS (PHILANTHROPY, BUSINESS, NON PROFIT, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT) WHO TOGETHER EXPLORE REGIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEN DESIGN, FUND AND EXECUTE INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS THAT BRING NEEDED CHANGE TO OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH ALL KINDS OF DONORS INTERESTED IN PHILANTHROPIC GIVING WITH AN EYE ON SUSTAINABLE GIVING THROUGH ENDOWED FUNDS OR CURRENT FUNDS AIMED AT CREATING A STRONGER COMMUNITY AND BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 20
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 150
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) ......... 11,175,128 3,930,741
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,269,832 1,412,345
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 162,274 5,026
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 12,607,234 5,348,112
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,371,441 4,228,564
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,023,848 1,129,545
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet339,497    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,207,661 1,373,885
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,602,950 6,731,994
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 7,004,284 -1,383,882
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 93,533,090 94,165,734
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,261,166 5,367,424
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 88,271,924 88,798,310
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE REGIONAL CHANGE FOR THE COMMON GOOD. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONVENING AND FACILITATING DIVERSE NETWORKS OF REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS (PHILANTHROPY, BUSINESS, NON PROFIT, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT) WHO TOGETHER EXPLORE REGIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEN DESIGN, FUND AND EXECUTE INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS THAT BRING NEEDED CHANGE TO OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH ALL KINDS OF DONORS INTERESTED IN PHILANTHROPIC GIVING WITH AN EYE ON SUSTAINABLE GIVING THROUGH ENDOWED FUNDS OR CURRENT FUNDS AIMED AT CREATING A STRONGER COMMUNITY AND BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.
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 $ 2,707,343 including grants of $ 2,547,317 ) (Revenue $ 2,687,002 )
NON-COMPETITIVE GRANTS ARE MADE THROUGH DESIGNATED FUNDS AND DONOR ADVISED FUNDS; COMPETITIVE GRANTS (INCLUDING CAPACITY BUILDING, COMMUNITY IMPACT, ARTS & ATTRACTIONS, AND GOOD SAMARITAN GRANTS) THROUGH FIELD OF INTEREST AND COMMUNITY UNRESTRICTED FUNDS SUPPORTING THE INTERESTS AND PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF DONORS ESTABLISHING ENDOWMENT FUNDS. THE GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO NONPROFITS IN THE FOUNDATION'S FIVE COUNTY SERVICE AREA.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 628,098 including grants of $ 361,388 ) (Revenue $ 522,236 )
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ARE MADE TO CONTINUE EDUCATION OR TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE OR ADULTS THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS FOR PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DONOR'S INTERESTS AND WISHES (E.G., ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LIVING IN A PARTICULAR GEOGRAPHIC REGION, STUDYING A SPECIFIC SUBJECT, ETC.)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,102,198 including grants of $ 702,132 ) (Revenue $ 574,570 )
AS LEADERS AND CONVENERS, THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TAKES ON REGIONAL INITIATIVES WHEN CRITICAL ISSUES ARE IDENTIFIED IN THE REGION AND THERE IS NO OTHER MORE APPROPRIATE ENTITY TO LEAD AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE. THESE INITIATIVES ARISE FROM DATA, RELY ON PARTNERSHIPS, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ONGOING PROGRAM EVALUATION TO UNDERSTAND IMPACT, ADAPT AS NEEDED, AND REPLICATE OR SCALE WHERE POSSIBLE. THESE INITIATIVES ARE FUNDED BY LOCAL DONORS AND THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING STREAMS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE REGION. THE FOUNDATION IS THE BACKBONE ORGANIZATION FOR THE FUTUREMAKERS COALITION. FORMED AROUND EXISTING REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS, THE FUTUREMAKERS COALITION IS A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE THAT HAS A GOAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER HIGH-QUALITY CREDENTIALS FROM 27 TO 40 PERCENT BY 2025 THROUGHOUT CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, GLADES, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES. THE COALITION IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A CRADLE-TO-CAREER PATHWAY TO ENSURE SUCCESS FOR TRADITIONAL STUDENTS AND ADULT LEARNERS. THE FLORIDA FELLOWS INITIATIVE IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA'S COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS. THE FLORIDA FELLOWS ARE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS. THE FELLOWS WILL ASSIST THE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING MESSAGING AND STORIES OF THOSE WHO ARE BENEFITING FROM THE GRANT. FAMILY LITERACY YES (FLY) IS A BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM COLLABORATIVELY IMPLEMENTED BY THE QUALITY OF LIFE CENTER AND THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION. IT SERVES LOW INCOME FAMILIES BY SUBSIDIZING THE COST OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AND THE COST FOR PARENTS ATTENDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR GED COURSES. FLY ALSO INCLUDES TEACHER-FACILITATED INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING TIME TO SUPPORT PARENTS IN BECOMING THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHERS IN READING AND TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO READ AND LEARN TOGETHER.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,124,477 including grants of $ 617,726 ) (Revenue $ 146,933 )
(A) NON-PROFIT CAPACITY-BUILDING AND PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING THE YEAR-LONG COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT TRIBES; (B) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING DONORS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS; (C) IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ESTABLISHED FOR LEE COUNTY; (D) COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND CONVENER SERVICES; (E) PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; (F) ESTABLISHMENT OF SATELLITE OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION; (G) PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AROUND TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY DESIGN, AND ACCESS TO SERVICES; (H) SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO CONNECT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO THE COMMUNITY; (I) RAISE AWARENESS AND HIGHLIGHT BEST PRACTICES OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS; AND (J) ART EXHIBITION
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,124,477 including grants of $ 617,726 ) (Revenue $ 146,933 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet5,562,116
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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) ....
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............
18
 
No
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...................
19
 
No
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.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
46
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
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
20
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
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
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
25
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
25
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
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
FL
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:
MediumBulletRONALD E PENN8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201   FORT MYERS,FL33919 (239) 274-5900
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
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) SARAH OWEN......................................................................
PRESIDENT /
 50.00
.................
  		X   X       205,000 0 33,417
(2) GUY WHITESMAN......................................................................
CHAIR
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) DR LARRY A HOBBS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) SANDY ROBINSON......................................................................
SEC/TREAS
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOSEPH MAZURKIEWICZ JR......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PA
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) AURORA BADIA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JUAN BENDECK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) CAROLYN CONANT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) PATRICIA K DOBBINS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) KEVIN L ERWIN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) CRAIG FOLK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JOHN F GAMBA JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) CHAUNCEY GOSS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) DENNIE HAMILTON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) HON ARCHIE B HAYWARD JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) CHRISTOPHER HILL......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) LI-SU JAVEDAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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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) HUGH KINSEY JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) HOWARD L LELAND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) ALAN MANDEL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DARREN ROBERTSHAW........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) ROBBIE B ROEPSTORFF........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) GAY THOMPSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) KARSON TURNER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) MYRA HALE WALTERS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) RUSTY WHITLEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) RONALD E PENN........................................................................
CFO
 50.00
.......................   		    X       116,387 0 9,380






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 321,387   42,797
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 MediumBullet2
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
Yes
 
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
DAVID FLEMMING,
3778 HANOVER STREET
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		STRAT PLAN/PRGM 120,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,930,741
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,406,806
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,930,741
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 822,960     822,960
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   5,976,583
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   5,387,198
c Gain or (loss)   589,385
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 589,385     589,385
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..MediumBullet      
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..MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME   5,026 5,026    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 5,026
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 5,348,112 5,026   1,412,345
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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 3,521,327 3,521,327
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 707,237 707,237
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 .... 375,576 166,568 144,372 64,636
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 600,560 267,855 232,809 99,896
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 13,583 6,025 5,222 2,336
9 Other employee benefits ....... 71,856 31,874 27,626 12,356
10 Payroll taxes ........... 67,970 30,801 25,477 11,692
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 10,364   5,014 5,350
c Accounting ........... 35,700 15,835 13,724 6,141
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 200,202 88,799 76,966 34,437
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 276,657 220,230 32,427 24,000
12 Advertising and promotion .... 41,021 40,549 472  
13 Office expenses ....... 88,729 44,314 38,786 5,629
14 Information technology ...... 176,927 99,251 58,974 18,702
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 110,102 53,009 39,444 17,649
17 Travel ............ 19,362 4,542 12,239 2,581
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 45,295 8,869 31,218 5,208
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 63,455 28,145 24,395 10,915
23 Insurance ... 26,406 11,712 10,152 4,542
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 PROJECTS 168,765 168,765    
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 41,376 6,675 33,411 1,290
c PRINTING AND PUBLICATION 29,096 28,762 334  
d RELATIONSHIPS 25,507 10,065 3,527 11,915
e All other expenses 14,921 907 13,792 222
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,731,994 5,562,116 830,381 339,497
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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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  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 437,822 2 428,287
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 41,320 9 16,961
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 318,657
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 226,457 113,577 10c 92,200
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 70,647,535 11 68,270,062
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 22,292,836 15 25,358,224
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 93,533,090 16 94,165,734
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 46,366 17 57,815
18 Grants payable ... 521,800 18 886,819
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
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 4,693,000 25 4,422,790
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 5,261,166 26 5,367,424
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 67,945,529 27 65,331,850
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 18,981,270 28 22,156,335
29 Permanently restricted net assets 1,345,125 29 1,310,125
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 ........... 88,271,924 33 88,798,310
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 93,533,090 34 94,165,734
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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
5,348,112
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,731,994
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,383,882
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
88,271,924
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,572,601
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
3,482,869
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
88,798,310
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
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
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.) .... 5,166,046 4,545,963 8,235,847 6,702,288 3,930,741 28,580,885
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 5,166,046 4,545,963 8,235,847 6,702,288 3,930,741 28,580,885
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).. 9,232,438
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 19,348,447
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.. 5,166,046 4,545,963 8,235,847 6,702,288 3,930,741 28,580,885
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,030,064 1,158,482 3,048,029 1,140,339 822,960 7,199,874
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. 35,780,759
12
12
5,026
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
54.080 %
15
15
52.520 %
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.") .            
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......            
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.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
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.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
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...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
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
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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
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
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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
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
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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    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

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

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
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  
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
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
 
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(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.
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Name of the organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
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.
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Name of organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC 		Employer identification number
59-6580974
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)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC 		Employer identification number

59-6580974
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)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC 		Employer identification number

59-6580974
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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(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
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
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 .... 107 293
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 2,434,703 1,554,673
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 1,755,950 2,472,613
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 12,811,364 55,766,008
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 $ 24,138
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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
ARTIST RECOGNITION PROG
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 .... 59,613,288 51,133,580 42,077,341 37,948,917 36,751,971
b Contributions ... 4,186,373 11,215,653 4,974,870 2,813,247 3,526,875
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -218,618 1,207,554 6,989,989 4,581,267 622,679
d Grants or scholarships ... 3,972,655 2,911,505 1,976,568 2,433,680 2,188,320
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 1,256,938 1,031,995 932,051 832,410 764,288
g End of year balance ...... 58,351,450 59,613,288 51,133,580 42,077,341 37,948,917
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet97.750 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet2.250 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
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        
c Leasehold improvements   81,833 36,595 45,238
d Equipment ...   212,686 189,862 22,824
e Other ...   24,138   24,138
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 92,200
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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) DEFERRED GIFTS REC - CRTS / CLTS 21,617,254
(2) DEFERRED GIFTS REC - CGAS 1,902,291
(3) CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE 1,674,222
(4) LIFE INSURANCE - REMAINDER INTEREST 144,885
(5) OTHER ASSETS 19,572
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 25,358,224
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  
FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ACCOUNTS 2,910,657
ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS 1,341,210
FUNDS RESTRICTED FOR PROGRAMS 170,923
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,422,790
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 6,804,913
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,572,601
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 3,441,463
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,868,862
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 4,936,051
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 412,061
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 412,061
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 5,348,112
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 6,278,527
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 6,278,527
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 453,467
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 453,467
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,731,994

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, PAGE 3, PART X THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION ADOPTED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ASC 740 -10, INCOME TAXES AS IT RELATES TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, AND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR ALL OPEN TAX YEARS. CURRENTLY, THE PRIOR THREE TAX PERIODS ARE OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER AUDIT; HOWEVER THE TAX PERIOD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 2014 WAS EXAMINED AND HAS BEEN CLOSED WITH NO CHANGES. BASED ON AN EVALUATION OF THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ALL POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD BE UPHELD UNDER AN EXAMINATION. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR THE EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN RECORDED.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D PYMT/CHG IN SPLIT INT AGMT & REMAINDER / LEAD INT VALUES 3,382,828 IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 58,635
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B UNREALIZED GAIN ALLOCATED TO AGENCY FUNDS 67,829 AGENCY FUND CONTRIBUTIONS 5,600 ALLOCATED TO PARTNER SUPPORT 338,632
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B INVESTMENT FEES ALLOCATED TO AGENCY FUNDS 9,129 AGENCY FUND GRANTS 105,706 ALLOCATED TO PARTNER SUPPORT 338,632
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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
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-6580974
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ........................
2
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) 4KIDS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC
2717 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE,FL33309 		61-1416525 501(C) 7,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(2) ABUSE COUNSELING & TREATMENT INC
PO BOX 60401
FORT MYERS,FL33906 		59-1864735 501(C) 62,000       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(3) ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM
15100 N 9TH STREET
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85260 		54-1660459 501(C) 50,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(4) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - FL GULF
9220 BONITA BEACH ROAD 223
BONITA SPRINGS,FL34135 		13-3039601 501(C) 25,100       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(5) AMI KIDS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC
1190 MAIN STREET
FORT MYERS BEACH,FL33931 		59-3052865 501(C) 50,000       CAP CONTRIB
(6) ANIMAL REFUGE CENTERINC
P O BOX 6642
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		65-0057419 501(C) 12,401       GEN OP SUPPORT
(7) ANIMAL REFUGE OF LABELLE INC
PO BOX 2441
LABELLE,FL33935 		65-0404638 501(C) 9,736       SPEC PRGM
(8) ARTFEST FORT MYERS INC
2443 FIRST ST
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		65-1119729 501(C) 15,000       SPEC PRGM
(9) BAILEY-MATTHEWS SHELL MUSEUM
P O BOX 1580
SANIBEL,FL33957 		59-2775992 501(C) 18,053       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(10) BIDEWEE INC
410 E 38TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-1655210 501(C) 9,731       GEN OP SUPPORT
(11) BIG ARTS
900 DUNLOP RD
SANIBEL,FL33957 		59-1956939 501(C) 8,000       SPEC PRGM
(12) BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK SWFL
PO BOX 61402
FORT MYERS,FL33906 		26-1964620 501(C) 8,000       SPEC PRGM
(13) BONITA SPRINGS ASSISTANCE OFFICE
PO BOX 16
BONITA SPRINGS,FL34133 		59-2337909 501(C) 7,000       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(14) BONITA WONDER GARDENS INC
PO BOX 822
BONITA SPRINGS,FL34133 		46-4168846 501(C) 16,000       SPEC PRGM
(15) BRIDGE A LIFE
1605 MAIN STREET SUITE 703
SARASOTA,FL34236 		46-4168846 501(C) 6,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(16) CALOOSA HUMANE SOCIETY
P O BOX 2337
LABELLE,FL33975 		65-0759567 501(C) 53,908       GEN OP SUPPORT
(17) CAPITVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA
PO BOX 162
CAPTIVA,FL33924 		59-6143042 501(C) 11,806       GEN OP SUPPORT
(18) CENTER FOR THE ARTS
26100 OLD 41 ROAD
BONITA SPRINGS,FL34135 		65-0295085 501(C) 12,500       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(19) CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING
3606 ENTERPRISE AVENUE SUITE 150
NAPLES,FL34135 		65-0230582 501(C) 45,000       SPEC PRGM
(20) CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
227 SULLIVAN STREET
PUNTA GORDA,FL33950 		65-0455319 501(C) 19,000       SPEC PRGM
(21) CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
PO BOX 380157
MURDOCK,FL33938 		65-0139525 501(C) 37,475       SPEC PRGM
(22) CHARLOTTE HARBOR ENVIRONMENTAL CNTR
10941 BURNT STORE ROAD
PUNTA GORDA,FL33955 		59-2853001 501(C) 30,000       SPEC PRGM
(23) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SWFL
3830 EVANS AVE
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		65-0007620 501(C) 13,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(24) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FL
1940 MARAVILLA AVE
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		59-0192430 501(C) 21,000       SPEC PRGM
(25) CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
3816 SOUTH 12TH ST
SHEBOYGAN,WI53081 		501(C) 6,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(26) CITY OF CLEWISTON
115 W VENTURA AVE
CLEWISTON,FL33440 		501(C) 30,000       SPEC PRGM
(27) CLINIC FOR THE REHAB OF WILDLIFE
PO BOX 150
SANIBEL,FL33957 		23-7271040 501(C) 25,002       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(28) COMMUNITIES REACHING OUT INC
908 NORTH GOLF DR
HOLLYWOOD,FL33021 		65-1242772 501(C) 10,385       GEN OP SUPPORT
(29) COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES I
P O BOX 2143
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		59-2602772 501(C) 30,847       GEN OP SUPPORT
(30) COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS & CHILD
4405 DESOTO ROAD
SARASOTA,FL34235 		59-1305522 501(C) 100,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(31) COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL INC
12290 VOYAGER PARKWAY
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80921 		36-2423707 501(C) 7,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(32) COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2439 MCGREGOR BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		59-1150677 501(C) 8,472       GEN OP SUPPORT
(33) DAVID LAWRENECE CENTER
6075 BATHEY LANE
NAPLES,FL34116 		59-2206025 501(C) 8,000       SPEC PRGM
(34) DING DARLING WILDLIFE SOCIETY INC
1 WILDLIFE DR
SANIBEL,FL33957 		59-2240895 501(C) 16,000       SPEC PRGM
(35) DIOCESE OF VENICE CATHOLIC FAITH AP
P O BOX 60759
FORT MYERS,FL33906 		501(C) 10,000       SPEC PRGM
(36) DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
333 7TH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10001 		13-3433452 501(C) 6,600       SPEC PRGM
(37) DOWNTOWN MGMT CORP OF FT MYERS
PO BOX 1686
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		65-0542768 501(C) 15,000       SPEC PRGM
(38) EARTH SHINE
5249 SUMMERLIN COMMONS BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33907 		32-0042299 501(C) 5,400       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(39) ECHO INC
17391 DURRANCE ROAD
NORTH FORT MYERS,FL33917 		23-7275283 501(C) 11,869       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(40) EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT INC
PO BOX 339
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		65-0118122 501(C) 6,000       SPEC PRGM
(41) EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER CTY
3606 ENTERPRISE AVE STE 150
NAPLES,FL34104 		65-0230582 501(C) 5,754       SPEC PRGM
(42) FISH OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA INC
2430-B PERIWINKLE WAY
SANIBEL,FL33957 		20-8892375 501(C) 25,750       SPEC PRGM
(43) FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS SW FL
PO BOX 1357
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		59-1741273 501(C) 20,000       SPEC PRGM
(44) FAMILY INITIATIVE INCORPORATED
1242 SW PINE ISLAND ROAD
CAPE CORAL,FL33991 		46-1528487 501(C) 25,000       SPEC PRGM
(45) FLORIDA ARTS INC
2301 FIRST STREET
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		31-1536036 501(C) 16,000       SPEC PRGM
(46) FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY FD
10501 FGCU BLVD S
FORT MYERS,FL33965 		65-0403969 501(C) 33,553       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(47) FLORIDA LIONS CONKLIN CENTER FOR TH
405 WHITE ST
DAYTONA BEACH,FL32114 		23-7377066 501(C) 5,920       GEN OP SUPPORT
(48) FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE
P O BOX 2483
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		65-0827621 501(C) 16,000       SPEC PRGM
(49) FORT MYERS COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOC
PO BOX 606
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		59-1739068 501(C) 12,558       GEN OP SUPPORT
(50) FRIENDS OF KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC
3800 CORKSCREW ROAD
ESTERO,FL33928 		65-0054259 501(C) 8,000       SPEC PRGM
(51) FRIENDS OF LAKE PARK REG LIBRARY
15290 BASS RD
FORT MYERS,FL33919 		65-0145488 501(C) 8,000       SPEC PRGM
(52) GLADES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER
PO BOX 10
MOORE HAVEN,FL33471 		GOV 50,000       SPEC PRGM
(53) GLADES COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 443
MOORE HAVEN,FL33471 		46-3728223 501(C) 15,000       SPEC PRGM
(54) GLADIOLUS LEARNING & DEVEL CNTR
10320 GLADIOLUS DR
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		23-7378076 501(C) 14,741       GEN OP SUPPORT
(55) GOOD WHEELS
10075 BAVARIA RD SE
FORT MYERS,FL33913 		65-0192741 501(C) 13,000       SPEC PRGM
(56) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHWEST FL
4940 BAYLINE DR
NORTH FORT MYERS,FL33917 		59-6196141 501(C) 102,060       SPEC PRGM
(57) GUADALUPE CENTER INC
505 HOPE CIRCLE
IMMOKALEE,FL34142 		59-2617151 501(C) 12,731       GEN OP SUPPORT
(58) GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY INC
2010 ARCADIA ST
FORT MYERS,FL33916 		59-0806978 501(C) 65,972       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(59) GULF COAST SYMPHONY
P O BOX 60878
FORT MYERS,FL33906 		65-0666748 501(C) 51,175       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(60) GULFSHORE OPERA INC
3281 GOLDEN GATE BLVD W
NAPLES,FL34120 		47-0989874 501(C) 20,100       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(61) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LEE COUNTY
1288 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
NORTH FORT MYERS,FL33903 		59-2236174 501(C) 95,622       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(62) HANDS UP CHARITY
3017 SW 2ND PLACE
CAPE CORAL,FL33914 		26-4133295 501(C) 9,000       SPEC PRGM
(63) HAPPEHATCHEE CENTER INC
PO BOX 345
ESTERO,FL33928 		20-8034294 501(C) 22,676       SPEC PRGM
(64) HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK OF SW FLORID
3760 FOWLER ST
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		59-2332120 501(C) 134,900       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(65) HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC
15570 HAGIE DR
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		65-1003872 501(C) 49,780       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(66) HENDRY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEV
PO BOX 2518
LABELLE,FL33975 		65-0783834 501(C) 15,000       SPEC PRGM
(67) HOPE CLUBHOUSE OF SW FL
3602 BROADWAY AVE
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		30-0437443 501(C) 94,574       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(68) HOPE HOSPICE
9470 HEALTHPARK CIRCLE
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		59-2128697 501(C) 5,478       GEN OP SUPPORT
(69) HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS PTNSHP
PO BOX 1113
SANIBEL,FL33957 		30-0370679 501(C) 25,000       SPEC PRGM
(70) I WILL MENTORSHIP FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2362
FORT MYERS,FL33912 		47-3761436 501(C) 23,790       SPEC PRGM
(71) LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL
4050 EAST COWBOY WAY
LABELLE,FL33935 		GOV 18,000       SPEC PRGM
(72) LEE COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS
10091 MCGREGOR BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33919 		51-0182649 501(C) 111,619       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(73) LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SVCS
5600 BANNER DRIVE
FORT MYERS,FL33912 		GOV 19,461       GEN OP SUPPORT
(74) LEE COUNTY PARKS & REC
3410 PALM BEACH BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33916 		59-1773738 501(C) 8,000       SPEC PRGM
(75) LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATI
PO BOX 2218
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		65-0645343 501(C) 39,792       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(76) LEGAL AID SERVICES OF COLLIER CO
4436 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST
NAPLES,FL34112 		59-1547191 501(C) 20,000       SPEC PRGM
(77) LEHIGH COMMUNITY SERVICE INC
201 PLAZA DR SUITE 103
LEHIGH ACRES,FL33936 		59-1773738 501(C) 62,707       GEN OP SUPPORT
(78) LIBERTY YOUTH RANCH
PO BOX 110718
NAPLES,FL34108 		38-3674666 501(C) 10,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(79) LIGHTHOUSE OF SWFL INC
35 W MARIANA AVE
NORT FORT MYERS,FL33903 		59-1665257 501(C) 23,009       SPEC PRGM
(80) MARANATHA BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONF
4759 LAKE HARBOR RD
MUSKEGON,MI49441 		38-1558540 501(C) 20,000       SPEC PRGM
(81) MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSP
100 CAMBRIDGE STREET
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-1564655 501(C) 20,000       SPEC PRGM
(82) MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY MARITIME HIST
528 DOCK RD
BEACH HAVEN,NJ08008 		76-0730192 501(C) 6,500       GEN OP SUPPORT
(83) NAMI OF COLLIER COUNTY INC
6216 TRAIL BLVD BLDG C
NAPLES,FL34108 		65-0047747 501(C) 6,139       GEN OP SUPPORT
(84) NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN
4820 BAYSHORE DR
NAPLES,FL34112 		65-0511429 501(C) 22,500       SPEC PRGM
(85) NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION
1501 NORTHWEST NINTH AVE
MIAMI,FL33136 		59-0968031 501(C) 33,220       GEN OP SUPPORT
(86) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHARITIES
PO BOX 1060
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		59-1840066 501(C) 11,811       GEN OP SUPPORT
(87) NEW HORIZONS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
PO BOX 111833
NAPLES,FL34108 		11-3678086 501(C) 17,000       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(88) NEW MISSION SYSTEMS INTL
PO BOX 547
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		95-4338997 501(C) 42,200       SPEC PRGM
(89) NEXT LEVEL CHURCH
12400 PLANTATION ROAD
FORT MYERS,FL33966 		01-0627010 501(C) 8,512       SPEC PRGM
(90) OCTAGON SEQUENCE OF EIGHT INC
41660 HORSESHOE ROAD
PUNTA GORDA,FL33982 		59-2298305 501(C) 10,043       GEN OP SUPPORT
(91) OUR MOTHERS HOME OF SW FL
1801 S TAMIAMI TRAIL
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		65-0510103 501(C) 10,500       GEN OP SUPPORT
(92) QUALITY OF LIFE CENTER OF SWFL
PO BOX 1290
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		65-0321309 501(C) 22,764       GEN OP SUPPORT
(93) REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRATION ASSOC
402 W MAIN STREET
IMMOKALEE,FL34142 		59-1221966 501(C) 35,000       SPEC PRGM
(94) SAMARITAN'S PURSE
PO BOX 3000
BOONE,NC28607 		58-1437002 501(C) 7,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(95) SANIBEL COMMUNITY ASSOC
2173 PERIWINKLE WAY
SANIEL,FL33957 		59-1060466 501(C) 6,000       SPEC PRGM
(96) SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
1740 PERIWINKLE WAY
SANIBEL,FL33957 		501(C) 168,363       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(97) SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL INC
PO BOX 1229
SANIBEL,FL33957 		20-3684133 501(C) 6,000       SPEC PRGM
(98) SHELL POINT VILLAGE RETIRE COMM
15000 SHELL POINT BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		80-0002415 501(C) 10,385       GEN OP SUPPORT
(99) SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS CHRISTIAN
6009 W COURTYARD DRIVE
AUSTIN,TX78730 		74-2337608 501(C) 9,500       SPEC PRGM
(100) SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
12502 PINE DRIVE
TAMPA,FL33612 		04-2121377 501(C) 6,140       GEN OP SUPPORT
(101) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS ASSOC
PO BOX 60702
FORT MYERS,FL33906 		65-0618123 501(C) 16,500       SPEC PRGM
(102) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY
12651 MCGREGOR BLVD UNIT 4-403
FORT MYERS,FL33919 		59-1350404 501(C) 39,467       GEN OP SUPPORT
(103) ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2635 CLEVELAND AVENUE
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		501(C) 10,053       GEN OP SUPPORT
(104) ST MATTHEWS HOUSE
2001 AIRPORT RD S
NAPLES,FL34112 		65-1110501 501(C) 20,000       SPEC PRGM
(105) STEVE RUMMLER HOP FOUNDATION
PO BOX 24773
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55424 		45-2903444 501(C) 26,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(106) SWFL COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF A
1801 BOY SCOUT DR
FORT MYERS,FL33907 		59-1150488 501(C) 35,408       SPEC PRGM
(107) TEMPLE BETH - EL OF FORT MYERS
16225 WINKLER RD
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		59-1097143 501(C) 6,950       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(108) THE COMMUNITY FD OF WEST NC
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE,NC28803 		501(C) 10,000       SPEC PRGM
(109) THE FOUNDATION FOR LEE CTY PUBLIC
P O BOX 1608
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		59-2637849 501(C) 8,823       GEN OP SUPPORT
(110) THE FD OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MED SOC
777 EAST PARK DRIVE
HARRISBURG,PA17105 		23-1511600 501(C) 20,000       SPEC PRGM
(111) THE FREEDOM AND VIRTUE INST
PO BOX 1320
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		20-2927564 501(C) 7,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(112) THE IMAGINARIUM GROUP INC
2000 CRANFORD AVE
FORT MYERS,FL33916 		65-0226894 501(C) 10,000       SPEC PRGM
(113) THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION
3690 RADIO ROAD
NAPLES,FL34104 		65-0315664 501(C) 15,000       SPEC PRGM
(114) THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FL
PO BOX 344
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		27-0526903 501(C) 11,000       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(115) THE LEGACY FOUNDATION SHELL POINT
15010 SHELL POINT BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		80-0002415 501(C) 27,776       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(116) THE MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL
1641 HAMPTON RD
MEADOWBROOK,PA19046 		23-1352659 501(C) 6,000       SPEC PRGM
(117) THE MUSIC FD OF SW FL
13300-56 S CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS,FL33907 		65-0264107 501(C) 9,145       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(118) THE SALVATION ARMY OF LEE HENDRY
10291 MCGREGOR BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33919 		58-0660607 501(C) 26,890       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(119) THE WHALE CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND
24 HARBOR LOOP
GLOUCESTER,MA01930 		04-3047776 501(C) 10,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(120) THEATRE CONSPIRACY
10091 MCGREGOR BLVD
FORT MYERS,FL33901 		65-0569413 501(C) 10,200       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(121) UNCOMMON FRIENDS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 811
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		65-0490124 501(C) 16,168       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(122) UNITED WAY OF LEE HENDRY & GLA
7273 CONCOURSE DR
FORT MYERS,FL33908 		59-1005169 501(C) 144,815       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(123) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
PO BOX 114025
GAINSEVILLE,FL32611 		501(C) 29,800       SPEC PRGM
(124) VALERIES HOUSE INC
PO BOX 1955
FORT MYERS,FL33902 		47-3701240 501(C) 31,958       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(125) WGCU
10501 FGCU BLVD S
FORT MYERS,FL33965 		65-0403969 501(C) 5,200       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(126) YOUNG ARTISTS AWARD INC
PO BOX 152149
CAPE CORAL,FL33915 		57-1231237 501(C) 6,044       SPEC PRGM
(127) YOUTH HAVEN INC
5867 WHITAKER RD
FORT MYERS,FL33965 		23-7065187 501(C) 15,000       SPEC PRGM
(128) YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI INC
898 WALNUT STREET
CINCINNATI,OH45273 		31-0537518 501(C) 6,000       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
(129) ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
7401 WINKLER RD
FORT MYERS,FL33919 		501(C) 10,000       GEN OP SUPPORT
(130) MISC GRANTS 5000 AND UNDER
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919 		501(C) 296,546       GEN OP / SPEC PRGM
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
313
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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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) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS 137 707,237      
(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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 EACH NONPROFIT AWARDED A COMPETITIVE GRANT FROM THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FINAL GRANT EVALUATION REPORT FORM THAT OUTLINES WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED AS A RESULT OF THE GRANT AWARD AND INCLUDES A FINAL BUDGET DETAILING ALL PROJECT EXPENSES. THE DUE DATE FOR THE REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE GRANT AWARD LETTER AND IS USUALLY 13 MONTHS AFTER THE GRANT IS AWARDED, AS GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR ONE YEAR. WE ALSO MONITOR ACTIVE GRANTS BY REQUIRING THAT ANY MATERIAL VARIANCES TO FUNDED PROJECTS BE REQUESTED AND APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION IN WRITING. WHEN A GRANT IS AWARDED A LETTER IS SENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS NOTING THAT THE GRANT FUNDS MUST BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE PROPOSAL THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION SUBMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1SARAH OWENPRESIDENT / CEO (i)

(ii)		 205,000
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  		25,650
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  		7,767
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  		238,417
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
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 .... X 1 10,000 COMPARABLE SALES
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 56 1,396,806 FMV ON DATE OF TRANSFER
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 ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
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.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Page 2
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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B DONATED SECURITIES ARE FORWARDED TO THE FOUNDATION'S PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, WHO SELL THE SECURITIES AND PLACE THE PROCEEDS IN THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO.
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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

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
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE REGIONAL CHANGE FOR THE COMMON GOOD. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONVENING AND FACILITATING DIVERSE NETWORKS OF REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS (PHILANTHROPY, BUSINESS, NON PROFIT, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT) WHO TOGETHER EXPLORE REGIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND THEN DESIGN, FUND AND EXECUTE INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS THAT BRING NEEDED CHANGE TO OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH ALL KINDS OF DONORS INTERESTED IN PHILANTHROPIC GIVING WITH AN EYE ON SUSTAINABLE GIVING THROUGH ENDOWED FUNDS OR CURRENT FUNDS AIMED AT CREATING A STRONGER COMMUNITY AND BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C IS A COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE THAT HAS A GOAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER HIGH-QUALITY CREDENTIALS FROM 27 TO 40 PERCENT BY 2025 THROUGHOUT CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, GLADES, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES. THE COALITION IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A CRADLE-TO-CAREER PATHWAY TO ENSURE SUCCESS FOR TRADITIONAL STUDENTS AND ADULT LEARNERS. THE FLORIDA FELLOWS INITIATIVE IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA'S COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS. THE FLORIDA FELLOWS ARE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS. THE FELLOWS WILL ASSIST THE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING MESSAGING AND STORIES OF THOSE WHO ARE BENEFITING FROM THE GRANT. FAMILY LITERACY YES (FLY) IS A BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM COLLABORATIVELY IMPLEMENTED BY THE QUALITY OF LIFE CENTER AND THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION. IT SERVES LOW INCOME FAMILIES BY SUBSIDIZING THE COST OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AND THE COST FOR PARENTS ATTENDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR GED COURSES. FLY ALSO INCLUDES TEACHER-FACILITATED INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING TIME TO SUPPORT PARENTS IN BECOMING THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHERS IN READING AND TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO READ AND LEARN TOGETHER.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D (A) NON-PROFIT CAPACITY-BUILDING AND PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING THE YEAR-LONG COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT TRIBES; (B) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING DONORS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS; (C) IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ESTABLISHED FOR LEE COUNTY; (D) COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND CONVENER SERVICES; (E) PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; (F) ESTABLISHMENT OF SATELLITE OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION; (G) PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AROUND TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY DESIGN, AND ACCESS TO SERVICES; (H) SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO CONNECT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO THE COMMUNITY; (I) RAISE AWARENESS AND HIGHLIGHT BEST PRACTICES OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS; AND (J) ART EXHIBITION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT REVIEWS THE FORM WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND EXECUTE A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS AND CONSULTANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND EXECUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT DEPENDING ON THE SERVICES RECEIVED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW COMPENSATION FOR REASONABLENESS AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. COMPARABLE DATA IS GATHERED USING THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY AND SALARY INFORMATION FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN FLORIDA.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS. COMPARABLE DATA IS GATHERED USING THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY AND SALARY INFORMATION FROM LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS. ALL STAFF RELATED SALARY DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE BY THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BASED ON LOCAL DEMOGRAPHICS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EMPLOYMENT POSITION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.FLORIDACOMMUNITY.COM AND THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC DATABASE KNOWN AS GUIDESTAR.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 PYMT/CHG IN SPLIT INT AGMT & REMAINDER / LEAD INT VALUES 3,382,828 IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 58,635 UNREALIZED GAIN ALLOCATED TO AGENCY FUNDS -67,829 AGENCY FUND CONTRIBUTIONS -5,600 ALLOCATED TO PARTNER SUPPORT -338,632 INVESTMENT FEES ALLOCATED TO AGENCY FUNDS 9,129 AGENCY FUND GRANTS 105,706 ALLOCATED TO PARTNER SUPPORT 338,632 TOTAL 3,482,869
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Cat. No. 51056K
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
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MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

59-6580974
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
(1) BONITA SPRINGS COMMUNITY FD LLC
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919
27-4342648 		INACTIVE FL     NA
 
(2) COMMUNITY FD OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA LLC
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919
27-4343844 		INACTIVE FL     NA
 
(3) WOMENS LEGACY FUND LLC
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919
27-4967919 		INACTIVE FL     NA
 
(4) WOMENS LEGACY FUND OF SWFL LLC
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919
27-4968412 		INACTIVE FL     NA
 
(5) GOOD NEIGHBOR COMM FD OF SANIBEL-
CAPTIVA LLC
8771 COLLEGE PARKWAY BLDG 2 201
FORT MYERS,FL33919
27-4343158 		INACTIVE FL     NA
 


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












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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
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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
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
 
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





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).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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