Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2820 SELWYN AVE SUITE 836
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTE, NC28209
A Employer identification number

56-1677733
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(980) 237-1386
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$43,988,901J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 4,278,497
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 84 84  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 78,528 78,528  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 738,871
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 27,008,908
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 738,871
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15 15  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,095,995 817,498  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,700      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 19,994 2,297    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,336 1,804    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 32,030 4,101   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,494,000 6,494,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,526,030 4,101   6,494,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,430,035
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 813,397
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 4,988,041 4,261,660 4,261,660
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 27,040,888 Click to see attachment26,100,089 39,727,241
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 32,028,929 30,361,749 43,988,901
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 32,028,929 30,361,749
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 32,028,929 30,361,749
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 32,028,929 30,361,749
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
32,028,929
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,430,035
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
30,598,894
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
237,145
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
30,361,749
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a JP MORGAN - 00882 P    
b JP MORGAN - 63622 P    
c JP MORGAN - 63622 P    
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 579,105   691,986 -112,881
b 11,308,733   13,721,318 -2,412,585
c 15,121,070   11,856,733 3,264,337
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -112,881
b       -2,412,585
c       3,264,337
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 738,871
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 6,229,000 46,354,819 0.134377
2013 5,343,332 38,011,146 0.140573
2012 5,363,123 30,720,539 0.174578
2011 4,854,962 33,157,167 0.146423
2010 4,283,440 32,485,306 0.131858
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.727809
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.145562
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
45,339,396
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
6,599,693
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
8,134
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
6,607,827
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
6,494,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 16,268
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 16,268
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 16,268
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 56,801
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 56,801
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 40,533
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 40,533
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNC
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.MERANCAS.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletANTHONY A MERMANS Telephone no.bullet (980) 237-1386

    Located atbullet2820 SELWYN AVENUE STE 836CHARLOTTENC ZIP+4bullet28209
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CORNELIS A M MERMANS TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    JOHANNA J MERMANS ASST SECRETA
    1.00     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    ANTHONY A MERMANS PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    JENNIFER E MERMANS SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    210 ELM ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ08540
    BRYAN K MERMANS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3615 ARBORWAY
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211
    ROBIN B MERMANS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3615 ARBORWAY
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211
    NICOLE A MERMANS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    361 17TH STREET NW 2223
    ATLANTA,GA30363
    ROBIN M PERRIGO DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    44,020,912
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,008,932
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    46,029,844
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    46,029,844
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    690,448
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    45,339,396
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,266,970
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,266,970
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    16,268
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    16,268
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,250,702
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,250,702
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    2,250,702
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    6,494,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    6,494,000
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    6,494,000
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 2,250,702
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 2,720,461
    b From 2011...... 3,275,180
    c From 2012...... 3,830,850
    d From 2013...... 3,596,111
    e From 2014...... 3,956,084
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 17,378,686
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 6,494,000
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 2,250,702
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 4,243,298
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 21,621,984
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		2,720,461
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		18,901,523
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 3,275,180
    b Excess from 2012.... 3,830,850
    c Excess from 2013.... 3,596,111
    d Excess from 2014.... 3,956,084
    e Excess from 2015.... 4,243,298
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    CORNELIS A M JOHANNA MERMANS
    NICOLE A MERMANS
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ANTHONY A MERMANS
    2820 SELWYN AVE SUITE 836
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209
    (980) 237-1386
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PROPOSAL/LETTER OF REQUEST INDICATING HOW ORGANIZATION'S GOALS ALIGN WITH FOUNDATION'S, AMOUNT OF MONEY REQUESTED AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. INCLUDE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROOF OF 501(3)(C) STATUS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO SUPPORT FOR ARTS, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIUALS.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
    740 WEST FIFTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    SCHOLARSHIPS AND MENTORING SUPPORT 30,000
    ADA JENKINSCENTER
    PO BOX 1842
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		    AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT 40,000
    ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK
    6220 THERMAL ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		    BEHAVIOR HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN 100,000
    ALLEGRO FOUNDATION
    419 ARDMORE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		    CLASSES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITI 25,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2425 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		    GENERAL FUND/DISASTER RELIEF 500,000
    AS ONE MINISTRIES
    805 A WEST AIRLINE AVENUE
    GASTONIA,NC28052     		    SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS SHELTER AND RES 25,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
    POST OFFICE BOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC282471112     		    OPERATION SCHOOL BELL - CAPITAL FUND 65,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
    POST OFFICE BOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC282471112     		    OPERATION SCHOOL BELL 25,000
    ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JER
    35 HALSEY STREET 2ND FLO
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		    CHILD ADVOCACY AND CAPITAL SUPPORT F 75,000
    ATLANTA CENTER FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
    100 EDGEWOOD AVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		    HELP UNEMPLOYED FIND JOBS 30,000
    ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    732 JOSEPH E LOWERY BLVD
    ATLANTA,GA30318     		    INCREASE DISTRIBUTION FOR FOOD BANK 35,000
    ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATIO
    1560 METROPOLITAN PARKWAY
    ATLANTA,GA30310     		    SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 150,000
    AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT - CHARLO
    115 WEST 7TH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    TUTORING FOR LOW INCOME KIDS 10,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER
    3801 EAST INDEPENDENCE BL
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		    MENTORING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN 35,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TRENTON & MERC
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		    SUPPORT & TUTORING FOR KIDS 20,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TRENTON & MERC
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		    AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & MENTORING 35,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PIEDMON
    1001 COCHRAN STREET
    STATESVILLE,NC28677     		    AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & MENTORING 25,000
    CAMP BLUE SKIES FOUNDATION
    1101 QUEENS ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		    CAMP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 20,000
    CARE RING
    601 EAST 5TH STREET SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    PHYSICIANS OUT REACH PROGRAMS 15,000
    CATHERINE'S HOUSE
    POBOX 1633
    BELMONT,NC28012     		    HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    1123 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC282034003     		    REFUGEE FAMILY SERVICES 75,000
    CHARLOTTE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
    6300 HIGHLAND AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		    SUPPORT FOR BILINGUAL KIDS 50,000
    CHARLOTTE FAMILY HOUSING
    300 HAWTHORNE LANE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		    HOUSING HELP FOR FAMILIES 150,000
    CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG POLICE ACTIVI
    1330 SPRING STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		    MENTORING VIA SPORTS ACTIVITIES 30,000
    CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
    POBOX 33000
    CHARLOTTE,NC28233     		    REBOUND'S LEARNING CENTER EDUCATOR 25,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
    741 KENILWORTH AVENUE SU
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		    TESTING KIDS FOR SPEECH AND HEARING 25,000
    CHILDREN'S ATTENTION HOME
    PO BOX 2912
    ROCK HILL,SC29732     		    INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM 50,000
    CHILDREN'S HOMES OF IREDELL COUNTY
    PO BOX 451
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		    PROJECT TRANSITIONS 25,000
    CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND - CHARL
    220 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADV 25,000
    CHRIS KIDS INC
    1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD
    ATLANTA,GA30316     		    GROUP HOME FOR VICTIMIZED CHILDREN 50,000
    CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CELEBRATING LIFE
    PO BOX 1805
    FAYETTEVILLE,GA30214     		    HOME FOR ABUSED WOMEN 50,000
    CITIZEN SCHOOLS INC
    222 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    EDUCATIONAL PROGAMS FOR KIDS 25,000
    CLASSROOM CENTRAL
    2116 WILKINSON BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208     		    SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEEDY KIDS 25,000
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
    601 EAST FIFTH STREET SU
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    EMPOWER STUDENTS TO STAY IN SCHOOL 10,000
    COMMUNITY CULINARY SCHOOL
    9315 D MONROE RD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28270     		    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CULINA 35,000
    COMMUNITY FOOD RESCUE
    500 B SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		    COMMUNITY FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM 50,000
    COMMUNITY LINK
    601 EAST 5TH STREET SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    HOMELESS TO HOUSING & FINANCIAL LITE 125,000
    COUNCIL FOR CHILDRENS RIGHT'S
    601 EAST FIFTH STREET SU
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    CHILD ADVOCACY 100,000
    CPCC
    POST OFFICE BOX 35009
    CHARLOTTE,NC282355009     		    SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT PRO 535,000
    CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
    500 A SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		    FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 100,000
    CROSSROADS
    3623 LATROBE DRIVE SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		    HELPING KIDS STAY IN SCHOOL 25,000
    DISABILITY RIGHTS AND RESOURCES
    5801 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		    PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES 12,000
    DOVE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENT
    2407 SIMONTON ROAD
    STATESVILLE,NC28625     		    CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 30,000
    DRESS FOR SUCCESS MERCER COUNTY
    3131 PRINCETON PIKE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		    LATINA LITERACY PROGRAM 20,000
    EASTER SEALUCP
    5171 GLENWOOD AVENUE SUI
    RALEIGH,NC27612     		    SERVICES FOR DISABLED 25,000
    ELON HOMES AND SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN
    617 NORTH SUMMIT AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28216     		    VOCATIONAL TRAINING/CHARTER SCHOOL 50,000
    ELON HOMES AND SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN
    617 NORTH SUMMIT AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28216     		    SUPPORT FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 50,000
    FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER CORPORATION
    1931 NOTTINGHAM WAY
    HAMILTON,NJ08619     		    HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM 30,000
    FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES
    POST OFFICE BOX 5217
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		    HOMELESS SHELTER 50,000
    FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES
    POST OFFICE BOX 36392
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		    ASSIST UNWED MOTHERS & THEIR BABIES 50,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
    220 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    ENDOWMENT FOR A WAY HOME PROJECT 50,000
    FREEDOM SCHOOL PARTNERS
    POBOX 37363
    CHARLOTTE,NC28237     		    SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS FOR NEEDY 75,000
    FRIENDSHIP HOME INC
    2111 STAFFORD STREET EXTE
    MONROE,NC28110     		    ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT 25,000
    FRIENDSHIP TRAYS INC
    2401-A DISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		    PROVIDE MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 100,000
    GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT
    205 SYCAMORE STREET
    DECATUR,GA30030     		    SCHOOL FOR REFUGEE YOUNG WOMEN 15,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA INC
    150 WEST 30TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		    MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 75,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHARLOTTE
    3815 LATROBE DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		    BUILDING HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMS. 80,000
    HELPING HANDS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134     		    MONKEY HELPERS FOR THE DISABLED 65,000
    HOMEFRONT
    1880 PRINCETON AVENUE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		    SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS FOR NEEDY 30,000
    HOPE HAVEN INC
    3815 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		    HOME FOR DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY 85,000
    HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION
    POBOX 61
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28070     		    HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    HOSPICE & COMMUNITY CARE
    2275 INDIA HOOK ROAD
    ROCK HILL,SC29732     		    CHILDREN'S GRIEF AND LOSS PROGRAM 30,000
    HOSPICE OF CHARLOTTE
    1420 EAST SEVENTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		    GRIEF PROGRAM FOR KIDS 25,000
    HOSPICE OF IREDELL COUNTY
    2347 SIMONTON ROAD
    STATESVILLE,NC28625     		    GRIEF PROGRAM FOR KIDS 25,000
    HOUSE OF MERCY INC
    POST OFFICE BOX 808
    BELMONT,NC28012     		    CARE FOR AIDS PATIENTS 25,000
    IMAGINATION LIBRARY
    POBOX 91
    HARTWELL,GA30643     		    BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2,000
    INREACH
    4530 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		    HELP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 50,000
    INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
    1817 CENTRAL AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		    ADULT LITERACY FOR IMMIGRANTS 25,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
    2305 PARKLAKE DRIVE
    ATLANTA,GA30345     		    EDUCATION SERVICES FOR REFUGEES 70,000
    ISLES INC
    10 WOOD STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08618     		    ISLES YOUTH INSTITUTE (IYI) 50,000
    JERUSALEM HOUSE
    17 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE N
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		    THE HOUSING PROGRAMS OF JERUSALEM HO 10,000
    JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		    SCHOOL FOR LEARNING DISABLED KIDS 50,000
    JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		    JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PRO 50,000
    JOHNSON C SMITH UNIVERSITY
    100 BEATTIES FORD RD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28216     		    PHASING UP AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 20,000
    KINDERMOURN
    1320 HARDING PLACE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		    GRIEVING CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAM 15,000
    KIPP CHARLOTTE INC
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		    KIPP CHARLOTTE 100,000
    LITERACY ACTION
    100 EDGEWOOD AVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		    CREATING A CENTER FOR LITERACY EXCEL 50,000
    MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
    PO BOX 91
    MATTHEWS,NC28106     		    MATTHEWS HELP CENTER 50,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    1701 SMAIN STREET
    KANNAPOLIS,NC28081     		    GENERAL OPERATING 30,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		    RENOVATION CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING STA 100,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 125,000
    MERCER ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS
    3150 BRUNSWICK PIKE SUIT
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		    SUPPORTING A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY F 35,000
    MOUNT CARMEL GUILD
    73 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE
    TRENTON,NJ08609     		    EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOOD PANTRY PRO 15,000
    NAMI MERCER
    3371 BRUNSWICK PIKE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		    EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS 25,000
    NC MEDASSIST
    4428 TAGGART CREEK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208     		    FREE MEDICATION FOR UNINSURED AND LO 25,000
    OPEN HAND ATLANTA
    181 ARMOUR DRIVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30324     		    COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE 35,000
    OUR HOUSE INC
    PO BOX 1304
    DECATUR,GA30031     		    OUR HOUSE INTERRELATED PROGRAMS FOR 30,000
    OUR TOWNS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    POST OFFICE BOX 1088
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		    BURKE CROSSING EXPANSION 50,000
    PAT'S PLACE ADVOCACY CENTER INC
    901 EAST BOULEVARD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PAT0S 100,000
    PHILIPS ACADEMY
    3115 PROVIDENCE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		    PREPARE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED FOR IND 25,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD HEALTH SYSTEMS I
    4822 ALBERMARLE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		    TEEN EDUCATION AND HEALTH 85,000
    PREVENTION EDUCATION INC TA PEI K
    231 LAWRENCE ROAD
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		    2015 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR P 30,000
    RIGHT MOVES FOR YOUTH
    2211 WEST MOREHEAD STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208     		    RIGHT MOVES FOR YOUTH DROPOUT PREVEN 25,000
    ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES
    226 NORTH LONG STREET
    SALISBURY,NC28144     		    CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW FACILITY 50,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST FIFTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD AND OPERAT 200,000
    SAFE ALLIANCE
    601 EAST FIFTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		    TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTE 25,000
    SAMARITAN HOUSE CHARLOTTE
    611 FORTUNE STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		    RECUPERATIVE CARE PROGRAM (OPERATING 25,000
    SHELTER HEALTH SERVICES
    534 SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		    INCREASING HEALTHCARE FOR HOMELESS W 55,000
    SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITIES
    2120 NORTH DAVIDSON STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		    SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SHC RESIDENTS 75,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		    TEACH FOR AMERICA 100,000
    THE CRISIS MINISTRY OF MERCER COUNT
    123 E HANOVER ST
    TRENTON,NJ08608     		    HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS P 50,000
    THE RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON
    98 CARROLL STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08605     		    EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM 35,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    4335 STUART ANDREW BOULEV
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		    CENTER OF HOPE GENERAL OPERATING SUP 75,000
    THE STUDY HALL INC
    1010 CREW ST SW
    ATLANTA,GA30315     		    AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM IN PEOPLESTOWN 15,000
    THOMPSON CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUS
    6800 SAINT PETERS LANE
    MATTHEWS,NC28105     		    THOMPSON TREATMENT SERVICES AND CHIL 150,000
    TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN (TASK)
    72 1/2 ESCHER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08605     		    MEAL SERVICE PROGRAM 30,000
    TURNING POINT INC
    P O BOX952
    MONROE,NC281110952     		    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROGRAM 25,000
    UIH FAMILY PARTNERS
    4 NORTH BROAD STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08608     		    UIH FAMILY PARTNERS' FAMILY NIGHT OU 30,000
    UMAR
    9800 KINCEY AVENUE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078     		    SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUA 25,000
    UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY SHELTER
    311 EJEFFERSON STREET
    MONROE,NC28112     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000
    UNION COUNTY CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINI
    1333 WROOSEVELT BLVD
    MONROE,NC28110     		    CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM 40,000
    URBAN MINISTRY CENTER
    945 NORTH COLLEGE STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		    CASE MANAGER, HOUSINGWORKS PERMANENT 50,000
    WALKING CLASSROOM INSTITUTE
    1414 RALEIGH ROAD
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27517     		    THE WALKING CLASSROOM 20,000
    WITH FRIENDS YOUTH CRISIS CENTER
    2098 KEITH DRIVE
    GASTONIA,NC28054     		    EMERGENCY YOUTH SHELTER 15,000
    WOMANSPACE
    1530 BRUNSWICK AVENUE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT-DOMESTIC V 75,000
    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
    7201 GLEN FOSTER DRIVE
    RICHMOND,VA23226     		    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT- CHARLOTTE 25,000
    YOUTH VILLAGES
    8430 UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28226     		    TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 10,000
    YWCA
    3420 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		    FAMILIES TOGETHER-TRANSITIONAL HOUSI 30,000
    YWCA PRINCETON
    59 PAUL ROBESONPLACE
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR YWCA P 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,494,000
    bApproved for future payment
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TRENTON & MERC
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  PC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO PREVENT DROP 20,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TRENTON & MERC
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  PC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO PREVENT DROP 20,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA INC
    150 WEST 30TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		  PC MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 75,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA INC
    150 WEST 30TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		  PC MICRO LENDING PROGRAM FOR NEEDY 75,000
    JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL
    5146 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  PC JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PRO 50,000
    INREACH
    4530 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		  PC "TWO PEAS IN A POD", AND JOB DEVELOP 50,000
    ELON HOMES AND SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN
    617 NORTH SUMMIT AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28216     		  PC FOSTERING CONNECTIONS 50,000
    ELON HOMES AND SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN
    617 NORTH SUMMIT AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28216     		  PC FOSTERING CONNECTIONS 50,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
    220 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  PC A WAY HOME ENDOWMENT 50,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
    220 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  PC A WAY HOME ENDOWMENT 50,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS
    220 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  PC A WAY HOME ENDOWMENT 50,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  PC TEACH FOR AMERICA 100,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    5855 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  PC TEACH FOR AMERICA 100,000
    ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATIO
    1560 METROPOLITAN PARKWAY
    ATLANTA,GA30310     		  PC ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE CENTER FOR 150,000
    CAMP BLUE SKIES FOUNDATION
    1101 QUEENS ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  PC NOTHING BUT BLUE SKIES AHEAD 20,000
    CAMP BLUE SKIES FOUNDATION
    1101 QUEENS ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  PC NOTHING BUT BLUE SKIES AHEAD 20,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		  PC RENOVATION CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING STA 100,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		  PC RENOVATION CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING STA 100,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		  PC RENOVATION CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING STA 100,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    PO BOX 36471
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		  PC RENOVATION CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING STA 100,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
    741 KENILWORTH AVENUE SU
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  PC COMMUNITY LANGUAGE/LITERACY IMPACT P 25,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
    741 KENILWORTH AVENUE SU
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  PC COMMUNITY LANGUAGE/LITERACY IMPACT P 25,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
    741 KENILWORTH AVENUE SU
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  PC COMMUNITY LANGUAGE/LITERACY IMPACT P 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,405,000
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 84  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 78,528  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 15  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    26 738,871  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   817,498  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13817,498
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    56-1677733
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    CORNELIS A JOHANNA MERMANS  
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
     
    HUNTERSVILLE, NC28078

    		$ 4,000,000


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

    NICOLE A MERMANS  
    361 17TH STREET NW 2223
     
    ATLANTA, GA30363

    		$ 197,759


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    ANTHONY A MERMANS  
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVENUE
     
    CHARLOTTE, NC28207

    		$ 80,738


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 1675 SH NETFLIX COM INC $ 197,759 2015-12-24
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 685 SH NETFLIX COM INC $ 80,738 2015-12-30
    (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
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2014 INCOME TAX PREPARATION 1,700      

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    56-1677733
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADEPTUS HEALTH INC 359,940 186,895
    ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC 579,540 1,549,639
    AMAZON.COM 332,971 2,579,872
    ARM HOLDINGS    
    AXIS BANK LTD 668,840 695,983
    BAIDU INC 1,107,075 1,134,240
    BLUEBIRD BIO INC 802,274 297,852
    BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC 333,954 837,347
    CRAY INC    
    DELTA AIR LINES INC    
    ELECTRONIC ARTS INC 1,055,834 978,985
    EXACT SCIENCES CORP 323,475 289,361
    FACEBOOK INC 754,631 2,519,794
    FLEXION THERAPEUTICS INC 801,464 808,627
    FOUNDATION MEDICINE INC 1,213,628 742,637
    GLOBAL BLOOD THERAPEUTICS 458,030 306,165
    ALPHABET INC 645,729 685,269
    GOOGLE    
    GOOGLE INC    
    HDFC BK LTD 826,522 1,218,633
    HOTELES CITY EXPRESS 523,816 395,416
    HUBSPOT INC 981,174 1,427,853
    ICICI BANK LTD    
    ILLUMINA INC 929,263 977,960
    INCYTE CORPORATION 652,652 2,014,676
    JD.COM INC    
    KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC    
    LDR HOLDING CORPORATION    
    LINKEDIN CORPORATION    
    MAKEMYTRIP LIMITED    
    MORPHOSYS    
    NETFLIX 469,858 3,659,931
    NIKE INC 812,357 808,500
    NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC 726,002 779,317
    OCADO GROUP PLC 580,146 621,266
    PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC 493,004 2,067,648
    PROTO LABS INC    
    SAFARICOM NPV 282,473 585,408
    SAGE THERAPEUTICS INC 769,988 641,475
    SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS INC    
    SHAKE SHACK INC 878,071 577,962
    SOLARCITY CORPORATION 943,116 808,106
    SPIRIT AIRLINES INC 183,295 503,744
    SPLUNK INC    
    STARBUCKS CORP 796,837 857,168
    TABLEAU SOFTWARE INC    
    TESLA MOTORS INC 670,215 1,663,269
    2U INC 1,385,203 1,239,206
    THERAPEUTICSMD INC 508,750 1,259,893
    TRIPADVISOR INC 532,688 962,387
    TWITTER INC    
    UNDER ARMOUR INC 1,069,668 1,141,921
    VIVINT SOLAR INC    
    WAGEWORKS INC    
    W R GRACE & CO    
    YELP INC    
    YOOX NET A PORTER GROUP 879,444 1,036,315
    ZILLOW INC    
    AAC HOLDINGS INC 23,803 18,584
    APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC 26,752 21,450
    AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC 12,550 15,116
    AMAZON.COM INC 27,689 47,312
    AVINGER INC 23,704 33,497
    CONFORMIS INC 25,360 24,050
    CYNAPSUS THERAPEUTICS INC 13,936 12,997
    DBV TECHNOLOGIES 13,620 12,600
    MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 19,542 18,981
    DEXCOM INC 29,246 27,191
    ENZO BIOCHEM INC 27,616 31,770
    EPAM SYSTEMS INC 19,236 22,407
    FARMER BROS CO 15,641 18,555
    FACEBOOK INC 21,006 28,259
    FLEXION THERAPEUTICS INC 19,417 17,921
    GTT COMMUNICATIONS INC 8,794 11,942
    INCYTE CORPORATION 15,141 21,690
    INTRA CELLULAR THERAPIES INC 13,412 17,482
    LUMBER LIQUIDATORS HOLDINGS INC 12,089 11,978
    LIPOCINE INC 16,796 20,365
    MINDBODY INC 17,952 17,400
    MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC 25,423 21,580
    NETFLIX COM INC 47,793 69,314
    NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC 33,124 38,890
    PARROT SA 20,658 22,256
    PRESTIGE BRANDS HLDGS INC 15,448 18,018
    PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC 44,551 51,449
    REAL INDUSTRY INC 28,230 19,674
    SAGE THERAPEUTICS INC 21,974 21,863
    SIENTRA INC 14,756 14,445
    STAMPS.COM INC 23,089 32,883
    ATLASSIAN CORPORATION PLC 3,402 4,873
    TELSA MOTORS INC 28,596 27,601
    THERAPEUTICSMD INC 13,811 26,547
    UNDER ARMOUR INC 22,762 24,183
    ZELTIQ AESTHETICS INC 21,243 21,398

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    56-1677733
    Description Amount
    ADJUST STOCK CONTRIBUTION TO BASIS 237,145


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    56-1677733
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    BANK CHARGES 32      
    ADR FEES 1,804 1,804    
    INSURANCE 750      
    SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS 750      
    OFFICE EXPENSES 7,000      


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    56-1677733
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SEC. LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS 15 15  


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX ON DIVIDENDS 2,297 2,297    
    EXCISE TAX ON NET INVST INC 17,697