TY 2015 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information 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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016

Name of foundation
SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
DES MOINES COUNTY

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)829 HARRISON AVENUE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BURLINGTON, IA52601

A Employer identification number

42-1090677

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(319) 752-8222

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$2,731,021J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	7,383
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	2,956		2,956	2,956
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	72,047		72,047	72,047
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		-5,181
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 903,877
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...
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).......		36		36
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	77,241		75,003	75,039
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	19,500		19,500
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	31,741		3,174		28,567
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	4,377		438		3,939
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		2,927	1,464		1,463
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		861	86		775
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		8,656
20	Occupancy..............	4,301		2,151		2,150
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		24,352	5,936		18,416
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	96,715		32,749		55,310
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	106,114				106,114
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	202,829		32,749		161,424
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-125,588
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			42,254
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				75,039

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	27,454	16,268	16,268
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........		176	176
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	2,961,173	2,714,577	2,714,577
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 304,644
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 92,163	220,688	212,481
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	3,209,315	2,943,502	2,731,021
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		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	3,209,315	2,943,502
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	3,209,315	2,943,502
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	3,209,315	2,943,502

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

3,209,315

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-125,588

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

3,083,727

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

140,225

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

2,943,502

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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.)
1a
b
c
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
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(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
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
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 ...................		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? Yes No

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	165,804	3,288,407	0.050421
2013	195,838	3,214,855	0.060917
2012	173,559	3,068,847	0.056555
2011	181,527	3,088,577	0.058774
2010	183,580	2,995,664	0.061282

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.287949

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 . . .

0.057590

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

3,116,914

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

179,503

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

423

Add lines 5 and 6........................

179,926

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

161,424

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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	845
	hereand 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	845
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	845
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a	1,131
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	1,131
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	286
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax286	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

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

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

The books are in care of bullet

KRISTY HOAMBRECKER Telephone no. bullet

(319) 752-8222

Located at bullet

829 HARRISON STREETBURLINGTONIA ZIP+4 bullet

52601

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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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-)
BARB FENTON	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
2602 PARK PLACE 2602 PARK PLACE BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
BRAD ELLERBROEK	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
4135 148TH AVENUE 4135 148TH AVENUE BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
BRIAN HELLING	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
11235 CLIFF ROAD 11235 CLIFF ROAD BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
KAREN OLSON	SECRETARY 1.00	0
2713 MEADOWBROOK 2713 MEADOWBROOK BURLINGTON,IA52601	SECRETARY 1.00	0
EVELYN SWEARINGEN	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
227 NO 7TH STREET 227 NO 7TH STREET BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
JUDY RIFFEL	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
12820 HIGHWAY 61 12820 HIGHWAY 61 BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
JAN WOLBERS	1ST VICE PRE 1.00	0
20494 AGENCY ROAD 20494 AGENCY ROAD DANVILLE,IA52623	1ST VICE PRE 1.00	0
JOHN WALZ	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1412 NAVAJO STREET 1412 NAVAJO STREET BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
MARK ROSENBURG	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1013 ERICKSEN LANE 1013 ERICKSEN LANE BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
PAT CUMMINGS	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1515 REMEY 1515 REMEY BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
PAULA RENARD	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
11593 154TH AVE 11593 154TH AVE WEST BURLINGTON,IA52655	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
R BURTON PRUGH JR	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
300 IOWA STREET 300 IOWA STREET BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
SPENCER HONSEY	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1400 NAVAJO DRIVE 1400 NAVAJO DRIVE BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
SUE KRISTENSEN	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1609 HASKELL 1609 HASKELL BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
WILLIAM FRY	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
2703 SUMMER STREET 2703 SUMMER STREET BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
ROBIN CUSHMAN	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
2201 MADISON AVENUE 2201 MADISON AVENUE BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
RUTH METZGER	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1200 PARKWAY 1200 PARKWAY BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
SAM WARNER	2ND VICE PRE 1.00	0
11061 KIOWA ROAD 11061 KIOWA ROAD BURLINGTON,IA52601	2ND VICE PRE 1.00	0
SHERRY ZELLER	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
138 OCONNELL BEACH ROAD 138 OCONNELL BEACH ROAD BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
DENNIS STEWART	PRESIDENT 1.00	0
140 GREENBRIER DRIVE 140 GREENBRIER DRIVE BURLINGTON,IA52601	PRESIDENT 1.00	0
JOYCE CROSS	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
17012 KINGWOOD ESTATES 17012 KINGWOOD ESTATES MIDDLETOWN,IA52638	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
US BANK	TRUSTEE 1.00	19,500
BURLINGTON BURLINGTON BURLINGTON,IA52601	TRUSTEE 1.00	19,500
BETH ASH	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
2934 WOODLAWN DR 2934 WOODLAWN DR BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
KEVIN CARR	TREASURER 1.00	0
5574 CHIPSHOT DR 5574 CHIPSHOT DR BURLINGTON,IA52601	TREASURER 1.00	0
JOANIE POWER	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0
1904 RIVER ST 1904 RIVER ST BURLINGTON,IA52601	VOLUNTEER 1.00	0

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...................

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.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

2,837,875

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

21,861

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

304,644

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

3,164,380

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

3,164,380

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

47,466

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

3,116,914

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

155,846

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

155,846

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

845

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

845

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

155,001

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

155,001

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

155,001

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

161,424

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

161,424

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).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

161,424

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)

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7			155,001
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......	35,199
b From 2011......	28,090
c From 2012......	20,895
d From 2013......	35,827
e From 2014......	2,243
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		122,254
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 161,424
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.....			155,001
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		6,423
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		128,677
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) ...		35,199
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		93,478
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....	28,090
b Excess from 2012....	20,895
c Excess from 2013....	35,827
d Excess from 2014....	2,243
e Excess from 2015....	6,423

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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 section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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).)

NONE

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.

NONE

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE

cAny submission deadlines:

JANUARY 15TH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
CAMPS AND PROGRAMS BURLINGTON BURLINGTON BURLINGTON,IA52601		UNRELATED	REHABILITATION	53,962
COE COLLEGE CEDAR RAPIDS CEDAR RAPIDS CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52402		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	1,500
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AMES AMES AMES,IA50011		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	4,500
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CEDAR RAPIDS CEDAR RAPIDS CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52402		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	1,500
MERCY COLLEGE DES MOINES DES MOINES DES MOINES,IA50309	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIP	750
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASON CITY MASON CITY MASON CITY,IA50402		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	750
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY CO WEST BURLINGTON WEST BURLINGTON WEST BURLINGTON,IA52655		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	13,209
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BURLINGTON BURLINGTON BURLINGTON,IA52601	UNRELATED		REHABILITATION	1,443
ST AMBROSE DAVENPORT DAVENPORT DAVENPORT,IA52803		UNREALTED	SCHOLARSHIPS	3,000
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY KIRKSVILLE KIRKSVILLE KIRKSVILLE,MO63501		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	2,250
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA CITY,IA52242		UNRELATED	SCHOLARSHIPS	11,250
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS CEDAR FALLS CEDAR FALLS,IA50614	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIPS	3,000
UNIVERSITY OF ST MARY LEAVENWORTH LEAVENWORTH LEAVENWORTH,KS66048	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIP	1,500
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MACOMB MACOMB MACOMB,IL61455	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIP	1,500
ALLEN COLLEGE WATERLOO WATERLOO WATERLOO,IA50703	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIP	750
CENTRAL COLLEGE PELLA PELLA PELLA,IA50219	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIP	1,500
INDIAN HILLS OTTUMWA OTTUMWA OTTUMWA,IA52501	UNRELATED		SCHOLARSHIP	750
MIDLAND UNIVERSITY FREMONT FREMONT FREMONT,NE68025	UNKNOWN		SCHOLARSHIP	1,500
QUINCY UNIVERSITY QUINCY QUINCY QUINCY,IL62301	UNKNOWN		SCHOLARSHIP	1,500
Total ................................. 3a				106,114

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	2,956
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	72,047
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.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............					-5,181
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: aMISC. INCOME					36
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				75,003	-5,145

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

1369,858

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

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TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES	2,927	1,464		1,463

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EIN:

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Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
BUILDING	2006-05-15	239,293	56,219	S/L	39.0000	6,135
BUILDING	2006-08-18	34,656	7,887	S/L	39.0000	888
LANDSCAPING	2006-10-01	6,436	3,966	150DB	15.0000	380
SIGN	2006-09-06	4,200	4,200	200DB	7.0000
BLINDS	2006-07-28	903	903	200DB	7.0000
CHAIRS	2006-08-15	994	994	200DB	7.0000
DESK	2006-09-06	4,399	4,399	200DB	7.0000
REINFORCED SIDEWALK	2008-06-23	1,450	774	150DB	15.0000	90
LANDSCAPING MYERS TREE FARM	2008-07-07	1,135	850	150DB	15.0000	34
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT	2011-07-05	4,406	447	S/L	39.0000	113
PRINTER	2011-01-26	981	924	200DB	5.0000	57
JOHN DEERE 19.5HP 42" MOWER	2012-04-25	1,529	992	200DB	7.0000	154
JOHN DEERE BAGGER	2012-04-25	305	198	200DB	7.0000	31
SHED 8X10	2012-04-25	1,141	351	150DB	15.0000	79
HUSQVARNA TRIMMER	2012-04-25	224	145	200DB	7.0000	23
BLOWER	2012-04-25	143	93	200DB	7.0000	14
PRESSURE WASHER	2013-11-27	192	74	200DB	7.0000	34
PHONE	2014-01-02	235	91	200DB	7.0000	41
COMPUTER ASSET	2015-06-26	1,572		S/L	5.0000	314
SNOW BLOWER	2016-02-25	449		200DB	5.0000	269

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DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Total (net)
ABERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT	2014-06	PURCHASE	2015-08	2,000	2,284	-284
ABERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT	2014-06	PURCHASE	2015-10	30,000	36,150	-6,150
ABERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT	2014-06	PURCHASE	2015-12	557		557
ABERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT	2014-06	PURCHASE	2015-12
ABERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT	2014-06	PURCHASE	2015-12	30,000	38,815	-8,815
ABERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT	2014-06	PURCHASE	2016-03	1,500	1,824	-324
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-12	24,666	24,192	474
AMERICAN CENT EQUTIY INCOME CL INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-07	4,033	3,246	787
AMERICAN CENT EQUTIY INCOME CL INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-08	5,000	4,006	994
AMERICAN CENT EQUTIY INCOME CL INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-10	10,000	8,211	1,789
AMERICAN CENT EQUTIY INCOME CL INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	3,773		3,773
AMERICAN CENT EQUTIY INCOME CL INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	264		264
AMERICAN CENT EQUTIY INCOME CL INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	1,500	1,236	264
AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F2	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	1,596		1,596
AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F2	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	45,000	39,332	5,668
AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F3	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	12,500	10,935	1,565
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	14,560	20,183	-5,623
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-01	14,954	22,706	-7,752
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	6,282	7,569	-1,287
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-10	34,587	27,061	7,526
CNOOC LTD A D R	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	15,919	27,478	-11,559
CORNING INC.	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	23,998	23,302	696
CORNING INC.	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-04	24,887	21,510	3,377
GLENMEDE SC EQUITY PORT ADV	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	903		903
HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GRP INC.	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-08	76,211	67,280	8,931
JACOBS ENGR GROUP INC	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	17,656	17,375	281
JACOBS ENGR GROUP INC	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	26,591	26,062	529
LAUDUS INTERNATIONAL MARKET MASTERS	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	6,576		6,576
LAUDUS INTERNATIONAL MARKET MASTERS	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	42,500	44,488	-1,988
LAUDUS INTERNATIONAL MARKET MASTERS	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	12,500	13,212	-712
MCKESSON CORPORATION	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	15,766	17,060	-1,294
NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL FD	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	4,297		4,297
OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND CL I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	778		778
OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	43,000	52,624	-9,624
OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	8,000	9,813	-1,813
PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-10	7,500	6,650	850
PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-11	6,127	2,091	4,036
PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	2,000	2,583	-583
PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	2,750	8,030	-5,280
PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	8,350		8,350
ROBECO BOSTON PARTNERS L S RANCH	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	1,128		1,128
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC.	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-04	11,427	9,162	2,265
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC.	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	28,412	22,905	5,507
T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD 64	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	6,778		6,778
T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD 64	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	326		326
T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE FD INC	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	5,149		5,149
T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE FD INC	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	63		63
T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE FD INC	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	1,750	2,081	-331
T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE FD INC	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	6,250	7,319	-1,069
T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-08	6,000	3,297	2,703
T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-10	8,500	4,945	3,555
T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	4,575		4,575
UNUM GROUP	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	15,925	17,480	-1,555
UNUM GROUP	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	26,613	27,968	-1,355
VALE SA SP A D R	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	4,880	25,378	-20,498
VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-10	9,000	8,552	448
VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	2,106		2,106
VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	569		569
VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	2,000	2,068	-68
VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	3,000	2,834	166
VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	10,000	9,466	534
VANGUARD INTERNATIONA GROWTH FUND	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	6,500	6,732	-232
VANGUARD INTERNATIONA GROWTH FUND	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	20,000	20,449	-449
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-01	42,308	44,400	-2,092
FEDERATED INST HI YLD BD FD	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	10,000	11,253	-1,253
NUVEEN CORE PLUS BOND I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	2,000	2,225	-225
NUVEEN CORE PLUS BOND I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	104		104
NUVEEN HIGH INCOME BOND FD CL I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	4,500	5,470	-970
NUVEEN PREFERRED SECURITIES	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	371		371
NUVEEN PREFERRED SECURITIES	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	5,000	5,338	-338
NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CL I	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-08	5,000	5,011	-11
NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CL I	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	2,000	2,031	-31
NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CL I	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	200	202	-2
OPPENHEIMER SENIOR FLOATING RATE I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	1,000	1,132	-132
OPPENHEIMER SENIOR FLOATING RATE I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2016-05	2,500	2,713	-213
TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND		PURCHASE		37,416	45,626	-8,210
NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SECS I	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-09	92		92
NUVEEN REAL ESTATE SECS I	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	356		356
PRINCIPAL GI R E SEC INX	2013-07	PURCHASE	2015-12	382		382
VOYA INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE		PURCHASE			65	-65
GOLDMAN SACHS COMM STRAT INS	2014-07	PURCHASE	2015-10	7,916	11,611	-3,695
JOHN HANCOCK II GI	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-01	8,000	8,761	-761
JOHN HANCOCK II GI	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-02	2,700	3,049	-349
JOHN HANCOCK II GI	2014-07	PURCHASE	2016-03	2,000	2,227	-227

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TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
FIXED AND EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS	FMV	2,714,577	2,714,577

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TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
	304,644	92,163	212,481

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TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Description	Amount
UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS	140,225

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
MISC. OTHER EXPENSES	2,151	1,075	1,076
CONTRACT LABOR	12,480		12,480
INSURANCE	5,246	2,623	2,623
OFFICE	3,880	1,940	1,940
OFFICE SUPPLIES	306	153	153
BANK FEES	289	145	144

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
MISC. INCOME	36		36

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF

DES MOINES COUNTY

EIN:

42-1090677

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INDIRECT TAXES/LICENSES	861	86		775