TY 2015 Form 990

(A)
Name and Title

(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)

(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)

(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)

(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations

(1) KEITH ECKHARDT......................................................................
SECRETARY

30.00
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(2) JIM BATES......................................................................
AT LARGE

2.00
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(3) KEN GALLOWAY......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PA

27.00
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(4) FRANK BELL......................................................................
TREASURER

2.00
.................

(5) ROBERT ROBSON......................................................................
PRESIDENT

20.00
.................

(6) LARRY PERKINS......................................................................
AT LARGE

2.00
.................

(7) ROB MACDONALD......................................................................
EXECUTIVE VI

12.00
.................

(8) CHARLIE METZGER......................................................................
AT LARGE

15.00
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(A)
Name and Title

(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)

(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)

(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)

(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations

(A)
Name and business address

(B)
Description of services

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

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

EVERGREEN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF
CHAPTERS SPEBSQSA INC

Employer identification number

91-1151879

Part I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

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

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

16a

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

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

17a

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	59,983	59,038	50,446	51,372	51,122	271,961
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......	72,934	45,771	60,999	83,571	94,602	357,877
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	132,917	104,809	111,445	134,943	145,724	629,838
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						629,838

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	132,917	104,809	111,445	134,943	145,724	629,838
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..		300				300
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	132,917	105,109	111,445	134,943	145,724	630,138

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

99.950 %

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

99.950 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

0 %

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

0 %

19a

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

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

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

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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

11a

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

11b

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

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

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

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

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
PART III, LINE 12	300

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

EVERGREEN DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF
CHAPTERS SPEBSQSA INC

Employer identification number

91-1151879

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	TO EVERGREEN DISTRICT AND DISSEMINATE WHAT THEY LEARNED THROUGH PERFORMING AND COACHING. DIRECTOR COACHING AND EDUCATION -- EDUCATING CHORUS DIRECTORS. PROVIDE TRAINING IN HOW TO TEACH MUSIC AND OTHER FACETS OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY AND DIRECTING. OUR CHORUS DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WORKS TO PROVIDE CLASSES AT MULTIPLE LEVELS, FROM ASSISTING BEGINNING DIRECTORS TO MASTER CLASSES FOR THE EXPERIENCED DIRECTORS. OFFICER TRAVEL--SENDING DISTRICT OFFICERS TO LOCAL CHAPTERS TO PROVIDE BOTH MUSICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED.THIS INCLUDES SENDING OFFICERS TO SUPPORT EACH CHAPTER WHICH SPONSORS A CONVENTION DURING THE YEAR. PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CHAPTERS IN REMOTE AREAS IS CRITICAL. REGIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES--WEEKEND CLASSES TO EDUCATE LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS WELL AS MAXIMIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH BARBERSHOP STYLE MUSIC AND BARBERSHOP QUARTETTING. MULTIPLE CLASSES ARE HELD TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL TO ATTEND AN ACADEMY. CONTEST & JUDGING --PAY FOR EDUCATING CURRENT JUDGES MAINTAINING THEIR SKILLS IN INTERPRETING THE MUSIC, SOUND AND STAGE PRESENCE DEMONSTRATING THE BARBERSHOP A CAPELLA STYLE. CERTIFIED JUDGES PROVIDE TRAINING SESSIONS AT CONVENTIONS TO BOTH CHORUSES AND QUARTETS. ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO JOIN THE JUDGING COMMUNITY AND BECOME CERTIFIED. OUR CONTEST AND JUDGING OFFICER TRAVELS TO EACH CONVENTION TO ASSURE ALL RULES ARE FOLLOWED. STANDING OVATION--PROVIDE REVIEW OF SHOW AND PERFORMANCES. THE REVIEWER WILL COMMENT ON QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE AND MAINTAINING THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. COMMUNICATIONS--PROVIDE A WEBSITE WHERE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY MUSICAL STYLE. THE WEBSITE CAN BE USED TO CONTACT OTHERS, FIND COACHES, AND TO MARKET OUR UNIQUE MUSICAL STYLE, ETC. PROVIDE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL AND PROVIDE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BOTH PAST AND FUTURE. THE TIMBRE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY. WEBCAST--PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW CONVENTIONS AND SIMILAR PERFORMANCES IN THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY STYLE CONVENTION MANAGEMENT--CHECK POTENTIAL SITES FOR CONVENTIONS AND VERIFY THEY HAVE THE RIGHT FACILITIES TO BEST PRODUCE THE UNAMPLIFIED SOUND OF OUR FOUR-PART HARMONY. VERIFY THAT THE SITES HAVE AREAS FOR THE JUDGES TO DO THEIR ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION SESSIONS. THIS MAY NOT HAPPEN EVERY YEAR. ONLY FACILITIES WHICH ARE NOT KNOWN OR HAVE NOT BEEN USED IN THE LAST FEW YEARS ARE EVALUATED. BARBERSHOP SUMMIT--SHARING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESOURCES WITH OTHER A CAPELLA GROUPS IN THE NORTHWEST. WE ADVOCATE FOR JOINT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH INTERSECTING SWEET ADELINES REGIONS, CHAPTERS AND INDIVIDUALS. OFFICER EDUCATION--PROVIDE TRAINING IN BARBERSHOP HARMONY FOR BOARD AND OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS. WHEN THESE OFFICERS TRAVEL AND VISIT CHAPTERS, THEY ARE READY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND COACHING IN THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY STYLE. YOUTH IN HARMONY--PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO THOSE CHAPTERS WISHING TO HOST EVENTS THAT EDUCATE YOUNG SINGERS ABOUT THE BARBERSHOP STYLE, AND PROVIDE YOUTH WITH REAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES. OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH TO ATTEND THE EVENTS. EVERGREEN SENIOR CHORUS--PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGERS TO BE ACTIVE AT THE DISTRICT CONVENTION EVEN IF THEIR CHAPTER IS NOT ATTENDING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A	EACH CHAPTER SENDS A VOTING DELEGATE TO A HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETING TWICE EACH CALENDAR YEAR. THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES VOTES ON BOARD OFFICERS, CHANG ES TO THE BYLAWS AND OTHER OPERATIONS DECISIONS AS NEEDED. HOUSE MEMBERS M AY ALSO INITIATE ACTION BEFORE THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	IF THERE IS A TIMELY BOARD MEETING THE INFORMATIONAL RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW. IF THERE IS NO TIMELY BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE RETURN DUE DATE, THE TREASURER, EVECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESIDENT ARE PROVIDED THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. SUCH REQUEST SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE SECRETARY. INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PERPETUATE AMERICAN ART FORM OF BARBERSHOP QUARTET SINGING
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	8
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	8
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	60
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	51,372	51,174
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	83,571	94,539
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....		10
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	134,943	145,723
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)		0
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	115,392	136,139
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	115,392	136,139
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	19,551	9,584
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	182,485	185,549
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............		0
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	182,485	185,549

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 107,480 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PRESERVING AN AMERICAN ART FORM HARMONY COLLEGE NORTHWEST -- THIS IS AN ENTIRE WEEKEND OF BARBERSHOP EDUCATION. THE WEEKEND HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AT ACCEPTIBLE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR WASHINGTON MUSIC TEACHERS. THE CLASSES INCLUDE VOCAL TRAINING, COACHING TRAINING, DIRECTOR TRAINING, PRESENTATION, AND ARRANGING IN THE BARBERSHOP STYLE. ATTENDANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS. THOSE INDIVIDUALS RETURN TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS AND SCHOOLS CARRYING THE THINGS THEY LEARNED AND PASSING THE INFORMATION ON TO OTHERS. PERFORMANCE FUNDING -- PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MUSICAL GROUPS CARRYING THE BARBERSHOP MUSICAL STYLE TO OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD. THIS ENABLES THESE GROUPS TO COMPETE AT HIGHER LEVELS. THEY RETURN TO EVERGREEN DISTRICT AND DISSEMINATE WHAT THEY LEARNED THROUGH PERFORMING AND COACHING. DIRECTOR COACHING AND EDUCATION -- EDUCATING CHORUS DIRECTORS. PROVIDE TRAINING IN HOW TO TEACH MUSIC AND OTHER FACETS OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY AND DIRECTING. OUR CHORUS DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WORKS TO PROVIDE CLASSES AT MULTIPLE LEVELS, FROM ASSISTING BEGINNING DIRECTORS TO MASTER CLASSES FOR THE EXPERIENCED DIRECTORS. OFFICER TRAVEL--SENDING DISTRICT OFFICERS TO LOCAL CHAPTERS TO PROVIDE BOTH MUSICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED.THIS INCLUDES SENDING OFFICERS TO SUPPORT EACH CHAPTER WHICH SPONSORS A CONVENTION DURING THE YEAR. PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CHAPTERS IN REMOTE AREAS IS CRITICAL. REGIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES--WEEKEND CLASSES TO EDUCATE LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS WELL AS MAXIMIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH BARBERSHOP STYLE MUSIC AND BARBERSHOP QUARTETTING. MULTIPLE CLASSES ARE HELD TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL TO ATTEND AN ACADEMY. CONTEST & JUDGING --PAY FOR EDUCATING CURRENT JUDGES MAINTAINING THEIR SKILLS IN INTERPRETING THE MUSIC, SOUND AND STAGE PRESENCE DEMONSTRATING THE BARBERSHOP A CAPELLA STYLE. CERTIFIED JUDGES PROVIDE TRAINING SESSIONS AT CONVENTIONS TO BOTH CHORUSES AND QUARTETS. ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO JOIN THE JUDGING COMMUNITY AND BECOME CERTIFIED. OUR CONTEST AND JUDGING OFFICER TRAVELS TO EACH CONVENTION TO ASSURE ALL RULES ARE FOLLOWED. STANDING OVATION--PROVIDE REVIEW OF SHOW AND PERFORMANCES. THE REVIEWER WILL COMMENT ON QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE AND MAINTAINING THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. COMMUNICATIONS--PROVIDE A WEBSITE WHERE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC CAN FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY MUSICAL STYLE. THE WEBSITE CAN BE USED TO CONTACT OTHERS, FIND COACHES, AND TO MARKET OUR UNIQUE MUSICAL STYLE, ETC. PROVIDE ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL AND PROVIDE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BOTH PAST AND FUTURE. THE TIMBRE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY. WEBCAST--PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW CONVENTIONS AND SIMILAR PERFORMANCES IN THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY STYLE CONVENTION MANAGEMENT--CHECK POTENTIAL SITES FOR CONVENTIONS AND VERIFY THEY HAVE THE RIGHT FACILITIES TO BEST PRODUCE THE UNAMPLIFIED SOUND OF OUR FOUR-PART HARMONY. VERIFY THAT THE SITES HAVE AREAS FOR THE JUDGES TO DO THEIR ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION SESSIONS. THIS MAY NOT HAPPEN EVERY YEAR. ONLY FACILITIES WHICH ARE NOT KNOWN OR HAVE NOT BEEN USED IN THE LAST FEW YEARS ARE EVALUATED. BARBERSHOP SUMMIT--SHARING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESOURCES WITH OTHER A CAPELLA GROUPS IN THE NORTHWEST. WE ADVOCATE FOR JOINT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH INTERSECTING SWEET ADELINES REGIONS, CHAPTERS AND INDIVIDUALS. OFFICER EDUCATION--PROVIDE TRAINING IN BARBERSHOP HARMONY FOR BOARD AND OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS. WHEN THESE OFFICERS TRAVEL AND VISIT CHAPTERS, THEY ARE READY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND COACHING IN THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY STYLE. YOUTH IN HARMONY--PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO THOSE CHAPTERS WISHING TO HOST EVENTS THAT EDUCATE YOUNG SINGERS ABOUT THE BARBERSHOP STYLE, AND PROVIDE YOUTH WITH REAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES. OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH TO ATTEND THE EVENTS. EVERGREEN SENIOR CHORUS--PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGERS TO BE ACTIVE AT THE DISTRICT CONVENTION EVEN IF THEIR CHAPTER IS NOT ATTENDING.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,873 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PRESERVING THE BARBERSHOP QUARTET QUARTET CHAMPIONS EVERGREEN DISTRICT--PREPARE AND PRESENT SHOWS AND FESTIVALS EDUCATING THOSE IN ATTENDANCE BY DEMONSTRATING AND TEACHING QUALITY QUARTET SINGING. PROVIDE TRAINING & TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR QUARTETS. THIS ENCOURAGES THE CONTINUATION OF BARBERSHOP QUARTET SINGING AND PRESERVES THIS UNIQUELY AMERICAN MUSICAL ART FORM.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses111,353

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

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





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

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	50,071
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,103

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		51,174

		Business Code
2a	HCNW		71,805	71,805
b	DISTRICT CONVENTION		9,713	9,713
c	QCED/QEF		7,726	7,726
d	REGIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY		3,250	3,250
e	COMMUNICATIONS		825	825
f	All other program service revenue.			1,220	1,220
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			94,539

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			10	10
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			145,723	94,549

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	4,714	4,294	420
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	12,743	5,049	7,694
17	Travel ............	54,712	45,815	8,897
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	43,668	39,519	4,149
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	HCNW OTHER EXPENSES	5,244	5,244
b	SCHOLARSHIPS	5,200	5,200
c	DUES COLLECTION FEE	2,003		2,003
d	DOUBLE PANEL SUPPORT	1,500	1,500
e	All other expenses	6,355	4,732	1,623
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	136,139	111,353	24,786	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		99,031	1	48,605
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		83,454	2	136,944
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...		182,485	16	185,549

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....		17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	0	26	0

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	182,485	27	185,549
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	182,485	33	185,549
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	182,485	34	185,549