Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
716 MT AIRYSHIRE BLVD NO 100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
COLUMBUS, OH43235
D Employer identification number

31-1356151
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 27,523,935
F Name and address of principal officer:
RITA L SORONEN
716 MT AIRYSHIRE BLVD NO 100
COLUMBUS,OH43235
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.DAVETHOMASFOUNDATION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1992
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION WILL DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADOPTIONS OF WAITING CHILDREN FROM NORTH AMERICA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 20
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 150
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 617
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 18,735,666 18,716,127
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 455,857 12,132
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,070,580 1,122,759
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 20,262,103 19,851,018
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 17,107,900 14,921,586
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,743,180 1,947,394
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet977,378    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,743,096 2,226,854
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 21,594,176 19,095,834
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,332,073 755,184
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 24,377,987 24,776,086
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 7,874,056 7,701,653
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 16,503,931 17,074,433
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO FINDING PERMANENT HOMES FOR MORE THAN 130,000 CHILDREN WAITING IN NORTH AMERICA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS. CREATED BY WENDY'S FOUNDER DAVE THOMAS, WHO WAS ADOPTED, THE FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTS EVIDENCE-BASED, RESULTS-DRIVEN NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND INNOVATIVE GRANTMAKING INITIATIVES, AND OFFERS FREE RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,908,555 including grants of $ 12,845,769 ) (Revenue $   )
WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS:WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS, A SIGNATURE PROGRAM OF THE FOUNDATION, IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ACROSS THE NATION, ONE CHILD AT A TIME. THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION AWARDS GRANTS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO HIRE ADOPTION PROFESSIONALS WHO IMPLEMENT A PROACTIVE, CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT STRATEGY TARGETED EXCLUSIVELY ON MOVING AMERICA'S LONGEST-WAITING CHILDREN FROM FOSTER CARE INTO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. RESEARCH RELEASED IN 2011 FROM A FIVE-YEAR RIGOROUS EVALUATION OF WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT MODEL SHOWED THAT CHILDREN SERVED BY THE PROGRAM ARE UP TO THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GET ADOPTED. WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS RECRUITERS WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT GREATEST RISK OF TURNING 18 OR 21 AND LEAVING FOSTER CARE WITHOUT AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY. THE RECRUITERS HAVE SMALLER CASELOADS, TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE TIME AND RESOURCES TO GIVE EACH CHILD THE ATTENTION HE OR SHE DESERVES AND EMPLOY AN AGGRESSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE MODEL FOCUSED ON FINDING THE BEST HOME FOR A CHILD.THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION IS FUNDING 200 WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS RECRUITERS WORKING FOR CHILDREN IN THE U.S. MORE THAN 5,600 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ADOPTED AS A RESULT OF WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS, AND ANOTHER 600 ARE IN THEIR PRE-ADOPTIVE PLACEMENTS SIMPLY WAITING FOR A FINAL COURT HEARING.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,833,388 including grants of $ 1,638,217 ) (Revenue $   )
WEDNESDAY'S CHILD:EVERY WEEK, IN FIVE CITIES (NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, D.C., ATLANTA AND LOS ANGELES), THE WEDNESDAY'S CHILD PROGRAM FEATURES CHILDREN WHO ARE WAITING IN FOSTER CARE TO BE ADOPTED, AND SUCCESS STORIES OF FAMILIES WHO HAVE ADOPTED FROM FOSTER CARE. HOSTED BY LOCAL NEWS ANCHORS, THE TELEVISION SEGMENTS HIGHLIGHT EACH CHILD'S SPECIAL PERSONALITY AND INTERESTS.FUNDING FOR WEDNESDAY'S CHILD FOR TWO YEARS WAS PROVIDED UNDER A GRANT FROM THE FREDDIE MAC FOUNDATION.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 654,464 including grants of $ 57,600 ) (Revenue $   )
ADOPTION AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY:THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNICATING THE URGENCY OF FOSTER CARE ADOPTION TO ASSURE PERMANENT FAMILIES FOR THE MORE THAN 100,000 CHILDREN IN THE U.S. WAITING TO BE ADOPTED. YEAR-ROUND AWARENESS EFFORTS INCLUDE DAILY SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS; MARKETING PROGRAMS DISPELLING MYTHS AND MISPERCEPTIONS SURROUNDING THE ISSUE OF FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AND THE CHILDREN WAITING TO BE ADOPTED; THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES; THE PRODUCTION OF NATIONAL TELEVISION, RADIO AND PRINT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS; MEDIA ENGAGEMENT AND THOUGHT LEADER SPEAKING AND KEYNOTE OPPORTUNITIES; AND PARTICIPATION IN A NUMBER OF EVENTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. ADDITIONALLY, SINCE 2002, THE FOUNDATION HAS COMMISSIONED SEVERAL GROUNDBREAKING STUDIES TO MEASURE AMERICANS' PERCEPTIONS OF FOSTER CARE ADOPTION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 978,322 including grants of $ 380,000 ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER PROGRAMS:1. GENERAL GRANTS EXPENSES: $337,357 INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $320,000IN ADDITION TO FUNDING WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS, RESOURCES GENERATED BY THE FOUNDATION HELP TO AWARD STRATEGIC NATIONAL GRANTS TO ADOPTION AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE CRITICAL FOSTER CARE ADOPTION SERVICES, SUPPORT OUTREACH EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES IN FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AND OFFER EDUCATION EFFORTS FOR PARENTS AND CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS.SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS WERE FUNDED UNDER THE GENERAL GRANTS PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (BURTONSVILLE, MD), CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS (MCLEAN, VA), THE CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION, INC. (WASHINGTON, D.C.), FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS (SAN FRANCISCO, CA), THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION (ALEXANDRIA, VA), THE NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL ON ADOPTABLE CHILDREN (2 GRANTS - MINNEAPOLIS, MN) AND VOICE FOR ADOPTION (WASHINGTON, DC).2. NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH AND DAY EXPENSES: $75,412 INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $60,000NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH, A TIME TO CELEBRATE AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT FOSTER CARE ADOPTION. THE FOUNDATION JOINS THIS IMPORTANT CONVERSATION BY IMPLEMENTING A MONTH-LONG STRATEGIC EFFORT THAT FOCUSES ON OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION, AND MEDIA COVERAGE TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF FOSTER CARE ADOPTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY.NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY IS HELD EACH YEAR ON THE SATURDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. ON THIS DAY DURING NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH, COURTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY MAKE IT A PRIORITY TO FINALIZE PENDING FOSTER CARE ADOPTIONS, WHILE CELEBRATING ALL FAMILIES WHO ADOPT. IN 2015, MORE THAN 4,000 CHILDREN WERE ADOPTED AND SUPPORTERS HOSTED MORE THAN 400 EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF THIS SPECIAL DAY. THE FOUNDATION IS HONORED TO BE A LEAD FOUNDING AND FUNDING PARTNER OF THIS COALITION, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE CHILDREN'S ACTION NETWORK, THE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, AND THE CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION INSTITUTE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT NATIONALADOPTIONDAY.ORG.3. ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACEEXPENSES: $129,979 INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0IN 1990, PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH ASKED DAVE THOMAS, FOUNDER OF WENDY'S, TO BE THE SPOKESPERSON FOR A NEW ADOPTION INITIATIVE. DAVE, AN ADOPTEE AND ADOPTION ADVOCATE, ENTHUSIASTICALLY ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE AND BEGAN TO SPEAK OUT PUBLICLY, ASKING PEOPLE TO CONSIDER FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AND ENCOURAGING OTHER BUSINESS LEADERS TO OFFER ADOPTION BENEFITS AS A PART OF THEIR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE WAS DEVELOPED TO KEEP DAVE'S WORK IN MOTION. THIS SIGNATURE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE TOOLKITS AND EXPERT GUIDANCE TO EMPLOYERS ACROSS THE NATION. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPANIES WITH ALL OF THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO SET UP AND PROVIDE THEIR EMPLOYEES ADOPTION BENEFITS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT AND PAID LEAVE. THE FOUNDATION COMPILES AND PUBLISHES AN ANNUAL LIST OF THE NATION'S 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FORWARD-THINKING EMPLOYERS THAT HAVE ADOPTION BENEFITS IN PLACE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO ADOPTIONFRIENDLYWORKPLACE.ORG. 4. A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSEXPENSES: $3,424 INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0THIS POWERFUL ANNUAL PRIMETIME CBS SPECIAL, AIRING IN DECEMBER, SHARES FAMILY STORIES OF FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AND FEATURES PERFORMANCES FROM SOME OF AMERICA'S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL AND STAGE ARTISTS. THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN A PROUD PARTNER AND PARTICIPANT FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS WITH CHILDREN'S ACTION NETWORK, TRIAGE PRODUCTIONS AND GOLDSMITH ENTERTAINMENT. 5. POST ADOPTION EXPENSES:$181,876 INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0ROBUST POST-ADOPTION SERVICES ARE CRITICAL FOR MANY FAMILIES WHO ADOPT FROM FOSTER CARE AND OTHER VENUES. THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION HAS DEVELOPED A FREE RESOURCE BOOKLET, "A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO POST-ADOPTION" FOR DISTRIBUTION THAT DEFINES THE TYPES OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS AFTER AN ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, HOW TO SELECT AND LOCATE PROVIDERS, AND WHAT TO DO IF RESOURCES DO NOT EXIST IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IT ALSO INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTHER NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN HELP. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (BURTONSVILLE, MD) TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF A CURRICULUM FOR ADOPTION-COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS; WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (CHICAGO, IL) TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE A CRITICAL TRAUMA RESOURCE FOR PEDIATRICIANS WORKING WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES; PARTNERED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON A NEW NATIONAL POST-ADOPTION CONFERENCE FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS; AND ENGAGED CHILD TRENDS (WASHINGTON, D.C.) TO FURTHER RESEARCH FAMILIES ADOPTED THROUGH WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS TO IDENTIFY BOTH SUCCESSFUL POST-ADOPTION RESOURCES AND GAPS IN SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. 6. CHILD FOCUSED RECRUITMENT CURRICULUMEXPENSES: $250,274 INCLUDING GRANTS OF: $0EDUCATING AND TRAINING WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS ADOPTION RECRUITERS AND OTHER CHILD WELFARE WORKERS ACROSS THE NATION IS KEY TO IMPLEMENTING AND EMBEDDING AS BEST PRACTICE THE SUCCESSFUL CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT MODEL. THE MODEL, WHICH RESEARCH HAS PROVEN TO BE UP TO THREE TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN TYPICAL ADOPTION RECRUITMENT, REQUIRES EXTENSIVE AND EXHAUSTIVE TRAINING FOR CASEWORKERS. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A MANUALIZED CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES ONLINE MODULES, CLASSROOM TRAINING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT, TO ENSURE THAT THE MODEL IS SUCCESSFULLY UNDERSTOOD AND IMPLEMENTED.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 978,322 including grants of $ 380,000 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet17,374,729
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
14
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
20
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
17
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WI , WV , CO , HI , MO , ND
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletSUSAN TATE CFO716 MT AIRYSHIRE BLVD SUITE 100   COLUMBUS,OH43235 (614) 764-6882
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ED AUSTIN......................................................................
TRUSTEE (EXIT 12/2015)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) CRAIG BAHNER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) ULYSSES BRIDGEMAN JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) EMIL BROLICK......................................................................
TRUSTEE (EXIT 05/2016)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) JEFFREY J COGHLAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) LILIANA ESPOSITO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN INWRIGHT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) KURT KANE......................................................................
TRUSTEE (ENTERED 01/2016)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) MIKE O'MALLEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE (ENTERED 01/2016)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) TODD PENEGOR......................................................................
TRUSTEE (ENTERED 05/2016)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) LORI THOMAS SEITZ......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) KEN STROTTMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JOE TURNER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) DEBRA S WALLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) BOB WRIGHT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) DENNY LYNCH......................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(17) MARY SCHELL......................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) BRAD CONNER........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(19) WENDY THOMAS MORSE........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(20) RITA L SORONEN........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       216,649 0 12,481
(21) SUSAN E TATE........................................................................
SENIOR VP, CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       115,978 0 828
(22) CARRIE BOERIO........................................................................
SENIOR PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   105,244 0 22,780
(23) ROBIN CAMPBELL........................................................................
SR. DIR. RESTAURANT CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   104,178 0 8,679
(24) JILL CRUMBACHER........................................................................
SENIOR VP MARKETING & DEVEL.
 40.00
.......................   		        X   114,906 0 19,582
(25) MELINDA HAGGERTY........................................................................
SENIOR VP/ GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................   		        X   104,696 0 13,506










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 761,651 0 77,856
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CHILD TRENDS INC

7315 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 1200 WES
BETHESDA,MD20814 		PROGRAM EVALUATION AND DATABASE MGMT 306,722
NORTHGREEN COMMUNICATIONS

1315 BLACKFOOT TRAIL
MEDINA,MN55356 		PRODUCTION AND CANISTER SHIPPING 191,464
716 MT AIRYSHIRE LTD

716 MT AIRYSHIRE BLVD SUITE 200
COLUMBUS,OH43235 		LESSOR OF PROPERTY 114,759
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 225,077
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,733,267
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 14,757,783
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 66,371
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 18,716,127
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 289,819   617 289,202
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   7,241,322
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   7,519,009
c Gain or (loss)   -277,687
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -277,687     -277,687
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 225,077of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,276,667
b Less: direct expenses ...b 153,908
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 1,122,759   1,122,759
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 19,851,018 0 617 1,134,274
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 14,921,586 14,921,586
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 .... 332,627 93,926 199,020 39,681
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 1,273,766 776,355 151,596 345,815
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 39,506 22,183 7,224 10,099
9 Other employee benefits ....... 181,155 98,143 39,539 43,473
10 Payroll taxes ........... 120,340 65,240 26,434 28,666
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,638     1,638
c Accounting ........... 31,053   31,053  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 82,933   82,933  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 117,459   39,250 78,209
12 Advertising and promotion .... 467,813 466,236 822 755
13 Office expenses ....... 97,830 35,954 14,045 47,831
14 Information technology ...... 140,017 116,501 23,516  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 109,645 59,909 23,943 25,793
17 Travel ............ 127,508 68,773 3,280 55,455
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 227,186 225,340 1,275 571
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 24,087 5,938 17,478 671
23 Insurance ... 54,322   54,322  
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 RESEARCH & PROGRAM EVAL 275,117 275,117    
b FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 181,511     181,511
c PROGRAM MATERIALS 140,282 134,624   5,658
d
e All other expenses 148,453 8,904 27,997 111,552
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 19,095,834 17,374,729 743,727 977,378
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 386,457 1 423,317
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 11,434,577 2 12,780,108
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,836,286 3 905,081
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 ........ 59,461 8 73,954
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 14,846 9 120,504
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 442,160
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 369,191 39,283 10c 72,969
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 10,293,192 11 10,138,205
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 ........... 313,885 15 261,948
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 24,377,987 16 24,776,086
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 322,353 17 224,728
18 Grants payable ... 7,447,568 18 7,358,350
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 104,135 25 118,575
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 7,874,056 26 7,701,653
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 14,434,656 27 16,806,768
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,069,275 28 267,665
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 16,503,931 33 17,074,433
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 24,377,987 34 24,776,086
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
19,851,018
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
19,095,834
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
755,184
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
16,503,931
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-184,682
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
17,074,433
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 12,642,832 15,633,070 26,387,273 18,735,666 18,716,127 92,114,968
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 12,642,832 15,633,070 26,387,273 18,735,666 18,716,127 92,114,968
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).. 14,980,712
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 77,134,256
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 12,642,832 15,633,070 26,387,273 18,735,666 18,716,127 92,114,968
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 205,260 233,407 279,340 286,816 289,202 1,294,025
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..     1,424 3,003 617 5,044
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. 93,414,037
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
82.570 %
15
15
95.760 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

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

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
  		Employer identification number
31-1356151
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

31-1356151
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
  		Employer identification number

31-1356151
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   95,579 42,777 52,802
d Equipment ...        
e Other ...   346,581 326,414 20,167
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 72,969
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 118,575
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 118,575
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 19,852,197
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -184,682
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 31,953
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 153,908
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,179
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 19,851,018
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 19,851,018
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 19,281,695
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 31,953
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 153,908
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 185,861
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 19,095,834
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 19,095,834

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE WAS NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED DURING 2016 OR 2015. THE FOUNDATION'S TAX YEARS SINCE 2013 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES - DEDUCTED AGAINST INCOME 153,908.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES - DEDUCTED AGAINST INCOME 153,908.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

LIVE AUCTIONS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
603,585
863,627
34,532
1,501,744

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
172,363
52,714
 
225,077
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
431,222
810,913
34,532
1,276,667



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .   28,941   28,941
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .     2,511 2,511
7 Food and beverages . . .     136 136
8 Entertainment . . . .     5,246 5,246
9 Other direct expenses . . . 93,169 4,772 19,133 117,074
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 153,908
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,122,759
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
93,169
4,772
19,133
117,074


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number
31-1356151
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) 21ST CENTURY FOX AMERICA INC
1999 S BUNDY DRIVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90025 		13-3249610   324,573   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD ALLOCATIONS
(2) ADOPT AMERICA NETWORK INC
1500 N SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 303
TOLEDO,OH43604 		34-1396924 501(C)(3) 210,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(3) ADOPTION CENTER OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY
1500 WALNUT STREET SUITE 701
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		23-2484926 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(4) ADOPTION RHODE ISLAND
2 BRADFORD STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		22-2543833 501(C)(3) 157,500   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(5) AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS (AASK) - AZ
2320 NORTH 20TH STREET
PHOENIX,AZ85006 		86-0611935 501(C)(3) 133,900   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(6) ALBANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES
112 STATE STREET ROOM 300
ALBANY,NY12207 		14-6002563 501(C)(3) 33,733   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(7) ALLEN COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD
123 WEST SPRING STREET
LIMA,OH45801 		34-6400019 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(8) ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PO BOX 1437 SLOT S565
LITTLE ROCK,AR72203 		71-0847443 GOVERNMENT 62,631   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(9) ATHENS COUNTY CHILDRENS SERVICES
18 STONYBROOK DRIVE
ATHENS,OH45701 		31-6400063 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(10) BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF GEORGIA
6645 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD NE
ATLANTA,GA303286633 		31-1284895 501(C)(3) 317,500   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(11) BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF NEW ENGLAND
PO BOX 320
CANDIA,NH03034 		04-2863717 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(12) BUTLER COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES
300 N FAIR AVENUE
HAMILTON,OH45011 		31-6000061 GOVERNMENT 245,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(13) CARING FOR KIDS INC
650 GRAHAM ROAD SUITE 101
CUYAHOGA FALLS,OH44221 		34-1796454 501(C)(3) 350,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(14) CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTH DAKOTA ASSK
5201 S BISHOPS BLVD SUITE B
FARGO,ND58104 		45-0226416 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(15) CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA INC
140 WEST SPEEDWAY SUITE 230
TUCSON,AZ85705 		86-0100880 501(C)(3) 131,600   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(16) CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
3710 E 20TH STREET
ANCHORAGE,AK99508 		92-0037322 501(C)(3) 68,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(17) CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FOR MONTANA INC
1301 11TH AVENUE
HELENA,MT59601 		81-0245570 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(18) CHILDNET INC
313 NORTH STATE ROAD 7
PLANTATION,FL33317 		65-1149351 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(19) CHILDSERV
8765 W HIGGINS SUITE 450
CHICAGO,IL606314101 		36-2171716 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(20) CHILDREN AWAITING PARENTS INC
274 N GOODMAN ST STE D-103
ROCHESTER,NY14607 		16-1047933 501(C)(3) 64,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(21) CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES INC
200 ROBIN ROAD
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		22-1487147 501(C)(3) 114,700   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(22) CHILDREN'S BUREAU INC
1575 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202 		35-1061264 501(C)(3) 66,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(23) CHILDREN'S HOME OF THE WYOMING CONFERENCE
1182 CHENANGO STREET
BINGHAMTON,NY13901 		15-0532090 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(24) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION
1801 MICCOSUKEE COMMONS DRIVE
TALLAHASSEE,FL32308 		59-0192430 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(25) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
1485 S SEMORAN BLVD STE 1448
WINTER PARK,FL32792 		59-0192430 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(26) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA
PO BOX 14608
GREENSBORO,NC27415 		56-0529946 501(C)(3) 420,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(27) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
PO BOX 1749
SIOUX FALLS,SD571011749 		46-0224542 501(C)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(28) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
4200 FITZHUGH AVENUE
RICHMOND,VA23230 		54-0505884 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(29) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON
3300 NE 65TH STREET
SEATTLE,WA981150190 		91-0575955 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(30) CHILDREN'S SERVICE CTR OF WYOMING VALLEY INC
335 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
WILKESBARRE,PA187023897 		24-0795404 501(C)(3) 61,100   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(31) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
9000 W WISCONSIN AVE SUITE C760
MILWAUKEE,WI53226 		39-0806380 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(32) CHILDREN'S NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LLC
2232 ALTAMOUNT AVE
FT MYERS,FL33901 		20-4968228 501(C)(3) 35,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(33) CLERMONT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
2400 CLERMONT CENTER DRIVE
BATAVIA,OH45103 		31-6000067 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(34) CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION INSTITUTE
311 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NE
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		54-2035617 501(C)(3) 105,000   N/A N/A GENERAL GRANT, NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY COLLABORATIVE
(35) CORNERSTONES OF CARE
300 EAST 36TH STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		43-1689138 501(C)(3) 130,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(36) COUNTY OF LA DEPT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
425 SHATTO PLACE RM 204
LOS ANGELES,CA90020 		95-6000927 GOVERNMENT 8,000   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD GRANT
(37) COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY
333 WEST JULIAN AVENUE
SAN JOSE,CA95110 		94-6000533 GOVERNMENT 84,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(38) DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES - SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION PROGRAM
275 EAST MAIN STREET 3W-A
FRANKFORT,KY40621 		61-0600439 GOVERNMENT 332,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(39) DEPAUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
5650 HOLLINS ROAD
ROANOKE,VA24019 		54-1108079 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(40) DIAKON LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES
798 HAUSMAN ROAD SUITE 300
ALLENTOWN,PA181049108 		23-1857015 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(41) ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC
100 N STARCREST DRIVE
CLEARWATER,FL33765 		59-2551416 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(42) FAIRFIELD COUNTY JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
239 W MAIN STREET
LANCASTER,OH43130 		31-6400066 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(43) FAMILIES LIKE OURS
603 STEWART STREET STE 902
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-2080572 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(44) FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE
201 23RD AVENUE NORTH
NASHVILLE,TN37203 		62-0499284 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(45) FAMILY BUILDERS BY ADOPTION
401 GRAND AVENUE SUITE 400
OAKLAND,CA94610 		94-2936989 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(46) FAMILY PROGRAMS HAWAII
250 VINEYARD STREET
HONOLULU,HI96813 		99-0280498 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(47) FAMILY SERVICE & CHILDREN'S AID
330 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE
JACKSON,MI49201 		38-6088382 501(C)(3) 63,900   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(48) FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC
4057 CARMICHAEL STREET SUITE 101
JACKSONVILLE,FL32207 		59-3759863 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(49) FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
1750 S BRENTWOOD STE 210
ST LOUIS,MO63144 		43-1570225 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(50) FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS
100 MONTGOMERY ST THE PRESIDIO
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129 		45-3860344 501(C)(3) 40,000   N/A N/A GENERAL GRANT
(51) FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
5400 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52404 		42-1358316 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(52) FRANKLIN COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES
855 WEST MOUND STREET
COLUMBUS,OH43223 		31-6400067 GOVERNMENT 210,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(53) GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TWO PEACHTREE STREET NW 8TH FLOOR
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-1130678 GOVERNMENT 8,000   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD GRANT
(54) GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF WYOMING INC
612 W 17TH STREET
CHEYENNE,WY82001 		83-0207663 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(55) GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
541 LEDBETTER ROAD
XENIA,OH45385 		31-6000271 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(56) GROWING HOME SOUTHEAST
440 KNOX ABBOT DRIVE SUITE 250
CAYCE,SC29033 		20-1093091 501(C)(3) 268,700   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(57) HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
222 EAST CENTRAL PARKWAY
CINCINNATI,OH45202 		31-6000063 GOVERNMENT 350,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(58) HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN INC
3804 AVENUE B
AUSTIN,TX78751 		74-1144638 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(59) HIGHLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
1575 N HIGH STREET
HILLSBORO,OH45133 		31-6000059 GOVERNMENT 31,111   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(60) HILLSIDE CHILDREN'S CENTER
2075 SCOTTSVILLE ROAD
ROCHESTER,NY14623 		16-1493404 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(61) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
100 W RANDOLPH ST 6TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60601 		76-0809915 GOVERNMENT 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(62) JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK
120 WALL STREET 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10005 		13-1624060 501(C)(3) 74,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(63) JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES OF CLARK COUNTY
1345 LAGONDA AVENUE
SPRINGFIELD,OH45503 		31-6000132 GOVERNMENT 57,300   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(64) KINDRED FAMILY SERVICES
9766 FALLON AVENUE NE SUITE 104
MONICELLO,MN55362 		36-4494704 501(C)(3) 187,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(65) KINSHIP CENTER
124 RIVER ROAD
SALINAS,CA93908 		77-0037578 501(C)(3) 238,200   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(66) KLINGBERG FAMILY CENTERS
370 LINWOOD STREET
NEW BRITAIN,CT06052 		06-1370693 501(C)(3) 210,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(67) LAKEVIEW CENTER INC
1221 W LAKEVIEW AVENUE
PENSACOLA,FL32501 		59-0737872 501(C)(3) 69,600   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(68) LICKING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
74 S 2ND STREET PO BOX 5030
NEWARK,OH43058 		31-6400074 GOVERNMENT 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(69) LOUISIANA DEPT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
627 N 4TH STREET
BATON ROUGE,LA70802 		72-6000800 GOVERNMENT 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(70) LUND FAMILY CENTER INC
PO BOX 4009
BURLINGTON,VT054064009 		03-0179434 501(C)(3) 105,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(71) LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC
124 SOUTH 24TH ST STE 230
OMAHA,NE68102 		23-7267972 501(C)(3) 175,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(72) LUTHERAN SERVICES OF GEORGIA
100 EDGEWOOD AVENUE SUITE 1800
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-1535692 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(73) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH
PO BOX 140767 8305 CROSS PARK
AUSTIN,TX78714 		74-1109745 501(C)(3) 205,400   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(74) MASSACHUSETTS ADOPTION RESOURCE EXCHANGE INC
45 FRANKLIN STREET 5TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02110 		04-2227431 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(75) METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
777 N CAPITOL STREET NE STE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-6060391 501(C)(3) 8,000   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD GRANT
(76) MISSION WEST VIRGINIA INC
168 MIDLAND TRAIL SUITE 1
HURRICANE,WV25526 		31-1553133 501(C)(3) 136,600   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(77) MISSISSIPPI FAMILIES FOR KIDS
407 BRIARWOOD DRIVE STE 209
JACKSON,MS39206 		72-1371828 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(78) MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
1111 SOUTH EDWIN C MOSES BLVD
DAYTON,OH45422 		31-6000172 GOVERNMENT 262,500   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(79) NBC UNIVERSAL LLC
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
NEW YORK,NY10020 		27-3526824 GOVERNMENT 1,000,244   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD ALLOCATIONS
(80) NATIONAL ADOPTION CENTER
1500 WALNUT STREET STE 701
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		23-1966667 501(C)(3) 8,000   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD GRANT
(81) NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION
225 N WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		75-1721671 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A GENERAL GRANT
(82) NEW WORLD COMMUNICATIONS OF ATLANTA INC
1551 BRIARCLIFF ROAD NE
ATLANTA,GA30306 		59-2636506   190,400   N/A N/A WEDNESDAY'S CHILD ALLOCATIONS
(83) NEW YORKERS FOR CHILDREN INC
200 PARK AVENUE STE 4503
NEW YORK,NY101664193 		13-3904537 501(C)(3) 79,800   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(84) NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL ON ADOPTABLE CHILDREN
970 RAYMOND AVENUE SUITE 106
ST PAUL,MN55114 		51-0188951 501(C)(3) 105,000   N/A N/A GENERAL GRANT
(85) NORTHEAST OHIO ADOPTION SERVICES
5000 EAST MARKET STREET SUITE 26
WARREN,OH44484 		34-1255887 501(C)(3) 489,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(86) OHIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARING AGENCIES (OACCA)
50 WEST BROAD STREET STE 3200
COLUMBUS,OH45011 		34-1168205 501(C)(3) 12,500   N/A N/A DISCRETIONARY GRANT
(87) ONE CHURCH ONE CHILD INC
3129 NORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		73-1477253 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(88) ONE HOPE UNITED - FLORIDA REGION INC
5405 DIPLOMAT CIRCLE STE 200
ORLANDO,FL32810 		54-2082539 501(C)(3) 149,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(89) OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADEMONROE INC
401 NW 2ND AVENUE SOUTH TOWER 10TH
FLOOR
MIAMI,FL33128 		57-1140890 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(90) PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG FAMILIES
5950 NW 1ST PLACE SUITE A
GAINESVILLE,FL32607 		03-0423150 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(91) SCHENECTADY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
106 ERIE BLVD
SCHENECTADY,NY12305 		14-6002431 GOVERNMENT 16,233   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(92) SIERRA FOREVER FAMILIES
8928 VOLUNTEER LANE SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO,CA95826 		68-0002878 501(C)(3) 105,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(93) SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
475 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE B
CHILLICOTHE,OH45601 		31-6400085 GOVERNMENT 52,500   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(94) SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
860 EAST RIVER PLACE SUITE 104
JACKSON,MS39202 		64-0758344 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(95) SPAULDING FOR CHILDREN (MI)
16250 NORTHLAND DRIVE SUITE 120
SOUTHFIELD,MI48075 		38-1871660 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(96) SPAULDING FOR CHILDREN (TX)
8582 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 100
HOUSTON,TX77024 		74-2116380 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(97) SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTIVE PARENT SERVICES INC (SNAPS)
2399 SOUTH ORCHARD ST SUITE 200
BOISE,ID83705 		82-0533277 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(98) SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH OF IN INC
8127 MERRILLVILLE ROAD SUITE C
MERRILLVILLE,IN46410 		34-1630267 501(C)(3) 350,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(99) ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN MINISTRIES
2429 MISSION WAY
BILLINGS,MT59102 		81-0288768 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(100) ST VINCENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES
2800 W WILLOW
LANSING,MI48917 		38-1360530 501(C)(3) 69,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(101) STARK COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
221 3RD STREET SE
CANTON,OH44702 		34-6002718 GOVERNMENT 210,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(102) STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES-OFFICE OF ADOPTION
50 RIPLEY STREET
MONTGOMERY,AL36130 		63-6000619 GOVERNMENT 148,100   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(103) SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES
264 S ARLINGTON STREET
AKRON,OH44306 		34-6002767 GOVERNMENT 280,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(104) TABOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC
601 NEW BRITIAN ROAD
DOYLESTOWN,PA18901 		23-2148612 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(105) THE ADOPTION EXCHANGE
14232 EAST EVANS AVENUE
AURORA,CO80014 		84-0793576 501(C)(3) 455,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(106) THE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
3333 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 550
LOS ANGELES,CA900104123 		95-4358213 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY COLLABORATIVE
(107) THE BOYS & GIRLS AID SOCIETY OF OREGON
018 SW BOUNDARY COURT
PORTLAND,OR972393939 		93-0386791 501(C)(3) 304,200   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(108) THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (FISCAL AGENT)- DC CHILD
4000 BLACKBURN LANE SUITE 260
BURTONSVILLE,MD20866 		52-2100734 501(C)(3) 211,900   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(109) THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION
4000 BLACKBURN LANE SUITE 260
BURTONSVILLE,MD20866 		52-2100734 501(C)(3) 83,000   N/A N/A GENERAL GRANT & WEDNESDAY'S CHILD GRANT
(110) THE JAMEL ROBINSON CHILD WELFARE REFORM INITIATIVE
135-38 123RD STREET SUITE 101
SOUTH OZONE PARK,NY11420 		90-0671094 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A DISCRETIONARY GRANT
(111) THE VILLAGES OF INDIANA INC
3833 N MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46208 		35-1708240 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(112) THREE RIVERS ADOPTION COUNCIL
307 FOURTH AVENUE SUITE 310
PITTSBURGH,PA15222 		25-1383638 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(113) TRIAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC
6701 CENTER DRIVE WEST SUITE 1111
LOS ANGELES,CA90045 		95-4553205   75,000   N/A N/A A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(114) TRUMBULL COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES
2282 REEVES RD NE
WARREN,OH44484 		54-0505969 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(115) UNITED METHODIST FAMILY SERVICES OF VIRGINIA
3900 WEST BROAD STREET
RICHMOND,VA23320 		54-0505969 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(116) UNITED METHODIST YOUTHVILLE INC
4505 E 47TH STREET SOUTH
WICHITA,KS67210 		48-0543712 501(C)(3) 52,275   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(117) WAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD
2534 BURBANK ROAD
WOOSTER,OH44691 		34-6003005 GOVERNMENT 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(118) WOODFORDS FAMILY SERVICES
15 SAUNDERS WAY STE 900
WESTBROOK,ME04092 		01-0278395 501(C)(3) 140,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(119) YOU GOTTA BELIEVE THE OLDER CHILD ADOPTION & PERMANCY MOVEMENT INC
3114 MERMAID AVE
BROOKLYN,NY11224 		11-3272603 501(C)(3) 70,000   N/A N/A WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
(120) YOUTH CATALYTICS INC
PO BOX 35 2805 LAKE ROAD
CHARLOTTE,VT05445 		22-2561662 501(C)(3) 9,800   N/A N/A DISCRETIONARY GRANT
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES ALL GRANTEES TO COMPLETE A BUDGET DETAILING HOW THEY WILL UTILIZE FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDS. * WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTEES ARE SUPPLIED A BUDGET TEMPLATE WHICH INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THE APPROPRIATE USES OF FUNDS. THIS BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND CONTENTS ARE NEGOTIATED WITH THE GRANTEE PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT CONTRACT. ONCE AGREED UPON, THIS BUDGET BECOMES PART OF THE GRANT CONTRACT. ON A SEMI-ANNUAL BASIS, THE GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN UPDATE ON THE USE OF FUNDS. THESE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS ARE REVIEWED AND ANY ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE GRANTEE. AT THE END OF THE GRANT, A FINAL ACCOUNTING OF GRANT FUNDS IS SUBMITTED AND ANY UNSPENT FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED TO THE FOUNDATION. THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. * GENERAL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A BUDGET AS TO HOW THEY PROPOSE THE GRANT FUNDS ARE TO BE UTILIZED. GRANT BUDGETS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. EXPENDITURES ARE MONITORED BY STAFF SEMI-ANNUALLY AND A REPORT IS COMPILED FOR THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. AT THE END OF THE GRANT THE GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A FINAL ACCOUNTING OF GRANT FUNDS. ANY UNSPENT FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED TO THE FOUNDATION.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1RITA L SORONENPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 216,649
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		6,536
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0 		5,945
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0 		229,130
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0 		0
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0
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 2 66,371 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER PROVIDED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
 
Employer identification number

31-1356151
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 WENDY THOMAS MORSE AND LORI THOMAS SEITZ ARE SISTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT THE SEPTEMBER 09, 2016 BOARD MEETING. THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE THE BASIS OF THIS FORM 990. IN ADDITION, A FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. THEY WERE ASKED TO SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS TO FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER, STAFF AND KEY VOLUNTEERS SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THEY BELIEVE COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE BOARD CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT & CEO, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE FOUNDATION; THE FULL BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO BASED UPON PRIOR YEAR PERFORMANCE AND DATA COMPARING SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, REGION OF THE COUNTRY AND BUDGET CAPACITY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE ANNUAL BUDGET THAT INCLUDES BUDGETED INCREASES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE STAFF. THE PRESIDENT & CEO THEN DETERMINES, WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET BY THE BOARD, WHAT THE INDIVIDUAL SALARIES OF THE STAFF WILL BE, INCLUDING INCREASED COMPENSATION BASED ON COST OF LIVING, MERIT, AND/OR POSITION AMENDMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A COPY OF ITS FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, TRUSTEE EMERITUS: LORRAINE THOMAS SERVES AS AN EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER AND HAS NO VOTING POWERS AT THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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