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
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
76 COTTON MILL ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BRATTLEBORO, VT05301
D Employer identification number

03-6010485
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 6,840,799
F Name and address of principal officer:
DEBORAH BOYLE
76 COTTON MILL ROAD
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BRATTLEBORODEVELOPMENT.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1954
M State of legal domicile: VT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORPORATION (BDCC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH IN WINDHAM COUNTY. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE AND RETAIN A FLOURISHING BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS VIBRANT FISCAL ACTIVITY AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ALL ITS RESIDENTS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 23
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 13
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 924,598 4,360,866
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,102,955 2,199,465
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,269 131,345
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 12,592 77,305
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 3,045,414 6,768,981
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 736,325 4,154,029
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) 405,987 496,222
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,791,417 1,782,900
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,933,729 6,433,151
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 111,685 335,830
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 5,388,208 14,180,294
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,370,293 11,826,549
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,017,915 2,353,745
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 BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORPORATION (BDCC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH IN WINDHAM COUNTY. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE AND RETAIN A FLOURISHING BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS VIBRANT FISCAL ACTIVITY AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ALL ITSRESIDENTS.
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 $ 3,170,504 including grants of $ 3,110,141 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
BDCC ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT, AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, INC. (BDCC RE HOLDINGS), TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SHARED FACILITIES TO BDCC RE HOLDINGS FOR THE EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT (THE PROJECT). AS PART OF THE PROJECT, BDCC RE HOLDINGS WILL (1) PURCHASE FOUR LOTS IN BRATTLEBORO, VT, AS WELL AS THE PARKING RIGHTS TO A FIFTH LOT, (2) EXPAND THE EXISTING FACILITIES ON TWO OF THE LOTS, (3) ACQUIRE CERTAIN PRECISION MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, AND (4) LEASE ALL OF THE LOTS AND THE EQUIPMENT TO A REGIONAL PRECISION MANUFACTURING COMPANY. FINANCING FOR THE PROJECT INCLUDES BDCC ACTING AS THE LEVERAGE LENDER PURSUANT TO CERTAIN LOAN AGREEMENTS, DATED DECEMBER 15, 2015.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,005,748 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,205,080 )
OPERATION OF INCUBATOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS HOUSING IN EXCESS OF 50 SMALL BUSINESSES. ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OF THESE BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION PREVIOUSLY ACQUIRED TWO OLD, UNOCCUPIED INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS VACATED BY MAJOR EMPLOYERS AND CONVERTED THE BUILDINGS TO INCUBATOR FACILITIES TARGETED TO STARTUP BUSINESSES. A THIRD BUILDING WAS ORIGINALLY FINANCED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED THE BUILDING WHEN THE TENANT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE THE LEASE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 749,707 including grants of $ 732,370 ) (Revenue $   )
ADMINISTERING A CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT AND STATE FLOOD RECOVERY GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF VERMONT AND BUSINESS PRINCIPALLY IN WINDHAM COUNTY VERMONT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,091,706 including grants of $ 311,518 ) (Revenue $ 994,385 )
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ACCELERATOR PROJECT, THE CHROMA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, COTTON MILL AND EXIT ONE ACTVITIES, THE GREEN BUILDING, AS WELL AS OTHER GRANTS AND PROJECTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,091,706 including grants of $ 311,518 ) (Revenue $ 994,385 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet6,017,665
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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 A.....................
1
 
No
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
 
 
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
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
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.......................
23
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
 
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 ................Click to see attachment
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......... Click to see attachment
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 ........................Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
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... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
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 ........Click to see attachment
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
3
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
23
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
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
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
12
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
12
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
VT
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:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION76 COTTON MILL ROAD   BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 (802) 257-7731
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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) CRAIG MISKOVICH......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) ROBERT STEVENS......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) DEBORAH BOYLE......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) MARK RICHARDS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) TAMMY RICHARDS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) STEVE GORDON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) DAN NORMANDEAU......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) JOHN MEYER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) CHERYL BEDARD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ANUPAM MARTINS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) KEVIN MEYER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) PHIL STECKLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ADAM GRINOLD......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		    X       80,814 0 885








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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;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 80,814 0 885
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 MediumBullet0
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
 
No
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 4,360,866
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,360,866
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a RENT AND TENANT CHARGE 532000 2,199,465 2,199,465    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 2,199,465
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 60,233     60,233
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 142,930  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 71,818  
c Gain or (loss) 71,112  
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 71,112     71,112
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a OTHER 532000 77,305     77,305
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 77,305
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,768,981 2,199,465 0 208,650
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 4,154,029  
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 .... 83,860      
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 312,702      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,567      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 48,339      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 44,754      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 7,472      
c Accounting ........... 11,200      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 12,860      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 13,075      
13 Office expenses ....... 56,708      
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,082,407      
17 Travel ............ 9,591      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 156,809      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 320,839      
23 Insurance ... 102,128      
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 OTHER 9,811      
b
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,433,151      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 35,995 1 29,361
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 338,523 2 856,798
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 104,504 4 151,278
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 .... 98,959 7 8,682,887
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 21,512 9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,107,014
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,647,044 4,788,715 10c 4,459,970
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 5,388,208 16 14,180,294
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 76,884 17 225,396
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 3,217,109 23 11,520,435
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 76,300 25 80,718
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 3,370,293 26 11,826,549
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 2,017,915 27 2,353,745
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
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 ........... 2,017,915 33 2,353,745
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 5,388,208 34 14,180,294
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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
6,768,981
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,433,151
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
335,830
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
2,017,915
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
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
2,353,745
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Employer identification number

03-6010485
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
  		Employer identification number
03-6010485
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)
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Page 3
Name of organization
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
  		Employer identification number

03-6010485
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
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
  		Employer identification number

03-6010485
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
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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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Employer identification number

03-6010485
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 $  
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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 ...   754,686 754,686
b Buildings   7,290,761 3,601,016 3,689,745
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   61,567 46,028 15,539
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 4,459,970
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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  
TENNANT SECURITY DEPOSITS 68,748
OTHER 11,970
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 80,718
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 6,768,981
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 6,768,981
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 6,768,981
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 6,433,151
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 6,433,151
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 6,433,151

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: BDCC FOLLOWS FASB ASC 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. FASB ASC 740-10 DID NOT HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON BDCCS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BDCCS FEDERAL FORM 990 (RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX) ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER FILING. BDCC RECOGNIZES INTEREST RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTIES THAT ARE INCLUDED WITHIN REPORTED EXPENSES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016, BDCC HAD NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES ACCRUED RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS.
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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
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Employer identification number
03-6010485
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) COHN REZNICK LLP
500 EAST PRATT STREET SUITE 200
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		22-1478099   5,000       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(2) STONE VILLAGE FARMER'S MARKET
544 NORTH MAIN STREET
CHESTER,VT05143 		80-3057749   5,046       REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED FARM EQUIPMENT AND PAYROLL ASSISTANCE
(3) ECS
70 LANDMARK HILL
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		04-3050515   5,580       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(4) SVE ASSOCIATES
PO BOX 1818
BRATTLEBORO,VT05302 		03-0352189   6,267       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(5) DARK HORSE REALTY
3642 VERMONT ROUTE 106
READING,VT05062 		01-9425328   6,555       STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AND ARMORING
(6) ROCKLEDGE FARM
58 ASCUTNEY BASIN RD
WEATHERSFIELD,VT05062 		45-0669155   6,803       INVENTORY REPLACEMENT
(7) JELLEYS AUTO CARE CENTER
2102 N MAIN STREET
LONDONDERRY,VT05148 		03-0325008   7,126       REPLACEMENT/REPAIR OF BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH UNPAID VENDORS AND OTHER WORK RELATED TO FLOOD DAMAGE
(8) NEW ENGLAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY
50 ELLIOT STREET 4
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		07-9196584   8,303       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(9) HOMESTYLE HOSTEL LLC
119 MAIN ST
LUDLOW,VT05149 		46-5375236   8,666       REPAIR TO BUSINESS PROPERTY
(10) WEST END ANTIQUES
35 WEST MAIN ST
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		03-0367744   9,428       INVENTORY REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS TO BUSINESS PROPERTY
(11) SOUTHWEST REGION PLANNING COMMISSION
37 ASHUELOT ST
KEENE,NH03431 		02-0359624   10,000       GREEN BUILDING CLUSTER
(12) VERMONT RURAL VENTURES
100 BANK ST SUITE 400
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		36-4742480   10,000       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(13) LYNDE MOTORSPORTS
79 FLAT STREET
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		46-1709774   12,168       REPLACE DESTROYED/DAMAGED EQUIPMENT AND DRIVEWAY REPAIR
(14) ROUNDS RUBBISH REMOVAL
50 FENTON ROAD
CHESTER,VT05143 		47-1391249   14,000       RAISE ELEVATIONS OF GARAGE/WORKSHOP AND ADJACENT PARKING LOT
(15) WAHOO'S EATERY
3 WHITES ROAD
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		03-0365603   14,915       REPLACE FLOORING AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES
(16) NORTH STAR BOWL LLC
179 ROUTE 100 NORTH
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		03-0273780   16,811       PAYROLL ASSISTANCE
(17) JERSEY GIRLS DAIRY
157 THOMPSON ROAD
CHESTER,VT05143 		14-5762025   20,000       PAYROLL ASSISTANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN REBUILDING RAW MILK MARKET
(18) WMRE HOLDINGS INC
PO BOX 669
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		46-4370248   20,848       OUTSTANDING BILLS FOR PLUMBING, HEATING, ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, FLOORING AND SHEETROCKING
(19) CRAFTS INN
10 WEST MAIN ST
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		03-0286225   23,250       FLOOD INSURANCE, REPLACE INVENTORY FOR RENTAL UNITS AND 8.3% OF UTILITIES AND PAYROLL
(20) BUILDING GREEN INC
122 BIRGE STREET SUITE 30
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		03-0314269   25,214       GREEN BUILDING CLUSTER
(21) DEER MOUNTAIN LLC
3 NORTH MAIN STREET
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		26-2539767   25,848       FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUM AND PAYROLL ASSISTANCE
(22) TK PROPERTIES
PO BOX 356
WILMINGTON,VT05363 		60-0000223   27,441       PAYMENT OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR UTILITIES, SUPPLIES AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
(23) DRK LLC
185 HIGH RIDGE ROAD
PROCTORVILLE,VT05153 		04-3830371   29,798       REPLACEMENT OF LOST INVENTORY AND DESTROYED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
(24) LATCHIS CORP
50 MAIN ST
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		03-0136615   30,000       REPAIR DAMAGED BASEMENT ROOM
(25) CAMPING ON THE BATTENKILL
48 CAMPING ON THE BATTENKILL
ARLINGTON,VT05250 		03-0317313   34,929       FLOODPROOF ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING LINES, PHASE I ARCHEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOD DAMAGED INVENTORY AND EQUIPMENT
(26) ALLEN BROTHERS FARM INC
6023 US ROUTE 5
WESTMINSTER,VT05158 		03-2054043   35,000       REPLACE DAMAGED INVENTORY AND EQUIPMENT
(27) SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
14 CLIFTON STREET
SPRINGFIELD,VT05156 		03-0333399   36,719       CDBG DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
(28) DERRY DOWNTOWN LTD
PO BOX 159
LONDONDERRY,VT05148 		04-3360507   37,995       REPLACE DESTROYED OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT, AND ENGINEERING COSTS DUE TO FLOOD MITIGATION INVESTIGATION
(29) WINDHAM FOUNDATION
225 TOWNSHEND ROAD
GRAFTON,VT05146 		13-6142024   40,000       REPLACE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
(30) DOWNS RACHLIN MARTIN PLLC
199 MAIN ST
BURLINGTON,VT05402 		03-0253168   41,645       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(31) TRUEXCULLINS
209 BATTERY ST
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		03-0235393   48,436       CHROMA EXPANSION PROJECT
(32) AMERICAN LEGION CHESTER
637 VT ROUTE 103 SOUTH
CHESTER,VT05143 		03-6016576   50,000       REPAIR AND RE-PAVE PARKING LOT
(33) SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
76 COTTON MILL HILL
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		46-2760132   50,000       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(34) GREEN MOUNTAIN SOFTBALL LEAGUE
125 CHESTER RD
SPRINGFIELD,VT05156 		03-0279936   55,942       PAVING DRIVEWAY AND REPLACEMENT OF LOST EQUIPMENT
(35) GASSETS GROUP
7 BRIDGE ST
LUDLOW,VT05149 		03-0303274   59,105       REPAIR FLOORING, WALLS AND HEATING SYSTEM, AND INSURANCE PREMIUM
(36) FULLER FARM
556 PLAINS ROAD
PERKINSVILLE,VT05151 		03-0285609   60,815       REPAIR BUSINESS PROPERTY
(37) M&S DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 1586
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		47-5245800   163,487       CHROMA EXPANSION PROJECT AND EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(38) STEVENS & ASSOCIATES
PO BOX 1586
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		03-0359862   75,723       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
(39) VITAL ECONOMY INC
PO BOX 314
RIDERWOOD,MD21139 		01-0674148   107,227       GREEN BUILDING CLUSTER
(40) GS PRECISION INC
101 JOHN SEITZ DRIVE
BRATTLEBORO,VT05301 		03-0214289   1,000,000       EXIT ONE EXPANSION PROJECT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING AWARDS ARE REVIEWED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE INCLUDING MEMBERS OF BDCC AND INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. USE OF THE GRANT FOLLOWING THE AWARD IS UNRESTRICTED.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART IV - ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THESE SUB-GRANTS WERE TO FLOOD-IMPACTED BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT WINDHAM AND SOUTHERN WINDSOR COUNTIES. FUNDING WAS GRANTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS, DURING WHICH EACH APPLICANT WAS ASSESSED BASED ON THE COMPLETENESS OF ITS APPLICATION, THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE BUSINESS, THE BUSINESS IMPACT ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, THE PROJECT IMPACT ON LOCAL / REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT, THE DEGREE TO WHICH UNMET RECOVERY NEEDS WILL BE MET, AND THE ENTITY'S RESILIENCY TO WITHSTAND THE NEXT BIG STORM.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (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
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Employer identification number

03-6010485
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) MARK RICHARDS TRUSTEE 82,600 APPROXIMATELY $82,600 WAS PAID TO AN INSURANCE BROKERAGE FIRM WHICH IS PARTIALLY OWNED BY MARK RICHARDS, WHO IS A MEMBER OF BDCC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.   No
(2) MARK RICHARDS TRUSTEE 381,219 BDCC HAS TWO LOANS, WITH OUTSTANDING BALANCES TOTALING $381,219, DUE TO ONE LENDER. MARK RICHARDS IS A MEMBER OF BDCC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND IS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE LENDING AGENCY.   No
(3) BOB STEVENS TRUSTEE 84,489 BDCC PAID APPROXIMATELY $84,500 IN ENGINEERING FEES TO A COMPANY OWNED BY, BOB STEVENS, A BDCC BOARD MEMBER.   No
(4) ADAM GRINOLD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 14,915 BDCC SUBGRANTED APPROXIMATELY $15,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS OWNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADAM GRINOLD, OF BDCC.   No
(5) TAMMY RICHARDS TRUSTEE 2,497,805 BDCC HAS MULTIPLE LOANS, WITH OUTSTANDING BALANCES TOTALING $2,497,805, DUE TO ONE LENDER. THIS LENDER HAS ONE BOARD MEMBER, TAMMY RICHARDS, IN COMMON WITH BDCC.   No
(6) MESABI INC (OWNED BY C MISKOVICH BSTEVENS)
  		TRUSTEES 2,000,000 BDCC AND MESABI, INC. ARE RELATED PARTIES BY WAY OF TWO COMMON BDCC BOARD MEMBERS, ONE OF WHO IS THE PRESIDENT OF BDCC, AND ONE OF WHO IS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF BDCC, AND ONE COMMON SEVEDS BOARD MEMBER. THE SEVEDS BOARD MEMBER, WHO IS ALSO AN OWNER OF MESABI, INC., IS MARRIED TO A BDCC BOARD MEMBER, TAMMY RICHARDS.   No
(7) CRAIG MISKOVICH TRUSTEE 41,645 CRAIG MISKOVICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF A LEGAL FIRM WHICH PROVIDED SERVICES TO BDCC TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $41,600.   No
(8) M&S DEVELOPMENT
  		TRUSTEES 102,363 M&S DEVELOPMENT IS CO-OWNED BY BDCC TRUSTEES CRAIG MISKOVICH AND BOB STEVENS, AND PROVIDED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO BDCC TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $102,363.   No
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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
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Employer identification number

03-6010485
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 MARK W. RICHARDS, TRUSTEE, IS RELATED TO TAMMY RICHARDS, BOARD MEMBER. MARK RICHARDS IS AN OWNER OF RICHARDS, INC., WHICH IS THE ORGANIZATION'S INSURANCE AGENCY. MARK RICHARDS IS A DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPAL BANKING INSTITUTION. DEBORAH BOYLE IS AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPAL BANKING INSTITUTION. CARL LYNDE IS AN OFFICER OF A BANK THAT HAS LENT FUNDS TO THE ORGANIZATION, HAS PARTICIPATED IN LOANS TO THE ORGANIZATION AND HOLDS INTEREST-BEARING CASH FUNDS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 110 MEMBERS CONSISTING OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TOWNS THROUGHOUT WINDHAM COUNTY, VERMONT, AND REPRESENTING BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT INTERESTS. THE MAJOR ACTIVITY OF MEMBERS IS ELECTION OF TRUSTEES. MEMBERS MEET APPROXIMATELY TWO TIMES PER YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B MEMBER APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE TRUSTEES IN ADVANCE OF A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FILINGS. TRUSTEES INPUT WAS SOUGHT AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES AND CORRECTIONS WERE MADE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TRUSTEES MEET NEARLY WEEKLY AND ARE AWARE OF CONFLICTS. AT EACH VOTE, TRUSTEES ABSTAIN IF THERE ARE CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE TRUSTEES APPOINT A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE COMPARED TO AN ANNUAL PLAN. THE COMMITTEE BRINGS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED IN A SIMILAR MANNER BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. TRUSTEES MONITOR COMPENSATION FOR ALL KEY EMPLOYEES BUT GIVE AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECOTR TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO OTHER SIMILAR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE TRUSTEES HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Employer identification number

03-6010485
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INC
76 COTTON MILL HILL

BRATTLEBORO,VT05301
46-2760132 		TO REVERSE ECONOMIC DECLINE OF SOUTHERN VERMONT BY DEVELOPING THE REGION VT 501(C)(6)   THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Yes
 
(2)BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORPORATION REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS INC
76 COTTON MILL HILL

BRATTLEBORO,VT05301
81-0687884 		TO PURCHASE AND IMPROVE A MANUFACTURING FACILITY CONSISTING OF TWO BUILDINGS VT 501(C)(6)   THE BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP
 
Yes
 










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INC

 B 50,000 FMV
(2) SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INC

 Q 159,582 FMV




Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
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