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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2932 NW 122ND STREET SUITE D
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK73120
D Employer identification number

73-1396320
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 14,366,303
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARY JENKINS
2932 NW 122ND STREET SUITE D
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CFOK.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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1992
M State of legal domicile: OK
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SERVE PHILANTHROPIC NEEDS OF ALL OF OKLAHOMA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 99
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) ......... 11,026,982 8,028,623
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 887,819
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 7,874,620 4,909,749
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 977,404 28,130
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 19,879,006 13,854,321
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 12,853,587 8,081,290
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) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet91,166    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,738,370 1,428,314
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,591,957 9,509,604
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,287,049 4,344,717
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 92,391,641 92,261,882
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,100,702 4,012,798
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 88,290,939 88,249,084
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y 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: SERVE PHILANTHROPIC NEEDS OF ALL OF OKLAHOMA.
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 $ 1,697,980 including grants of $ 1,587,288 ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO KINGFISHER ALLSPORTS FACILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING FOR USE BY THE KINGFISHER PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 817,895 including grants of $ 764,577 ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO SMART START CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO OKLAHOMA CITY'S CHILDREN FOR BIRTH TO AGE 5 FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE LITERACY AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 470,628 including grants of $ 439,948 ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO ASSIST THE DALE GRAHAM VETERAN'S FOUNDATION IN SERVING MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. VETERANS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH CLAIMS PREPARATION AND PROCESSING AS WELL AS OTHER NEEDED ASSISTANCE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,815,490 including grants of $ 5,289,477 ) (Revenue $ 887,819 )
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT GRANTS USED IN OTHER COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 5,815,490 including grants of $ 5,289,477 ) (Revenue $ 887,819 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,801,993
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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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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) ....
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
Yes
 
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............ Click to see attachment
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 ...................Click to see attachment
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 ................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..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
150
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
0
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
 
 
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
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
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
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
10
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
10
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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
OK
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:
MediumBulletFOUNDATION MANAGEMENT INC2932 NW 122ND STREET SUITE D   OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 (405) 755-5571
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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) TRIPP HALL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) DB GREEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) ROBERTA BURRAGE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) BILL BURGESS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) JIM STUART......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) LESLIE RAINBOLT-FORBES......................................................................
SECRATARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) TOM MCCASLAND III......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) RICHARD RYERSON......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(9) MARY JENKINS......................................................................
CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(10) RANDY MACON......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 33.50
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0














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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;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 0 0 0
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
FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT INC

2932 NW 122ND STREET
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 		MANAGEMENT SERVICES 960,937
BANCFIRST

101 N BROADWAY
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73123 		PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 356,632
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,028,623
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 874,318
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,028,623
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MANAGEMENT FEES 900099 887,819 887,819    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 887,819
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,231,667     1,231,667
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 28,130     28,130
(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   4,190,064
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   511,982
c Gain or (loss)   3,678,082
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 3,678,082     3,678,082
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            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 13,854,321 887,819 0 4,937,879
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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 6,342,492 6,342,492
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,738,798 1,738,798
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 960,937 720,703 192,187 48,047
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 20,700   20,700  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 356,635   356,635  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 44,187   1,068 43,119
13 Office expenses ....... 138   138  
14 Information technology ...... 15,760   15,760  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 8,692   8,692  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 16,265   16,265  
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 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,000   5,000  
b
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 9,509,604 8,801,993 616,445 91,166
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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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 ........ 3,523,006 1 3,409,056
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,132,564 3 1,986,833
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 402 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 29,515
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 29,515 0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 86,735,669 11 86,300,684
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 ........... 0 15 565,309
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 92,391,641 16 92,261,882
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 51,918 17 53,082
18 Grants payable ... 4,048,784 18 3,959,716
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 4,100,702 26 4,012,798
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 88,290,939 27 88,249,084
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 ........... 88,290,939 33 88,249,084
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 92,391,641 34 92,261,882
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
13,854,321
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
9,509,604
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,344,717
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
88,290,939
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-4,153,603
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
-232,969
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
88,249,084
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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
Employer identification number

73-1396320
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.) .... 36,030,271 8,222,313 10,796,091 11,026,982 8,028,623 74,104,280
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 36,030,271 8,222,313 10,796,091 11,026,982 8,028,623 74,104,280
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).. 36,763,088
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 37,341,192
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.. 36,030,271 8,222,313 10,796,091 11,026,982 8,028,623 74,104,280
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,258,689 1,649,380 1,538,086 1,750,558 1,259,797 7,456,510
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 81,560,790
12
12
4,184,570
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
45.780 %
15
15
87.550 %
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
 
 
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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
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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
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

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

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

73-1396320
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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
  		Employer identification number
73-1396320
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)
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Name of organization
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
  		Employer identification number

73-1396320
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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
  		Employer identification number

73-1396320
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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
Employer identification number

73-1396320
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 .... 45 846
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 2,031,282 8,017,297
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 2,769,606 7,565,053
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 33,053,069 54,813,706
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 .... 23,040,215 22,802,131 19,443,733 16,843,849 14,205,082
b Contributions ... 1,058,937 1,765,592 1,070,938 1,273,260 3,110,289
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 35,186 466,092 3,352,523 2,229,788 311,928
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		971,393 1,721,239 816,789 695,020 603,043
f Administrative expenses .... 264,428 272,361 248,274 208,144 180,407
g End of year balance ...... 22,898,517 23,040,215 22,802,131 19,443,733 16,843,849
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
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        
d Equipment ...   29,515 29,515 0
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 0
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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  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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 9,700,718
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -4,153,603
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 -4,153,603
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 13,854,321
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 13,854,321
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 9,509,604
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 9,509,604
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 9,509,604

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
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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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
Employer identification number
73-1396320
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) ABRAKADOODLE OKC
PO BOX 6936
MOORE,OK73153 		45-4961018 501(C)(3) 23,250       STEAM ACADEMY
(2) ACCESS HEALTH CARE
902 CHICKASHA AVE
CHICKASHA,OK73018 		73-1426431 501(C)(3) 9,300       SUPPORT GRANT
(3) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
3401 NW 63RD STREET SUITE 200
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		13-5613797 501(C)(3) 7,250       SUPPORT GRANT
(4) AMERICAN RIVERS
1101 14TH STREET NW SUITE 1400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		23-7305963 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(5) AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		53-0196549 501(C)(3) 5,000       MARY KATHLEEN MAHAN MEMORIAL & ARBORETUM
(6) ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS INC
6407 AVONDALE
NICHOLS HILLS,OK73116 		73-1622446 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(7) ARTS COUNCIL OKC
400 WEST CALIFORNIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73135 		73-6112471 501(C)(3) 23,675       OKAN
(8) AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
700 N PEARL STREET SUITE N1800
DALLAS,TX75201 		75-2890923 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(9) DALE GRAHAM VETERAN'S FOUNDATION
PO BOX 592
WASHINGTON,OK73093 		47-5518844 501(C)(3) 367,457       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(10) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY
PO BOX 18701
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73154 		73-1472202 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(11) BRIDGES
1670 N STUBBEMAN
NORMAN,OK73069 		73-1466304 501(C)(3) 7,270       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(12) BRING BACK THE MUSIC
5208 NW 26TH
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73127 		11-3801924 501(C)(3) 12,750       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(13) BRISTOW FOUNDATION
PO BOX 531
BRISTOW,OK74010 		73-1450789 501(C)(3) 31,253       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(14) BRISTOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PO BOX 1020
BRISTOW,OK74010 		73-6026797 501(C)(3) 19,084       2015-2016 TEACH GRANTS
(15) BUILDING MINDS LLC
6608 N WESTERN 173
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		45-3418061 501(C)(3) 8,525       TEAM ACADEMY - CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
(16) CASADY SCHOOL
9500 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 		73-0587209 501(C)(3) 40,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(17) CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF RALEIGH INC
7200 STONEHENGE DR
RALEIGH,NC27613 		56-0529943 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(18) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA HUMANE SOCIETY
9300 N MAY AVE STE 400-281
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 		20-8446621 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(19) CHICKASHA COMMUNITY THEATRE
PO BOX 1687
CHICKASHA,OK73023 		73-1331529 501(C)(3) 60,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(20) CHICKASHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PO BOX 2443
CHICKASHA,OK73023 		73-1288810 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(21) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
6501 N BROADWAY EXT SUITE 190
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116 		73-1200262 501(C)(3) 14,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(22) CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
3966 MCKINNEY AVE
DALLAS,TX75204 		75-0808771 501(C)(3) 35,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(23) CITY OF WEATHERFORD
522 W WAINEY
WEATHERFORD,OK73096 		501(C)(3) 140,000       CONSTRUCTION OF CLUBHOUSE
(24) COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC
3002 BROCE DR
NORMAN,OK73072 		73-1286326 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(25) CRISTO REY NETWORK - OKLAHOMA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
330 W GRAY STREET SUITE 170
NORMAN,OK73069 		04-3730980 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(26) CROSSINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH
14600 N PORTLAND
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73134 		73-6082499 501(C)(3) 10,000       ONE CAMPAIGN
(27) DALLAS ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN INC
8617 GARLAND ROAD
DALLAS,TX75218 		23-7375815 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(28) DALLAS AREA CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
4800 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS,TX75235 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 10,000       STORM RELIEF DALLAS AREA
(29) DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
6066 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
HANOVER,NH03755 		02-0222111 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(30) DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY
919 NW 23RD ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		47-2494465 501(C)(3) 10,000       TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
(31) EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
215 WEST DANFORTH RD
EDMOND,OK73003 		73-6021168 501(C)(3) 6,000       BALTO
(32) EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1001 W DANFORTH RD
EDMOND,OK73003 		73-1210460 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUNSET ELEMENTARY
(33) EL SISTEMA OKLAHOMA INC
4747 GAILLARDIA PARKWAY SUITE 200
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73142 		47-1650812 501(C)(3) 23,263       CLOSING FUND
(34) FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DAY CARE
912 W WALNUT
DUNCAN,OK73533 		73-0661826 501(C)(3) 11,425       RETURN OF PRINCIPAL GRANT
(35) FOOD & SHELTER FOR FRIENDS
104 WEST COMANCHE ST
NORMAN,OK73069 		73-1222111 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(36) FOUNDATION FOR OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
431 WEST MAIN ST SUITE E
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		73-1222182 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(37) FREEDOM CHURCH
106 MONROE AVE NE
PEIDMONT,OK73078 		73-1571631 501(C)(3) 18,985       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(38) GREATER SHAWNEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PO BOX 1613
SHAWNEE,OK74802 		73-0444415 501(C)(4) 6,000       ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS
(39) HEARTS FOR HEARING
3525 NW 56TH SUITE A-150
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112 		58-2670613 501(C)(3) 35,000       BUILDING CAMPAIGN
(40) HENDERSON HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
1200 E I-35 FRONTAGE RD
EDMOND,OK73034 		23-7061345 501(C)(3) 17,187       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(41) HERITAGE HALL
1800 NW 122ND ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120 		73-0783395 501(C)(3) 10,450       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(42) HOMELESS ALLIANCE
1724 NW 4 ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		11-3718005 501(C)(3) 120,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(43) HOPE - HELPING OVER POPULATION END
PO BOX 23
VERSAILLES,KY40383 		27-0913082 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(44) HOUSE WITH A HEART PET SANCTUARY
6409 STREAM VALLEY WAY
GAITHERSBURG,MD20882 		20-5291492 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(45) INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE
325 N LASALLE STREET SUITE 775
CHICAGO,IL60654 		30-0212534 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(46) JOHN W REX CHARTER SCHOOL
500 W SHERIDAN AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		46-0694033 501(C)(3) 97,290       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(47) K9S FOR WARRIORS
114 CAMP K9 ROAD
PONTE VEDRA,FL32081 		27-5219467 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(48) KEHILA PARK INC
PO BOX 402
SULPHUR,OK73086 		46-2449009 501(C)(3) 15,763       REMAINING FUND BALANCE
(49) KENTUCKY EQUINE HUMANE CENTER INC
PO BOX 910124
LEXINGTON,KY40591 		20-5883736 501(C)(3) 35,000       TRAINER
(50) KIKER ELEMENTARY PTA
5913 LACROSSE AVE
AUSTIN,TX78739 		74-2635340 501(C)(3) 5,000       PTA LOVE YOUR SCHOOL
(51) LOGAN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
PO BOX 1558
GUTHRIE,OK73044 		73-1077474 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(52) MABEE-GERRER MUSEUM OF ART
1900 W MACARTHUR DR
SHAWNEE,OK74804 		73-1392868 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(53) MAD SCIENCE
PO BOX 30983
EDMOND,OK73034 		26-0460389 501(C)(3) 21,750       EUGENE FIELD
(54) MAIN STREET PAULS VALLEY INC
220 W PAUL AVE
PAULS VALLEY,OK73075 		73-1518297   70,185       CLOSING FUND
(55) MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF TULSA INC
1870 S BOULDER AVE
TULSA,OK74119 		73-0657931 501(C)(3) 29,009       REBRANDING GRANT
(56) MERCY HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION
13321 N MERIDIAN SUITE 206
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101 		46-3184231 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(57) MINDYS MEMORY PRIMATE SANCTUARY INC
PO BOX 134
NEWCASTLE,OK73065 		73-1522989 501(C)(3) 5,000       PRIMATE SANCTUARY
(58) NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
1700 NW 63RD ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73111 		30-0341029 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(59) NEW WEWOKA INDUSTRIES INC
PO BOX 719
WEWOKA,OK74884 		73-1578395 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(60) NEWVIEW OKLAHOMA INC
501 N DOUGLAS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		73-0592386 501(C)(3) 10,000       CAMP OWL SUPPORT
(61) NORMAN ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
PO BOX 85
NORMAN,OK73070 		73-1051578 501(C)(3) 10,000       NCF SUPPORT GRANT
(62) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
1060 WILLIAM MOORE DR
RALEIGH,NC27607 		56-6049503 501(C)(3) 54,000       HMC RESEARCH
(63) NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
1060 WILLIAM MOORE DR
RALEIGH,NC27607 		58-1344473 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(64) NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA A&M COLLEGE
200 I STREET NE
MIAMI,OK74354 		501(C)(3) 5,000       PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING SINGLE MOTHER STUDENTS
(65) OCS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 509
EDMOND,OK73083 		83-0356563 501(C)(3) 17,187       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(66) OKC MUSEUM OF ART
415 COUCH DR
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		73-0528431 501(C)(3) 70,270       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(67) OKLAHOMA AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK
133 W MAIN ST SUITE 100
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		45-5533265 501(C)(3) 78,794       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(68) OKLAHOMA CATTLEMAN'S FOUNDATION
PO BOX 82395
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73148 		73-1135528 501(C)(3) 26,483       ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
(69) OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S THEATER
2501 N BLACKWELDER
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		73-1289903 501(C)(3) 17,375       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(70) OKLAHOMA CITY ALL SPORTS ASSOCIATION
211 N ROBINSON STE 250
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		73-6082918 501(C)(3) 10,000       ASA STADIUM RENOVATION
(71) OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
2501 N BLACKWELDER
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		73-0579265 501(C)(3) 50,000       LAW SCHOOL DOWNTOWN BUILDING PROJECT
(72) OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
2501 N BLACKWELDER
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106 		73-0579265 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(73) OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 268900
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73126 		73-0580274 501(C)(3) 27,820       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(74) OKLAHOMA MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
1556 E 37TH ST
TULSA,OK74105 		80-0634316 501(C)(3) 17,591       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(75) OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
655 RESEARCH PARKWAY SUITE 200
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104 		73-6017987 501(C)(3) 72,585       SMS INITIATIVE
(76) OSU-OKC
900 N PORTLAND
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73107 		501(C)(3) 5,000       PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING SINGLE MOTHER STUDENTS
(77) OU FOUNDATION
100 TIMBERDELL RD
NORMAN,OK73019 		73-6091755 501(C)(3) 57,435       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(78) PEACEFUL ANIMAL ADOPTION SHELTER
PO BOX 491
VINITA,OK74301 		45-5414625 501(C)(3) 455,895       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(79) PET FOOD PANTRY OF OKC
PO BOX 57678
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73157 		27-2952574 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(80) PIN OAK CHARITY HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION
2501 S MASON RD
KATY,TX77450 		74-1755067 501(C)(3) 20,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(81) POSITIVE TOMORROWS
PO BOX 61190
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73146 		73-1393438 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(82) POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 114
SHAWNEE,OK74802 		73-1057632 501(C)(3) 50,000       MILBURN CHALLENGE GRANT
(83) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
ONE SHIELDS AVE
DAVIS,CA95616 		94-6036494 501(C)(3) 250,000       SUPPORT RESERACH AT UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE
(84) REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA
PO BOX 270968
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73137 		73-1100380 501(C)(3) 82,976       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(85) REMERGE
PO BOX 2845
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101 		46-4504748 501(C)(3) 41,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(86) RESURRECTION HOUSE
PO BOX 72
CHICK,OK73023 		73-1324883 501(C)(3) 11,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(87) SARATOGA WARHORSE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 461
SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866 		46-2934258 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(88) SAVANNAH STATION THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM
PO BOX 851215
YUKON,OK73085 		47-1943254 501(C)(3) 24,795       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(89) SEMINOLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PO BOX 1190
SEMINOLE,OK74818 		73-0441200 501(C)(6) 6,600       SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PROJECTS
(90) SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
326 N UNTION
SHAWNEE,OK74801 		73-6021209 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(91) SIXTWELVE INC
528 NW 40TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118 		27-5215598 501(C)(3) 24,775       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(92) SMART START CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
PO BOX 21505
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73156 		42-1593360 501(C)(3) 502,035       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(93) SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 750402
DALLAS,TX75275 		75-0800689 501(C)(3) 75,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(94) SPAY-MART INC
6601 VETERANS BLVD
METAIRIE,LA70003 		72-1418016 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(95) ST ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
301 S 9TH ST
BROEK ARROW,OK74012 		73-0711169 501(C)(3) 100,000       BUILDING CAMPAIGN
(96) ST GREGORY'S UNIVERSITY
1900 W MACARTHUR DR
SHAWNEE,OK74804 		73-0685198 501(C)(3) 200,000       NURSING PROGRAM
(97) ST MARY MAGDELENE CATHOLIC CHURCH
625 MAGDALA PLACE
APEX,NC27502 		56-2147331 501(C)(3) 10,000       YOUTH MINISTRY FILMS
(98) TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION
1 PLAZA S STE 276
TAHLEQUAH,OK74464 		73-1365473 501(C)(3) 17,889       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(99) TEXAS BIGHORN SOCIETY
PO BOX 53145
LUBBOCK,TX79453 		76-0043028 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(100) TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERISTY
TCU BOX 297440
FORT WORTH,TX76129 		75-0827465 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(101) THE DALLAS OPERA
2403 FLORA ST STE 500
DALLAS,TX75201 		75-6004746 501(C)(3) 35,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(102) THE NATIONAL WEATHER MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER
120 DAVID L BOREN BLVD
NORMAN,OK73072 		26-0172094 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(103) THE SOONER THEATRE
101 E MAIN ST
NORMAN,OK73069 		51-0196629 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(104) TWO FLY FOUNDATION INC
2231 MIRACLE DR
CASPER,WY82609 		84-1648012 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(105) UNITED WAY OF STILLWATER OK
PO BOX 308
STILLWATER,OK74076 		73-0602756 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(106) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA
ICA BUILDING
SANTA BARBARA,CA93106 		95-6006145 501(C)(3) 5,000       MEN'S SOCCER PROGRAM
(107) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF LAW
3501 SANSOM ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352685 501(C)(3) 60,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(108) UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ARTS OF OK FOUNDATION INC
1727 ALABAMA
CHICKASHA,OK73108 		73-1031040 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(109) VARIETY CARE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2098
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101 		73-0580273 501(C)(3) 30,000       LARC PROGRAM
(110) WES WELKER FOUNDATION
PO BOX 20777
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73156 		65-1303856 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(111) WHITE FIELDS INC
7127 N COUNTY LINE RD
PIEDMONT,OK73078 		13-4255191 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(112) WINN FELINE FOUNDATION
637 WYCKOFF AVE SUITE 336
WYCKOFF,NJ07481 		23-7138699 501(C)(3) 6,000       RESEARCH ON ABDOMINAL CANCER IN CATS
(113) ZEAL USA INC
PO BOX 702066
DALLAS,TX75370 		20-1859768 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
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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) ANIMAL RELATED 7 55,623      
(2) ARTS, CULTURE 74 45,253      
(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 44 188,670      
(4) DISASTER RELIEF 56 51,602      
(5) DISEASE/DISORDERS 13 6,605      
(6) EDUCATIONAL 399 1,362,320      
(7) ENVIRONMENTAL 1 30      
(8) HEALTH, GENERAL 12 9,063      
(9) HUMAN SERVICES 14 15,944      
(10) SPORTS/LEISURE 1 72      
(11) WOMEN 2 1,368      
(12) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4 2,248      
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
PART I, LINE 2: ANY FISCAL SPONSORSHIP THAT CONSIDERS MAKING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS MUST DOCUMENT CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR SUCH GRANTEES. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION TO OPEN THE FUND AT CFO AND APPROPRIATE FORMS TO DOCUMENT THE SELECTION AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANTS ARE ALSO ON FILE. AWARD LETTERS ACCOMPANY ALL PAYMENTS AND DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND ANY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
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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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
Employer identification number

73-1396320
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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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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) TOM MCCASLAND III BOARD MEMBER 356,632 TOM MCCASLAND III IS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUST COMMITTEE AT BANCFIRST, WHICH IS THE INSTITUTION THAT HOLDS $86,896,033 OF THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENTS. THE FOUNDATION PAID INVESTMENT FEES OF $356,632 DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
Employer identification number

73-1396320
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 12 874,318 HIGH/LOW ON DATE REC.
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
 
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.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
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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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
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA INC
 
Employer identification number

73-1396320
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 DELEGATED CONTROL TO FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BY LAWS WERE AMENDED TO INCREASE TERM LIMIT TO 3 CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS SCANNED AND EMAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. TRUSTEES WILL REPLY TO MANAGEMENT STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR THEIR APPROVAL TO SIGN THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN AGENCY TRANSFERS -232,969.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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