Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)200 OTTLEY DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ATLANTA, GA30324
A Employer identification number

59-1086491
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(813) 251-3600
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$20,152,343J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 352,633
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 91,882 91,882 91,882
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 268,767 268,767 268,767
5a Gross rents............ 506,776 506,776 506,776
b Net rental income or (loss) 352,190
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 125,107
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,449,962
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 125,024
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 3,038,380
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 1,757,329
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 1,281,051 1,281,051
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 155,626 6,321 155,626
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,781,842 998,770 2,304,102
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 355,000 55,500 55,500 299,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,280,211 11,500 11,500 1,268,711
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 225,001 3,889 3,889 221,112
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 7,355 0 0 7,355
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 85,352 17,931 17,931 67,421
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 191,019 0 0 191,019
17 Interest............... 60,424 0 0 60,424
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 90,162 33,196 33,196 56,966
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 208,615 83,784 83,784
20 Occupancy.............. 171,626 0 0 171,626
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 85,855 0 0 85,855
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 424,316 140,351 90,492 262,474
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 3,184,936 346,151 296,292 2,692,463
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 11,750 11,750
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,196,686 346,151 296,292 2,704,213
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -414,844
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 652,619
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 2,007,810
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,464,273 1,900,120 1,900,120
3 Accounts receivable bullet319,902
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   275,541 319,902 319,902
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 413,672 554,781 554,781
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 90,042 106,154 106,154
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,101,097 Click to see attachment7,813,234 7,813,234
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,570,238 Click to see attachment1,844,452 1,844,452
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet4,354,999
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet454,221 3,954,445 Click to see attachment3,900,778 3,900,778
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 617,379 Click to see attachment758,888 758,888
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,917,052
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet963,018 3,055,171 Click to see attachment2,954,034 2,954,034
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 20,541,858 20,152,343 20,152,343
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 205,262 195,871
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment695,396 Click to see attachment759,325
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 900,658 955,196
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 19,641,200 19,197,147
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 19,641,200 19,197,147
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 20,541,858 20,152,343
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
19,641,200
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-414,844
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
19,226,356
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
29,209
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
19,197,147
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b FLASHPOINT INVESTORS I, LLC P    
c SJF VENTURES IIIA, LP P    
d GREENMONT CAPITAL PARTNERS I, LP P    
e SJF VENTURES II, LP P    
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS, LP P    
FLASHPOINT INVESTORS I, LLC P    
SJF VENTURES IIIA, LP P    
SALEM INVESTMENT PARTNERS III FUNDING, LLC P    
PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
SJF VENTURES II, LP P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 935,848   964,620 -28,772
b     1,058 -1,058
c 6,235     6,235
d     2,004 -2,004
e 20,841     20,841
84     84
    3,400 -3,400
1,032     1,032
10,967     10,967
2,470,119   2,350,856 119,263
1,836     1,836
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -28,772
b       -1,058
c       6,235
d       -2,004
e       20,841
      84
      -3,400
      1,032
      10,967
      119,263
      1,836
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 125,024
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 -23,595
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 2,546,021 20,376,194 0.124951
2013 2,236,012 20,537,761 0.108873
2012 2,021,142 19,247,731 0.105007
2011 2,424,663 18,835,649 0.128727
2010 2,729,556 18,937,213 0.144137
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.611695
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.122339
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
19,557,156
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,392,603
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
6,526
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,399,129
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,704,213
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 6,526
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 6,526
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 6,526
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 17,304
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 3,500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 20,804
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 14,278
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet14,278 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletFL, CA, GA, IN, NM
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) Click to see attachment.............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.MENDEZFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCHARLES E MENDEZ III Telephone no.bullet (813) 251-3600

    Located atbullet200 OTTLEY DRIVEATLANTAGA ZIP+4bullet30324
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CHARLES E MENDEZ JR CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT
    30.00     		185,000 690 0
    2318 WILDERNESS RIDGE
    SANTA FE,NM87505
    YVONNE L MENDEZ VICE PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2318 WILDERNESS RIDGE
    SANTA FE,NM87505
    LAWRENCE D MENDEZ VICE PRESIDENT/ASST SECRET
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2607 PARKLAND AVENUE
    TAMPA,FL336095352
    MICHAEL D ANNIS DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    100 NORTH TAMPA STREET 700
    TAMPA,FL336025804
    DR CHARLES F MITCHELL DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5258 DIJON DRIVE
    BATON ROUGE,LA70809
    CHARLES E MENDEZ III VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
    40.00     		170,000 6,031 1,966
    45 CONIFER PARK LANE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30342
    HENRY GONZALEZ III DIRECTOR/TREASURER
    0.50     		0 0 0
    10111 LINDELAAN DRIVE
    TAMPA,FL33618
    DIANA MENDEZ DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2142 BELLE CHEER DRIVE
    CLEARWATER,FL33764
    JANET Y MENDEZ DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    2607 PARKLAND AVENUE
    TAMPA,FL336095352
    MELISSA HOFFMAN DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 1,003
    3221 COMMERCE STREET 216
    DALLAS,TX75226
    LAUREN E MENDEZ DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    435 CONTINENTAL STREET
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95060
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    LEON DRAGON BUSINESS MANAGER
    40.00     		115,000 0 0
    3657 DORAL STREET
    PALM HARBOR,FL34685
    FREDERICK PHEIL INVENTORY MANAGER
    40.00     		82,000 0 900
    PO BOX 900
    FLOWERY BRANCH,GA30542
    CYNTHIA WILEY TRAINING SERVICES MA
    40.00     		70,000 0 0
    606 TIMBER POND DRIVE
    BRANDON,FL33510
    CHRISTIANNE POWELL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS M
    40.00     		67,000 0 0
    1810 REBECCA ROAD
    LUTZ,FL33548
    KIMBERLY MENENDEZ SENIOR CURRICULUM DE
    40.00     		64,000 0 0
    2701 N RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
    TAMPA,FL33602
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 5
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 DIRECT PROGRAM DELIVERY OF TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS WITH FOUNDATION STAFF OF PROFESSIONAL PREVENTION SPECIALISTS THROUGHOUT THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WHICH HAS A STUDENT POPULATION OF 175,000. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES EMPLOY EVIDENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO FOSTER POSITIVE SOCIETAL NORMS REGARDING SUBSTANCE USE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS WALK AND KIDFEST, CITY OF TAMPA SUMMER PARKS PROGRAM, AND THE TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS JR. GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC. 756,885
    2 PUBLISHES AND DISSEMINATES SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENTION EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR K-12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS. PRINCIPAL AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VIOLENCE, AND BULLYING PREVENTION THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED AND SCIENCE-BASED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS. LONG-RANGE OBJECTIVES ARE TO BUILD HEALTHY RESILIENT CHILDREN EQUIPPED WITH SKILLS NECESSARY TODAY TO NAVIGATE THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. ACTIVE CLIENTS INCLUDE 2500 SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES WITH IMPACTED POPULATIONS EXCEEDING SEVERAL MILLION PEOPLE. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OUTREACH AND COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS SUPPORTING THE DISTRIBUTION AND ACCESS TO FRESH FOODS TO DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH CONNECTIONS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOODS. 1,676,035
    3 THE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AND EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE LONG-TERM HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING FRESH LOCALLY GROWN FRUIT, VEGETABLES, DAIRY AND OTHER FOODS. IMPROVING THE AVAILABILITY OF FRESH LOCALLY GROWN FOODS WILL SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EFFORTS TO ENHANCE OVERALL HEALTH CONDITIONS THROUGH DIET AND REDUCE THE GROWING BURDEN ON OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. THE MISSION GOES EVEN FURTHER TO SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMIES THROUGH THE GROWTH OF SMALL LOCAL FARMERS THROUGHOUT GEORGIA BY PROVIDING A STABLE AND FAIR MARKET-PRICED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO ENSURE ACCESS TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY FOOD SERVICES AND ESPECIALLY, CITIZENS IN ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED AREAS. 528,027
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    9,517,226
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,985,249
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    8,352,506
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,854,981
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    19,854,981
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    297,825
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,557,156
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    977,858
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    2,704,213
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,704,213
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    6,526
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,697,687
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    1982-01-01
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
    977,858 1,018,810 1,026,888 962,387 3,985,943
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 831,179 865,989 872,855 818,029 3,388,052
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		2,704,213 2,546,021 2,236,012 2,021,142 9,507,388
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		2,704,213 2,546,021 2,236,012 2,021,142 9,507,388
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		651,905 679,207 684,592 641,591 2,657,295
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    MR CE MENDEZ JR
    200 OTTLEY DRIVE
    ATLANTA,GA30324
    (813) 251-3600
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN REQUEST DESCRIBING THE APPLICANT'S BACKGROUND AND GRANT INTENTIONS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    624 TIJERAS AVE NW
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT AND SERVE PEOPLE IN THE ALBUQUERQUE AREA 250
    BREAST CANCER HOPE CHEST
    155 SUNNYNOLL COURT 200
    WINSTONSALEM,NC27106     		NONE PC TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH 500
    CREATIVE SANTA FE
    314 READ STREET
    SANTA FE,NM87501     		NONE PC TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH ART, CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY 500
    NDI NEW MEXICO
    1140 ALTO STREET
    SANTA FE,NM87501     		NONE PC TO PROMOTE THE ARTS TO ENGAGE AND MOTIVATE CHILDREN. 3,000
    OPEN HAND ATLANTA
    181 ARMOUR DRIVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30324     		NONE PC TO MEET NUTRITION NEEDS AND PROMOTE NUTRITION EDUCATION 7,000
    PARK PRIDE
    233 PEACHTREE STREET SUITE 1600
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		NONE PC TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE PARKS AND GREENSPACES 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 11,750
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 91,882  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 268,767  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 352,190  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		541900 1,836 18 123,271  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..         1,281,051
    11 Other revenue:
    aTEACHING SEMINARS     		        138,855
    bOTHER INCOME         1,832
    cGREENMONT CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. 525990 48      
    dSJF VENTURES II, LP 541900 -91      
    eENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS, LP 211110 2,123      
    fONEOK PARTNERS, L.P. 211110 -4,110      
    gARCHROCK PARTNERS, LP 211110 -1,267      
    hFLASHPOINT INVESTORS 1 LLC 541900 -37      
    iSJF VENTURES IIIA, LP 541900 -13      
    jSALEM INVESTMENT PARTNERS III FUNDING, LLC 541900 17,535      
    kFLASHPOINT INVESTORS 2, LLC 541900 -45      
    lIN-LIEU OF CASH         660
    mABQID FUND I, LP 541900 -4,121      
    nPRECISION OCULAR METROLOGY 541900 -1,404      
    oROYALTIES         5,661
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 10,454 836,110 1,428,059
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,274,623
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    10 SALE OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS (WORKBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.) THAT ARE
    10 DESIGNED TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AMONG CHILDREN.
    10 SALES AND DISTRIBUTION OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND DAIRY TO PROMOTE
    10 HEALTHY LIVING AND SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMIES
    11A SEMINARS ARE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE PARENTS AND TEACHERS ON
    11A DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. THE INSTRUCTORS EDUCATE THE
    11A CHILDREN ON THE DANGERS OF DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    59-1086491
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    59-1086491
    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
    1
    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
     

       
    9393 N FLORIDA AVE
     
    TAMPA, FL33612

    		$ 327,633


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    CITY OF TAMPA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
     

       
    3402 W COLUMBUS DRIVE
     
    TAMPA, FL33607

    		$ 25,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

    59-1086491
    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
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    59-1086491
    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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
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    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
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    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 85,352 17,931 17,931 67,421

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    TY 2015 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    2004 IZUZU BOX TRUCK 2013-12 PURCHASED 2015-10   3,000 7,000   0 83 4,083

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 990-PF, PART I, LINE 19 THE SCHEDULE BELOW LISTS FOR EACH TYPE OF ASSET THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY, THE DATE ACQUIRED, THE COST OR OTHER BASIS, THE PRIOR-YEAR ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, THE METHOD OF COMPUTATION, THE LIFE, AND THE DEPRECIATION THIS YEAR IN THIS RESPECTIVE ORDER. AUTOMOBILES VARIOUS 202,058 115,794 SL 3YRS 23,685OTTLEY BUILDING 2009 2,167,262 328,794 SL 39YRS 55,571OTTLEY IMPROVEMENTS VARIOUS 869,394 116,951 SL 39YRS 23,578OTTLEY BLDG. IMPROV. VARIOUS 299,836 39,998 SL 39YRS 8,606BUILDING -190 OTTLEY 2013 1,965,600 96,600 SL 39YRS 50,400IMPOVEMENTS-190 OTTLEY 2013 188,195 5,761 SL 39YRS 4,411CEMVEST, LLC FURN. 2008 4,866 4,634 SL 7YRS 232MAGNOLIA EQUIP. VARIOUS 409,765 400,356 200DB VARIOUS 3,814OTTLEY EQUIP. VARIOUS 122,896 84,769 200DB VARIOUS 16,090COMPUTERS VARIOUS 600 180 SL 5YRS 120COOLERS VARIOUS 54,853 8,228 SL 10YRS 5,485FF&E - 190 OTTLEY VARIOUS 300 64 SL 7YRS 43MISC TOOLS & EQUIP VARIOUS 540 270 SL 3YRS 180WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT VARIOUS 49,197 6,818 SL 3YRS 16,399OTTLEY LAND 700,000OTTLEY RIGHT OF WAY 102,288190 OTTLEY LAND 1,134,400
    TRANSFERS FROM CONTROLLED ENTITIES 990-PF, PART VII-A, LINE 11 THE BELOW SCHEDULE LISTS THE TRANSFERS FROM CONTROLLED ENTITIES DURING THE TAX YEAR.THE TURNIP TRUCK OF GEORGIA, LLCEIN: 46-3920014190 OTTLEY DRIVE NEATLANTA, GA 30324TENANT BUILD-OUT, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND WORKING CAPITALAMOUNT OF TRANSFER: 37,745INTERESTAMOUNT OF TRANSFER: 9,651REBTAMOUNT OF TRANSFER: 30,000EXCESS BUSINESS HOLDING - NO

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MERRILL LYNCH 1,844,452 1,844,452

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 4,252,975 4,252,975
    MERRILL LYNCH 3,355,502 3,355,502
    SEAHORSE POWER COMPANY 128,355 128,355
    PAX SCIENTIFIC, INC 1,402 1,402
    MODIFI, INC 75,000 75,000

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OTTLEY BUILDING - RENTAL PORTION 1,419,556 251,759 1,167,797 1,167,797
    OTTLEY IMPROVEMENTS - RENTAL PORTION 569,453 92,047 477,406 477,406
    OTTLEY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - RENTAL PORTION 196,393 31,829 164,564 164,564
    LAND - OTTLEY - RENTAL PORTION 458,500 0 458,500 458,500
    RIGHT OF WAY - OTTLEY - RENTAL PORTION 66,999 0 66,999 66,999
    BUILDING - 190 OTTLEY - RENTAL PORTION 982,800 73,500 909,300 909,300
    IMPROVEMENTS - 190 OTTLEY - RENTAL PORTION 94,098 5,086 89,012 89,012
    LAND - 190 OTTLEY - RENTAL PORTION 567,200 0 567,200 567,200

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GREENMONT CAPITAL PARTNERS I, LP AT COST 27,334 27,334
    SJF VENTURES II, LP AT COST 85,639 85,639
    FLASHPOINT INVESTORS 1 LLC AT COST 20,737 20,737
    CTW CODEGUARD INVESTMENT, LLC AT COST 24,897 24,897
    SOCIAL INVESTORS I, LLC AT COST 119,341 119,341
    SJF VENTURES IIIA, LP AT COST 64,180 64,180
    SALEM INVESTMENT PARTNERS III FUNDING, LLC AT COST 95,692 95,692
    FLASHPOINT INVESTORS 2, LLC AT COST 49,948 49,948
    UNREALIZED LOSS ADJUSTMENT AT COST 158,929 158,929
    ABQID FUND 1, LP AT COST 35,079 35,079
    PRECISION OCULAR METROLOGY, LLC AT COST 18,596 18,596
    INNOBRIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC AT COST 41,285 41,285
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS, LP AT COST 0 0
    ONEOK PARTNERS, LP AT COST 0 0
    ARCHROCK PARTNERS, LP AT COST 17,231 17,231

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AUTOMOBILES 202,058 138,896 63,162 63,162
    OTTLEY BUILDING 747,706 132,606 615,100 615,100
    OTTLEY IMPROVEMENTS 299,941 48,483 251,458 251,458
    OTTLEY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 103,443 16,765 86,678 86,678
    MAGNOLIA FURNITURE, FIXTURES & COMPUTERS 409,765 404,170 5,595 5,595
    OTTLEY FURNITURE, FIXTURES & COMPUTERS 122,896 100,859 22,037 22,037
    LAND - OTTLEY 241,500 0 241,500 241,500
    RIGHT OF WAY - OTTLEY 35,289 0 35,289 35,289
    CEMVEST, LLC - SKYPOINT FURNITURE 4,866 4,866 0  
    BUILDING - 190 OTTLEY 982,800 73,500 909,300 909,300
    IMPROVEMENTS - 190 OTTLEY 94,098 5,086 89,012 89,012
    COMPUTERS 600 300 300 300
    COOLERS 54,853 13,713 41,140 41,140
    190 OTTLEY - FURNITURE, FIXTURES & COMPUTERS 300 107 193 193
    MISC TOOLS & EQUIP 540 450 90 90
    LAND - 190 OTTLEY 567,200 0 567,200 567,200
    WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT COSTS 49,197 23,217 25,980 25,980


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 7,355 0 0 7,355


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON SECURITIES 29,209


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISING 53,766 0 0 53,766
    PUBLIC & COMMUNITY RELATIONS 35,059 0 0 35,059
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,757 0 0 2,757
    EQUIPMENT EXPENSE 2,703 0 0 2,703
    INSURANCE 24,229 0 0 14,196
    INVESTMENT FEES 45,711 45,711 45,711 0
    MISCELLANEOUS 43,171 49,859 0 -6,688
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 13,378 0 0 20,401
    PARK EXPENSE 18,114 0 0 18,114
    POSTAGE 1,491 0 0 1,491
    TRAINING & TEACHING MATERIALS 37,726 0 0 23,572
    COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT 31,686 0 0 31,686
    BAD DEBT EXPENSE 10,000 0 0 10,000
    WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 18,530 0 0 18,530
    MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 7,039 0 0 2,712
    NON-CONTROLLING INCOME 15,157 0 0 15,157
    INVESTMENT EXPENSES 5,650 5,650 5,650 0
    FUEL 19,018 0 0 19,018
    BUILDING MAINTENANCE - 200 OTTLEY 17,828 17,828 17,828 0
    INSURANCE - 200 OTTLEY 821 821 821 0
    BUILDING MAINTENANCE - 190 OTTLEY 19,703 19,703 19,703 0
    INSURANCE - 190 OTTLEY 779 779 779 0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    TEACHING SEMINARS 138,855   138,855
    OTHER INCOME 1,832   1,832
    GREENMONT CAPITAL PARTNERS I, L.P. 48   48
    SJF VENTURES II, LP -91   -91
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS, LP 2,123   2,123
    ONEOK PARTNERS, L.P. -4,110   -4,110
    ARCHROCK PARTNERS, LP -1,267   -1,267
    FLASHPOINT INVESTORS 1 LLC -37   -37
    SJF VENTURES IIIA, LP -13   -13
    SALEM INVESTMENT PARTNERS III FUNDING, LLC 17,535   17,535
    FLASHPOINT INVESTORS 2, LLC -45   -45
    IN-LIEU OF CASH 660 660 660
    ABQID FUND I, LP -4,121   -4,121
    PRECISION OCULAR METROLOGY -1,404   -1,404
    ROYALTIES 5,661 5,661 5,661


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS 695,396 759,325


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 191,019 0 0 191,019


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CE MENDEZ FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    59-1086491
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LICENSES & FEES 33,082 0 0 33,082
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 1,525 1,525 1,525 0
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 23,874 0 0 23,874
    STATE TAXES 10 0 0 10
    REAL ESTATE TAXES - 200 OTTLEY 15,923 15,923 15,923 0
    LICENSES & FEES - 200 OTTLEY 335 335 335 0
    REAL ESTATE TAXES - 190 OTTLEY 15,413 15,413 15,413 0