Form990-PF

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 08-01-2015 , and ending 07-31-2016
Name of foundation
UNFI FOUNDATION
C/O JOHN PARIS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)313 IRON HORSE WAY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PROVIDENCE, RI02908
A Employer identification number

45-5023490
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(401) 528-8634
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$116,914J 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) 639,364
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 41,813 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 681,177 0  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,224 0   4,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 52,032 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 68,256 0   4,000
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 596,494 596,494
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 664,750 0   600,494
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 16,427
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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............. 32,576 100,421 100,421
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet11,224
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     11,224 11,224
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..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 500 5,269 5,269
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet13,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet13,000      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 33,076 116,914 116,914
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   11,224
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 27,100 83,287
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 27,100 94,511
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,976 22,403
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,976 22,403
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 33,076 116,914
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
5,976
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
16,427
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
22,403
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
22,403
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(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
b
c
d
e
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
b
c
d
e
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  
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  
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 580,200 86,744 6.688647
2013 382,230 68,972 5.541814
2012 341,850 34,272 9.974615
2011 0 0 0.000000
2010      
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
222.205076
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
5.551269
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
97,931
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
543,641
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
543,641
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
600,494
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 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
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)
    bulletDE, MA, RI, CT, CA, NH
    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
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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) .............
    11
     
    No
    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.UNFIFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJOHN PARIS Telephone no.bullet (401) 528-8634

    Located atbullet313 IRON HORSE WAYPROVIDENCERI ZIP+4bullet02903
    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
     
     
    ........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
     
     
    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
    STEVEN SPINNER PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    SUSAN ROBERTS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    THOMAS DZIKI DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    MICHAEL FUNK DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    MELODY MEYER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    8.00     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    ALISHA REAL SECRETARY
    8.00     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    LISA N'CHONON TREASURER
    3.00     		0 0 0
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    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
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    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 THE UNFI FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION. WE SUPPORT THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT:SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC FARMERS - $184,775INCREASE ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION - $176,500PROVIDE RESEARCH AND SCIENCE TO DEVELOP ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES - $20,210PROTECTING THE BIODIVERSITY OF OUR SEED SUPPLY, AND THE STEWARDSHIP OF GENETIC RESOURCES OF ORGANIC SEED - $51,509TEACH SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES - $163,500TOTAL $596,494 596,494
    2  
    3  
    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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    99,422
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    99,422
    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
    99,422
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,491
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    97,931
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,897
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    4,897
    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
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,897
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    10,013
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    14,910
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    14,910
    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
    600,494
    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
    600,494
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    600,494
    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 14,910
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 340,136
    d From 2013...... 378,781
    e From 2014...... 575,863
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,294,780
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 600,494
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 14,910
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 585,584
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (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 1,880,364
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    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......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    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) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,880,364
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 340,136
    c Excess from 2013.... 378,781
    d Excess from 2014.... 575,863
    e Excess from 2015.... 585,584
    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
     
    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
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    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) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    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:
    MELODY MEYERS
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02908
    (401) 528-8634
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    AN APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE TO BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE GRANT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND IT UPLOADED ELECTRONICALLY. THE APPLICANT'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OR A CERTIFICATION OR OPINION FROM LEGAL COUNCIL REGARDING THEIR CLASSIFICATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION REQUIRES INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT, THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, THE IMPACT THE GRANT WILL HAVE ON THEIR MISSION, AND THE TIME LINE THE GRANT WILL COVER. OTHER MATERIALS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO ENHANCE THE APPLICATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    CURRENTLY NO DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    APPLICANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO U.S. ENTITIES THAT INCREASE ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCTION, PROVIDE RESEARCH TO DEVELOP ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES, PROTECT THE BIODIVERSITY OF OUR SEED SUPPLY, TEACH ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE CONSERVATION, AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER ORGANIC FARMERS.
    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
    AGRICULTURE AND LAND-BASED TRAINING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 6264
    SALINAS,CA93912     		  PC FARMER EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (FEED) 10,000
    ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CENTER
    1547 ROCKTON RD
    CALEDONIA,IL61011     		  PC FARMER TRAINING INITIATIVE 15,000
    CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS (CCOF)
    2155 DELAWARE AVE SUITE 150
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95062     		  PC FUTURE ORGANIC FARMER GRANT FUND 20,000
    CALIFORNIA CLIMATE AND AGRICULTURE NETWORK
    PO BOX 1366
    SEBASTOPOL,CA95473     		  PC ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF CALIFORNIA'S CLIMATE AND AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS 10,000
    CALIFORNIA FARMLINK
    303 POTRERO ST SUITE 29-201
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95060     		  PC ORGANIC ELDERS AND THE NEXT GENERATION- PLANNING FOR TRANSITION PHASE 2 10,000
    CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION INC
    1729 FERRY AVENUE
    CAMDEN,NJ81040     		  PC TEACHING ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES TO LOW-INCOME, MINORITY, URBAN YOUTH 5,000
    CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT
    7351 BODEGA AVE
    SEBASTOPOL,CA95472     		  PC CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM 12,500
    CLOUD MOUNTAIN FARM CENTER
    6906 GOODWIN RD
    EVERSON,WA98247     		  PC NEW FARMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 7,500
    DENVER URBAN GARDENS
    1031 33RD ST SUITE 100
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PC PROMOTING ORGANIC COMMUNITY GARDENING & FARMING IN THE DENVER METRO AREA 5,000
    ECO-JUSTICE CENTER
    7133 MICHNA ROAD
    RACINE,WI53402     		  PC RACINE AREA YOUTH FARM CORPS 5,000
    FAMILYFARMEDORG
    7115 W NORTH AVE 504
    OAK PARK,IL60302     		  PC ACCELERATING ORGANIC FARMING 15,000
    FARMWORKER ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
    1264 APOPKA BLVD
    APOPKA,FL32703     		  PC REBUILDING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN FARMWORKER COMMUNITIES 5,000
    FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC
    PO BOX 12311
    GAINESVILLE,FL32604     		  PC A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO TEACHING ORGANIC & SUSTAINABLE FARMING IN TROPICAL & SUB-TROPICAL FL 10,000
    FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS & CONSUMERS INC
    PO BOX 12311
    GAINESVILLE,FL32604     		  PC GROWING THE FUTURE: ORGANIC FARMERS TRAINING 10,000
    FOOD TANK THE FOOD THINK TANK
    90063 TROY ROAD
    ENTERPRISE,OR97828     		  PC THE TRUE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING: QUANTIFYING THE ORGANIC PREMIUM 50,000
    FOOD WHAT
    1156 HIGH STREET
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95064     		  PC FOOD FOR SELF, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY: EMPOWERING TEENS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 13,500
    FOODCORPS INC
    2544 NW UPSHUR ST
    PORTLAND,OR97210     		  PC FOODCORPS: CONNECTING KIDS TO REAL FOOD AND HELPING THEM GROW UP HEALTHY 25,000
    FRIENDS OF ZENGER FARM
    11741 SE FOSTER RD
    PORTLAND,OR97266     		  PC EMERGING FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM 10,000
    GEORGIA ORGANICS
    200 A OTTLEY DRIVE
    ATLANTA,GA30324     		  PC 200 ORGANIC FARMS CAMPAIGN (GEORGIA) 10,000
    HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT
    PO BOX 617
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95061     		  PC HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT 2,500
    HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT
    8334 MENTOR AVENUE SUITE 200
    MENTOR,OH44060     		  PC THE CLEVELAND SEED BANK: SOWING THE SEEDS OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE 2,500
    KITCHEN TABLE ADVISORS
    405 14TH STREET SUITE 164
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PC KITCHEN TABLE ADVISORS' BUSINESS ADVISING FOR SMALL FARMS 7,500
    LEG UP FARM
    4880 NORTH SHERMAN STREET
    MT WOLF,PA17347     		  PC ABLE-SERVICES 5,000
    LIFE LAB SCIENCE PROGRAM
    1156 HIGH ST
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95064     		  PC GROWING NEXT GENERATION LAND STEWARDS 10,000
    MIDWEST ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION SERVICE
    PO BOX 339
    SPRING VALLEY,WI54767     		  PC MOSES 2016 GROW ORGANIC PROGRAM 10,000
    MINNESOTA FOOD ASSOCIATION
    14220-B OSTLUND TRAIL NORTH
    MARINE ON ST CROIX,MN55047     		  PC GROWING FARMERS, GROWING FOOD 10,000
    NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COALITION
    110 MARYLAND AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		  PC BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL 15,000
    NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS COALITION
    PO BOX 1074
    HUDSON,NY12534     		  PC LAND ACCESS INNOVATIONS: REGIONALLY FOCUSED OUTREACH TO PROMOTE FARMLAND ACCESS & CONSERVATION 10,000
    NORTHWEST CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES
    PO BOX 1393
    EUGENE,OR97440     		  PC SEIZING THE ORGANIC OPPORTUNITY IN IDAHO 4,000
    OREGON TILTH
    2525 SE 3RD AVE
    CORVALLIS,OR97333     		  PC HELPING FARMERS TRANSITION AND THRIVE 20,000
    ORGANIC FARMING RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 440
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95061     		  PC ADDRESSING ORGANIC SUPPLY THROUGH RESEARCH TO IMPROVE GRAIN ROTATION PRACTICES 7,500
    ORGANIC SEED ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 772
    PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368     		  PC EXECUTING A ROADMAP FOR ORGANIC SEED SYSTEMS IN THE U.S. 25,000
    PCC FARMLAND TRUST
    1402 3RD AVE
    SEATTLE,WA98101     		  PC ADVANCING FARM PRACTICES 10,000
    PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA
    1611 TELEGRAPH AVENUE SUITE 1200
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PC BEE-FRIENDLY SEEDS, DRIFT-FREE FARMS: PROTECTING ORGANIC FARMERS IN THE MIDWEST 12,500
    PIE RANCH
    PO BOX 363
    PESCADERO,CA94060     		  PC PIE RANCH EMERGING FARMER TRAINING & YOUTH PROGRAMS 15,000
    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA CRUZ - CASFS
    1156 HIGH ST
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95064     		  PC ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AT UCSC CASFS 25,000
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEED ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 4736
    KETCHUM,ID83340     		  PC ENHANCING SEED DIVERSITY IN THE ROCKY MONTAIN WEST 10,000
    SEED FARM
    4184 DORNEY PARK ROAD
    ALLENTOWN,PA18104     		  PC GROWING NEW FARMERS: THE SEED FARM'S NEW FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM AND AGRICULTURAL INCUBATOR 10,000
    SOIL BORN FARMS
    PO BOX 661175
    SACRAMENTO,CA95866     		  PC SOIL BORN FARMS EXPANSION PROJECT 5,000
    THE ORGANIC CENTER INC
    444 N CAPTIOL ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		  PC NET-POSITIVE IMPACTS OF ORGANIC ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN HEALTH 30,000
    THE ORGANIC CENTER INC
    444 N CAPTIOL ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		  PC WEB TOOL TO AID FARMERS: INCREASING BIODIVERSITY AND NOP GUIDANCE COMPLIANCE 25,000
    THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA--BERKELEY FOOD INSTITUTE
    23 GIANNINI HALL 3100
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		  PC EMPOWERING A NEW GENERATION OF ORGANIC FARMERS THROUGH TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIPS 10,000
    THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA--BERKELEY FOOD INSTITUTE
    23 GIANNINI HALL 3100
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		  PC IDENTIFYING AND SHARING LESSONS FROM STATE POLICY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIC FARMING 15,000
    TURNING GREEN
    2330 MARINSHIP WAY
    SAUSALITO,CA94965     		  PC THE CONSCIOUS KITCHEN 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION
    UGA COLLEGE OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER
    SCIENCES
    ATHENS,GA30602     		  PC FARM AGAIN - FARM AGAIN / GO ORGANIC 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    70 BUTTERFIELD TERR RESEARCH ADMIN
    BLDG
    AMHERST,MA01003     		  PC THE UMASS STUDENT FARM PROGRAM: FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MODERN ORGANIC FARMERS 9,775
    UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
    278 S MAIN ST
    ST ALBANS,VT54780     		  PC DEVELOPING AN ORGANIC HEMP RESEARCH PROGRAM 12,710
    WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY BREAD LAB
    11768 WESTAR LANE UNIT E BOX 5
    BURLINGTON,WA98233     		  PC WSU BREAD LAB MODELS A THRIVING REGIONAL GRAIN ECONOMY IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY 14,009
    WILD FARM ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 2570
    WATSONVILLE,CA95077     		  PC STRENGTHENING FARMER RESILIENCY THROUGH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 596,494
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:     01 -12,123  
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aREFUND OF GRANTS GIVEN IN PRIOR YEAR     		        10,013
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 -12,123 10,013
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-2,110
    (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.)
    11 REFUND OF GRANTS GIVEN IN PRIOR YEAR
    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
    UNFI FOUNDATION
    C/O JOHN PARIS
    Employer identification number

    45-5023490
    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
    UNFI FOUNDATION
    C/O JOHN PARIS         		Employer identification number
    45-5023490
    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
    UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC
     

       
    313 IRON HORSE WAY
     
    PROVIDENCE, RI02908

    		$ 455,412


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    STEVEN SPINNER  
    6014 GOSHEN ROAD
     
    NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA19073

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES
     

       
    2300 WINDY RIDGE PKWY TENTH FL
     
    ATLANTA, GA30339

    		$ 6,700


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

       
    4 CEDARBROOK DR
     
    CRANBURY, NJ08512

    		$ 6,700


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    THE DATA COUNCIL IX-ONE
     

       
    10475 FORTUNE PARKWAY STE 110
     
    JACKSONVILLE, FL32256

    		$ 13,400


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    JOE RITCHEY  
    1976 AUCTION ROAD
     
    MANHEIM, PA17545

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    UNFI FOUNDATION
    C/O JOHN PARIS         		Employer identification number
    45-5023490
    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
    7
    SAP AMERICA INC
     

       
    3999 WEST CHESTER PIKE
     
    NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA19073

    		$ 6,700


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    STORAGE SOLUTIONS INC
     

       
    910 E 169TH STREET
     
    WESTFIELD, IN46074

    		$ 6,700


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
    SYMANTEC CORPORATION
     

       
    500 EAST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
     
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA94043

    		$ 6,700


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
    ACOSTA
     

       
    PO BOX 551708
     
    JACKSONVILLE, FL32255

    		$ 10,900


    (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
    UNFI FOUNDATION
    C/O JOHN PARIS         		Employer identification number

    45-5023490
    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
    UNFI FOUNDATION
    C/O JOHN PARIS         		Employer identification number

    45-5023490
    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
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    UNFI FOUNDATION
     
    C/O JOHN PARIS
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    C/O JOHN PARIS
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    C/O JOHN PARIS
    EIN:
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    C/O JOHN PARIS
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    JACKSONVILLE,FL32256