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 11-01-2015 , and ending 10-31-2016
Name of foundation
COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1370 GRANT STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Denver, CO802032352
A Employer identification number

84-0406813
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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$8,593,416J 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) 25,939
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...   146,449  
5a Gross rents............ 900    
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 111,514
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 696,183
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 111,514
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 41,104    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 179,457 257,963  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 58,434     58,434
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 12,660     12,660
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 482    
20 Occupancy.............. 470     470
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications.......... 45     45
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 307,055 207,960   307,055
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 379,146 207,960   378,664
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 551,300 552,675
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 930,446 207,960   931,339
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -750,989
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 50,003
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............. 131,521 123,315 123,315
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet17,700
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   18,155 17,700  
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) bullet71,300
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet71,300   Click to see attachment0  
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 6,964    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,171,466 Click to see attachment7,435,929 7,833,045
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).......... 637,056 Click to see attachment637,056 637,056
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,447
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,206 723 241  
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,965,885 8,214,241 8,593,416
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 814 159
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)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 814 159
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 8,923,698 8,053,003
25 Temporarily restricted............... 41,373 161,079
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)..... 8,965,071 8,214,082
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,965,885 8,214,241
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
8,965,071
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-750,989
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,214,082
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
8,214,082
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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 BEIRNE WEALTH BROKERAGE-CORPORATE P 2013-11-12 2016-01-15
b INVESCO AMERICAN FRANCISE FUND P 2012-12-01 2016-10-15
c GOVT NATL MTG ASSN II POOL 4372 P 2012-11-01 2016-10-15
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 314,562   302,748 11,814
b 199,517   125,421 74,096
c 182,104   156,500 25,604
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       11,814
b       74,096
c       25,604
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 2 111,514
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 1,053,288 8,867,338 0.118783
2013 1,567,848 9,700,642 0.161623
2012 1,567,848 9,700,642 0.161623
2011 926,035 9,223,100 0.100404
2010 776,476 9,645,227 0.080504
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.622937
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
0.124587
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
8,465,077
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,054,639
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
500
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,055,139
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
931,339
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 1,000
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 1,000
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 1,000
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  
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 1,000
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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bullet
    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
     
    No
    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) .............
    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.CMBFA.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletROBIN WILLIAMS Telephone no.bullet (303) 807-9216

    Located atbulletPO BOX 632029LittletonCO ZIP+4bullet80163
    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
     
    No
    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
    CLAUD DUTRO PRESIDENT
    10.00     		0 0 0
    10205 E ABERDEEN AVE
    Englewood,CO801115465
    RONALD BIRELY VICE PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    8232 S BALSAM CT
    Littleton,CO80128
    RALPH E HARDY SECRETARY
    5.00     		0 0 0
    12379 E LASALLE PLACE
    Aurora,CO80014
    WAYNE ARNER TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    7534 REED STREET
    Arvada,CO80003
    MARVIN FELDMAN ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    5.00     		0 0 0
    4015 S ROSLYN STREET
    Denver,CO80237
    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.............bullet  
    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 PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DISTRESSED COLORADO MASONS AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO QUALIFIY GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO ATTEND COLLE 552,675
    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.........................bullet  
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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
    7,833,231
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    123,700
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    637,056
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,593,987
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    8,593,987
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    128,910
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,465,077
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    423,254
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    423,254
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,000
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,000
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    422,254
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    422,254
    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
    422,254
    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
    931,339
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    931,339
    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
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    931,339
    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 7 422,254
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 437,677
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 337,039
    b From 2011...... 337,216
    c From 2012...... 1,408,969
    d From 2013...... 282,618
    e From 2014...... 437,677
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,803,519
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 931,339
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 437,677
    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..... 422,254
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 71,408
    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 2,874,927
    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 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		337,039
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,537,888
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 337,216
    b Excess from 2012.... 1,408,969
    c Excess from 2013.... 282,618
    d Excess from 2014.... 437,677
    e Excess from 2015.... 71,408
    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
    0       0
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		931,339       931,339
    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 ....     		931,339       931,339
    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...     		282,169       282,169
    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).)
    NA
    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.
    NA
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    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
    ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY
    208 EDGEMONT
    Aurora,CO80012     		NONE NC EDUCATION 3,500
    COLORADO COLLEGE
    14 EAST CACHE LA POUDRE ST
    Colorado Springs,CO80903     		NONE NC EDUCATION 17,000
    COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSTITY
    8787 W ALAMENDA
    Denver,CO80226     		NONE NC EDUCATION 10,500
    COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
    110 NORTH AVE
    Grand Junction,CO815013122     		NONE NC EDUCATION 50,392
    COLORADO NW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    110 COLLEGE AVE
    Sterling,CO80751     		NONE NC EDUCATION 3,500
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE AVE
    Fort Collins,CO80523     		NONE NC EDUCATION 62,000
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO
    2200 BONFORTE BLVE
    Pueblo,CO810014901     		NONEE NC EDUCATION 3,000
    UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
    2199 S UNVERSITY BLVD
    Denver,CO80208     		NONEE NC EDUCATION 7,000
    FORT LEWIS COLLEGE
    1000 RIM DRIE
    Durango,CO81301     		NONE NC EDUCATION 7,000
    COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
    1500 ILLINOIS ST
    Golden,CO80401     		NONE NC EDUCATION 31,500
    REGIS UNIVERSITY
    3333 REGIS BLVD
    Denver,CO80222     		NONE NC EDUCATION 17,000
    UNIVERSITY OF BOULDER
    COLLEGE AVE
    Boulder,CO80308     		NONE NC EDUCATION 60,500
    UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLO SPRGS
    1420 AUSTIN BLUFF PKWY
    Colorado Springs,CO80904     		NONE NC EDUCATION 10,500
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
    501 2ND AVE
    Greeley,CO80639     		NONE NC EDUCATION 10,500
    COLORADO NW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    110 COLLEGE AVE
    Sterling,CO80751     		NONE NC EDUCATION 5,500
    PLATT COLLEGE
    3100 S PARKER RD
    Aurora,CO80014     		NONE NC EDUCATION 5,000
    AVEDA INSTITUTE DENVER
    700 16TH ST
    Denver,CO80202     		NONE NC EDUCATION 2,000
    TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE
    600 PROSPECT ST
    Trinidad,CO81082     		NONE NC EDUCATION 2,000
    COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
    1402 BLAKE AVE
    Glenwood Springs,CO81601     		NONE NC EDUCATION 1,000
    UNION 7
    1614 WELTON ST
    Denver,CO80221     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    BLACK HAWK 11
    4625 MORRISON ROAD
    Morrison,CO80465     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    CENTRAL LODGE 6
    222 EUREKA ST
    Central City,CO80427     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 23,800
    COLUMBIA 14
    2205 BROADWAY
    Boulder,CO80301     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MOUNT MORIAH 15
    114 SOUTH 6TH ST
    Canon City,CO81212     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    PUEBLO 17
    126 BROADWAY AVE
    Pueblo,CO81005     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 5,962
    ST VAIN 23
    312 MAIN STREET
    Longmont,CO80503     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    IDAHO SPRINGS 26
    210 17TH ST
    Idaho Springs,CO80452     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    TRINIDAD 28
    132 EAST MAIN ST
    Weston,CO81091     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    CRYSTAL LAKE 34
    215 SILVER ST
    Lake City,CO81235     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 11,700
    CORNITHIAN 35
    619 HARRISON AVE
    Leadville,CO80461     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    GUNNISON VALLEY 39
    122 NORTH IOWA ST
    Gunnison,CO81230     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    ALAMOSA 44
    512 SAN JUAN AVE
    Alamosa,CO81101     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 2,980
    BOULDER 45
    2205 BROADWAY
    Boulder,CO80301     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 2,805
    BRECKENRIDGE 47
    15992 HWY 9 NORTH
    Breckenridge,CO80424     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    STERLING 54
    198 SPRINGDALE RD
    Sterling,CO80751     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MESA 55
    2400 CONSISTORY COURT
    Grand Junction,CO81506     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    SALIDA 57
    140 WEST 3RD ST
    Salida,CO81201     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 13,948
    LA VETA 59
    136 EAST FIELD ST
    La Veta,CO81055     		NONE NC EDUCATION 250
    HARMONY 61
    350 S BROADWAY
    Denver,CO80222     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    DELTA 62
    437 MAIN ST
    Delta,CO81416     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    GLENWOOD 65
    901 COLORADO AVE
    Glenwood Springs,CO81601     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MANITOU 68
    45 EL PASO BLVD
    Colorado Springs,CO80915     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 660
    GRANADA 72
    204 SOUTH MAIN ST
    Granada,CO81041     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    AKRON 74
    201 WEST 2ND ST
    Akron,CO80720     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    ST JOHNS 75
    411 NORTH MAIN ST
    La Junta,CO81050     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 2,000
    COLORADO SPRINGS 76
    1150 PANORAMA DRIVE
    Colorado Springs,CO80903     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 6,411
    BRIGHTON 78
    30 S 7TH AVE
    Brighton,CO80601     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 11,400
    RIO BLANCO 80
    364 7TH ST
    Meeker,CO81641     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    LAFAYETTE 91
    701 WEST BASELINE RD
    Broomfield,CO80020     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 4,620
    SILVER STATE 95
    126 BROADWAY AVE
    Pueblo,CO81005     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 14,400
    CRIPPLE CREEK 96
    75 BUFFALO COURT
    Colorado Springs,CO80922     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MOUNT LAMBORN 102
    29736 HWY 92
    Hotchkiss,CO81419     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    DEL NORTE 105
    598 SPRUCE ST
    Del Norte,CO81132     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 5,200
    LUPTON 119
    130 DENVER AVE
    Boulder,CO80301     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 11,824
    PAONIA 121
    223 12 GRAND AVE
    Paonia,CO81428     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    CASTLE 122
    130 EAST 3RD ST
    Eagle,CO81631     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 5,200
    BRUSH 123
    301 CARSON ST
    Brush,CO80723     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    RIFLE 129
    1122 EVERGREEN DR
    Rifle,CO81650     		NONE NC EDUCATION 250
    CORTEZ 133
    304 E 1ST ST
    Cortez,CO81321     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 2,400
    LIBERTY 134
    1614 WELTON ST
    Denver,CO80222     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 18,280
    LINCOLN 146
    14 EAST AVE
    Limon,CO80828     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    BYERS 152
    310 FRONT ST
    Aurora,CO80015     		NONE NC EDUCATION 250
    AURORA 156
    1625 FLORENCE ST
    Aurora,CO80015     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    RAMAH 165
    2 SOUTH COMMERCIAL ST
    Peyton,CO80831     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 12,878
    ENGLEWOOD 166
    225 ACOMA ST
    Englewood,CO80110     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    EGERIA 167
    49 EST 1ST ST
    Yampa,CO80483     		NONE NC EDUCATION 250
    LAKEWOOD 170
    2460 YOUNGFIELD
    Denver,CO80215     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    JACQUES DEMOLAY 171
    1370 GRANT STREET
    Denver,CO80220     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 2,090
    GRAND JUNCTION 173
    2400 CONSISTORY COURT
    Grand Junction,CO81503     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 3,600
    REVELATION 180
    1600 FLORENCE ST
    Aurora,CO80013     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MIRACLE 182
    2255 LAKE AVE
    Wheat Ridge,CO80033     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    ESTES PARK
    1820 SOUTH ST VRAIN
    Estes Park,CO80517     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MOSAIC 184
    2255 LAKE AVE
    Denver,CO80226     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 4,000
    UTE PASS 188
    205 NORTH PARK ST
    Woodland Park,CO80863     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    CENTURY 190
    2532 9TH AVE
    Greeley,CO80631     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 19,650
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY 191
    509 NORTH MAIN ST
    Colorado Springs,CO80916     		NONE NC BENEVOLENCE 24,500
    CENTURION 195
    18275 FURROW RD
    Colorado Springs,CO80921     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    LONGS PEAK 197
    4350 S COUNTY ROAD 15-H
    Loveland,CO80537     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    NEVADA 4
    6426 W 80TH DRIVE
    Arvada,CO80003     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    DENVER 5
    1514 WELTON ST
    Denver,CO80222     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    BOULDER 45
    2205 BROADWAY
    Boulder,CO80301     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    DURANGO SAN JUAN 46
    421 TURNER DRIVE
    Durango,CO81303     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    SALIDA 57
    140 WEST 3RD ST
    Salida,CO81201     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    ST JOHNS 75
    411 NORTH MAIN ST
    La Junta,CO81050     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    SILVER STATE 95
    126 BROADWAY AVE
    Pueblo,CO81005     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    DEL NORTE 105
    598 SPRUCE ST
    Del Norte,CO81132     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    LUPTON 119
    130 DENVER AV
    Boulder,CO80301     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    PAUL REVERE 130
    8151 BRADBURN DRIVE
    Arvada,CO80003     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    COLUMBINE 147
    225 ACOMA STREET
    Aurora,CO80014     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    PARK HILL 148
    4819 MONTVIEW BLVD
    Denver,CO80237     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    MOSAIC 184
    2255 LAKE AVE
    Broomfield,CO80020     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY 191
    509 NORTH MAIN ST
    Fountain,CO80817     		NONE NC EDUCATION 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 543,700
    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
    aOTHER INCOME 900099 41,104      
    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:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 41,104    
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1341,104
    (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.)
    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
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
     
    Employer identification number

    84-0406813
    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
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
          		Employer identification number
    84-0406813
    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
     
     

    AF AM GRAND LODGE OF COLORADO  
    1130 PAMARAMA DRIVE
     
    Colorado Springs, CO80903

    		$ 17,700


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
          		Employer identification number

    84-0406813
    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
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
          		Employer identification number

    84-0406813
    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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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    NEAT SCANNER 2013-12-24 401 201 SL 3 134 0 0  
    HP LAPTOP 2014-04-08 646 323 SL 3 215 0 0  
    BROTHERS HL-8350 OCDW PRIN 2013-12-24 400 200 SL 3 133 0 0  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DOMESTICE CORPORATE STOCK 7,435,929 7,833,045

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CEMETERY LOTS   56,700 56,700
    REAL ESTATE GROUND LEASE   56,196 56,196
    ADAMS COUNTY FARM   524,160 524,160

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 857 0 0 857
    POSTAGE 96 0 0 96
    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,200 0 0 15,200
    MISCELLANEOUS 22 0 0 22
    INSURANCE 2,010 0 0 2,010
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 95 0 0 95
    COMPUTER AND INTERNET 460 0 0 460
    BANK SERVICE FEES 25 0 0 25
    ADAMS COUNTY FARM EXPENSE 6,020 0 0 6,020
    PAYROLL PROCESSING FEE 394 0 0 394
    BAD DEBT EXPENSE 71,300 0 0 71,300
    INVESTMENT FEES 55,093 55,093 0 55,093
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 152,867 152,867 0 152,867
    SCHOLARSHIP TRAVEL 635 0 0 635
    SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE SUPPLIES 72 0 0 72
    SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE EXPENSE 33 0 0 33
    SCHOLARSHIP POSTAGE 46 0 0 46
    SCHOLARSHIP MEETING FACILITIES 148 0 0 148
    SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXPENSE 234 0 0 234
    SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON EXPENSE 73 0 0 73
    BENEVOLENCE FACILITIES EXPENSE 1,375 0 0 1,375


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER SUPPORTING INCOME 27,526 0 0
    ADAMS COUNTY FARM INCOME 13,578 0 0


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    TY 2015 OtherNotesLoansRcvblLongSch
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813

    Borrower's Name Relationship to Insider Original Amount of Loan Balance Due Date of Note Maturity Date Repayment Terms Interest Rate Security Provided by Borrower Purpose of Loan Description of Lender Consideration Consideration FMV
    KATHLEEN KELLER SERVICE PROVIDER 75,000 71,300 2012-09 2025-08 100 PER MONTH 0 % NONE REPAYMENT FOR OVER PAYMENT FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES 75000 71,300

    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND ASSOCIATION
    EIN:
    84-0406813
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EMPLOYER PAYROLL TAXES 4,470 0 0 4,470
    FOREIGN TAX EXPENSE 8,190 0 0 8,190