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
Dart Foundation
fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)500 Hogsback Rd
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Mason, MI488549547
A Employer identification number

38-2849841
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(517) 244-6688
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$453,502J 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) 3,200,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,636 3,636  
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,203,636 3,636  
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).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 7,886 0   7,886
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 5,968 0   5,968
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 13,854 0   13,854
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,307,132 3,307,132
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,320,986 0   3,320,986
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -117,350
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,636
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 100,950 100,950 100,950
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
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).......... 469,902 Click to see attachment352,552 352,552
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet20,624
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet20,624      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 570,852 453,502 453,502
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
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)......... 0 0
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 570,852 453,502
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 570,852 453,502
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 570,852 453,502
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
570,852
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-117,350
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
453,502
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
453,502
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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 2,384,024 998,461 2.387699
2013 3,660,314 1,427,021 2.565004
2012 4,446,738 927,180 4.795981
2011 3,847,825 972,154 3.958041
2010 3,516,006 899,748 3.907768
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
217.614493
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
3.522899
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,402,976
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
4,942,543
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
36
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
4,942,579
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
3,320,986
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 73
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 73
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 73
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 855
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.............. 7 855
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 782
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet782 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
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)
    bulletMI
    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. ...............................
    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 addressbulletForms 990-PF are available at www.guidestar.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJulie Walker and Teri Hull Telephone no.bullet (517) 676-3800

    Located atbullet500 Hogsback RdMasonMI ZIP+4bullet488549547
    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?
    16Yes  
    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 bulletCJ
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    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
     
    No
    .........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
    Robert C Dart Chairman, President, Secre
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    Claire T Dart Vice President, Treasurer
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1952 Field Rd
    Sarasota,FL34231
    James D Lammers Vice President
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    Francis X Liesman Assistant Secretary
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    Kenneth B Dart Vice President
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO Box 31300
    Grand Cayman   kY1-1206
    CJ
    Ariane M Dart Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    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
     
    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
    1,323,392
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    100,949
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,424,341
    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
    1,424,341
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    21,365
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,402,976
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    70,149
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    70,149
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    73
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    73
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    70,076
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    70,076
    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
    70,076
    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
    3,320,986
    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
    3,320,986
    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
    3,320,986
    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 70,076
    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......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 1,587,983
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,587,983
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,320,986
    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..... 70,076
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,250,910
    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 4,838,893
    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) .......     		2,000,000
    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 ......     		2,838,893
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015.... 2,838,893
    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:
    Dart Foundation Attn Emily Matthews
    500 Hogsback Rd
    Mason,MI488549547
    (517) 244-6688
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Application should be by letter and include a detailed description of the project and the amount of funding requested. A copy of the IRS determination letter is required.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Other limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA, GA, NC, KY, IL, ID, MS, FL, TX, PA.
    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
    Ada City Schools
    324 W 20th
    Ada,OK74820     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant proceeds will purchase iPad minis, greenhouse and supplies to collect and analyze data related to a weather impact project at an elementary school. 4,945
    Ada City Schools
    324 W 20th
    Ada,OK74820     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment and supplies to create an outdoor garden to study photosynthesis, effects of pesticides, herbicides, and nutrition and develop a marketing plan for selling produce. 4,890
    Advent House Ministries Inc
    743 N Martin Luther King Blvd
    Lansing,MI48915     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    All Faiths Food Bank Inc
    8171 Blaikie Court
    Sarasota,FL34240     		None 501 (c) (3) Grants funds will support food distribution and nutrition education. 3,500
    American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter
    1800 E Grand River Ave
    Lansing,MI48912     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 75,000
    Arbor Place
    520 North Street
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase food for meals at a community youth center. 5,000
    A Safe Haven Foundation
    2750 W Roosevelt Road
    Chicago,IL60608     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will fund seating upgrades at a homeless shelter/food pantry in west Chicago. 5,000
    Back to Basics Inc
    13754 Greentree Trail
    Wellington,FL33414     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds would be used to purchase tops and bottoms for needy students at $8.00 per uniform. 2,500
    Bareville Fire Company No 1
    211 E Main Street
    Bareville,PA17540     		None 501 (c) (3) Multi-yr grant to assist with the purchase of a new fire truck. 5,000
    Barren County Family YMCA Inc
    1 YMCA Way
    Glasgow,KY42141     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 6 laptops for use in afterschool programming at YMCA located in Glasgow, KY. $700 of request is for membership support for foster kids. 3,000
    Barren County School District
    202 West Washington Street
    Glasgow,KY42141     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase 18 Chromebooks for school-wide use. 4,985
    Barren County School District
    202 West Washington Street
    Glasgow,KY42141     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment for use in Biomedical and Engineering courses in established PLTW program. 3,365
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
    1000 S Tamiami Trail Suite C
    Venice,FL34285     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 1,000
    Bowen High School
    2710 East 89th Street
    Chicago,IL60617     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase four 3D printers, a 3D scanner and filaments 15,000
    Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster
    PO Box 104
    Lancaster,PA17608     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase supplies for a six week summer camp. 5,000
    Boys & Girls Club of Lansing
    4315 Pleasant Grove Rd
    Lansing,MI48910     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will assist in the renovation of space for an innovation lab and maker space for the Clubs middle school aged population. 37,500
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
    1275 Peachtree Street NE Suite 500
    Atlanta,GA30309     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase supplies and materials for the Academic Success program which offers homework help and other educational programs. 5,000
    Boys and Girls Clubs of Magic Valley
    999 Frontier Road
    Twin Falls,ID83301     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will fully fund its Robotics/STEM classroom expansion project. 24,395
    Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County
    3130 Fruitville Road
    Sarasota,FL342375342     		None 501 (c) (3) Pathways to Success Program. 38,000
    Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County
    2424 Heritage Court SW Suite 301
    Olympia,WA98502     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase materials and supplies to enhance existing STEM programs with 10 new activities at the Tumwater Club. 5,000
    Boy Scouts of America
    4000 W Michigan Avenue
    Lansing,MI48917     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase rocket-launcher assembly kits and related supplies for STEM activity to promote recruitment campaign. 4,000
    Broward County Public Schools
    600 SE 3rd Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale,FL33301     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds WeDo Lego kits to introduce STEM concepts at an early age. This is a school with under-served students in Deerfield Beach. 2,000
    Broward County Public Schools
    600 SE 3rd Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale,FL33301     		None 501 (c) (3) The grant funds the purchase of Engineering in Elementary kits, a project from the National Center for Technology Literacy in Boston. This is an innovative and hands-on curriculum. 5,000
    Broward County Public Schools
    600 SE 3rd Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale,FL33301     		None 501 (c) (3) The project funds the purchase of equipment to teach students about producing sustainable seafood, namely shrimp. The students will learn about science and raise shrimp as a food source. 4,310
    Broward County Public Schools
    600 SE 3rd Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale,FL33301     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds will be used to purchase kits, equipment and materials for the Remote Operated Vehicle project. 2,500
    Broward County Public Schools
    600 SE 3rd Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale,FL33301     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase drone and robot kits along w/controllers for their technology programs. 2,845
    Byng Public Schools
    500 S New Bethel Blvd
    Ada,OK74820     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase compact disc players, wireless headphones and classroom sets of reading and math books on CD. 3,690
    Capital Area Community Services Inc
    101 E Willow
    Lansing,MI48906     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Capital Area Humane Society
    7095 W Grand River Ave
    Lansing,MI48906     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Capital Area Literacy Coalition
    1028 E Saginaw
    Lansing,MI48906     		None 501 (c) (3) Family School Partnership STAR Program 15,000
    Caroline County Public Schools
    204 Franklin Street
    Denton,MD21629     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase two 3D printers and supplies for a high school engineering program offered at a Career and Technical Center. 2,500
    Caroline County Public Schools
    204 Franklin Street
    Denton,MD21629     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would be used to purchase lab equipment and supplies (cylinders, test tubes, hot plates) for HS biology classes. 5,000
    Caroline County Public Schools
    204 Franklin Street
    Denton,MD21629     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would be used to purchase high-powered microscopes for use in high school biology classes. 5,000
    Caroline County Public Schools
    204 Franklin Street
    Denton,MD21629     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase supplies for a new Energy unit for 70 fourth graders in Title 1 school. 5,000
    Caroline County Public Schools
    204 Franklin Street
    Denton,MD21629     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase materials to be used in training 3-4 grade teachers in new hands-on STEM curriculum. 5,000
    Catalyst Schools
    6727 South California Avenue
    Chicago,IL60629     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will cover equipment costs to implement PLTW in public charter school in Chicago. 5,000
    Caverna Independent Schools
    1102 N Dixie Hwy
    Cave City,KY42127     		None 501 (c) (3) The grant funds school supplies for students who cannot otherwise afford them. 5,000
    Caverna Independent Schools
    1102 N Dixie Hwy
    Cave City,KY42127     		None 501 (c) (3) Request funds internet access for classrooms to encourage Internet use and connectivity. The only way to connect now is in the computer lab. 5,000
    Caverna Independent Schools
    1102 N Dixie Hwy
    Cave City,KY42127     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase broadcasting equipment for high school broadcasting class - camera,lighting, mics, camcorder. 5,000
    Caverna Independent Schools
    1102 N Dixie Hwy
    Cave City,KY42127     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase lego robotics kits and computers to support a local elementary school's robotics team. 4,490
    Central Caribbean Marine Institute
    PO Box 1461
    Princeton,NJ08542     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will cover facilities and equipment costs related to dive operations, labs and buoy maintenance. 61,250
    Central Caribbean Marine Institute
    PO Box 1461
    Princeton,NJ08542     		None 501 (c) (3) General support of research on how to enhance the capacity for coral to survive in its native habitat. 46,328
    Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
    3908 Corey Road
    Harrisburg,PA17109     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase fresh food for mobile food pantry in Lancaster County. 3,600
    Champaign Community Unit School District #4
    703 S New Street
    Champaign,IL61853     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase technology (micro controllers and robotics) for use in high school computer programming courses. 4,000
    Charlotte Public Schools
    378 E State Street
    Charlotte,MI48813     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase Vex IQ Robotics and construction kits for Charlotte's Upper Elementary and Middle School STEM program. 4,495
    Child and Family Charities
    4287 Five Oaks Drive
    Lansing,MI48911     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Child Protection Center Inc
    720 South Orange Avenue
    Sarasota,FL34236     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 5,000
    Child Protective Services Community Partners DBA Community Partners of Dall
    1215 Skiles St
    Dallas,TX75204     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase clothing, shoes, hygiene products, diapers, formula, car seats, etc. These items are used for children who have just been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. 5,000
    Chino Valley Unified School District
    5130 Riverside Drive
    Chino,CA91710     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds the purchase a set of special calculators (32) to be used in advanced math classes throughtout the school. 4,950
    Christ's Home
    3182 Lincoln HWY East
    Paradise,PA17562     		None 501 (c) (3) Support Childcare Programs. 5,000
    Citizen Scientists League Inc aka Suncoast Science Center
    4452 Beneva Rd
    Sarasota,FL34233     		None 501 (c) (3) General support of a remote control car competition. 10,000
    City of Park City
    P O Box 304
    Park City,KY42160     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase tables and chairs for the local senior center. 5,000
    City of Quitman
    P O Box 16 101 E Church St
    Quitman,MS39355     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase five Safariland Body Armor Xtreme XT03 Panels for police officers safety. 1,720
    Cocalico School District
    800 South 4th Street
    Denver,PA17517     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 3D printer for use in tech education, physics and gifted and talented programs. 3,430
    Columbia County School System
    4781 Hereford Farm Rd
    Evans,GA30809     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase laptops and Lego robotics kits for engineering project used in math and science curriculum. 1,500
    Columbia County School System
    4781 Hereford Farm Rd
    Evans,GA30809     		None 501 (c) (3) Very strong application to fund a landfill education and recycling program with an adjoining landfill site. 5,000
    Communities In Schools Augusta Richmond County
    3570 Wheeler Rd 2nd Floor PO Box
    1604
    Augusta,GA30903     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase robotics kits and materials for students in urban school district. 3,000
    Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc
    4405 Desoto Road
    Sarasota,FL34235     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 2,500
    Conestoga Valley Booster Club Consortium
    2110 Horseshoe Road
    Lancaster,PA17601     		None 501 (c) (3) Upgrades to the outdoor facilities and athletic fields. 20,000
    Conestoga Valley School District
    2110 Horseshoe Road
    Lancaster,PA17601     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase a Classroom Pack of Dash and Dot and accessories to make a Dash and Dot mobile Maker Space in the Leola Elementary School. 3,170
    Corona-Norco Unified School District
    2820 Clark Avenue
    Norco,CA92860     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund the purchase of three new 3D printers for use in a new Project Lead the Way program. 4,500
    Corona-Norco Unified School District
    2820 Clark Avenue
    Norco,CA92860     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds an equipment/technology purchase so that students can produce a daily news show at their school. 3,500
    Crown Point High School
    1500 South Main Street
    Crown Point,IN46307     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment for the "Beginning & Advanced Competitive Robotics" classes for a local high school. 5,000
    Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society Inc
    8617 Garland Road
    Dallas,TX75218     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase movable technology (i.e. microscopes, magnifying lenses, etc.), as well as other equipment and materials for their program. 5,000
    Daviess County Public Schools
    1622 Southeastern Parkway
    Owensboro,KY42303     		None 501 (c) (3) The grant funds supplies to continue to operate an existing Project Lead the Way Program. 5,000
    Dekalb Academy of Technology and Environment
    1492 Kelton Dr
    Stone mountain,GA30083     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds would allow the construction of an environmental science area on school property to monitor the health of the watershed. 4,500
    DeSoto ISD
    601 E Beltline Rd
    DeSoto,TX75115     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 14 sets of novels for use throughout the economically disadvantaged school. 4,900
    East Aurora School District 131
    417 Fifth Street
    Aurora,IL60505     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase supplies for a new coding and robotics initiative to be offered to 4th graders at a low-income school. 2,615
    East Aurora School District 131
    417 Fifth Street
    Aurora,IL60505     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund materials for a newly formed Middle School Robotics and Engineering Club that initially serves 20 students in a disadvantaged school district. 2,145
    Eaton Rapids Public Schools
    912 Greyhound Drive
    Eaton Rapids,MI48827     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase Lego and science kits for first-second grade classrooms. 2,385
    Eaton Rapids Public Schools
    912 Greyhound Drive
    Eaton Rapids,MI48827     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would implement First Robotics, First Tech Challenge, First Lego League and Jr. First Lego League for all K-12 students. 5,000
    Edmonson County Schools
    100 Wildcat Way
    Brownsville,KY42210     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant proceeds fund purchase of iPads and related curriculum materials to enhance STEM education in grades K-4. 5,000
    Edmonson County Schools
    100 Wildcat Way
    Brownsville,KY42210     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant purchases Kindles so that each 4th grade student can have an electronic e-reader to help enhance reading and technology skills. 4,980
    Education Foundation of Sarasota County Inc
    1960 Landings Blvd Ste 120
    Sarasota,FL34231     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support of several programs. 32,500
    Ele's Place
    1145 West Oakland
    Lansing,MI48915     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 5,000
    Ele's Place
    1145 West Oakland
    Lansing,MI48915     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 5,000
    Elizabethtown Area School District
    600 E High Street
    Elizabethtown,PA17022     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 3D printer and filament for high school STEM classes. 2,645
    Ellis County Coalition for Health Options
    411 E Jefferson Street
    Waxahachie,TX75165     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase medical equipment for a new outpatient clinic to be located in Ennis, TX, about 20 miles from Waxahachie plant. 5,000
    Ennis Independent School District
    303 W Knox Drive
    Ennis,TX75119     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase headphones, cameras, materials and supplies for elementary STEM club. 3,000
    Ennis Independent School District
    303 W Knox Drive
    Ennis,TX75119     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase Lego kits to start a robotics program at a middle school. 2,155
    Enterprise School District
    503 River Road
    Enterprise,MS39330     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds would purchase new computers for high school library that would be used by all students. 2,000
    Ephrata Community Hospital
    Office of Development 169 Martin
    Avenue PO Box 1002
    Ephrata,PA17522     		None 501 (c) (3) Emergency Department Expansion. 10,000
    Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida Inc
    PO Box 273542
    Boca Raton,FL33073     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment for grantee's therapeutic riding program. 2,000
    EVE Inc
    PO Box 14149
    Lansing,MI48901     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
    2950 A Jefferson St
    Riverside,CA925048320     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund equipment and facility costs for food bank. 5,000
    Fenner Conservancy
    2020 E Mount Hope Ave
    Lansing,MI48910     		None 501 (c) (3) Apple Butter Festival Sponsorship. 5,000
    Foothill Family Shelter Inc
    1501 W Ninth St Ste D
    Upland,CA91786     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase supplies and materials (flooring, counters, appliances, paint etc.) to renovate and upgrade some of the temporary living units. 2,500
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) Capital Campaign. 50,000
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) Forty Carrots Family Center's Parenting Program. 20,000
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 6,400
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 71,086
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 45,000
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 45,000
    Forty Carrots of Sarasota Inc
    1500 South Tuttle Ave
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 75,000
    Friends of Music Inc
    10026 NW 19 St
    Coral Springs,FL33071     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will bring Julian Gagiulo to Coral Springs, FL to conduct a Master Class with local students and to perform for a community/school concert. Al Nigro has been a long-term supporter. 3,000
    George Washington Elementary School
    3611 E 114th Street
    Chicago,IL606176830     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase Lego robotics kits for use in the middle/upper elementary grades. 5,000
    Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
    8818 West Market St
    Colfax,NC27235     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 15 Snap Circuits Student Electronics Kits and battery eliminators to teach electronics applications to encourage STEM knowledge and interest. 2,350
    Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
    1223 Turner St
    Lansing,MI48906     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds will be used for outreach program facilitators and financial assistance for disadvantaged girls. Community center and school sites have been added to increase reach. Suggest continuation at $5,000 for two years. 5,000
    Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County
    201 S Tuttle Avenue
    Sarasota,FL34237     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 25,000
    Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County
    201 S Tuttle Avenue
    Sarasota,FL34237     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds STEM programming at Girls Inc. 20,000
    Glasgow Independent Schools
    711 South L Roger Wells Boulevard
    Glasgow,KY42141     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase supplies and 4 iPads for PLTW Biomedical Sciences courses. 3,000
    Golden Harvest Food Bank
    3310 Commerce Dr
    Augusta,GA30909     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will provide operating support for area food bank; sufficient to provide over 17,000 meals at $.29/meal. 1,000
    Grand Prairie Independent School District
    2602 S Belt Line Road
    Grand Prairie,TX75052     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase 3D pens for use by 6th -8th grade students to create 3 dimensional models in geometry, natural science, biology and art. 3,360
    Grand Prairie Independent School District
    2602 S Belt Line Road
    Grand Prairie,TX75052     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase 3D printer and related supplies for economically disadvantaged PreK - 6 grade school with 62% English Language Learners. 3,890
    Green County Area Technology Center
    201 Carlisle Avenue
    Greensburg,KY42743     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds purchase computers and hardware for the Green County Area Technology Center to help provide technology in a rural area. 5,000
    Green County School District
    302 Brummal Avenue
    Greensburg,KY42743     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds Chromebooks to enhance learning in the Middle School. 5,000
    Green County School District
    302 Brummal Avenue
    Greensburg,KY42743     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds Chromebooks to be used in general education and in the computer lab. 4,970
    Green County School District
    302 Brummal Avenue
    Greensburg,KY42743     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant proceeds would fund Chromebooks at the Green County Primary School. 5,000
    Green County School District
    302 Brummal Avenue
    Greensburg,KY42743     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds will expand the existing Chromebook lab to two mobile carts with 64 devices. 4,340
    H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation Inc
    12902 Magnolia Drive
    Tampa,FL33612     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds cancer research. 100,000
    Habitat for Humanity International Inc
    270 Peachtree Street NW Ste 1300
    Atlanta,GA30303     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 45,000
    Habitat for Humanity Lansing
    1941 Benjamin Drive
    Lansing,MI48906     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Hart County Schools
    25 Quality Street
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase Kindles to support K-2 reading program in economically disadvantaged school. 5,000
    Hart County Schools
    25 Quality Street
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds will create a STEM lab within the elementary school for all students to access technology. 5,000
    Hart County Schools
    25 Quality Street
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase 10 mini iPads for special education K-3 classroom. 2,900
    Hart County Schools
    25 Quality Street
    Munfordville,KY42765     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase iPads and other equipment for their STEM GAP projects that teach computer coding. 2,200
    Haven House
    121 Whitehills Drive
    East Lansing,MI48823     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Highfields Inc
    5123 Old Plank Road
    Onondaga,MI49264     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 50,000
    Highfields Inc
    5123 Old Plank Road
    Onondaga,MI49264     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 25,000
    Hillsborough County Public Schools
    901 E Kennedy Blvd
    Tampa,FL33602     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant proceeds fund Ipads for English as a second language students to learn English in a local elementary school. 2,640
    Hillsborough County Public Schools
    901 E Kennedy Blvd
    Tampa,FL33602     		None 501 (c) (3) The grant funds project materials to support physical science curriculum throughout the whole school centered around the concepts of force and motion. Older students will build a marble roller coaster. 3,740
    Hillsborough County Public Schools
    901 E Kennedy Blvd
    Tampa,FL33602     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds the purchase of probes (measurement tools) to connect to existing computer system to enhance STEM learning in elementary classrooms. 4,545
    Holt Public Schools
    5780 W Holt Rd
    Holt,MI48842     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds would be used to purchase Lego WeDo Resource Sets for Elliottt Elemenary's STEM Lab. 2,170
    Holt Public Schools
    5780 W Holt Rd
    Holt,MI48842     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds a mobile chrome lab focused on robotics for use by all middle school students 4,680
    Holt Public Schools
    5780 W Holt Rd
    Holt,MI48842     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase 20 Chromebooks for an after-school club to teach elementary students beginning coding. 4,860
    Holt Public Schools
    5780 W Holt Rd
    Holt,MI48842     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds a District-wide STEM education program. 146,035
    Holt Public Schools
    5780 W Holt Rd
    Holt,MI48842     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 3D printer and supplies for use in earth science and engineering classes. 1,435
    Homer CCSD 33C
    15733 Bell Rd
    Homer Glen,IL60491     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 5,000
    Ingham Intermediate School District
    2630 W Howell Rd
    Mason,MI48854     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds MASCOT Program. 25,000
    Ingham Intermediate School District
    2630 W Howell Rd
    Mason,MI48854     		None 501 (c) (3) Community Partners Scholarships. 1,000
    Ingham Intermediate School District
    2630 W Howell Rd
    Mason,MI48854     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds MASCOT Program. 25,000
    Inland Empire Rescue Mission Inc
    420 W Harrison Street
    Corona,CA92880     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds program for 53 homeless people in the Corona area, with goal of equipping them to live independently. 2,500
    Invent Now Inc
    3701 Highland Park NW
    North Canton,OH44720     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant provides scholarships to students attending Camp Invention sites in Plant City, FL. 1,900
    Invent Now Inc
    3701 Highland Park NW
    North Canton,OH44720     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant provides scholarships to students attending Camp Invention sites in mid-Michigan. 10,150
    ITEC-Lansing
    200 N Foster Ave
    Lansing,MI48912     		None 501 (c) (3) Support of afterschool iMath program. 40,000
    Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc
    120 Webster St Suite 217
    Louisville,KY40206     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds watershed clean up, upstream and downstream from the Horse Cave facility and the Upper Green River Watershed Watch program. 4,000
    Kettering University
    1700 University Avenue
    Flint,MI485044898     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment to enhance programs. 177,000
    Kimberly School District
    141 Center St W
    Kimberly,ID83341     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase non-disposable equipment and supplies for Science lab. 5,000
    La Academia The Partnership Charter School
    30 North Ann Street
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase supplies and materials for the School's STEM program. 3,020
    Lancaster General Hospital
    555 N Duke Street PO Box 3555
    Lancaster,PA176043555     		None 501 (c) (3) Captial support to the Lancaster General Health Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center. 5,000
    Lancaster Science Center
    454 New Holland Avenue
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase Chromebooks for a weekend and summer coding club for girls hosted by a local science center. 5,000
    Lansing Community College Foundation
    309 N Washington Square Suite 201
    Lansing,MI489331222     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will support renovation and new construction of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence. 300,000
    Lansing School District
    519 W Kalamazoo St
    Lansing,MI48933     		None 501 (c) (3) Support of INSIGHTS program. 14,580
    Lansing School District
    519 W Kalamazoo St
    Lansing,MI48933     		None 501 (c) (3) Support of INSIGHTS program. 14,480
    Leslie Public Schools
    4141 Hull Road
    Leslie,MI49251     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds Chromebooks and headphones for math instruction in 2nd grade classrooms. 4,500
    Leslie Public Schools
    4141 Hull Road
    Leslie,MI49251     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase Chrome books in Leslie Middle School. Leslie is one of a few key local districts. 3,300
    Loaves and Fishes Ministries
    831 N Sycamore St
    Lansing,MI48906     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Lodi Public Library Foundation
    201 W Locust St
    Lodi,CA95240     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds computer equipment for library's expansion and creation of a teen learning center. 4,400
    Lodi Unified School District
    1305 E Vine Street
    Lodi,CA95240     		None 501 (c) (3) The grant would fund equipment and supplies for an agriculture mechanics program. Most of the equipment is to enhance safety. 5,000
    Manheim Township Educational Foundation
    450A Candlewyck Rd
    Lancaster,PA17601     		None 501 (c) (3) This project is to develop a STEAM Discovery Lab at a local elementary, which will serve as a pilot to be used in 7 other District elementaries and intermediate schools. 12,645
    Many Hands Inc
    1288 W Grand River 400
    Williamston,MI48895     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase food for weekend backpack programs. 5,000
    Marbut Elementary School
    5576 Marbut Rd
    Lithonia,GA30058     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds a garden project to teach students how to grow healthy foods. 5,000
    Mason First Presbyterian Church
    131 E Maple Street
    Mason,MI48854     		None 501 (c) (3) Gift made in honor of Rollin Dart. 10,000
    Mason Public Schools
    400 South Cedar
    Mason,MI48854     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds First Robotics Club for 2016. 5,000
    Mason Public Schools Foundation
    400 S Cedar St
    Mason,MI48854     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 5,000
    Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program Inc
    3333 Clark Road Ste 100 Co
    Sarasota,FL34231     		None 501 (c) (3) General support for food program. 3,500
    McKeel Academy of Technology
    1810 W Parker St
    Lakeland,FL33815     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund robotic drones for this charter school focused on technology. 5,000
    Mercy Health Foundation Ada
    430 North Monte Vista
    Ada,OK74820     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to help purchase a new EKG machine for local hospital. They have commitment from their foundation for the balance. 5,000
    Metcalfe County Schools
    109 Sartin Drive
    Edmonton,KY42129     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase approx.13 Chromebooks and licenses for use in various courses via mobile lab at low-achieving, economically disadvantaged HS. 5,000
    Metcalfe County Schools
    109 Sartin Drive
    Edmonton,KY42129     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 25 Chrome books for elementary school. 4,250
    Metcalfe County Schools
    109 Sartin Drive
    Edmonton,KY42129     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 25 Chromebooks to teach math to 8th graders at all ability levels. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunches. 4,975
    Michigan State University
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 5,000
    Michigan State University
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant supports the Great Lakes Folk Festival. 5,000
    Michigan State University
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant proceeds will be used to purchase and install three wall-mounted touchscreen computers to create interactive astronomy experience for visitors. 4,850
    Michigan State University
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None 501 (c) (3) Sponsorship of the Engineering Fair. 10,000
    Michigan State University
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None 501 (c) (3) Event Sponsorship. 5,000
    Michigan State University
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    East Lansing,MI48824     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 4,275
    Midlothian ISD
    100 Walter Stephenson Rd
    Midlothian,TX76065     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment and materials for first graders to explore and discover their passions in science and math. 4,000
    Milagro House
    669 West Chestnut Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Program supports a GED program for underprivileged women in a women's center. 2,500
    Millersville University
    40 East Fredrick Street
    Millersville,PA175510302     		None 501 (c) (3) Program funds 3D printer purchase for CAD summer camp for middle school students at a local university. 5,000
    Mote Marine Laboratory
    1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
    Sarasota,FL34236     		None 501 (c) (3) General support of equipment and technology upgrade for classroom. 33,000
    Mutual Ground Inc
    418 Oak Avenue
    Aurora,IL60506     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds would be used for a counseling program for child victims of domestic assault. 3,000
    New College Foundation Inc
    5800 Bay Shore Rd
    Sarasota,FL34243     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds tangible supplies for a STEM summer camp in the Sarasota area. Ariane Dart approved this grant via telephone conference with ELM on 2/18/16. 2,630
    Newton County School District
    PO Box 1469
    Covington,GA30014     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds an elementary school STEM laboratory in Newton County to enhance existing curriculum. 3,740
    North Augusta High School
    1908 Riley Ct
    North Augusta,SC29841     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds a portion of a robotics team. 2,000
    North Central College
    30 N Brainard St
    Naperville,IL60540     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would be used to purchase instructional materials and t-shirts for academic STEM-themed summer program for disadvantaged students. 5,000
    Northern Illinois Food Bank
    273 Dearborn Court
    Geneva,IL60134     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to provide week-end food backpacks for approximately 100 students in eight Aurora schools. 2,500
    North Lawndale College Prep (NLCP)
    1615 S Christiana Ave
    Chicago,IL60623     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment for an AP Chemistry course to be offered at a successful public charter school in Chicago. 5,000
    North Museum Corporation
    400 College Avenue
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) General support of STEM fair. 25,000
    North Museum Corporation
    400 College Avenue
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Capital Campaign. 10,000
    Okemos Public Schools
    4406 Okemos Road
    Okemos,MI48864     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 3D printer, cutter, printer and other equipment for design lab. 3,330
    Olive Crest
    515 116th Ave NE Ste 174
    Bellevue,WA98004     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase furnishings and household items for youth aging out of foster care. 2,500
    Orange County Coastkeeper
    6876 Indiana Ave Suite D
    Riverside,CA92506     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 4,290
    Orange County Educational Arts Academy
    825 N Broadway St
    Santa Ana,CA92701     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund a computer coding class for 80 first graders by providing equipment. 3,195
    Owensboro Public Schools
    450 Griffith Avenue
    Owensboro,KY42301     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds supplies and kits for 4th grade students to learn about energy transfer and conservation through hands-on instruction, and meet Next Generation Science Standards. 4,265
    Owensboro Public Schools
    450 Griffith Avenue
    Owensboro,KY42301     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund a variety of equipment to held teach 4th graders about science and engineering and to provide curriculum that would comply with the Next Generation Science Standards. 4,485
    Palm Beach County School District
    3300 Forest Hill Boulevard
    West Palm Beach,FL33406     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would find Kano Kits for students in grades 3-5 to learn to build their own computers. 2,700
    Palm Beach County School District
    3300 Forest Hill Boulevard
    West Palm Beach,FL33406     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds an engineering program for third-fifth grade students. 2,725
    Pan American Development Foundation
    1889 F St NW 2nd Floor
    Washington,DC20006     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 55,000
    Pequea Valley School District
    166 South New Holland Road
    Kinzers,PA17535     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase a vinyl design and cutting machine to be used in Marketing, Manufacturing and Desktop Publishing coursework. 3,405
    Pequea Valley School District
    166 South New Holland Road
    Kinzers,PA17535     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 3D printer and supplies for after-school design/STEM club. 2,200
    Polk County Public Schools
    P O Box 391
    Bartow,FL33831     		None 501 (c) (3) The grant will purchase equipment to be used to build a simulator of the hydrologic cycle for use by 9th graders. 4,470
    Pontotoc County Literacy Coalition
    124 S Rennie
    Ada,OK74820     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase tangibles for adult literacy program- furniture and books. The program is taught through volunteers and the grant does not fund salaries. 3,475
    Project Lead The Way Inc
    3939 Priority Way South Drive Suite
    400
    Indianapolis,IN46240     		None 501 (c) (3) Support of programs throughout the U.S. 165,000
    Promise House
    224 W Page Avenue
    Dallas,TX75208     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will support project costs, including food, clothing, shelter, and counseling, associated with emergency shelter for youth up to 24 years old. 5,000
    Quitman School District
    104 East Franklin Street
    Quitman,MS39355     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase iPads for use in 6th - 8th grade school. 5,000
    Randolph County Schools
    2222-C South Fayetteville Street
    Asheboro,NC27205     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds would purchase materials for a Science Club which was formed in 2015. 100 elementary students participate. 3,945
    Randolph County Schools
    2222-C South Fayetteville Street
    Asheboro,NC27205     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds chromebooks and a projector to be used by guidance counseiling office to teach schoolwide basic education program. 3,975
    Randolph County Schools
    2222-C South Fayetteville Street
    Asheboro,NC27205     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant proceeds will provide a self sufficient 3D scanning/printing addition to existing manufacturing curriculum. 4,855
    Randolph County Schools
    2222-C South Fayetteville Street
    Asheboro,NC27205     		None 501 (c) (3) The request funds a makerspace in a Middle School library so that students to encourage innovative learning. 4,025
    Randolph County Schools
    2222-C South Fayetteville Street
    Asheboro,NC27205     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund partial costs of field trip for fourth and fifth grade girls who take part in GEMS, a math and science club. 2,800
    Randolph County Senior Adults Association Inc
    347 W Salisbury Street
    Asheboro,NC27203     		None 501 (c) (3) The Expanding Opportunities for Active Living Campaign. 2,000
    Rebuilding Together Aurora Inc
    1460 N Farnsworth Ave Suite 5
    Aurora,IL60505     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds materials for repairs to East Aurora High School that would be performed by students and serve as career training. 3,500
    Red Oak ISD Education Foundation
    PO Box 9000
    Red Oak,TX75154     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment and materials to create a STEM lab in the elementary schools throughout the district. 15,000
    Refugee Development Center
    122 S Pennsylvania Ave
    Lansing,MI48912     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Ingham Eaton & Clinton Co
    2400 Pattengill Avenue
    Lansing,MI48910     		None 501 (c) (3) This grant will fund supplies for a free STEM camp offered at Elmhurst Learning Center (Lansing School District) using Retired & Senior Volunteer Program volunteers. 5,000
    Richmond County Schools
    864 Broad Street
    Augusta,GA30901     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds Ipads and cameras so that middle school students can participate in a community service activity project as part of their educational experience. 4,950
    Richmond County Schools
    864 Broad Street
    Augusta,GA30901     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase supplies for a GATE program at a middle school. GATE students will design mini-labs for use by special education teachers and students. 2,000
    Ringling College of Art & Design
    2700 North Tamiami Trail
    Sarasota,FL342345895     		None 501 (c) (3) Construction of a new library. 25,000
    Ringling College of Art & Design
    2700 North Tamiami Trail
    Sarasota,FL342345895     		None 501 (c) (3) To renovate and restore the former Sarasota High School into the Sarasota Museum of Art. 50,000
    Riverside Unified School District
    3380 14th Street
    Riverside,CA92501     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds a photography program for Chemistry students. 4,865
    Riverside Unified School District
    3380 14th Street
    Riverside,CA92501     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds purchase of Chromebooks and software to teach engineering concepts for a second grade classroom. 2,405
    Riverside Unified School District
    3380 14th Street
    Riverside,CA92501     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase laptops and Lego Robotic Kits for after school robotics club. 3,500
    Rockdale County Public Schools
    954 North Main Street
    Conyers,GA30012     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase remote controlled and programmed racing vehicles and supplies for an extracurricular club at a technical district-wide school that emphasizes computer programming. 5,000
    Rockdale County Public Schools
    954 North Main Street
    Conyers,GA30012     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds the purchase of a deep freezer for cellular biology lab, to improve safety over existing equipment. 4,500
    Rockdale County Public Schools
    954 North Main Street
    Conyers,GA30012     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds equipment for a plant learning opportunity for 7th grade students to learn about photosynethsis and cloning. 3,115
    Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan
    121 South Holmes St
    Lansing,MI48912     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Inc
    2139 Main Street
    Sarasota,FL34237     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 1,500
    Salt Fork CUSD #512
    7087 N 600 E Rd
    Sidell,IL61876     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase two computers and VEX robotics kits for implementation of PLTW in junior high school. 4,485
    Salvation Army-Sarasota
    P O Box 2792
    Sarasota,FL34230     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 3,500
    Samaritas
    8131 E Jefferson Ave
    Detroit,MI48214     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will provide furniture and supplies to 15 foster care youth as they move into independent living settings. 22,500
    Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc
    1515 South Osprey Avenue Suite B-4
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 10,000
    Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc
    1515 South Osprey Avenue Suite B-4
    Sarasota,FL34239     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 5,000
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 16 Chromebooks for use in third grade classrooms in urban school with 95% of students considered economically disadvantaged. 4,800
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Program funds formation of a robotics team to design, test and build robots in 2 competitions. 5,000
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Programs funds purchase of Chromebooks (with warranty) for English as a second language small group study/learning. 2,000
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Funds learner-led game system software for Ipads to improve motor skills for K-2nd grade. 2,000
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase iPads and Vernier probes to enhance science learning in Title 1 middle school. 4,730
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase iPads and Vernier probes to enhance science learning in Title 1 middle school. 4,730
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase iPads and Vernier probes to enhance science learning in Title 1 middle school. 4,730
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase probes and iPads for use in 8th grade science classes. 4,730
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase probes and iPads for use in 8th grade science classes. 4,730
    School District of Lancaster
    251 S Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase iPad air wifi's, sturdy covers, charging station and instructional apps for Science, Math and Engineering lessons. 5,000
    Shalom Community Christian Church Inc
    2227 Pinecroft Road
    Greensboro,NC27407     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds a church-run, full summer camp for 135 academically disadvantaged students in grades K-8 in Greensboro, SC. Camp focuses on science, math, art, reading and technology with emphasis on bringing students to grade level in math and reading. 4,950
    Siren Eaton Shelter Inc
    520 Robinson St
    Charlotte,MI48813     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    South Central Community Services Inc
    8316 S Ellis
    Chicago,IL60619     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to repair parking lot, purchase a new sound system and/or purchase supplies for back-to-school backpack program at a community center on the south side of Chicago. 5,000
    Southside Community Kitchen
    PO Box 80844
    Lansing,MI489080844     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 2,500
    Sparrow Foundation
    1322 E Michigan Ave Suite 204
    Lansing,MI48912     		None 501 (c) (3) Support of Sparrow Cancer Center Capital Campaign. 100,000
    St Vincent Catholic Charities
    2800 W Willow
    Lansing,MI48917     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support (Holiday Grant) 5,000
    Stonewall Public Schools
    600 High School
    Stonewall,OK74971     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to purchase materials to allow a small, rural school to participate in the Oklahoma Engineering Fair. 5,000
    Teach For All
    25 Broadway
    New York,NY10004     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support. 50,000
    Thaddeus Stevens Foundation
    750 E King St
    Lancaster,PA17602     		None 501 (c) (3) Program provides a traveling box truck of STEM materials to take on-site to local schools; involves a partnership with a local tech college. 5,000
    The Nature Conservancy - Michigan
    101 East Grand River
    Lansing,MI489064348     		None 501 (c) (3) Purchase equipment that was outlined on list submitted 10/11/2012. 30,000
    Thomaston-Upson County Schools
    205 Civic Center Drive
    Thomaston,GA30286     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund the purchase of robotics kit to incorporate robotics into the middle school curriculum. 5,000
    Thomaston-Upson County Schools
    205 Civic Center Drive
    Thomaston,GA30286     		None 501 (c) (3) Proposal funds tangible equipment (hardward and software) to implement a computer science program in the school. 4,700
    Thomaston-Upson County Schools
    205 Civic Center Drive
    Thomaston,GA30286     		None 501 (c) (3) This School wants to become a STEM academy and the grant would fund supplemental equipment that could be used inside and outside (after school clubs) to achieve this goal. 5,000
    Twin Falls School District
    201 Main Avenue West
    Twin Falls,ID83301     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase 18 WeDo 2.0 robotics kits from Lego for implementation at all elementary schools in district. 3,150
    United Food Bank and Services of Plant City
    702 E Alsobrook St H
    Plant City,FL33563     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds an electric power jack (equipment) to move food cases instead of existing manual method. 3,020
    United Way of Southern Kentucky
    PO Box 3330
    Bowling Green,KY42102     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds delivery of an age-appropriate book to enrolled children ages 0-5 in nearby counties. 5,000
    Upson County Food For Thought Inc
    259 Northridge Dr
    Thomaston,GA30286     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund a weekend backback containing food for children who do not have access to food on weekends when the school is not providing meals. 5,000
    Uwharrie Green School Inc
    301 Lewallen Rd
    Asheboro,NC27203     		None 501 (c) (3) Grants funds supplies and equipment for a micro-farm project for high school students. 4,700
    Venus Independent School District
    100 Student Drive
    Venus,TX76084     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase classroom set of 26 Chrome books. 4,835
    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle,WA981110900     		None 501 (c) (3) General Support 50,000
    Water Street Health Services
    210 South Prince Street
    Lancaster,PA17603     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used to fund nurse management of medical, dental and mental healthcare for homeless and poverty-stricken individuals. 5,000
    Waverly Community Schools
    515 Snow Road
    Lansing,MI48917     		None 501 (c) (3) This grant will purchase laptops and other technology to create at MakerSpace at Waverly Middle School. 5,000
    Waxahachie Robotics Inc
    600 W 2nd Street
    Waxahachie,TX75165     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will purchase equipment and materials for FIRST Robotics team. 5,000
    Wayne County School District
    810 Chickasawhay St
    Waynesboro,MS39367     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund LEGO Robotics materials that would serve 288high school students in this Career and Technical Education Center. 3,000
    Williamston Community Schools
    418 Highland
    Williamston,MI48895     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant would fund supplies for Williamston Math and Science Academy research class and materials for robotics program. 5,000
    WKAR-TV 23
    404 Wilson Rd Rm 212
    East Lansing,MI488241212     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will underwrite significant portion of PBS children's math program, Cyberchase. In keeping with Ariane's preferences, staff recommends that we put them on notice that this is likely the final year of support. 5,000
    WLOC Clothes for Kids Inc
    P O Box 98
    Horse Cave,KY42749     		None 501 (c) (3) Provides new, fashionable clothing for underpriviledged children in the geographic area. 3,000
    Women In Distress of Broward County Inc
    PO Box 50187
    Lighthouse Point,FL33074     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds tangible items for a domestic violence shelter's child therapy program. 2,000
    Young Men's Christian Association of Warren PA
    212 Lexington Ave
    Warren,PA16365     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will support installation of a technology infrasture that will provide internet access for the community. 57,988
    Young Mens Christian Association of Lansing MI
    119 N Washington Square
    Lansing,MI48399     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant will be used for to create an outdoor STEM laboratory at Camp Pa-Wa-Pi in Williamston to involve an estimated 40 campers over three weeks. Amount recommended excludes $600 for tables at DeWitt YMCA. 4,400
    Young Mens Christian Association of Metro Atlanta
    100 Edgewood Ave NE Suite 1100
    Atlanta,GA30303     		None 501 (c) (3) Grant funds equipment for afterschool STEAM program at the local YMCA. 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,307,132
    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....     14 3,636  
    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).. 0 3,636 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    133,636
    (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
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    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
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation         		Employer identification number
    38-2849841
    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
    Robert C Dart Foundation
     

       
    500 Hogsback Rd
     
    Mason, MI48854

    		$ 3,200,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (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
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation         		Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    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
    Dart Foundation
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation         		Employer identification number

    38-2849841
    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 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
     
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN:
    38-2849841
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    RBC MM AT COST 352,552 352,552

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
     
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN:
    38-2849841
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Bank Fee 20 0   20
    Council of Michigan Foundations Dues 5,400 0   5,400
    Supplies/Office Expenses 703 0   703
    Miscellaneous Expenses 343 0   343
    Unused Grant Money Returned -498 0   -498


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Dart Foundation
     
    fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
    EIN:
    38-2849841
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Software Fees 7,886 0   7,886