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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 07-01-2018 , and ending 06-30-2019
Name of foundation
SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
DES MOINES COUNTY
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)829 HARRISON AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BURLINGTON, IA52601
A Employer identification number

42-1090677
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(319) 752-8222
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$3,272,188J 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) 15,603
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,517 2,517 2,517
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 68,661 68,661 68,661
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 123,457
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 762,544
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 112   112
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 210,350 71,178 71,290
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 20,740 20,740    
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 32,567 3,257   29,310
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 2,491 249   2,242
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,277 2,638   2,639
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 564 56   508
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 8,256    
20 Occupancy.............. 6,098 3,049   3,049
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 21,607 7,485   14,122
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 97,600 37,474   51,870
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 98,586 98,586
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 196,186 37,474   150,456
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 14,164
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 33,704
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 71,290
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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......... 40,935 14,188 14,188
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).......... 3,035,796 Click to see attachment2,953,356 2,953,356
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet304,644
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet117,058 195,841 Click to see attachment187,586 304,644
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,272,572 3,155,130 3,272,188
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 2,414 4,762
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)......... 2,414 4,762
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 3,270,158 3,150,368
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,270,158 3,150,368
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,272,572 3,155,130
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
3,270,158
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
14,164
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,284,322
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
133,954
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,150,368
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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))
2017 157,387 3,304,798 0.047624
2016 157,297 3,134,448 0.050183
2015 161,424 3,116,914 0.051790
2014 165,804 3,288,407 0.050421
2013 195,838 3,214,855 0.060917
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.260935
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.052187
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
3,276,880
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
171,011
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
337
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
171,348
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
150,456
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter: 1998-10-02(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 674
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 674
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 674
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 700
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.............. 7 700
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here 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 26
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet26 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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 addressbulletNA
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSARA DITTNER Telephone no.bullet (319) 752-8222

    Located atbullet829 HARRISON STREETBURLINGTONIA ZIP+4bullet52601
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    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:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    PAT CUMMINGS VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1515 REMEY
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    BARB FENTON 2ND VICE PRE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2602 PARK PLACE
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    BRIAN HELLING VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    11235 CLIFF ROAD
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    RUTH METZGER VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1200 PARKWAY
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    BURTON PRUGH VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    300 IOWA ST
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    JUDY RIFFEL VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    12820 HIGHWAY 61
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    MARK ROSENBERG VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    916 SOUTH 3RD ST
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    MARK MCGUIRE VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1528 WINCHESTER DR
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    BETH ASH VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2934 WOODLAWN DR
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    JOYCE CROSS VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    17012 KINGWOOD ESTATES
    MIDDLETOWN,IA52638
    KAREN OLSON VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1802 ORCHARD
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    PATTY PENROD VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2427 CHARRETTE LN
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    PAULA RENARD VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    11593 154TH AVE
    WEST BURLINGTON,IA52655
    DENNIS STEWART 1ST VICE PRE
    000.00     		0 0 0
    140 GREENBRIER DRIVE
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    SAM WARNER PRESIDENT
    000.00     		0 0 0
    11061 KIOWA ROAD
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    SHERRY ZELLER SECRETARY
    000.00     		0 0 0
    138 OCONNELL BEACH ROAD
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    ED CARTER VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    3360 190TH ST
    FT MADISON,IA52627
    ROBIN CUSHMAN VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2201 MADISON AVENUE
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    WILLIAM FRY VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    2703 SUMMER STREET
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    SUE KRISTENSEN VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1609 HASKELL
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    JANELLE MCGUIRE VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1528 WINCHESTER DR
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    JOANIE POWER VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    1904 RIVER ST
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    KEVIN CARR TREASURER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    5574 CHIPSHOT DR
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    EVELYN SWEARINGEN VOLUNTEER
    000.00     		0 0 0
    227 NO 7TH STREET
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    US BANK TRUSTEE
    000.00     		20,740 0 0
    BURLINGTON
    BURLINGTON,IA52601
    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  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,994,576
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    27,562
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    304,644
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,326,782
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    3,326,782
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    49,902
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,276,880
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    163,844
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    163,844
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    674
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    674
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    163,170
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    163,170
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    163,170
    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
    150,456
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    150,456
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    150,456
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 163,170
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 35,827
    b From 2014...... 2,243
    c From 2015...... 6,423
    d From 2016...... 1,371
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 45,864
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 150,456
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2018 distributable amount..... 150,456
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 12,714 12,714
    (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 33,150
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		23,113
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		10,037
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 2,243
    b Excess from 2015.... 6,423
    c Excess from 2016.... 1,371
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
     
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    JANUARY 15TH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS
    551 SE DOVETAIL ROAD
    GRIMES,IA50111     		UNRELATED   REHABILITATION 1,486
    CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
    829 HARRISON AVE
    BURLINGTON,IA52601     		UNRELATED   REHABILITATION 41,833
    ALLEN COLLEGE
    1990 HEATH ST
    WATERLOO,IA50703     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    CLARK UNIVERSITY
    1550 CLARKE DR
    DUBUQUE,IA52001     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
    2500 CALIFORNIA PLAZA
    OMAHA,NE68178     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    DES MOINES AREA COMMUNIT COLLEGE
    1100 7TH ST
    DES MOINES,IA50314     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 2,250
    INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    525 GRANDVIEW AVE
    OTTUMWA,IA52501     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000
    INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
    4201 S WASHINGTON ST
    MARION,IN46953     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
    IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
    AMES,IA50011     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000
    IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
    601 N MAIN ST
    MT PLEASANT,IA52641     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    6301 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW
    CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52404     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    LORAS COLLEGE
    1450 ALTA VISTA ST
    DUBUQUE,IA52001     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    LUTHER COLLEGE
    700 COLLEGE DR
    DECORAH,IA52101     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    QUINCY UNIVERSITY
    1800 COLLEGE AVE
    QUINCY,IL62301     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 750
    QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
    275 MT CARMEL AVE
    HAMDON,CT06518     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 2,250
    SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    1500 W AGENCY RD
    W BURLINGTON,IA52655     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 12,517
    ST AMBROSE UNIVERSITY
    518 LOCUST ST
    DAVENPORT,IA52803     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000
    TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    100 E NORMAL AVE
    KIRKSVILLE,MO63501     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
    UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
    IOWA CITY,IA52242     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 10,500
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
    1227 W 27TH ST
    CEDAR FALLS,IA50614     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    WARTBURG COLLEGE
    100 WARTBURG BLVD
    WAVERLY,IA50677     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1 UNIVERSITY CIR
    MACOMB,IL61455     		UNRELATED   SCHOLARSHIPS 1,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 98,586
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 2,517  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 68,661  
    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 ............     		        123,457
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMISC. INCOME     		        112
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   71,178 123,569
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    194,747
    (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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 5,277 2,638   2,639

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    TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    BUILDING 2006-05-15 239,293 74,626 S/L 39.0000 6,135      
    BUILDING 2006-08-18 34,656 10,552 S/L 39.0000 889      
    LANDSCAPING 2006-10-01 6,436 5,106 150DB 15.0000 380      
    SIGN 2006-09-06 4,200 4,200 200DB 7.0000        
    BLINDS 2006-07-28 903 903 200DB 7.0000        
    CHAIRS 2006-08-15 994 994 200DB 7.0000        
    DESK 2006-09-06 4,399 4,399 200DB 7.0000        
    REINFORCED SIDEWALK 2008-06-23 1,450 1,044 150DB 15.0000 91      
    LANDSCAPING MYERS TREE FARM 2008-07-07 1,135 951 150DB 15.0000 33      
    AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 2011-07-05 4,406 786 S/L 39.0000 113      
    PRINTER 2011-01-26 981 981 200DB 5.0000        
    JOHN DEERE 19.5HP 42" MOWER 2012-04-25 1,529 1,412 200DB 7.0000 117      
    JOHN DEERE BAGGER 2012-04-25 305 282 200DB 7.0000 23      
    SHED 8X10 2012-04-25 1,141 568 150DB 15.0000 68      
    HUSQVARNA TRIMMER 2012-04-25 224 207 200DB 7.0000 17      
    BLOWER 2012-04-25 143 132 200DB 7.0000 11      
    PRESSURE WASHER 2013-11-27 192 149 200DB 7.0000 17      
    PHONE 2014-01-02 235 183 200DB 7.0000 21      
    COMPUTER ASSET 2015-06-26 1,572 943 S/L 5.0000 315      
    SNOW BLOWER 2016-02-25 449 384 200DB 5.0000 26      

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    TY 2018 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    BROADCOM INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   7,279 5,776     1,503  
    FOOT LOCKER INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   19,275 14,147     5,128  
    ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   23,633 21,581     2,052  
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RET BD I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   10,000 10,370     -370  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   6,500 6,839     -339  
    NUVEEN HIGH INCOME BOND FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   7,333 8,600     -1,267  
    NUVEEN PREFERRED SECS & INC FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   10,000 10,375     -375  
    PGIM SHT DUR HIGH YLD INC CI R6 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   6,500 6,742     -242  
    TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   3,000 3,370     -370  
    CIGNA CORP 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02   129 180     -51  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     332     -332  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     333     -333  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     333     -333  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     333     -333  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     338     -338  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     338     -338  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     338     -338  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     338     -338  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     338     -338  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-02     338     -338  
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS C 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-01   24,375       24,375  
    AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F2 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   603       603  
    CAMBIAR INTL EQUITY FUND INS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   141       141  
    CAUSEWAY INTERNATL VALUE INS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   364       364  
    LAUDUS INTERNATIONAL MARKETMASTERS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   2,357       2,357  
    PRINCIPAL GI R E SEC INS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   195       195  
    VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   1,472       1,472  
    VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   1,309       1,309  
    VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   17       17  
    NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL FD 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   8,333       8,333  
    NUVEEN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   1,045       1,045  
    NUVEEN SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CI I 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   165       165  
    GLENMEDE SC EQUITY PORT ADV 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   10,046       10,046  
    GLENMEDE SC EQUITY PORT ADV 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   1,483       1,483  
    OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND CLASS ADVISOR 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   4,851       4,851  
    ROBECO BOSTON PARTNERS L S RSRCH 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   838       838  
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   8,034       8,034  
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   802       802  
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE FUND 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   5,562       5,562  
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE FUND 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   380       380  
    T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   2,213       2,213  
    T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   291       291  
    AMERICAN CENTURY EQUITY INCOME I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   1,075       1,075  
    AMERICAN CENTURY EQUITY INCOME I 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   140       140  
    PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-11   3,418       3,418  
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS C 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-11   17,231 10,970     6,261  
    WALT DISNEY CO THE 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-11   23,394 20,814     2,580  
    PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-11   4,000 3,203     797  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-11   5,000 5,398     -398  
    ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   5,072 5,046     26  
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   4,606 2,270     2,336  
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS C 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   2,203 1,567     636  
    FOOT LOCKER INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   3,847 3,265     582  
    AMERICAN EUROPACIFIC GRTH F2 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,250 919     331  
    CAMBIAR INTL EQUITY FUND INS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,250 1,140     110  
    LAUDUS INTERNATIONAL MARKETMASTERS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,000 861     139  
    NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL FD 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,250 1,026     224  
    OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND CLASS ADVISOR 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   750 724     26  
    PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,173     327  
    ROBECO BOSTON PARTNERS L S RSRCH 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   2,500 2,004     496  
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,000 657     343  
    VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,250 883     367  
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RET BD I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,564     -64  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   2,500 2,650     -150  
    NUVEEN CORE PLUS BOND I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,000 1,089     -89  
    NUVEEN HIGH INCOME BOND FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,717     -217  
    NUVEEN PREFERRED SECS & INC FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,535     -35  
    VOYA INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   250 280     -30  
    ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   3,760 3,784     -24  
    DEUTSCHE XTRACKERS MSCI JAPAN HEDGE 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   43,091 33,871     9,220  
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RET BD I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   3,504 3,675     -171  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,581     -81  
    NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   2,000 2,035     -35  
    PGIM SHT DUR HIGH YLD INC CI R6 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,555     -55  
    ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   8,426 8,830     -404  
    BIOGEN, INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   8,601 6,964     1,637  
    DEUTSCHE XTRACKERS MSCI JAPAN HEDGE 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   42,609 33,045     9,564  
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   11,702 12,774     -1,072  
    GLENMEDE SC EQUITY PORT ADV 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,250 1,040     210  
    LYONDELLBASELL INDU CI A 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   5,511 4,086     1,425  
    NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS INSTL FD 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,250 1,048     202  
    OAKMARK GLOBAL FUND CLASS ADVISOR 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,500 1,418     82  
    PARNASSUS CORE EQUITY INCOME INST 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   3,000 2,379     621  
    ROBECO BOSTON PARTNERS L S RSRCH 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   300 239     61  
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH FD 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   4,000 2,663     1,337  
    T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   3,500 1,590     1,910  
    VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADM 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   2,000 1,533     467  
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RET BD I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,800 1,892     -92  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,900 2,002     -102  
    NUVEEN HIGH INCOME BOND FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,900 2,166     -266  
    NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   2,000 2,035     -35  
    PRINCIPAL GI R E SEC INS 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   600 571     29  
    ROBECO BOSTON PARTNERS L S RSRCH 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   10,000 7,967     2,033  
    EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   7,500 7,905     -405  
    NUVEEN HIGH INCOME BOND FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   3,500 3,991     -491  
    NUVEEN PREFERRED SECS & INC FD CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   7,500 7,652     -152  
    NUVEEN SHORT TERM BOND FUND CI I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   15,000 15,279     -279  
    PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-07   9,474 8,723     751  
    VOYA INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-07   4,000 4,387     -387  
    FIRST AMERICAN GOVERNMENT OBLIG FD C 2017-07 PURCHASE     247,797 247,797        
    ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGED MSCI 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   30,662 32,614     -1,952  
    AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES 2017-07 PURCHASE 2019-03   5,749 5,125     624  
    EBERDEEN FDS EMRGN MKT INSTL 2018-07 PURCHASE 2018-12   21       21  
    AMERICAN CENTURY EQUITY INCOME I 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   1,000 761     239  
    ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD A D R 2017-07 PURCHASE 2018-08   4,626 2,016     2,610  

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIXED AND EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS FMV 2,953,356 2,953,356

    TY 2018 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      304,644 117,058 187,586 304,644


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 133,954


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    MISC. OTHER EXPENSES 6,002 3,001   3,001
    CONTRACT LABOR 6,635     6,635
    INSURANCE 5,505 2,752   2,753
    OFFICE 2,706 1,353   1,353
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 630 315   315
    BANK FEES 129 64   65


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    MISC. INCOME 112   112


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION OF
     
    DES MOINES COUNTY
    EIN:
    42-1090677
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT TAXES/LICENSES 564 56   508