TY 2018 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	7,501,221	7,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000	37,501,221
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	7,501,221	7,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000	37,501,221
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						36,734,333
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						766,888

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	7,501,221	7,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000	7,500,000	37,501,221
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	668,745	6,855	5,523	3,847	6,819	691,789
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..				151,365		151,365
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						38,344,375

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

2.000 %

Public support percentage for 2017 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

59.840 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2018 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......
b From 2014.......
c From 2015.......
d From 2016.......
e From 2017.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......
b Excess from 2015.....
c Excess from 2016.....
d Excess from 2017.....
e Excess from 2018.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2

Name of organization CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

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
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC		Employer identification number 56-2272253

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
		$
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Name of organization CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC			Employer identification number 56-2272253
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	27,168,538	25,388,761	22,818,803	20,544,583	19,773,104
b	Contributions ...	2,750,000				783,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	2,044,931	1,779,777	2,569,958	2,274,220	-11,521
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	31,963,469	27,168,538	25,388,761	22,818,803	20,544,583

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	3,209	282,444	193,924	91,729
e	Other .....	6,395	143,936	67,454	82,877
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..					174,606

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Name of the organization
CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number
56-2272253

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE ENGINEERING 4263 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE STE 200 ALBUQUERQUE,NM87109	73-1023474	501 C 3	104,992	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(2) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501 C 3	155,650	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(3) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501 C 3	136,950	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(4) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 RALEIGH,NC27695	56-6000756	501 C 3	94,434	9443400
(5) HAYWOOD COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 215 NORTH MAIN ST STE 419 WAYNESVILLE,NC28786	56-6001524	501 C 3	10,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(6) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CHEROKEE CENTER CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-6001440	501 C 3	7,150	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(7) EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS QUALLA PUBLIC LIBRARY CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	GOVERNMENTAL	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(8) EBCI DIVISION OF COMMERCE PO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	GOVERNMENTAL	1,445,876	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(9) EBCI CHEROKEE YOUTH CENTER PO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-2053463	GOVERNMENTAL	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(10) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501 C 3	19,387	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(11) THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN PO BOX 1599 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0944327	501 C 3	19,250	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(12) WESTERN REGION EDUCATION SRV ALL WRESA 10C YORKSHIRE ST ASHEVILLE,NC28803	56-0896753	501 C 3	355,927	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(13) SOUTHWESTERN COMMISSION 125 BONNIE LANE SYLVA,NC28779	56-0896753	501 C 3	20,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(14) BUNCOMBE COUNTY PTNSHP FOR CHILDREN 2229 RIVERSIDE DRIVE ASHEVILLE,NC28804	56-1942178	501 C 3	10,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(15) CHATTOOGA CONSERVANCY 8 SEQUOIA HILLS LANE CLAYTON,GA30525	58-2121969	501 C 3	7,500	ENVIRONMENTALPRESERVATION
(16) WNC REGIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION 10C YORKSHIRE ST-LOWER LEVEL ASHEVILLE,NC28803	26-2885036	501 C 3	47,786	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(17) WCU CHEROKEE STUDIES 1 UNIVERSTIY WAY MCKEE 101 CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-6001440	501 C 3	59,620	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(18) NIKWASI INITIATIVE PO BOX 2197 FRANKLIN,NC28744	81-5300644	501 C 3	9,130	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(19) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501 C 3	313,614	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(20) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501 C 3	161,790	CULTURAL PRESRVATION
(21) SNOWBIRD CHEROKEE TRADITIONS CORP 331 JACKSON BRANCH ROAD ROBBINSVILLE,NC28771	32-0452110	501 C 3	35,540	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(22) THE SEQUOYAH FUND INC PO BOX 1200 CHEROKEE,NC28719	31-1619784	501 C 3	500,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(23) CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PO BOX 398 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0623957	501 C 3	245,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(24) SWAIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 2480 BRYSON CITY,NC28713	56-6001118	501 C 3	4,970	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(25) CHEROKEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	GOVERNMENTAL	720,929	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(26) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB PO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501 C 3	66,298	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(27) MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN PO BOX 1599 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0944327	501 C 3	459,694	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(28) SNOWBIRD LIBRARY 60 SNOWBIRD SCHOOL ROAD ROBBINSVILLE,NC28771	56-0572090	501 C 3	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(29) EBCIKITUWAH PRESRVATION & EDU PROG PO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	GOVERNMENTAL	6,462	EVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(30) THE NC INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL PO BOX 658 WAYNESVILLE,NC28786	56-1369199	501 C 3	49,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(31) MAINSTRING CONSERVATION TRUST PO BOX 1148 FRANKLIN,NC28744	56-2142199	501 C 3	32,900	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(32) EBCI DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSUL PO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	GOVERNMENTAL	5,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(33) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 2701 SULLIVAN DR STE 240 RALEIGH,NC27695	56-6000756	501 C 3	76,076	CULTURAL PRESERVATION

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1BOBBIE RAINES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	135,850 -------------	-------------	15,091 -------------	6,781 -------------	-------------	157,722 -------------	-------------

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

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2018

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Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

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Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOBBY RAINES, AND EMPLOYEE, DANIEL MARTIN, HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT BEGAN IN 2015 BEFORE BOBBY RAINES BECAME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. NO CPF MONIES HAVE BEEN GRANTED TO THIS BUSINESS AND NO ISSUES OR CHALLENGES HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH THIS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a	THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA APPOINTS THE FOUNDATIONS DIRECTORS, TWO OF WHICH ARE SELECTED FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE CHIEF OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS. THE CHIEF AND CHAIRMAN OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS ALSO SERVE AS DIRECTORS
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11	THE AUDIT/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL WITH THE GUIDANCE OF ITS FINANCE OFFICER. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED AND PERFORMS A MORE CURSORY REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENT. THE AUDIT/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND FINANCE OFFICER ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BEFORE THE 990 DOCUMENT IS FILED.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a	COMPARABILITY OF SALARIES DATA FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS IS GATHERED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES; FORMS 990 OF SIMILIAR ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; AND AN ANNUAL SALARY AND BENFITS SURVEY FROM THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS PHILANTHROPIC TRADE ORGANIZATION. SALARIES ARE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EACH YEAR DURING THE BUDGETING AND ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION PROCESSES. THEN, THE PROPOSED SALARIES ARE PRESENTED IN THE DRAFT BUDGET SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b	AS WITH EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, CEO, THE SAME POLICY IS USED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES: COMPARABILITY OF SALARIES DATA FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS IS GATHERED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES; FORMS 990 OF SIMILIAR ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; AND AN ANNUAL SALARY AND BENFITS SURVEY FROM THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS PHILANTHROPIC TRADE ORGANIZATION. SALARIES ARE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EACH YEAR DURING THE BUDGETING AND ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION PROCESSES. THEN, THE PROPOSED SALARIES ARE PRESENTED IN THE DRAFT BUDGET SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18	PHOTO COPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19	ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MAKE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION OFTEN SHARES ITS INTERNAL INFORMATION IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ADOPTING BEST PRACTICES.
Audited by an independent accountant Part XII line 2b	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
General explanation attachment	PART V, LINE 4:THE ENDOWMENT FUND REPRESENTS AMOUNTS SET ASIDE IN A LONG-TERM INVESMENTS FUND. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FUND IS TO EMPHASIZE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL AND TO BUILD A CORPUS THAT WILL HELP SUSTAIN THE FOUNDATIONS OPERATIONS IN THE FUTURE. THE FUND IS NOT REPORTED AS RESTRICTED SINCE THERE ARE NOT DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS. INCLUDED IN THE ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ARE MONIES DESIGNATED FOR TWO LEADERSHIP AWARD FUNDS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FUNDS IS TO EMPHASIZE SHORT-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PROTECTING THE CORPUS FROM THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION, TO ALLOW FOR THE AWARDING OF ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS. THE FUNDS ARE NOT REPORTED AS RESTRICTED SINCE THERE ARE NO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4ASTATEMENT OF PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:THE MISSION OF THE CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION (CPF) IS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS (EBCI) AND STRENGTHEN THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGION. CPF ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION AS A GRANT MAKER, CONVENER, PARTNERSHIP BROKER AND COMMUNITY BUILDER. IN THESE ROLES, WE AWARD GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS ON OR NEAR TRIBAL LANDS IN THE SEVEN WESTERN MOST COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA. IN ADDITIION, WE BRING TOGETHER GROUPS WITH COMMON INTEREST AND GOALS TO SHARE IDEAS, COMBINE EFFORTS AND RESOURCES, AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES FROM VARIOUR FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS, WE THEN NETWORK WITH REGIONAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SEEK AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS ENABLING OTHER FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS TO INVEST IN PROJECTS AND GROUPS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF NONPROFITS ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY (THE EBCIS HOMELAND) AND SURROUNDING REGION.DURING TWO GRANT FUNDING CYCLES IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE BOARD APPROVED 32 GRANTS AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS TOTALING $5,235,925.STATEGIC INITIATIVES:IN ADDITION TO MAKING HIGH-QUALITY, ONE-YEAR GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION PURSUES GRANT MAKING OPPORTUNITIES WHERE INVESTMEST CAN EFFECT SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND POSITIVE LONG-TERM RESULTS. SUCH MULTI-YEAR GRANT MAKING INTEGRATES PLANNING, GRANTS, CLUSTER EVALUATION AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION. THE FOLLOWINGSTRATEGIC INITIATIVES ILLUSTRATE THE FOUNDATIONS MULTI YEAR PROGRAMING ACTIVITY: CULTURAL PRESERVATIONCHEROKEE LANGUAGE INITIATIVETHE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE, ONE OF THE CPFS MOST RECOGNIZABLE CULTURAL PRESERVATION EFFORTS, CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD IN PRESERVING AND PERPETUATING THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE. KPEP AND CCS REMAIN THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPACTFUL PARTNERS, CONTINUING THEIR COMMUNITY AND SECOND-LANGUAGE LEARNING EFFORTS, MAKING PROGRESS IN TEACHER DEVELOPMENTS EFFORTS WITH WCU, AND BUILDING ON THE FINDINGS FROM THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE SUMMIT AND SYMPOSIUMS. KPEP AND CCS ARE COLLABORATING ON A MULTILEVEL CHEROKEE LANGUAGE APP. KPEP WILL CONTINUE TO GROW THE ADULT IMMERSION PROGRAM THAT EMPLOYS MEMBERS FROM THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE INTERESTED TO LEARN THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE. SNOWBIRD CHEROKEE CO TRADITIONS HAS A YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER. THE LANGUAGE PARTNER DIRECTORS MEET QUARTERLY TO SHARE INFORMATION AND UPDATES WITH ONE ANOTHER TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION. A STATE OF EMERGENCY WAS CALLED FOR THE LANGUAGE IN THE SUMMER OF 2019. CPF EXPECTS TO SEE MORE EFFORTS AND RESOURCES PUT INTO THE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FOR THE UPCOMING YEARS. PROGRESS:KPEP PARTNERED WITH THE TRIBE AND WAS ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE BOOKS TO OVER 1200 HOUSEHOLDS IN SEPTEMBER 2019. WCUS CHEROKEE LANGUAGE PROGRAM HAS HIRED THEIR NEW LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR, RAINY BARKE. THIS HAS HELPED WITH ARCHIVING AND TRANSLATION OF MATERIALS. ATTENDANCE HAS INCREASED WITHIN THEIR LANGUAGE CLASSES THIS SEMESTER. THE EBCI TRIBE HELD A LANGUAGE SYMPOSIUM ON NOVEMBER 19TH AT NEW KITUWAH ACADEMY TO GATHER ALL THE KEY PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH CHEROKEE LANGUAGE EFFORTS TO START PLANNING AND ORGANIZING FOR THE FUTURE. CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION IS EXCITED FOR THESE NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT WILL BE ACCOMPLISTED WITH THESE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC PARTICIPATIONTHE CPF WILL BE PARTNERING WITH THE EBCI, CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO PRODUCE GENERATIONS OF STRONG CHEROKEE LEADERS THROUGH LIFE-LONG LEARNING LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ARE GROUNDED IN TRIBAL CULTURE AND THE SEVEN CORE VALUES. MANY CULTURAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTAL ELEMENTS ARE EVIDENT IN CPF PROJECTS SUCH AS THE CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL, CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM, THE JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAM, THE DUYUGODVI RIGHT PATH ADULT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AND THE CHEROKEE DAY OF CARING. THE FOCUS FOR THIS YEARWILL BE ON THE RAY KINSLAND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND THE EXPANSION OF CHEROKEE DAY OF CARINGTO INCLUDE A MILITARY FAMILY. CHEROKEE YOUTH LEADERSHIPTHE CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL (CYC) IS MODELED AFTER THE CHEROKEE GRAND COUNCIL AND DECISIONS ARE MADE BY CONSENSUS AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS. THIS YEAR THE CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL WILL FOCUS ON CHEROKEE HISTORY AND CULTURE AND COMPLETING VARIOUS PROJECTS TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE YOUTH MEMBERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO DO AT LEAST FIFTY HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE OR VOLUNTEER WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.PROGRESS THIS YEAR: THE CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL HELD ITS ANNUAL RECRUITMENT APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, AND SELECTION PROCESS. THE MEMBERS HANDLED THE WHOLE PROCESS FROM START TO FINISH. WE ACCEPTED EIGHT NEW MEMBERS. CYC MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED AT ELDERS AND VETERANS DAY AT THE FAIR, THE BOYS CLUB HAUNTED HOUSE, AND THE KANANESGI BASKET FESTIVAL. CYC MEMBERS ALSO ATTENDED A GUEST PRESENTATION ON MAORI ASTRONOMY FROM DR. RANGI MATAMUA AT THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN AND LEARNED ABOUT CHEROKEE STORIES ABOUT THE STATES AND MILKY WAY. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMTHE CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL BEGAN A DOMESTIC CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN 2017. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW OUR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN A CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH ANOTHER DOMESTIC NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE OR INDIGENOUS CULTURE. RKLI REPRESENTATIVES ARE PLANNING AN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE, SIMILAR TO THE COSTA-RICA ECO-STUDY TOUR, TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SUMMER OF 2020. THE GOALS OF THE CULTURAL EXCHANGES ARE TO BROADEN OUR YOUTHS EXPERIENCES, INCREASE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND ALLOW THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR THEIR CULTURE. THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE WILL BE OPEN FOR ALL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL YOUTH IN GRADES 9-12 TO APPLY. EIGHT TO TEN YOUTH WILL BE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE. PROGRESS: THE APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, AND SELECTION PROCESSES WERE PERFORMED AND TEN YOUTH MEMBERS FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA WERE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE TO NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA. WE HAVE REPRESENTATION FROM CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL, SWAIN HIGH SCHOOL, SMOKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL, MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL, AND A HOMESCHOOL STUDENT FROM ROBBINSVILLE. AN ORIENTATION MEETING WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS WAS HELD IN NOVEMBER AS WELL AS A TOUR OF THE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES AT THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN TO LEARN ABOUT CHEROKEE HISTORY. EACH STUDENT WAS ASSIGNED A PLACE FROM OUR TRIP ITINERARY AND THEY ARE DOING A PRESENTATION FOR THE GROUP AT A MEETING IN JANUARY 2020. CHEROKEE DAY OF CARINGGA-DU-GI, WHICH MEANS HELPING HANDS, IS THE CHEROKEE TRADITION OF HELPING FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHEN THEY ARE IN NEED. SINCE SPRING 2005 THIS SPIRIT OF GA-DU-GI HAS BEEN INSTILLED IN MANY VOLUNTEERS AS THEY GO INTO EACH OF THE TEN CHEROKEE COMMUNITIES TO HELP A COMMUNITY MEMBER BY DOING VARIOUS JOBS SUCH AS PAINTING, YARD WORK AND MAKING SMALL HOUSE REPAIRS. THESE VOLUNTEERS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE CHEROKEE DAY OF CARING EVENT, WHICH IS A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY CIVIC PARTICIPATION, BETWEEN THE CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION AND THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS. ADDITIONALLY, THE EVENT RECOGNIZES AND HONORS THOSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT PORTRAY THE SENSE OF GA-DU-GI EVERY DAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ONE LOCAL PERSON FROM EACH COMMUNITY IS RECOGNIZED (NOMINATED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES FOR THEIR UNSELFISH COMMUNITY SERVICE) AS A QUIET HERO. THE DAY OF CARING PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD SUSTAINABILITY BY FORMING NEW PARTNERSHIPS, WHILE ENHANCING CURRENT COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS.PLANNING FOR THE 2020 CHEROKEE DAY OF CARING IS UNDERWAY. THE DATE OF THE EVENT HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN SET FOR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020. THE DAY OF CARING COMMITTEE WILL MEET REGULARLY EVERY MONTH TO CONTINUE PLANNING EFFORTS FOR THE EVENT.PLANNING FOR THE 2020 CHEROKEE DAYOF CARING IS UNDERWAY AND THE DATE OF THE EVENT IS THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020. JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAMTHE JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAM PRESENTS AWARDS EACH YEAR TO UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES. THE PROGRAM HONORS THE MEMORY AND LEADERSHIP OF PRINCIPAL CHIEF LEON

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,651,365	7,500,000
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,847	6,819
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	7,655,212	7,506,819
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	6,355,969	5,401,269
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	721,510	756,743
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	268,856	421,053
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,346,335	6,579,065
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	308,877	927,754
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	36,375,705	39,622,073
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,517,968	1,791,650
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	34,857,737	37,830,423

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,909,675 including grants of $ 5,401,269 ) (Revenue $ 7,506,819 )
	THE CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT ACCOMPLISHES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND MISSION AS A GRANTMAKER, CONVENER, PARTNERSHIP BROKER AND COMMUNITY BUILDER.PLEASE SEE OUR EXTENDED STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS COLLECTION TO HELP PRESERVE CULTURAL ARTWORK FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses5,909,675

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) MARY JANE FERGUSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(2) GIL JACKSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(3) MIKE COOPER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(4) RICHIE SNEED...................................................................... EBCI PRINCIPAL CHIEF	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(5) ADAM WACHACHA...................................................................... EBCI TRIBAL COUNCIL CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(6) CATCUCE TIGER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER-CHIEF APOINTED	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(7) MELISSA SMITH...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER-CHIEF APOINTED	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(8) APRIL ROSE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER-RNSCHOOL NURSE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(9) DANNY BURNS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER-CHAIRMAN	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(10) DAVID ANDERSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(11) RONNIE BEALE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER-COMMISSIONER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X			0	0	0
(12) BOBBIE RAINES...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	50.00 ................. 0.00		X	X	150,941	0	6,781

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE CHEROKEE PEOPLE. TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS AND STRENGTHEN THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGION.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	12
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	11
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	8
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	12
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	150,941	0	6,781

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	7,500,000

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		7,500,000

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			6,819	6,819
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			7,506,819	6,819	0	0

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	5,395,783	5,395,783
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22	5,486	5,486
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	245,960		245,960
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	308,551	250,294	58,257
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	4,814	2,166	2,648
9	Other employee benefits .......	155,892	70,151	85,741
10	Payroll taxes ...........	41,526	18,686	22,840
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	2,034		2,034
c	Accounting ...........	13,667		13,667
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	139,178	126,555	12,623
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	62,142	3,361	58,781
14	Information technology ......	2,965		2,965
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	54,810		54,810
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	67,202	30,241	36,961
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	66,576		66,576
23	Insurance ...	3,761		3,761
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PROGRAM EXPENSE	6,952	6,952
b	BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE	1,766		1,766
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	6,579,065	5,909,675	669,390	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			8,735,721	2	7,214,001
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3	22,980
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			273,963	9	247,016
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	435,984
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	261,378	197,483	10c	174,606
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			27,168,538	11	31,963,470
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			36,375,705	16	39,622,073

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	9,306	17
18	Grants payable ...	1,508,662	18	1,791,650
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,517,968	26	1,791,650

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	34,857,737	27	37,830,423
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	34,857,737	33	37,830,423
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	36,375,705	34	39,622,073