TY 2020 Form 990EZ

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
John Hofmann President	0.5	0	0	0
Don Kidd Vice President	0.5	0	0	0
Janet Jewell Treasurer	0.5	0	0	0
Ann Munafo Trustee	0.5	0	0	0
Tom Laming Trustee	0.5	0	0	0

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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 instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

BUTLER RURAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION INC

Employer identification number

31-1435962

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) 2020

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Part II

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

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	56,647	63,126	57,683	60,280	65,518	303,254
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	56,647	63,126	57,683	60,280	65,518	303,254
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)..						8,000
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						295,254

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	56,647	63,126	57,683	60,280	65,518	303,254
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						303,254

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

First 5 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 2020 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

97.362 %

Public support percentage for 2019 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

100 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2020. 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—2019. 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—2020. 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—2019. 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) 2020

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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) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(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) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(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 5 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 2020 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2020 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2020. 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—2019. 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) 2020

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) 2020

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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 lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2020

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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 0.015 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 0.035	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) 2020

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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	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......
b From 2016.......
c From 2017.......
d From 2018.......
e From 2019.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, 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 2020. 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 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....
b Excess from 2017.....
c Excess from 2018.....
d Excess from 2019.....
e Excess from 2020.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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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, Part I, Line 1	$8,000 donation from Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Inc

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Additional Data

Software ID:	20012124
Software Version:	v1.00

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

BUTLER RURAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION INC

Employer identification number

31-1435962

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10	Project Number Grant Name Net Award COVID9 Ross School District Breakfast/Lunch Program 1,000.00 COVID8 TOPPS Oxford and Talawanda Food Pantry 1,000.00 COVID7 Shared Harvest Food Bank 1,000.00 COVID6 Home Is The Foundation (HIT) 1,000.00 COVID5 Community First Solutions 1,000.00 COVID4 Ross and Morgan Ministries 1,000.00 COVID3 Power to the People 1,000.00 COVID2 Help Me Grow 1,000.00 COVID10 Preble County Council on Aging 1,000.00 COVID1 Oxford Seniors Meals on Wheels 1,000.00 2009042 Soroptimist International of Middletown, OH Financial Assistance 410.00 2009039 Union County/College Corner Joint School Dist. Books 350.00 2009038 Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services Holiday Food Program 2,000.00 2009037 Hope's Closet Gift Cards for Foster Kids 1,000.00 2009036 Home is the Foundation Home Repairs 1,500.00 2009035 Open Hands Food Pantry Thanksgiving Meals 800.00 2009034 Harrison High School $5.00 Gift Card Incentives 300.00 2009033 Crosby Elementary Rewards for positive behavior program 350.00 2009031 Talawanda High School Little Aggies 280.00 2009028 Animal Friends Humane Society Vaccines 500.00 2009026 Preble Shawnee Local Schools Online Learning Program 1,225.00 2009025 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr High Chromebooks 1,100.00 2009024 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr. High Online English Program 249.00 2009023 Fairfield Child Development Center STEM Activities & P.P.E 500.00 2009018 Talawanda High School FCCLA Red Blazers 520.00 2009017 St. Clair Township Fire Dept Portable Lights 609.00 2009015 Wayne Township Road Department 2 LED Search Light 569.00 2009014 Twin Valley Special Education Chromebooks 1,100.00 2009013 Twin Valley Elementary Teacher Reading Kits 522.00 2009012 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr High Chromebooks 1,100.00 2009010 Ross Middle School Rambotics Laptops 1,000.00 2009008 Madison Local Jr/Sr High "Job" Supplies 500.00 2009007 Seven Mile Elementary School Reader Sets 700.00 2009006 Kramer Elementary Take home art kits 300.00 2009004 New Haven Family Worship Center Food and Gift Cards 1,000.00 2009002 Ross High School Mental Health Break Space 500.00 2009001 Ross Township Grave Marker 820.00 2003068 Talawanda/Butler Tech FCCLA Farm-to-Table Event 350.00 2003065 Oxford Parks and Recreation Back-to-School Bash 400.00 2003064 Twin Valley Community Local Schools Chromebooks 1,500.00 2003063 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr High Kitchen Utensils 355.00 2003061 Queen of Peace School Ukuleles 747.87 2003060 Union County 4-H Association Lighting Upgrade 834.49 2003058 Reily Township Historical Society Storage Containers 560.00 2003057 Bogan Elementary School Game Carts 500.00 2003056 Animal Friends Humane Society Treatment for Animals 700.00 2003055 Hanover Township Voltage Detectors 670.00 2003054 Hanover Township Back-Up Cameras & Strobe Lights 591.00 2003053 Butler Soil & Water Conservation AG Day Supply 425.00 2003052 Crosby Elementary iSpace Field Trip 555.00 2003051 Make-a-Difference Kids Club Kids Event 500.00 2003049 Preble Shawnee Jr Sr High School Display Boards 786.00 2003048 Southwest Ohio Family Farm Safety Farm Safety Materials 312.00 2003047 Home is the Foundation Project Materials 1,548.00 2003046 Babeck Early Childhood Center Phonics Program 500.00 2003045 Babeck Early Childhood Center Books 655.00 2003044 Ross Local Schools Choral Raffle Prizes 400.00 2003043 Wayne Twp Fire Dept Flashlights 468.00 2003042 Preble Shawnee Jr High Books 278.00 2003041 PARACHUTE: Butler County Volunteer Training 800.00 2003040 Ross Local School Chromebooks 1,560.00 2003039 West Elkton Intermediate Chromebooks 600.00 2003038 West Elkton Intermediate Chromebooks 882.00 2003035 Play in the Park Play-in-the-Park t-shirts 399.37 2003034 Talawanda Middle School Online Math Program 480.00 2003033 Badin High School/Engineering Department 3-D Printer 400.00 2003031 College Corner Union School Lunches/Snack Milk 638.00 2003030 Ross Middle School Nature Trail Project 500.00 2003028 Oxford Museum Association Summer Program 301.00 2003027 Prayer Quilt Ministry Quilting Materials 300.00 2003026 Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Camp Scholarship 500.00 2003025 Reily Towship Trustees A.E.D. 2,000.00 2003024 Fairfield Child Development Center Classroom Items 500.00 2003023 The Coleraine Historical Society Projector Case 339.00 2003022 Oxford Empty Bowls Supplies for bowl making 800.00 2003021 St. Clair Township Fire Department Portable Light 600.00 2003019 Talawanda Middle School Non-DC Student Activities 420.00 2003018 Talwanda Middle School Field Trip Transportation 500.00 2003017 Harrison Elementary School P.E. Equipment 584.52 2003016 League of Women Voters of Oxford, OH Actor Expense for Celebration 1,200.00 2003015 Big Brothers Big Sisters After School Activities 1,000.00 2003014 Great Miami Valley YMCA STEM Materials 1,000.00 2003013 Preble Shawnee General Music Program Ukulele 180.00 2003012 Trenton Fire Department (2) IV Fluid Warmers 498.23 2003010 Madison Township Fire Dept. Gas Detector 695.00 2003009 Twin Valley Local Schools Literacy Materials 800.00 2003008 Safe Haven Farms, Inc Gardening Equipment 2,043.00 2003006 Preble Soil and Water Conservation District Day Camp Supplies 500.00 2003005 Preble Shawnee High School Ellison Machine & Letters 650.00 2003004 Power to the People (Open Hands Food Pantry) Financial Assisstance 1,700.00 2003003 Darrtown Memorial Day Association Flags & Programs 300.00 2003002 Union County College Corner Joint School District Chromebooks 300.00 2003001 Preble Shawnee Local Schools Chromebooks 1,535.00 Total 68,944
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20	Description;Amount^Increase in Cash;12323\|Increase in Grants Payable;-9849\|Net Loss Current Year;1305^Total;3779^
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26	Project Number Grant Name Available Balance 2009038 Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services Holiday Food Program 2,000 2003040 Ross Local School Chromebooks 1,560 2003001 Preble Shawnee Local Schools Chromebooks 1,535 2003016 League of Women Voters of Oxford, OH Actor Expense for Celebration 1,200 2009025 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr High Chromebooks 1,100 2009012 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr High Chromebooks 1,100 2009037 Hope's Closet Gift Cards for Foster Kids 1,000 2009010 Ross Middle School Rambotics Laptops 1,000 2003014 Great Miami Valley YMCA STEM Materials 1,000 2003038 West Elkton Intermediate Chromebooks 882 2003022 Oxford Empty Bowls Supplies for bowl making 800 2003009 Twin Valley Local Schools Literacy Materials 800 2003049 Preble Shawnee Jr Sr High School Display Boards 786 1909004 Preble County Habitat for Humanity Technology Updates 750 2009007 Seven Mile Elementary School Reader Sets 700 1909053 Talawanda Middle School Go Baby Go Program (Building Cars) 700 1909041 Talawanda Middle School Dobot Magician 700 2003045 Babeck Early Childhood Center Books 655 2003005 Preble Shawnee High School Ellison Machine & Letters 650 2009017 St. Clair Township Fire Dept Portable Lights 609 2003039 West Elkton Intermediate Chromebooks 600 2009015 Wayne Township Road Department 2 LED Search Light 569 2003058 Reily Township Historical Society Storage Containers 560 2003052 Crosby Elementary iSpace Field Trip 555 1909049 Preble Shawnee Local Schools 10 Chromebooks 550 2009013 Twin Valley Elementary Teacher Reading Kits 522 2009018 Talawanda High School FCCLA Red Blazers 520 2009008 Madison Local Jr/Sr High "Job" Supplies 500 2009002 Ross High School Mental Health Break Space 500 2003057 Bogan Elementary School Game Carts 500 2003046 Babeck Early Childhood Center Phonics Program 500 2003030 Ross Middle School Nature Trail Project 500 2003018 Talwanda Middle School Field Trip Transportation 500 1909052 Talawanda Band Boosters Bell Covers 500 1909035 Crosby Elementary School Positive Behavior Program 500 1909023 Boy Scout Troop 935- Shandon, OH Camping Supplies 500 1809036 Oxford Talawanda Community Services dba The Family Resource Center Food Purchase 500 2003034 Talawanda Middle School Online Math Program 480 2003053 Butler Soil & Water Conservation AG Day Supply 425 2003019 Talawanda Middle School Non-DC Student Activities 420 2003065 Oxford Parks and Recreation Back-to-School Bash 400 2003044 Ross Local Schools Choral Raffle Prizes 400 2003033 Badin High School/Engineering Department 3-D Printer 400 2003063 Preble Shawnee Jr/Sr High Kitchen Utensils 355 2009039 Union County/College Corner Joint School Dist. Books 350 2009033 Crosby Elementary Rewards for positive behavior program 350 2003068 Talawanda/Butler Tech FCCLA Farm-to-Table Event 350 2003048 Southwest Ohio Family Farm Safety Farm Safety Materials 312 2009034 Harrison High School $5.00 Gift Card Incentives 300 2009006 Kramer Elementary Take home art kits 300 2003002 Union County College Corner Joint School District Chromebooks 300 2009031 Talawanda High School Little Aggies 280 2003042 Preble Shawnee Jr High Books 278 1909062 Preble Shawnee Local Schools iPad & apps 235 1909075 Oxford Women's Care Center Canopy 198 2003013 Preble Shawnee General Music Program Ukulele 180 2003051 Make-a-Difference Kids Club Kids Event 174 2003027 Prayer Quilt Ministry Quilting Materials 167 2003003 Darrtown Memorial Day Association Flags & Programs 166 2009001 Ross Township Grave Marker 120 1909047 Preble Shawnee Local Schools Kitchen Supplies 65 1909003 Kramer Elementary School Outdoor Learning Lab Supplies 64 1909012 Crosby Elementary School Financial Assistance 64 2003055 Hanover Township Voltage Detectors 30 Total 35,567
Form 990-EZ, Part IV	Each board member attends a minimum of two meetings per year. Butler Rural Community Connection Inc does not compensate nor contribute to an employee benefit plan or deferred compensation plan for the Board members. Board members are volunteers. Also, the Board does not have an expense account or other allowable reimbursements for their time and effort.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Additional Data

Software ID:	20012124
Software Version:	v1.00

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	65,518
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	0
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	0
4	Investment income ....................................	4	0
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a	0
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	0
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a	0
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	2,121
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	2,121
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	0
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	0
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	67,639

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-1,305
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	55,056
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	3,779
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	57,530

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The primary exempt purpose is to operate exclusively for public charitable and educational purposes, including within those terms, promotion of health by distributing and disbursing income and/or principal collected thereof to other organizations exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (A) of the Internal Revenue Code as organizations described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which are other than private foundations within the meaning of section 509 (A) of the Internal Revenue Code and which are are located in or which conduct significant activities in the service area of Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Inc. to state and local governments and governmental entities, including school boards in support of activities and programs in the service area of aforesaid cooperative.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Any non-profit group or organization within Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Inc service territory and surrounding communities is eligible to apply for grants from Butler Rural Community Connection Inc. An application for funds is completed by the requesting organization and reviewed by the Board of Trustees. Based upon the completed applications and available funding, The Board of Trustees selects the recipients of the donations. (Grants $ 68,945) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	0
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	0

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	68,944
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11	0
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	0
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	0
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	0
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	0
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	0
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	68,944

Name of organization BUTLER RURAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION INC

Part I Contributors	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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)

Name of organization BUTLER RURAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION INC		Employer identification number 31-1435962

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)


Name of organization BUTLER RURAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION INC			Employer identification number 31-1435962
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.