Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
% ERICA SMITH
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
301 N Winstead Avenue
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Rocky Mount, NC27804
D Employer identification number

52-2204473
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 212,417,312
F Name and address of principal officer:
SCOTT T HAMILTON
301 N Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount,NC27804
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.goldenleaf.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: NC
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE PART III, LINE 1
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 30
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 16
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -1,671,557
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 29,092,002 40,110,208
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 27,563,917 39,009,507
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,102,747 5,003
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 57,758,666 79,124,718
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 56,181,459 120,711,983
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,992,017 3,412,302
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,362,059 3,344,261
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 63,535,535 127,468,546
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -5,776,869 -48,343,828
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,292,166,073 1,403,937,165
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 214,502,164 245,570,768
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,077,663,909 1,158,366,397
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GOLDEN LEAF'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CAROLINA'S RURAL AND TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN GRANTSMAKING, COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, AND STEWARDSHIP AS AN INDEPENDENT AND PERPETUAL FOUNDATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 123,532,246 including grants of $ 120,711,983 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION WAS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY AFFECTED OR TOBACCO-DEPENDENT REGIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE AND FINAL JUDGMENT IN STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA V. PHILLIP MORRIS INCORPORATED, ET AL., 98 CVS 14377. ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE CORPORATION MAY ENGAGE IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: 1. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR TOBACCO FARMERS AND OTHER WORKERS IMPACTED OR PROJECTED TO BE IMPACTED BY THE DECLINE IN DEMAND FOR AND/OR PRODUCTION OF TOBACCO OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS. 2. JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF LOANS AND GRANTS, TO BE USED FOR JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT-RELATED PROGRAMS TO ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTING TOBACCO FARMERS AND OTHER WORKERS DEPENDENT ON TOBACCO FARMING, PRODUCTION, AND SALES TO TRANSITION TO OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME. 3. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO DEVELOP NEW USES FOR TOBACCO OR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE CASH CROPS. 4. ECONOMIC HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF DIRECT GRANTS, LOANS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, POVERTY OR NEED EXPERIENCED BY TOBACCO FARMERS, QUOTA OWNERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OTHERS AS A RESULT OF DECLINE IN QUOTA AND/OR PRODUCTION OF TOBACCO OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS. 5. PUBLIC WORKS AND INDUSTRIAL RECRUITMENT - PROVISION OF GRANTS AND LOANS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR UPGRADING UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES OR FOR MORE GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. 6. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PROVISION OF FUNDING FOR IMPROVED HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE STABILITY OF TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES. 7. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - PROVISION OF DIRECT GRANTS AND LOANS TO ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AND DETERIORATING TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
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 expenses123,532,246
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
20
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
30
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
ERICA SMITH301 N WINSTEAD AVE   ROCKY MOUNT,NC27804 (252) 442-7474
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) SCOTT T HAMILTON......................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       286,506 0 41,178
(2) EDWARD P LORD......................................................................
SVP/GENERAL COUNSEL
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       200,676 0 44,537
(3) ERICA L SMITH......................................................................
VP OF FINANCE
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       160,967 0 40,215
(4) KASEY E GINSBERG......................................................................
VP/CHIEF OF STAFF
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       158,035 0 28,219
(5) JONATHAN P BOYD......................................................................
VP OF INVESTMENTS
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       141,801 0 26,671
(6) TERRI ADOU-DY ENDED 062024......................................................................
DIR OF PROGRAMS/PROGRAMS ADMIN
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       129,303 0 33,460
(7) ANGELA GAILLIARD......................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       112,231 0 33,178
(8) MARILYN M CHISM......................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       121,863 0 13,929
(9) RANDY ISENHOWER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,768 0 0
(10) DARRYL MOSS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,560 0 0
(11) RALPH STRAYHORN III......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
15.0
.................
0.0
X   X       1,456 0 0
(12) THOMAS F TAFT SR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,352 0 0
(13) S LAWRENCE DAVENPORT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,248 0 0
(14) DAVID L ROSE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,248 0 0
(15) BOBBIE J RICHARDSON......................................................................
SECRETARY
3.0
.................
0.0
X   X       1,040 0 0
(16) CHARLES P BROWN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,040 0 0
(17) LAURENCE LILLEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.................
0.0
X           1,040 0 0
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) BRIAN RAYNOR........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
3.0
.......................0.0
X   X       832 0 0
(19) JOHNATHAN RHYNE JR........................................................................
TREASURER/ASST. SECRETARY
3.0
.......................0.0
X   X       624 0 0
(20) JEROME VICK ENDED 072023........................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.......................0.0
X           624 0 0
(21) JEFFREY LEE BEGAN 112023........................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.......................0.0
X           208 0 0
(22) BARRY Z DODSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(23) DONALD E FLOW........................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(24) BUDDY KELLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0












1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,325,422 0 261,387
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
SILCHESTER INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS,
780 THIRD AVENUE 42ND FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10017
INVESTMENT MGMT 544,987
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT,
280 Congress Street
BOSTON,MA02110
INVESTMENT MGMT 368,953
Prime Buchholz Associates Inc,
25 Chestnut Street
PORTSMOUTH,NH03801
Invest. CONSULTING 323,058
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLC,
230 N ELM STREET SUITE 1200
GREENSBORO,NC27401
LEGAL SERVICES 256,424
SIT FIXED INCOME ADVISORS LLC,
80 SOUTH 8TH STREET SUITE 3300
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
INVESTMENT MGMT 108,497
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 36,502,210
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,607,998
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 40,110,208
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 0
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 22,232,757   -1,671,557 23,904,314
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0      
5 Royalties........... 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 150,069,344  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 133,292,594  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 16,776,750  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 16,776,750     16,776,750
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 0      
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900099 5,003     5,003
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 5,003
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 79,124,718   -1,671,557 40,686,067
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 120,711,983 120,711,983
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,637,801 958,817 678,984  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,219,150 1,065,793 153,357  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 120,262 104,723 15,539  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 245,044 197,622 47,422  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 190,045 139,817 50,228  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 280,935   280,935  
c Accounting ........... 100,646   100,646  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 1,749,146   1,749,146  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 342,600 210,228 132,372  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 145,054 17,615 127,439  
13 Office expenses ....... 77,754   77,754  
14 Information technology ...... 183,356 27,295 156,061  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 108,438   108,438  
17 Travel ............ 77,402 74,562 2,840  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 23,791 23,791    
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 0      
23 Insurance ... 19,967   19,967  
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 LINE OF CREDIT FEES 119,880   119,880  
b BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES 52,619   52,619  
c CAPITAL OUTLAYS 39,238   39,238  
d DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 13,891   13,891  
e All other expenses 9,544   9,544  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 127,468,546 123,532,246 3,936,300 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).        
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,205,375 1 368,576
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 227,721
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,886,497 4 2,476,351
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 19,821 7 14,866
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 120,162 9 132,069
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 0
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 0 0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 509,842,313 11 583,295,597
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 778,091,905 12 817,421,985
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,292,166,073 16 1,403,937,165
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 208,764 17 230,414
18 Grants payable ... 214,293,400 18 245,340,354
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 214,502,164 26 245,570,768
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 1,077,663,909 31 1,158,366,397
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,077,663,909 32 1,158,366,397
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,292,166,073 33 1,403,937,165
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
79,124,718
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
127,468,546
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-48,343,828
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
1,077,663,909
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
122,372,470
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
6,673,846
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
1,158,366,397
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
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.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
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:

5
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.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
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.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
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:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% 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 33 1/3% 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.)
11
12
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 on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
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.
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.
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.
d
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.
e
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.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 42,706,990 95,710,093 42,778,981 29,092,002 40,110,208 250,398,274
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 42,706,990 95,710,093 42,778,981 29,092,002 40,110,208 250,398,274
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) .. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 250,398,274
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 42,706,990 95,710,093 42,778,981 29,092,002 40,110,208 250,398,274
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 16,352,323 11,741,778 14,919,713 19,494,759 23,904,314 86,412,887
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 390 0 0 1,102,747 5,003 1,108,140
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 337,919,301
12
12
0
13
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
14
14
74.100 %
15
15
76.879 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. 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
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. 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—2023. 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
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. 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
18
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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 on 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.)..            
14
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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. 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
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. 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
20
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
c
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.
3c
 
 
4a
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.
4a
 
 
b
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.
4b
 
 
c
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.
4c
 
 
5a
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).
5a
 
 
b
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?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
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.
6
 
 
7
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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
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.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on 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.
9c
 
 
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
 
 
b
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
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on 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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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?
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3
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.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
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.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on 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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
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.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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  
7
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
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 2023 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-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, 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 2023. 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 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 8
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
 


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that 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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number
52-2204473
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


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)
(a) Filing
organization's
totals
(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
19,199
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
19,199
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
LOBBYING ACTIVITY - FORM 990, SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1G: THESE EXPENSES REPRESENT SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR OUR VP/CHIEF OF STAFF AND FOR OUR GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR FOR TIME SPENT LOBBYING MEMBERS OF THE NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY RELATED TO LEGISLATION AFFECTING GOLDEN LEAF FUNDING AND EDUCATING LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF ON THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION AND ITS WORK.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
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 ........    
5
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? ............
6
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? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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.
Held at the End of the 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 July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
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)? .............................
9
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.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
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?...
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.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
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  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
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 ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
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 ....        
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow  
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Part VII
Investments - Other 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) AG REALTY VII, VIII, X & XI
12,920,964 F

(B) AUDAX FUND VII-A
4,871,322 F

(C) BAIN CAPITAL REAL ESTATE II-B
12,035,141 F

(D) BEACON CPTL STRATEGIC PTRS VI
19,146 F

(E) BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS II
17,112,003 F

(F) CANTILLON GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
112,417,174 F

(G) CARNELIAN ENERGY CAPITAL IV,LP
7,368,603 F

(H) CAROUSEL CAPITAL PTRS IV,V& VI
21,327,953 F

(I) DENHAM CMDTY PRTNRS FUND V&VI
3,218,122 F

(J) ENCAP ENERGY CAPITAL FUNDS
36,316,981 F

(K) EVOLUTION TECHNOLOGY FUND III
3,473,848 F

(L) FARALLON CAPITAL INSTITUTIONAL
36,619,735 F

(M) FPA HAWKEYE FUND, LLC
85,429 F

(N) FRONTIER FUND VI, LP
6,638,568 F

(O) HARPOON
609,885 F

(P) JUNIPERUS INSURANCE OPP. FUND
14,227,156 F

(Q) KIMMERIDGE ENERGY FUND VI, LP
8,712,738 F

(R) KING STREET CAPITAL, LTD
2,133,816 F

(S) LEXINGTON CAPITAL PTRS V& VI-A
88,583 F

(T) LONE CASCADE, L.P
78,497,810 F

(U) MATRIX CAPITAL MGMT FUND
67,105,109 F

(V) NB SECONDARY OPP FUND V, L.P
8,528,026 F

(W) NORTH ROCK FUND, LTD.
42,818,530 F

(X) NUT TREE OFFSHORE FUND, LTD
42,436,530 F

(Y) NUT TREE DRAWDOWN
1,022,772 F

(Z) SCULPTOR REAL ESTATE FUND III
932,225 F

(AA) SCULPTOR OVERSEAS FUND II, LTD
128,384 F

(AB) SHEPHERD INVESTMENTS INTL, LTD
30,282 F

(AC) SILCHESTER INTL VALUE EQUITY
82,137,755 F

(AD) SILVER POINT
3,299,125 F

(AE) TACONIC OPP. OFFSHORE FUND,LTD
33,012,126 F

(AF) TRILANTIC CAPITAL PARTNERS VI
11,550,284 F

(AG) TRUEBRIDGE CAPITAL PTRS FUNDS
38,316,342 F

(AH) VARDE CREDIT PARTNERS
29,500,526 F

(AI) VARDE FUND IX, X, XI, XII&XIII
17,774,695 F

(AJ) WARBURG PINCUS X
347,270 F

(AK) WELLINGTON ARCHIPELAGO
17,414,655 F

(AL) WELLINGTON BAY POND
60,004 F

(AM) WELLINGTON CTF EMERGING MKTS
31,966,957 F

(AN) WHI REAL ESTATE PARTNERS V
10,345,411 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 817,421,985
Part VIII
Investments - Program 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.)right arrow  
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.)...........right arrow  
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  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow  
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 ....... 1 199,748,042
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 122,372,470
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 122,372,470
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 77,375,572
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 1,749,146
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 1,749,146
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 79,124,718
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 ........... 1 119,045,554
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................... 3 119,045,554
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 1,749,146
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 6,673,846
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 8,422,992
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 127,468,546
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.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B: CANCELLED GRANTS $6,673,846
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   187,315,453
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   112,417,174
North America 0 0 Investments   31,701,815
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 331,434,442
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 331,434,442
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance
(g) Description
of noncash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number
52-2204473
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ........................
2
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 (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) A TOUCH OF THE FATHER'S LOVE INC
5193 MOMEYER WAY
NASHVILLE,NC27856
80-0753276 501(c)(3) 49,472       SEE PART IV
(2) ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO BOX 8000
GRAHAM,NC27253
56-6052379 GOV'T ENTITY 1,000,000       SEE PART IV
(3) ALLIANCE OF AIDS SERVICES-CAROLINA
3109 POPLARWOOD COURT
RALEIGH,NC27604
56-2158082 501(c)(3) 89,748       SEE PART IV
(4) APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 32174
BOONE,NC28608
56-1176030 GOV'T ENTITY 200,000       SEE PART IV
(5) ASHE FOOD PANTRY INC
PO BOX 705
JEFFERSON,NC28640
58-1574702 501(c)(3) 205,864       SEE PART IV
(6) BEACH FOOD PANTRY INC
PO BOX 468
KITTY HAWK,NC27949
65-1221385 501(c)(3) 89,444       SEE PART IV
(7) BLADEN'S BLOOMIN' AGRI-INDUSTRIAL INC
218A AVIATION PKWY
ELIZABETHTOWN,NC28337
46-0502334 501(c)(3) 2,550,000       SEE PART IV
(8) BOUNTY & SOUL
999 OLD US HWY 70 W
BLACK MTN,NC28711
46-4759362 501(c)(3) 39,201       SEE PART IV
(9) BREAD FOR LIFE SENIOR PANTRY
108 N KERR AVENUE
WILMINGTON,NC28405
83-3009919 501(c)(3) 10,094       SEE PART IV
(10) BRICK CAPITAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
PO BOX 568
SANFORD,NC27331
56-1706757 501(c)(3) 450,000       SEE PART IV
(11) BRUNSWICK FAMILY ASSISTANCE AGENCY INC
PO BOX 1551
SHALLOTTE,NC28459
56-1309961 501(c)(3) 48,102       SEE PART IV
(12) BURKE P'SHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC
2128 S STERLING ST
MORGANTON,NC28655
59-3762106 501(c)(3) 50,000       SEE PART IV
(13) CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
3505 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY,NC28557
51-6089453 501(c)(3) 125,000       SEE PART IV
(14) CHEROKEE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
75 PEACHTREE STREET
MURPHY,NC28906
56-6000285 GOV'T ENTITY 50,000       SEE PART IV
(15) CITY OF BREVARD
95 W MAIN STREET
BREVARD,NC28712
56-6001186 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(16) CITY OF DUNN
PO BOX 1065
DUNN,NC28335
56-6001214 GOV'T ENTITY 500,000       SEE PART IV
(17) CITY OF DURHAM
101 CITY HALL PLAZA
DURHAM,NC27701
56-6000225 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(18) CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY
306 E COLONIAL AVE
ELIZABETH CITY,NC27909
56-6000226 GOV'T ENTITY 1,528,000       SEE PART IV
(19) CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
433 HAY STREET
FAYETTEVILLE,NC283015537
56-6001226 GOV'T ENTITY 1,200,000       SEE PART IV
(20) CITY OF GASTONIA
PO BOX 1748
GASTONIA,NC280531748
56-6000227 GOV'T ENTITY 1,750,000       SEE PART IV
(21) CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE
160 6TH AVE E
HENDERSONVILLE,NC28792
56-6001242 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(22) CITY OF HICKORY
PO BOX 398
HICKORY,NC28603
56-6001244 GOV'T ENTITY 200,000       SEE PART IV
(23) CITY OF LUMBERTON
PO DRAWER 1388
LUMBERTON,NC283591388
56-6001274 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(24) CITY OF MOUNT AIRY
300 SOUTH MAIN ST
MOUNT AIRY,NC27030
56-6001293 GOV'T ENTITY 1,500,000       SEE PART IV
(25) CITY OF NEW BERN
PO BOX 1129
NEW BERN,NC285631129
56-6000235 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(26) CITY OF RALEIGH STORMWATER MGMT DIVISION
127 W HARGETT ST 8TH FL
RALEIGH,NC27601
56-6000236 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(27) CITY OF SANFORD
PO BOX 3729
SANFORD,NC27330
56-6001328 GOV'T ENTITY 55,100,000       SEE PART IV
(28) CITY OF SOUTHPORT
1029 N HOWE STREET
SOUTHPORT,NC28461
56-6001338 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(29) CITY OF STATESVILLE NC
PO BOX 1111
STATESVILLE,NC28687
56-6001345 GOV'T ENTITY 145,000       SEE PART IV
(30) CITY OF WHITEVILLE
PO BOX 607
WHITEVILLE,NC28472
56-6001372 GOV'T ENTITY 1,180,800       SEE PART IV
(31) CITY OF WILSON
PO BOX 10
WILSON,NC27894
56-6000240 GOV'T ENTITY 875,331       SEE PART IV
(32) COMMON HEART INC
PO BOX 2761
INDIAN TRAIL,NC28079
46-1161476 501(c)(3) 86,405       SEE PART IV
(33) COUNTY OF ALAMANCE
124 W ELM STREET
GRAHAM,NC27253
56-6000271 GOV'T ENTITY 300,000       SEE PART IV
(34) COUNTY OF ASHE
150 GOVERNMENT CIRCLE
JEFFERSON,NC28640
56-6000274 GOV'T ENTITY 40,000       SEE PART IV
(35) COUNTY OF BRUNSWICK
PO BOX 249
BOLIVIA,NC28422
56-6000278 GOV'T ENTITY 3,000,000       SEE PART IV
(36) COUNTY OF CALDWELL
PO BOX 2200
LENOIR,NC28645
56-6001967 GOV'T ENTITY 50,000       SEE PART IV
(37) COUNTY OF COLUMBUS
127 W WEBSTER STREET
WHITEVILLE,NC28472
56-6000289 GOV'T ENTITY 640,000       SEE PART IV
(38) COUNTY OF DAVIDSON
PO BOX 1067
LEXINGTON,NC272931067
56-6000294 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(39) COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
113 MARKET STREET
LOUISBURG,NC27549
56-6000299 GOV'T ENTITY 50,000       SEE PART IV
(40) COUNTY OF GREENE
229 KINGOLD BLVD
SNOW HILL,NC28580
56-6000304 GOV'T ENTITY 15,000       SEE PART IV
(41) COUNTY OF HALIFAX
PO BOX 38
HALIFAX,NC27839
56-6001836 GOV'T ENTITY 27,000       SEE PART IV
(42) COUNTY OF NASH
120 W WASHINGTON
NASHVILLE,NC27856
56-6000323 GOV'T ENTITY 34,000       SEE PART IV
(43) COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON
109 COMMUNITY COLLEGE RD
AHOSKIE,NC27910
56-6000325 GOV'T ENTITY 49,200       SEE PART IV
(44) COUNTY OF RANDOLPH
725 MCDOWELL ROAD
ASHEBORO,NC27205
56-6001526 GOV'T ENTITY 1,400,000       SEE PART IV
(45) COUNTY OF ROBESON
701 NORTH ELM STREET
LUMBERTON,NC28358
56-6000335 GOV'T ENTITY 50,000       SEE PART IV
(46) COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM
PO BOX 66
WENTWORTH,NC27375
56-6001527 GOV'T ENTITY 700,000       SEE PART IV
(47) COUNTY OF WARREN
PO BOX 619
WARRENTON,NC27589
56-6000348 GOV'T ENTITY 42,500       SEE PART IV
(48) DAVIDSON-DAVIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO BOX 1287
LEXINGTON,NC272931287
56-0792247 GOV'T ENTITY 725,235       SEE PART IV
(49) DAVIE COUNTY SCHOOLS
1200 SALISBURY RD
MOCKSVILLE,NC27028
56-6001019 ED TAX EXEM 1,500,000       SEE PART IV
(50) EDENTON-CHOWAN PARTNERSHIP INC
101 W WATER ST
EDENTON,NC27932
56-1978763 501(c)(3) 40,400       SEE PART IV
(51) FARMER FOODSHARE
902 N MANGUM ST
DURHAM,NC27701
27-3717889 501(c)(3) 58,333       SEE PART IV
(52) FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO BOX 35236
FAYETTEVILLE,NC283034851
56-0791849 GOV'T ENTITY 500,000       SEE PART IV
(53) FIVE POINT CENTER INC
PO BOX 2363
ROBBINSVILLE,NC28771
85-4240234 501(c)(3) 51,768       SEE PART IV
(54) FOOD FOR FAMILIES NC INC
2001 VAN BUREN AVE
INDIAN TRAIL,NC28079
47-1895897 501(c)(3) 7,199       SEE PART IV
(55) FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2100 SILAS CREEK PK
WINSTONSALEM,NC27103
56-0792614 GOV'T ENTITY 309,000       SEE PART IV
(56) GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION (GUC)
PO BOX 1847
GREENVILLE,NC27835
56-6000517 GOV'T ENTITY 2,000,000       SEE PART IV
(57) GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO BOX 309
JAMESTOWN,NC27282
56-0792519 GOV'T ENTITY 310,000       SEE PART IV
(58) GUILFORDWORKS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
301 S GREENE ST
GREENSBORO,NC27401
56-6000230 GOV'T ENTITY 384,550       SEE PART IV
(59) HARNETT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT P'SHIP
PO BOX 1270
LILLINGTON,NC27546
56-1924426 501(c)(3) 547,885       SEE PART IV
(60) HOPE STREET FOOD PANTRY INC
4100 JOHNSTON OEHLER RD
CHARLOTTE,NC28269
83-3577031 501(c)(3) 56,618       SEE PART IV
(61) JONES COUNTY COMMUNITY HOPE INC
PO BOX 773
TRENTON,NC28585
81-3323723 501(c)(3) 89,500       SEE PART IV
(62) KELLY SERVICES INC
999 W BIG BEAVER ROAD
TROY,MI48084
38-1510762   390,000       SEE PART IV
(63) MADISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5707 US HWY 2570
MARSHALL,NC28753
56-6000316 GOV'T ENTITY 1,500,000       SEE PART IV
(64) MCDOWELL LFAC
263 BARNES RD SUITE J
MARION,NC28572
83-2141213 501(c)(3) 15,120       SEE PART IV
(65) MCNC
PO BOX 12889
DURHAM,NC27703
58-1406628 501(c)(3) 1,099,560       SEE PART IV
(66) MEALS ON WHEELS OF DURHAM INC
2522 ROSS ROAD
DURHAM,NC27703
56-1729111 501(c)(3) 96,700       SEE PART IV
(67) MOUNT AIRY CITY SCHOOLS
351 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
MOUNT AIRY,NC27030
56-6001082 ED TAX EXEM 200,000       SEE PART IV
(68) NORTH CAROLINA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
701 CORPORATE CENTER DR
RALEIGH,NC27607
56-1918853 501(c)(3) 1,000,000       SEE PART IV
(69) NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
5016 MAIL SVCS CENTER
RALEIGH,NC27699
56-1288079 GOV'T ENTITY 2,100,000       SEE PART IV
(70) NC COOPERATIVE EXTN - CASWELL COUNTY CTR
PO BOX 220
YANCEYVILLE,NC27379
56-6000283 GOV'T ENTITY 120,000       SEE PART IV
(71) NORTH CAROLINA GLOBAL TRANSPARK AUTHORITY
2780 JETPORT RD
KINSTON,NC28504
56-1767291 GOV'T ENTITY 10,000,000       SEE PART IV
(72) NC STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
PO BOX 41046
RALEIGH,NC27629
56-6172047 GOV'T ENTITY 3,105,284       SEE PART IV
(73) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
2601 WOLF VILLAGE WAY
RALEIGH,NC27695
56-6000756 GOV'T ENTITY 500,000       SEE PART IV
(74) NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
3400 N WESLEYAN BLVD
ROCKY MOUNT,NC27804
56-0686603 ED TAX EXEM 500,000       SEE PART IV
(75) NUSSBAUM CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1451 S ELM EUGENE ST
GREENSBORO,NC27406
56-1577495 501(c)(3) 750,000       SEE PART IV
(76) ONE STEP FURTHER INC
623 EUGENE COURT
GREENSBORO,NC27401
58-1484818 501(c)(3) 30,481       SEE PART IV
(77) PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1101
ROXBORO,NC27573
56-1374039 501(c)(3) 250,000       SEE PART IV
(78) RESTORING HOPE CENTER INC
507 WARREN AVENUE
LAURINBURG,NC28352
55-4627519 501(c)(3) 52,659       SEE PART IV
(79) ROANOKE CHOWAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CNTR INC
120 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE
AHOSKIE,NC27910
42-1638714 501(c)(3) 500,000       SEE PART IV
(80) ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO BOX 38
WENTWORTH,NC27289
56-0812577 GOV'T ENTITY 800,000       SEE PART IV
(81) RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
4021 CARYA DR
RALEIGH,NC27610
56-1552375 501(c)(3) 7,425       SEE PART IV
(82) SCOTLAND COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
16800A US HWY 401
LAURINBURG,NC28352
26-2016762 501(c)(3) 50,000       SEE PART IV
(83) SHARE THE TABLE INC
PO BOX 4170
SURF CITY,NC28445
35-2587416 501(c)(3) 65,000       SEE PART IV
(84) S PIEDMONT COMM COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 126
POLKTON,NC28135
56-1892461 501(c)(3) 200,000       SEE PART IV
(85) SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PO BOX 151
WHITEVILLE,NC28472
56-0815200 GOV'T ENTITY 199,100       SEE PART IV
(86) SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
447 COLLEGE DRIVE
SYLVA,NC28779
56-0894556 GOV'T ENTITY 500,000       SEE PART IV
(87) STECOAH VALLEY ARTS CRAFTS & EDU CTR INC
121 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
ROBBINSVILLE,NC28771
56-1935344 501(c)(3) 9,705       SEE PART IV
(88) STRATEGIC TWIN COUNTIES EDU P'SHIP (STEP)
101 COASTLINE STREET
ROCKY MOUNT,NC27802
45-5358881 501(c)(3) 200,000       SEE PART IV
(89) SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
209 NORTH CRUTCHFIELD ST
DOBSON,NC27017
56-6001117 ED TAX EXEM 603,230       SEE PART IV
(90) TARBORO COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC
701 CEDAR LANE
TARBORO,NC27886
56-1557200 501(c)(3) 9,764       SEE PART IV
(91) THE INTL FRIENDSHIP CENTER OF HIGHLANDS
348 SOUTH 5TH STREET
HIGHLANDS,NC28741
56-2303345 501(c)(3) 9,493       SEE PART IV
(92) THE OCRACOKE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1689
OCRACOKE,NC27960
56-2602254 501(c)(3) 200,000       SEE PART IV
(93) THE OPEN DOOR OF PERQUIMANS COUNTY INC
PO BOX 721
HERTFORD,NC27944
58-1492428 501(c)(3) 38,676       SEE PART IV
(94) THOMASVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRY INC
10 W GUILFORD STREET
THOMASVILLE,NC27360
56-1877251 501(c)(3) 67,600       SEE PART IV
(95) TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
403 BEECH MT PKWY
BEECH MOUNTAIN,NC28622
56-1308040 GOV'T ENTITY 995,000       SEE PART IV
(96) TOWN OF BEULAVILLE
58 EAST MAIN STREET
BEULAVILLE,NC28518
56-6015870 GOV'T ENTITY 243,406       SEE PART IV
(97) TOWN OF BOILING SPRINGS
114 E COLLEGE AVE
BOILING SPRINGS,NC28017
56-6018025 GOV'T ENTITY 41,000       SEE PART IV
(98) TOWN OF CROSSNORE
PO BOX 129
CROSSNORE,NC28616
56-1121430 GOV'T ENTITY 1,086,000       SEE PART IV
(99) TOWN OF HERTFORD
PO BOX 32
HERTFORD,NC279440032
56-6001243 GOV'T ENTITY 650,600       SEE PART IV
(100) TOWN OF JAMESTOWN
301 E MAIN STREET
JAMESTOWN,NC27282
56-6002751 GOV'T ENTITY 769,000       SEE PART IV
(101) TOWN OF LAKE SANTEETLAH
16 MARINA DRIVE
LAKE SANTEETLAH,NC28771
56-1619316 GOV'T ENTITY 72,697       SEE PART IV
(102) TOWN OF LILLINGTON
PO BOX 296
LILLINGTON,NC27546
56-6001268 GOV'T ENTITY 1,050,000       SEE PART IV
(103) TOWN OF NAGS HEAD
PO BOX 99
NAGS HEAD,NC27959
56-6034273 GOV'T ENTITY 478,850       SEE PART IV
(104) TOWN OF OAK ISLAND
4601 E OAK ISLAND DR
OAK ISLAND,NC28465
56-6021949 GOV'T ENTITY 579,500       SEE PART IV
(105) TOWN OF POLLOCKSVILLE
PO BOX 97
POLLOCKSVILLE,NC285730097
56-1054547 GOV'T ENTITY 250,000       SEE PART IV
(106) TOWN OF ROSE HILL
PO BOX 8
ROSE HILL,NC28458
56-6003479 GOV'T ENTITY 395,800       SEE PART IV
(107) TOWN OF ROSEBORO
PO BOX 848
ROSEBORO,NC28382
56-6001324 GOV'T ENTITY 169,488       SEE PART IV
(108) TOWN OF SPRING HOPE
118 W RAILROAD ST
SPRING HOPE,NC27896
56-6001341 GOV'T ENTITY 200,000       SEE PART IV
(109) TOWN OF SPRING LAKE STORMWATER ADMIN
300 RUTH STREET
SPRING LAKE,NC28390
56-6003437 GOV'T ENTITY 750,000       SEE PART IV
(110) TOWN OF TABOR CITY
PO DRAWER 655
TABOR CITY,NC28463
56-6001349 GOV'T ENTITY 43,500       SEE PART IV
(111) TOWN OF TRENT WOODS
898 CHELSEA ROAD
TRENT WOODS,NC28562
56-1015997 GOV'T ENTITY 693,706       SEE PART IV
(112) TOWN OF WARRENTON
PO BOX 281
WARRENTON,NC27589
56-6001362 GOV'T ENTITY 196,448       SEE PART IV
(113) TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON
PO BOX 490
WEST JEFFERSON,NC28694
56-6001371 GOV'T ENTITY 210,000       SEE PART IV
(114) TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
21 CAMPUS CIRCLE
MURPHY,NC28906
56-0896010 GOV'T ENTITY 480,000       SEE PART IV
(115) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
PO BOX 1007
PLYMOUTH,NC27962
56-6000349 GOV'T ENTITY 15,000       SEE PART IV
(116) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
4121 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD
CULLOWHEE,NC28723
56-6001440 GOV'T ENTITY 200,000       SEE PART IV
(117) WILKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
213 NINTH STREET
NORTH WILKESBORO,NC28659
56-1957642 501(c)(3) 1,500,000       SEE PART IV
(118) WILSON YOUTH UNITED INC
910 TARBORO ST W
WILSON,NC27893
27-1604121 501(c)(3) 75,042       SEE PART IV
(119) YADKIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
121 WASHINGTON ST
YADKINVILLE,NC27055
56-6001137 ED TAX EXEM 393,000       SEE PART IV
2
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118
3
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1
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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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GRANTS MONITORING - FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, LINE 2: APPLICANTS THAT RECEIVE AWARDS FROM THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT, WHICH STATES GUIDELINES AND CONDITIONS FOR A GRANT. GRANTEES MUST ALSO ATTEND A GRANTS MANAGEMENT TRAINING SESSION, UNLESS WAIVED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR GOOD CAUSE. GOOD CAUSE INCLUDES, FOR EXAMPLE, THE GRANTEE HAS PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED A GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION. THE GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT MAY CONTAIN CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE SATISFIED BEFORE FUNDS WILL BE RELEASED. THESE CONDITIONS, ALONG WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS, ARE ENTERED IN A DATABASE. ONCE THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES THE SIGNED GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT, EVIDENCE THAT PRECONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET, AND A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR PAYMENT, THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN INITIAL DISBURSEMENT. GRANTEES MAY RECEIVE ADVANCES IN INCREMENTS OF UP TO 20% OF THE GRANT AWARD OR REIMBURSEMENTS OF UP TO 80% OF THE GRANT AWARD OR A COMBINATION OF ADVANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS WITHIN THOSE RESPECTIVE LIMITS. A SUM EQUAL TO 20% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT IS RETAINED BY THE FOUNDATION UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE GRANTEE'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE GRANT, INCLUDING THE SUBMISSION TO THE FOUNDATION OF A FINAL REPORT ON THE FUNDED PROJECT AND SATISFACTION OF ANY REMAINING CONDITIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THIS RELEASE SCHEDULE. GRANTEES MAY USE FUNDS ONLY FOR ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN THE PROJECT'S APPROVED BUDGET. SHOULD THE GRANTEE SEEK TO SPEND FUNDS ON A ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET OR IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT, THE GRANTEE MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL OF A BUDGET MODIFICATION. IN NO EVENT MAY A GRANTEE SPEND GOLDEN LEAF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT AWARDED BY THE GOLDEN LEAF BOARD. GRANTEES MUST SUBMIT INTERIM REPORTS IN SIX MONTH INCREMENTS BEGINNING SIX MONTHS AFTER THE AWARD DATE AND A FINAL REPORT WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, THOUGH THIS SCHEDULE MAY BE ADJUSTED IF APPROPRIATE FOR A PROJECT. IN SOME CASES, GRANTEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REPORTS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT TO DOCUMENT ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES. THE REPORTS INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED COMPARED TO AN APPROVED LIST OF ACTIVITIES, REPORTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT COMPARED TO APPROVED PROJECTED OUTCOMES, AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS. USING A SAMPLING PROCESS, THE FOUNDATION VERIFIES REPORTED ACTIVITIES, OUTCOMES, AND EXPENDITURES BY REVIEWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. FOUNDATION STAFF ALSO CONDUCTS SITE VISITS FOR SOME OF THE PROJECTS. THE GRANT MONITORING PROCESS IS RISK ADJUSTED, WITH SOME GRANTEES, SUCH AS THOSE WITH LESS GRANTS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AND CAPACITY, RECEIVING MORE INTENSIVE MONITORING.
SCHEDULE I, PART II, COLUMN H, PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: 1. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2. ACC VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM 3. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 4. START-UP SUPPORT FOR A NEW OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRAINING PROGRAM 5. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 6. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 7. PROJECT SPARK & BBAI AVIATION INCUBATOR 2 8. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 9. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 10. WASHINGTON AVENUE WORKFORCE HOUSING 11. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 12. GREAT MEADOWS SITE 13. PILOT EXPANDING THE WELDING PATHWAYS AT CROATAN HIGH SCHOOL 14. INDUSTRIAL PARK - DUE DILIGENCE 15. BREVARD TIMES ARCADE ALLEY FLOOD MITIGATION 16. CITY OF DUNN GOLDEN LEAF FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT 17. BELT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 18. DAWSON CANAL AND OUTFALL RESTORATION PROJECT 19. BLOUNTS CREEK STREAM ENHANCEMENT DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION & BLOUNTS CREEK STREAM ENHANCEMENT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 20. DUHARTS CREEK STREAM RESTORATION AND STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT & APPLE CREEK CORPORATE PARK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 21. LOWER MUD CREEK FLOOD RISK REDUCTION - PHASE 2 22. FAIRGROVE BUSINESS PARK ACCESS ROAD 23. CITY OF LUMBERTON - FIRST FLOOD MITIGATION 24. WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT 25. ELIZABETH AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 26. KINGSBOROUGH ESTATES STORMWATER FLOOD MITIGATION DESIGN 27. SANFORD-PITTSBORO SEWER FORCE MAIN AND OTHER UTILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 28. CITY OF SOUTHPORT STORMWATER MAPPING & PLANNING 29. SUNNINGDALE LANE CULVERT PROJECT 30. PHASE 3 STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS 31. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FLOOD MITIGATION FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN WILSON, NC 32. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 33. FIELD CROP SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE 34. ASHE COUNTY - SHELL BUILDING 35. HWY 74/76 INDUSTRIAL PARKS WATER TANK PROJECT 36. FOOTHILLS REGIONAL AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK DUE DILIGENCE 37. PROJECT BUILD & SOUTHEAST REGIONAL PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT 38. PROJECT NEXT 39. FRANKLIN COUNTY, TRIANGLE NORTH FRANKLIN, SHELL BUILDING 40. GREENE COUNTY SITE IDENTIFICATION 41. HALIFAX COUNTY INDUSTRIAL SHELL BUILDING 42. WBIC PHASE II FUNDING 43. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY COMMERCE PARK 44. FOOD, FARM, AND FAMILY AGRICULTURAL CENTER & JK88-ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 45. ROBESON COUNTY SHELL PROJECT 46. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LIVESTOCK MARKETING AND EDUCATION COMPLEX 47. HWY 1 INDUSTRIAL PARCELS DUE DILIGENCE 48. REGIONAL TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PUBLIC HEALTH 49. DCHS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING LAB 50. EDENTON CHOWAN AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK 51. FARMER FOODSHARE: POST-PANDEMIC FOOD HUB PROGRAM REVITALIZATION, DIVERSIFICATION & EXPANSION PROJECT 52. REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPORT COMPLEX 53. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 54. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 55. EMERGENCY SERVICES SIMULATION LAB AND SOFTWARE 56. PROJECT GEN SUBSTATION 57. WORKFORCE CONTINUING EDUCATION (WCE) 58. PIPELINE BUILDING IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATIONS 59. EDGERTON INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT - HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 60. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 61. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 62. DIRECT SOURCING 63. MADISON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL SITE 64. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 65. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BROADBAND HERO PROJECT: HIGH-SPEED ECONOMIES FOR RURAL OPPORTUNITY 66. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 67. SCHOOL TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE PIPELINE 68. NC AG LEADS/STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS 69. GOLDEN LEAF COMMUNITY COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP (2024-2025) 70. AG TECHNOLOGY AND RENTAL INNOVATION PROGRAM 71. Program Support 72. GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (2024-25) 73. AVIARY FACILITY FOR PULLET AND LAYER RESEARCH AND EXTENSION 74. IMPROVED ACCESS TO NURSING EDUCATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES 75. STEELHOUSE 76. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 77. PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PN PROGRAM 78. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 79. AULANDER DENTAL INTEGRATED CLINIC 80. LEVELUP ROCKINGHAM (FORMERLY ROCO WORKS) 81. RURAL INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE (2023-2024) 82. BUILDING 3 83. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 84. HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATION MANIKINS TO ENHANCE NURSING CAPACITY 85. ACCELERATING THE FUTURE OF COLUMBUS COUNTY 86. EXPANDING DENTAL ACCESS IN WESTERN NC THROUGH DENTAL ASSISTANT EDUCATION 87. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 88. STUDENTS@WORK:TWIN-COUNTIES 89. SURRY-YADKIN FLEET 90. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 91. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 92. OCRACOKE SEAFOOD COMPANY BUSINESS EXPANSION 93. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 94. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 95. GREENBRIAR RD. FLOOD MITIGATION 96. BEULAVILLE STORMWATER 97. STORMWATER CULVERT EVALUATIONS 98. CROSSNORE CREEK AT DELLINGER ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT 99. JENNIES GUT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 100. FORESTDALE EAST 101. LAKE SANTEETLAH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 102. HARNETT STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS 103. SOUTH MEMORIAL AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 104. CROWELL ST DUNE INFILTRATION SYSTEM PROJECT 105. FOURTH STREET STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 106. ROSE HILL STORMWATER 107. DOWNTOWN STORM WATER DESIGN 108. US 64A WATER LINE EXTENSION 109. SPRING LAKE FLASH FLOOD MITIGATION 110. TABOR CITY SHELL BUILDING 111. STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS 112. BREHON STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS 113. LONG STREET & BACKSTREET STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE 114. TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSPORTATION TRAINING HUB 115. SITE PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION 116. ADVANCING SIMULATION THROUGH VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY 117. WILKES INDUSTRIAL PARK - LANES DRIVE 118. FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 119. YCS LINKS
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
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.
b
If any of the boxes on 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 .....
1b
 
 
2
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 on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
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.
4
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:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
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.
5
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:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
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:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
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 ............
7
 
No
8
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 ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1SCOTT T HAMILTON
PRESIDENT/CEO
(i)

(ii)
265,318
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0
20,000
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0
1,188
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0
28,532
-------------
0
12,646
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0
327,684
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0
0
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0
2EDWARD P LORD
SVP/GENERAL COUNSEL
(i)

(ii)
192,262
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0
8,000
-------------
0
414
-------------
0
20,618
-------------
0
23,919
-------------
0
245,213
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3ERICA L SMITH
VP OF FINANCE
(i)

(ii)
152,697
-------------
0
8,000
-------------
0
270
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0
16,462
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0
23,753
-------------
0
201,182
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0
0
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0
4KASEY E GINSBERG
VP/CHIEF OF STAFF
(i)

(ii)
149,873
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0
8,000
-------------
0
162
-------------
0
15,787
-------------
0
12,432
-------------
0
186,254
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5JONATHAN P BOYD
VP OF INVESTMENTS
(i)

(ii)
140,139
-------------
0
1,500
-------------
0
162
-------------
0
14,299
-------------
0
12,372
-------------
0
168,472
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6TERRI ADOU-DY ENDED 062024
DIR OF PROGRAMS/PROGRAMS ADMIN
(i)

(ii)
125,115
-------------
0
3,000
-------------
0
1,188
-------------
0
12,811
-------------
0
20,649
-------------
0
162,763
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0
0
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0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Golden LEAF Inc
 
Employer identification number

52-2204473
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APPROVAL OF GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS - 990, PART VI, LINE 6, 7A: THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF FIFTEEN DIRECTORS. FIVE DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. FIVE DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATE. FIVE DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
DISPOSAL OF ASSETS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B: THE FOUNDATION MAY NOT DISPOSE OF ASSETS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 55A-12-02 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. THE FOUNDATION SHALL CONSULT WITH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B: A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND THE BOARD REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO FILE.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C: THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES MEET APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES PER YEAR. AT EACH SUCH MEETING, OR GROUP OF MEETINGS, DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO CONFIRM THEIR DISCLOSURE OR MAKE ANY NEW DISCLOSURES. WHEN A DIRECTOR DISCLOSES AN INTEREST IN A PROPOSED TRANSACTION, THE DIRECTOR DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION CONCERNING, OR THE VOTE UPON, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
DETERMINING COMPENSATION - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15: THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION FOR POSITIONS COMPARABLE TO THE PRESIDENT AT OTHER NORTH CAROLINA FOUNDATIONS AND ENDOWMENTS AND REVIEWED THE RESULTS OF A SALARY STUDY OF NONPROFIT SALARIES PRIOR TO MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY AND BENEFITS. THE BOARD APPROVED THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT.
AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CANCELLED GRANTS $6,673,846
OVERSIGHT/SELECTION PROCESS - FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
REQUIRED AUDIT - FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 3B: THE FOUNDATION'S SINGLE AUDIT IS DUE BY MARCH 31, 2025 AND WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE.
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