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Return of Organization Exempt from Income I Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047 Forrnl990 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. A For the 2009 calendar year, or tax year beginning JUL 1 , 2 0 0 9 and ending JUN 30 , 2010 B check if Ply C Name of organization D Employer identification number applicable use iRS ATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN THE Address label or change pnntor AR CHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS type. ^chaar"nge Doing Business As 41-1744184 -Ire see Number and street (or P.O. box it mail is not delivered to street address) Room/sulte E Telephone number Specific DatedTermin- insuc_ ONE WATER STREET WEST 0 0 (651) 389-0300 ^rreturn "°"S City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 G Gross receipts $ 54,127 ,193 . Dionl"a S T. PAUL, MN 5 510 7 H(a) Is this a group return pending F Name and address of principal officer:MARI LOU ELDRED for affiliates ? Yes Ell No SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) Are all affiliates Included? 0 Yes 0 No I Tax-exempt status. X 501 (c) ( 3 ) A (insert no ) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If ' No,' attach a list. (see instructions) CCF -MN . ORG J Website: ► WWW. H(c) Group exemption number ► K Form of organization : X Corporation L_J Trust L_J Association L_J Other ► L Year of formation : 19 9 2 M State of legal domicile: MN Part:I- Summary d 1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission or most significant activities: TO SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY. E 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. d ► 0 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) - 3 31 aS0 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) 4 30 5 Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a) - 5 11 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) - 6 39 7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part Vlll, column (C), line 12 7a 0 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 . Prior Year Current Year ^ 8 Contributions and grants (Part VII I, line 1 h) 6,878,980. 11,035,329. 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 485,569. 510,518. _7 > 10 Investment Income (Part -4,574,624. 3,490,307. M¢ 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, olumn , 1 Oc, nd 11 e) 12 Total revenue - add lines th u h 11 (must eq ual Part olumn (A) , line 12 2,789,925. 15,036,154. 13 Grants and similar amour id ^r^ X, o^yrrt^,rI,^1^ lin 6,889,571. 7,766,380. 14 Benefits paid to or for me r& rs (PartCIX, column (A) , line ) u) 15 Salaries, other compensa Ion, - - ,c umn (A), lines 5-10) 1.017.291. a 16a Professional fundraising f 923,348. X b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ► W 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d , 11 f-24f) 1,1507,429. 18 Total expenses . Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 10,612,969. 10,333,831. 19 Revenue less expenses . Subtract line 18 from line 12 - - - - -7,823,044. 4,702,323. oat finning of Current Year End of Year z- II 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 43,137,247. 162,107,359. 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 80,514,304. 89,577,959. 22 Net assets or fund balances.l 62,622,943. 72,529,400. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign L"44xL Here Signature otticer ' MARILOU ELDRED, PRESIDENT Type or print name and title Preparer's ' Paid signature Preparer's ,rm s name ARSON LE P Use Only self-employed), , 20 SOUT - S I H STREET, address, and ZIP+4 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see insti 932001 02-04-10 LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act N )*. , CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN THE Form 990(2009) ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS 41-1744184 Page2 INa1,lll1 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Briefly describe the organization's mission : SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR CONTINUATION TO SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY: 1. SEEKING ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT ITS MISSION. 2. HELPING DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE AND FINANCIAL GOALS. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Oyes EKI No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services? - =Yes 0 No If 'Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses. Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts 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 $ 8 , 055 , 130 . including grants of $ 7 , 766 , 3 80 . )(Revenue s 510,518. PARISH AND SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS PROVIDE TUITION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PARISHES, SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE IN MINISTRY. THE FAMILY OF FAITH ENDOWMENTS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, MINISTERIAL ENRICHMENT AND SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS WITHIN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS. COMMUNITY SERVICE ENDOWMENTS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SEMINARY ENDOWMENTS PROVIDE TUITION SUPPORT FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE IN THE MINISTRY. 4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4c (Code. ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4e Total program service expenses ► $ 8,055,130. Form 990 (2009) 932002 02-04-10 2 13311116 131839 29835 2009.05000 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATI 298351 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN THE Form 990 (2009) ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS 41-1744184 Page3 :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 A 1 X 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? 2 X 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/ 3 X 4 Section 501(c )(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 11 4 X 5 Section 501(c)(4), 501 (c)(5), and 501(c)(6) organizations . Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part Ill _ 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where 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 I 6 X 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 ll _ _ 7 X 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, histoncal treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part Ill 8 X 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; 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 IV 9 X 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X 11 Is the organization's answer to any of the following questions "Yes'? If so, complete Schedule D, Parts VI, Vll, VIII, IX, or X as applicable . ..., 11 X • Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, ;-° Part VI =s _ • 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 VII. w '= • 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 Vlll. • 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 IX • Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in PartX, line 25?If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, PartX.
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