Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2010
For calendar year 2010, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 , and ending 12-31-2010
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O TED CONFERENCES 250 HUDSON STNO 1002Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
NEW YORK, NY10013
A Employer identification number

94-3235545
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(212) 346-9333
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$30,754,601J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 12,741,662
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,551 2,551 2,551
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 72,017 72,017 72,017
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 49,936
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 614,344
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 49,936
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 33,002
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,067,459 3,263 22,067,459
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 34,933,625 127,767 22,175,029
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 213,762 0 213,762 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 3,511,365 0 2,814,257 697,108
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 404,457 0 318,625 85,832
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 706,779 0 703,404 3,375
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 297,362 35,652 297,362 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 904,962 0 903,580 1,382
17 Interest............... 1,783 1,363 1,783 0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 253,778 5,619 202,489 51,289
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 355,586 0 355,586
20 Occupancy.............. 968,316 0 964,660 3,656
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 689,792 0 612,437 77,355
22 Printing and publications.......... 7,203 0 6,796 407
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 19,182,286 16,476 14,780,288 4,401,998
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 27,497,431 59,110 22,175,029 5,322,402
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 2,585,000 2,585,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 30,082,431 59,110 22,175,029 7,907,402
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 4,851,194
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 68,657
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 11,355,829 12,389,522 12,389,522
3 Accounts receivable bullet3,970,310
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   970,522 3,970,310 3,970,310
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 1,328,629 3,908,491 3,908,491
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 6,458,545 Click to see attachment6,825,037 6,825,037
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 956,318 Click to see attachment953,014 953,014
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,351,438
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,226,546 805,894 2,124,892 2,124,892
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment356,000 Click to see attachment583,335 Click to see attachment583,335
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 22,231,737 30,754,601 30,754,601
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 595,254 2,113,672
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue.................. 4,609,267 5,756,474
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 58,745 Click to see attachment58,745
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,392,271 Click to see attachment1,955,437
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 8,655,537 9,884,328
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 13,576,200 20,870,273
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 13,576,200 20,870,273
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 22,231,737 30,754,601
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 13,576,200
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 4,851,194
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 2,462,879
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 20,890,273
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 20,000
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 20,870,273
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a GS PEP TECHNOLOGY FUND 2000 P 1999-01-01 2010-12-31
b 4950 SH SFSF D 2010-03-29 2010-03-30
c 122 DH BIDU D 2010-04-20 2010-04-21
d 465 BIDU D 2010-11-09 2010-11-10
e 1908 AMZN D 2010-11-24 2010-11-30
77 PPL D 2010-10-28 2010-10-28
LAPTOP DISPOSED P 2007-01-15 2010-09-15
GS PEP TECHNOLOGY FUND 2000 P 2010-12-31 2010-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 33,137     33,137
b 92,897   96,352 -3,455
c 77,529   76,597 932
d 50,460   51,034 -574
e 333,200   338,231 -5,031
2,033   2,059 -26
1,325     1,325
    135 -135
23,763     23,763
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       33,137
b       -3,455
c       932
d       -574
e       -5,031
      -26
      1,325
      -135
      23,763
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 49,936
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 33,002
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2009 8,806,515 19,537,111 0.450758
2008 11,347,234 30,887,706 0.367371
2007 2,669,123 38,444,894 0.069427
2006 1,428,102 29,931,325 0.047713
2005 640,632 20,805,495 0.030791
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.966060
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.193212
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 20,162,020
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 3,895,544
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 687
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 3,896,231
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 7,907,402
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 687
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 687
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 687
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 24,853
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 24,853
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 24,166
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet24,166 Refunded Bullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?.............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletCA, NY
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletTED.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTOM VALENTINO Telephone no.bullet (212) 346-9333
    Located atbulletC/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002NEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10013
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2010, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2010 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2010.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Form 990-PF (2010)
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON PRESIDENT
    40.00     		0 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    YESENIA MARTINEZ SECRETARY
    40.00     		82,512 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    THOMAS VALENTINO CFO
    40.00     		131,250 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    RHONDA CARNEGIE PAID BY TED LLC SPONSORSHIP SALE
    40.00     		211,250 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    GEORGE RILEY PAID BY TED LLC SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
    40.00     		204,000 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    JUNE COHEN PAID BY TED LLC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
    40.00     		200,000 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    CHRISTIAN OMANIA PAID BY TED LLC COMPUTER ENGINEER
    40.00     		184,500 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    MARK T BOGDANOFF PAID BY TED LLC SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
    40.00     		182,333 0 0
    C/O TED 250 HUDSON STREET 1002
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    ATEMA ARCHITECTURE PLLC(PAID VIA TED ARCHITECTURE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH NEW OFFICE SPACE 262,886
    381 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    CONSTELLATION II LLC (PAID VIA TED L SPONSORSHIP MARKETING SERVICES 129,975
    340 WYNDCLIFF ROAD
    SCARSDALE,NY10583
    GALLOWAY MEDIA GROUP (PAID VIA TED LL PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES 103,365
    30 WEST 18TH STREET 8C
    NEW YORK,NY10011
    GLASS SIDEWALK LLC (PAID VIA TED LLC) VIDEO SERVICES 84,447
    PO BOX 188
    BELLEFONTE,PA16823
    KRISTIN WINDBIGLER (PAID VIA TED LLC) EDITORIAL SERVICES 76,680
    PO BOX 199
    BLOCKSBURG,CA95514
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND PRESENTS SEVERAL ANNUAL CONFERENCES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. IT'S FLAGSHIP EVENT IS THE TED CONFERENCE WHICH ASSEMBLES PROMINENT PHILANTHROPISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, SCIENTISTS, TECHNOLOGISTS, ARTISTS AND OTHERS AS BOTH PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEES. THE CONFERENCES HAVE SERVED AS A FORUM OF EXCHANGE OF INNOVATIVE IDEAS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL (AMONG OTHER THINGS) FOR IMPROVING LIFE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH HELP FURTHER THE FOUNDATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF AIDING AND/OR EDUCATING IMPOVERISHED OR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN UNDEVELOPED NATIONS, OR PROMOTING CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION. THE TED WEBSITE MAKES THE BEST TALKS AND PERFORMANCES FROM THE TED CONFERENCES AVAILABLE ONLINE TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE. THE TEDTALKS ATTRACT A GLOBAL AUDIENCE IN THE MILLIONS. BOTH HELP ACCOMPLISH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO SPREAD IDEAS, CHANGE ATTITUDES, CHANGE LIVES AND ULTIMATELY CHANGE THE WORLD. 2,708,142
    2 THE TED PRIZE PROGRAM IS AN AWARDS PROGRAM BY WHICH THE FOUNDATION HONORS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SHOWN THE CAPACITY TO CREATE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO LEVERAGE THE TED COMMUNITY'S EXCEPTIONAL ARRAY OF TALENT AND RESOURCES. THE PRIZE IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO AN EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL, AND THE GRANTING OF "ONE WISH TO CHANGE THE WORLD". THE WISHES HAVE LED TO COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES WITH FAR-REACHING IMPACT AND INVOLVE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS. 1,485,605
    3 TED FELLOWS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER YOUNG WORLD-CHANGERS AND TRAILBLAZERS WHO HAVE SHOWN UNUSUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AND EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE. THE PROGRAM TARGETS INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ASIA/PACIFIC REGION, AFRICA, THE CARIBBEAN, LATIN AMERICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST, THOUGH ANYONE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, OVER 18, MAY APPLY.THE TED FELLOWS PARTICIPATE IN A CONFERENCE AND PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALLY DESIGNED PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS WITH TRAINING FROM THE WORLD'S EXPERTS IN SPREADING GREAT IDEAS. THE FELLOWS ARE ALSO INVITED TO SPEAK DURING A SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO DESIGNED TO LEVERAGE THE TED COMMUNITY'S EXCEPTIONAL ARRAY OF TALENT AND RESOURCES. BY INTERACTING WITH TED COMMUNITY, THE TED FELLOWS INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE THEIR IDEAS TO HELP CHANGE THE WORLD IN A POSITIVE WAY. 1,128,655
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    6,445,994
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    13,259,482
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    763,580
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    20,469,056
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) ..............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d..........................
    3
    20,469,056
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    307,036
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    20,162,020
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    1,008,101
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    7,907,402
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    7,907,402
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
    687
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    7,906,715
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2009     		(c)
    2009     		(d)
    2010
    1 Distributable amount for 2010 from Part XI, line 7 0
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005.......  
    b From 2006.......  
    c From 2007....... 33,827
    d From 2008....... 9,809,065
    e From 2009....... 7,829,953
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 17,672,845
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		 0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		0
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 0
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 17,672,845
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		17,672,845
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006....  
    b Excess from 2007.... 33,827
    c Excess from 2008.... 9,809,065
    d Excess from 2009.... 7,829,953
    e Excess from 2010....  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2010, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2010 (b) 2009 (c) 2008 (d) 2007
    0 0 0 366,297 366,297
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 0 0 0 311,352 311,352
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		7,907,402 8,806,662 11,350,342 2,674,547 30,738,953
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		2,585,000 485,600 2,235,007 2,330,001 7,635,608
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		5,322,402 8,321,062 9,115,335 344,546 23,103,345
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		        0
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		31,555,858 24,678,998 19,375,266 14,464,216 90,074,338
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		31,538,111 23,888,498 19,375,266 14,023,915 88,825,790
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		   400,000   10,000 410,000
    (4) Gross investment income 77,831 175,119 456,886 818,016 1,527,852
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    WILDAID INC
    744 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		NONE 509A1 OCEAN RESEARCH 200,000
    DEEP SEARCH FOUNDATION
    2470 MARINER SQUARE LOOP
    ALAMEDA,CA94501     		NONE 509A1 OCEAN RESEARCH 300,000
    JAMIE OLIVER FOUNDATION
    15 WESTLAND PLACE
    LONDON   N1 7LP
    UK     		NONE 509A2 TO FURTHER HEALTHY FOODS 80,000
    COGILENT SOLUTIONS LTD
    51 STREET NO 36 F-6/1
    ISLAMABAD    
    PK     		NONE FOREIGN PAKREPORT.ORG PROJECT - PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF-RELATED EFFORT 5,000
    ACUMEN FUND
    76 NINTH AVENUE SUITE 315
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE 509A1 GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,585,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 2,551  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 72,017  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 49,936  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aTED CONFERENCE REVENUE         18,814,196
    bK-1     14 3,263  
    cSETTLEMENT RECOVERY     14 3,250,000  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 3,377,767 18,814,196
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    1322,191,963
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    11B TED CONFERENCES-SEE SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES PART IX-A
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash....................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements............................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees..............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    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 taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2010
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    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 is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not 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 in the heading of its
    Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    HARVEY ALLISON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    VINCENT ARGIRO CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    ADRIENNE ARSHT CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    ARUP SERVICES NEW YORK LTD CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    JORDAN AYAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    THOMAS BALES CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 2 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    JEFFREY BEZOS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    MACKENZIE BEZOS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    ERIC BRENNINKMEIJIER CO TED CONFERE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    GISELE BRISSON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$40,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    RYAN BROGAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    BLAKE BYERS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 3 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
     
     

    BROOK BYERS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    CHAD BYERS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    ALMUDENA C LEGORRETA CO TED CONFERE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
    CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
     
     

    STEVE CASE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$40,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
     
     

    LOUIS CASTLE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 4 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    19
     
     

    HUIFEN CHAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
     
     

    CYNTHIA CHEN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
     
     

    RICARDO CISNEROS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$40,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
     
     

    MARK COLLINS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    23
     
     

    BETH COMSTOCK CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    24
     
     

    NANCY CONRAD CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 5 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    25
     
     

    ANDREW CRANKSHAW CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    26
     
     

    SCOTT CUTLER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    27
    DANCING TIDES FOUNDATION INC CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    28
     
     

    ADAM DELL CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    29
     
     

    SCOTT DELMAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    30
    DICK AND BETSY DEVOS FAMILY FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$40,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 6 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    31
     
     

    ABIGAIL E DISNEY CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    32
     
     

    JOHN DOERR CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    33
     
     

    ERIC DUNN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    34
     
     

    SANDRO FARINA CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    35
     
     

    KEITH FERRAZZI CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    36
     
     

    RICK FRAZIER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 7 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    37
     
     

    CHRIS GALVIN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    38
     
     

    GEOFFREY GARTH CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    39
     
     

    JULIUS GAUDIO CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$40,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    40
    GLASER PROGRESS FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    41
     
     

    SETH GODIN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    42
     
     

    ERIC GORDON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 8 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    43
     
     

    JOHN GRIFFIN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    44
     
     

    ADAM GROSSER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    45
     
     

    NICOLAS J HANAUER CO TED CONFERENCE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    46
     
     

    BILL HARNISCH CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    47
     
     

    ALAN HASSENFELD CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    48
     
     

    REED HASTINGS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 9 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    49
     
     

    ANDRE HEINZ CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    50
     
     

    DAVE HITZ CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    51
     
     

    ALLISON HUNT CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$6,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    52
     
     

    CHANDRA JESSEE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$60,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    53
     
     

    SHANNON JOY CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    54
     
     

    KABUSHIKI KAISHA SATO KEIKO JIMUSYO    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 10 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    55
     
     

    BRIAN KARIGER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    56
     
     

    SUZIE KATZ CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    57
     
     

    LISA KLEISSNER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$18,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    58
     
     

    JAMES JIM KOCHALKA CO TED CONFERENC    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    59
    KOHA FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    60
     
     

    PHILLIPPE LAFFONT CO TED CONFERENCE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 11 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    61
     
     

    GARY LAUDER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    62
     
     

    PABLO LEGORRETTA CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    63
     
     

    WILLIAM LOW CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    64
     
     

    LYNDACOM CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$16,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    65
     
     

    MARIE MCGLASHAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    66
     
     

    WILLIAM MCGLASHAN CO TED CONFERENCE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 12 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    67
     
     

    ERWIN MCMANUS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    68
     
     

    ROGER MCNAMEE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    69
     
     

    PAUL MEISSNER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    70
     
     

    CHRISTOPHER MICHEL CO TED CONFERENC    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    71
     
     

    JACQUELINE MONASH CO TED CONFERENCE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    72
     
     

    JAVIER MORENO CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 13 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    73
     
     

    HOWARD MORGAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    74
     
     

    MARWAN NAJA CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    75
     
     

    FARZAD NAZEM CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    76
     
     

    ROBERT NELSEN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    77
     
     

    DOUGLAS NEWBY CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    78
     
     

    DANIEL NOFAL CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 14 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    79
     
     

    GWEN NORTON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    80
     
     

    GERRY OHRSTROM CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    81
     
     

    STACEY OLLIFF CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    82
     
     

    WARREN PACKARD CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    83
     
     

    SCOTT PAINTER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    84
     
     

    NICHOLAS PALEVSKYCO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 15 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    85
    PANA MA INC CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    86
     
     

    LORI PARK CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    87
     
     

    AMIT PATEL CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    88
     
     

    SEAN PHELAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    89
     
     

    JAY PLATT CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    90
     
     

    ARIEL POLER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 16 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    91
     
     

    MARK POLLACK CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    92
     
     

    LYNDA RESNICK CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    93
     
     

    GARY RIESCHEL CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    94
     
     

    RORY RIGGS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    95
    RITA J & STANLEY H FAMILY FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    96
     
     

    DAVID S ROSE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 17 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    97
     
     

    ROBERT SAGER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    98
     
     

    RICARDO SALINAS-PLIEGO CO TED CONFE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    99
     
     

    BARNEY SCHAUBLE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    100
     
     

    MICHAEL SCHIELD CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    101
     
     

    ERIK SCHILP CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    102
     
     

    ROGER SCHMID CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 18 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    103
     
     

    WILLIAM SCHOENFELD CO TED CONFERENC    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    104
     
     

    WAYNE SCHUURMAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    105
     
     

    DANIEL SCHWARTZ CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    106
     
     

    TERRY SEMEL CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    107
     
     

    AYDIN SENKUT CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    108
     
     

    SONIA SENKUT CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 19 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    109
     
     

    LYNN SHOSTACK CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    110
     
     

    RAM SHRIRAM CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    111
     
     

    VIJAY SHRIRAM CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    112
     
     

    JEFFREY SILVERMAN CO TED CONFERENCE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    113
     
     

    KEVIN SMITH CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    114
     
     

    SUSAN SOBBOTT CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 20 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    115
    SOLAR POWER CORPORATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$6,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    116
     
     

    LOUISE STORM CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    117
     
     

    OLAV NILS SUNDE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$20,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    118
     
     

    KEITH TAYLOR CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    119
    THE PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    120
    THE SCHAUBLE FAMILY FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 21 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    121
     
     

    STEPHANIE TOBOR CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$40,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    122
     
     

    ANDREW G URY CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    123
     
     

    MIKE VELINGS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$25,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    124
     
     

    MICHELANGELO VOLPI CO TED CONFERENC    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    125
     
     

    WEBCITIZEN P D LTDA CO TED CONFEREN    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$6,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    126
     
     

    BRADLEY WECHSLER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 22 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    127
     
     

    ANDREAS WEIGEND CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    128
     
     

    BEN WEISS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    129
     
     

    JIM WHITE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    130
     
     

    KRISTIN J WHITE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    131
     
     

    MICHAEL WILSON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    132
     
     

    WILLIAM SCOTT WOLF CO TED CONFERENC    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 23 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    133
     
     

    CHARLEY ZECHES CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    134
     
     

    JOSE ZURSTRASSEN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    135
     
     

    STUART BAUMAN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    136
    DANIAL AND JOANNA S ROSE FUND INC CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$100,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    137
     
     

    STEVE DEMOS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    138
     
     

    ADDISON FISCHER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 24 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    139
     
     

    ROBERT GOBER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    140
     
     

    BRUCE HEAVIN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$140,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    141
     
     

    STEVE JURVETSON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$76,597




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    142
    THE NDUNA FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    143
     
     

    MAX VENTILLA CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    144
     
     

    DAVE WHORTON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$96,352




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 25 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    145
     
     

    CHRIS ANDERSON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$9,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    146
     
     

    ROBERTBOB ANGUS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$50,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    147
     
     

    STEVE JURVETSON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$51,034




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    148
     
     

    PETER NORTON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    149
     
     

    JON STRYKER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$110,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    150
    WALKER FAMILY FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$10,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 26 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    151
    WILLIAM F HARNISCH FOUNDATION INC CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$50,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    152
    THE TIFFANY & CO FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$150,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    153
    BAYSHORE GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$60,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    154
     
     

    CHARLOTTE'S WEB CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    155
     
     

    GLENN CLOSE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    156
     
     

    LAURIE COOTS CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 27 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    157
    FETZER INSTITUTE INC CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$100,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    158
     
     

    ERIK GORDON CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$90,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    159
     
     

    ARJUN GUPTA CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    160
    JOY FAMILY FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$25,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    161
     
     

    MICHAEL KLEIN CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$30,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    162
     
     

    MICHAEL E NOVOGRATZ CO TED CONFEREN    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$500,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 28 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    163
    OAK FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$25,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    164
    PACIFIC CAPITAL BANK CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    165
     
     

    LARRY PAGE CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$60,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    166
     
     

    RICHARD ROCKEFELLER CO TED CONFEREN    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$30,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    167
     
     

    DAVID SHAW CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    168
    TIDES FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 29 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    169
    ZEROFOOTPRINT SOFTWARE CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$15,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    170
     
     

    PAIGE WEST CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$100,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    171
     
     

    CHRISTINA WYLY CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$16,667




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    172
     
     

    PAM ALEXANDER CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$16,667




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    173
     
     

    MIKE JACKIE BEZOS CO TED CONFERENCE    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$338,231




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    174
    CASE FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$16,667




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 30 of 30 of Part I
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    175
    HARNISH FOUNDATION CO TED CONFERENCES
     

         
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$50,000




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    176
     
     

    SCOTT WOLF CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$16,666




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    177
     
     

    SCOTT WOLF CO TED CONFERENCES    
    250 HUDSON ST SUITE 1002
       
    NEW YORK, NY   10013

    		$16,666




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part II
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    141
    		 122 SH BIDU   $76,597 2010-04-20
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    144
    		 4950 SH SFSF   $96,352 2010-03-29
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    147
    		 465 SH BIDU   $51,034 2010-11-09
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    173
    		 1908 SH AMZN   $338,231 2010-11-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part III
    Name of organization
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3235545
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (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 $  
    (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, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 297,362 35,652 297,362 0

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    TY 2010 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    COGILENT SOLUTIONS LTD
          		51 STREET NO 36 F-6/1
    ISLAMABAD    
    PK     		2010-08-27 5,000 PAKREPORT.ORG PROJECT - PAKISTAN FLOOD RELIEF-RELATED EFFORT 5,000 0      

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1451 SH SELECTICA INC. 356 356
    2,390,432 SH VOXIVA 2,829,475 2,829,475
    613 SHARES CAPITAL SOURCE-CREDIT SUISSE 4,351 4,351
    3,071 SHARES KANA 2,765 2,765
    CHARLES SCHWAB SECURITIES--ATT'D A 3,538,090 3,538,090
    POR TI FAMILIA 200,000 200,000
    PREZI 250,000 250,000

    TY 2010 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ROSEWOOD CAPITAL FMV 159,696 159,696
    NEW MILLENNIUM PARTNERS LP FMV 0 0
    GS PEP TECH FUNDS FMV 419,656 419,656
    TIME DEPOSIT FMV 191,669 191,669
    WILD TANGENT STOCK FMV 181,993 181,993

    TY 2010 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL EXPENSES 706,779 0 703,404 3,375


    TY 2010 LoansFromOfficersSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545

    Item No. 1
    Lender's Name CHRIS ANDERSON
    Lender's Title CEO
    Original Amount of Loan 58745
    Balance Due  
    Date of Note 2006-08
    Maturity Date  
    Repayment Terms NONE
    Interest Rate  
    Security Provided by Borrower NONE
    Purpose of Loan FUND PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL CALL
    Description of Lender Consideration NONE
    Consideration FMV  


    TY 2010 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    OTHER RECEIVABLE - TED 356,000    
    OTHER RECEIVABLE - SAPLING   583,335 583,335


    TY 2010 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Description Amount
    ACCRUED CONTRIBUTIONS 20,000


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 15,814 0 15,814 0
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,273 0 2,273 0
    WORKMEN'S COMP INSURANCE 19,062 0 19,062 0
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 164,894 0 155,945 8,949
    INSURANCE 38,270 0 37,636 634
    TED FELLOW CONFERENCES & BOOK CLUB 666,225 0 0 666,225
    WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 1,765,430 0 1,757,659 7,771
    TED PRIZE PROGRAM 1,147,648 0 0 1,147,648
    ADVERTISING AND MARKETING 109,505 0 99,085 10,420
    CONTRACT LABOR - FREELANCE 871,740 0 826,065 45,675
    LICENSE, PERMITS AND FILING FEES 5,645 0 4,151 1,494
    EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES 63,001 0 63,001 0
    TED EVENT - PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS 3,135,727 0 2,559,415 576,312
    CONFERENCE ONLINE PROCESSING FEES 299,618 0 244,551 55,066
    BOOK CLUB EXPENSES 446,482 0 364,423 82,059
    OTHER EVENT COSTS - TED 195,036 0 159,191 35,845
    CONFERENCES - OPERATIONS 1,182,303 0 965,009 217,294
    CONFERENCES - HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION 1,424,173 0 1,162,426 261,747
    CONFERENCES - AUDIO VISUAL & TECHNOLOGY 2,307,687 0 1,883,560 424,128
    CONFERENCES - FACILITIES/VENUES 1,627,010 0 1,368,285 258,725
    CONFERENCES - DECOR & FURNISHINGS 147,437 0 120,340 27,097
    CONFERENCES - OTHER TECHNICAL & LIGHTING 345,051 0 281,635 63,417
    CONFERENCES - TENTING, POWER 76,821 0 62,702 14,119
    CONFERENCES - FOOD & BEVERAGE ATTENDEES 1,629,703 0 1,330,181 299,521
    CONFERENCES - WORKSHOPS, TOURS & TED U 212,863 0 173,741 39,122
    CONFERENCES - OTHER PRODUCTION COSTS 427,795 0 349,171 78,624
    POSTAGE & COURIER 94,202 0 83,845 10,357
    K-1 EXPENSES 16,476 16,476 16,476 0
    CONFERENCES - SPONSORSHIP 60,000 0 48,973 11,027
    CONFERENCES - MARKETING AND PROMOTION 66,620 0 54,376 12,244
    BOOK CLUB ASSOCIATES 47,001 0 47,001 0
    TED CONF STAFF ATTENDANCE COSTS 282,643 0 236,165 46,478
    AMORTIZATION 288,131 0 288,131 0


    TY 2010 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    TED CONFERENCE REVENUE 18,814,196   18,814,196
    K-1 3,263 3,263 3,263
    SETTLEMENT RECOVERY 3,250,000   3,250,000


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Description Amount
    BOOK UNREALIZED G/L FROM SECURITY ACCOUNTS 384,447
    BOOK/TAX ADJUSTMENTS FROM PARTNERSHIP K-1'S 78,432
    PRIOR YEAR PLEDGE PAID CURRENT YEAR 2,000,000


    TY 2010 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 50,606 91,757
    PAYROLL TAXES AND RELATED PAYABLE 341,665 246,748
    UNPAID PLEDGE 3,000,000 1,000,000
    DEFERRED RENT AND LEASE INCENTIVE 0 616,932


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYCHEX - PAYROLL SERVICE 4,325 0 4,325 0
    CONTRACT FEES 337,116 0 335,734 1,382
    IT CONSULTANTS 129,669 0 129,669 0
    MEDIA RELATIONS 98,668 0 98,668 0
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 335,184 0 335,184 0


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAPLING FOUNDATION
    EIN: 94-3235545
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX BASED ON INVEST INCOME 1,396 0 1,396 0
    PAYROLL TAXES 233,293 0 183,638 49,655
    K-1 FOREIGN TAXES PAID 19 19 19 0
    FOREIGN TAXES 5,600 5,600 5,600 0
    OTHER TAXES AND FEES 13,470 0 11,836 1,634