Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
ELSTER FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)35 WATERGATE DRIVEROOM/SUITE 1504Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SARASOTA, FL342364501
A Employer identification number

16-6054742
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(941) 308-3081
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$5,643,821J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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 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)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 47,077 47,077 47,077
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 152,731 152,731 152,731
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 325,171
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,300,820
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 325,171
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
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 8,949   8,949
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 533,928 524,979 208,757
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 37,252 1,865   35,387
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,791     1,791
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,175 900   275
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 46,655 46,655    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,808 2,808    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,379 1,129   250
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 91,060 53,357   37,703
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 336,950 336,950
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 428,010 53,357   374,653
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 105,918
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 471,622
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 208,757
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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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.......... 378,475 467,757 467,757
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
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 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...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 113,152 Click to see attachment217,974 217,974
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,945,483 Click to see attachment3,995,343 3,995,343
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 1,433,119 Click to see attachment962,747 962,747
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,870,229 5,643,821 5,643,821
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
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 5,870,229 5,643,821
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 5,870,229 5,643,821
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 5,870,229 5,643,821
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 5,870,229
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 105,918
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 5,976,147
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 332,326
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 5,643,821
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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 ABERDEEN EMERGING MRKTS FD INSTL SV P 2013-05-30 2014-04-03
b PIMCO ALL ASSET INST CLASS-9516.257 P 2013-05-30 2014-12-23
c PIMCO ALL ASSET INST CLASS-2612.043 P 2005-08-22 2014-10-23
d ABERDEEN EMERGING MRKTS FD INSTL SV P 2013-05-31 2014-05-30
e ABSOLUTE STRATEGIES INSTITUTIONAL-12 P 2009-06-18 2014-05-30
PIMCO ALL ASSET INST CLASS-5557.892 P 2006-06-15 2014-10-23
KINDER MORGAN INC. (CIL)-0 P 2014-12-02 2014-12-02
BELLSOUTH CORP BOND 5.20% DUE 9/15/1 P 2008-12-18 2014-07-15
PIMCO ALL ASSET INST CLASS-9666.467 P 2006-06-15 2014-12-23
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS (CIL)-0 P 2014-02-27 2014-02-27
CATERPILLAR INC.-700 P 2010-10-07 2014-04-03
VODAFONE GROUP SPON ADR REP-0.545 P 2014-02-25 2014-02-25
DODGE & COX INTERNATL STOCK FUND-212 P 2006-08-01 2014-09-02
ABERDEEN EMERGING MRKTS FD INSTL SV P 2013-05-30 2014-12-23
GENERAL ELEC CAP CORP-150000 P 2011-02-10 2014-01-07
ABSOLUTE STRATEGIES INSTITUTIONAL-18 P 2012-07-12 2014-05-30
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP NOTES 5.50% DUE P 2009-06-18 2014-11-17
DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND FD CL I P 2012-04-09 2014-09-02
KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP-100 P 2006-02-06 2014-12-02
GENERAL MILLS INC.-1370 P 2012-07-12 2014-04-03
KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP-600 P 2006-02-06 2014-12-02
ISHARES US HOME CONSTRUCTION ETF-270 P 2012-12-14 2014-04-03
KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP-100 P 2006-02-06 2014-12-02
KNOWLES CORP COM-500 P 2012-07-12 2014-09-02
LAZARD EMERGING MKTS EQUITY INSTL.-1 P 2010-07-14 2014-05-30
MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD FUND CLASS I-96 P 2012-01-17 2014-05-30
LAZARD EMERGING MKTS EQUITY INSTL.-4 P 2010-07-14 2014-12-23
MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD FUND CLASS I-60 P 2012-01-17 2014-09-02
OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL CL I-1253.687 P 2011-06-07 2014-05-30
MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD FUND CLASS I-34 P 2012-07-12 2014-09-02
OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL CL I-1536.688 P 2011-06-07 2014-09-02
MONDELEZ INTL INC.-2170 P 2012-12-14 2014-05-30
PFIZER INC SR GLBL NT 4.50% 2/15/201 P 2009-02-26 2014-02-18
(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 100,000   105,902 -5,902
b 113,719   120,160 -6,441
c 31,971   34,309 -2,338
d 32,000   32,734 -734
e 138,680   120,160 18,520
68,029   69,388 -1,359
11     11
60,494   59,966 528
115,514   120,682 -5,168
42     42
71,618   55,172 16,446
23   28 -5
10,000   8,365 1,635
75,779   87,364 -11,585
150,000   150,000  
21,125   21,253 -128
100,000   100,000  
70,000   71,572 -1,572
10,145   4,804 5,341
70,874   53,217 17,657
60,873   28,827 32,046
66,611   54,567 12,044
101,455   48,100 53,355
16,317   8,389 7,928
24,000   22,656 1,344
17,000   13,718 3,282
76,282   82,096 -5,814
107,230   86,282 20,948
34,000   25,312 8,688
61,456   53,000 8,456
40,000   31,026 8,974
81,317   56,600 24,717
250,000   250,000  
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       -5,902
b       -6,441
c       -2,338
d       -734
e       18,520
      -1,359
      11
      528
      -5,168
      42
      16,446
      -5
      1,635
      -11,585
       
      -128
       
      -1,572
      5,341
      17,657
      32,046
      12,044
      53,355
      7,928
      1,344
      3,282
      -5,814
      20,948
      8,688
      8,456
      8,974
      24,717
       
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 2 325,171
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 instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 -6,588
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 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))
2013 340,557 5,625,936 0.060533
2012 331,275 5,445,408 0.060836
2011 333,391 5,593,871 0.059599
2010 328,469 5,469,790 0.060051
2009 314,855 4,977,375 0.063257
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.304276
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 0.060855
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 5,735,250
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 349,019
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 4,716
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 353,735
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 374,653
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.
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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 4,716
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 4,716
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 4,716
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 3,280
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,436
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,716
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  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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 instructions)
    bulletNY
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSYDNEY E GOLDSTEIN Telephone no.bullet (941) 308-3081
    Located atbullet35 WATERGATE DRIVE - 1504SARASOTAFL ZIP+4bullet342364501
    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 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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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 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 2014?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    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 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see 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 instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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).
    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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    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 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
    SYDNEY E GOLDSTEIN TRUSTEE
    1.00     		7,451 0 0
    35 WATERGATE DRIVE - 1504
    SARASOTA,FL342364501
    JEROME E GOLDSTEIN TRUSTEE
    1.00     		7,451 0 0
    35 WATERGATE DRIVE
    SARASOTA,FL342364501
    AMY GEROME-ACUFF TRUSTTE
    1.00     		7,450 0 0
    2660 PEACHTREE ROAD
    APT 14G
    ATLANTA,GA303053676
    DOUGLAS R GOLDSTEIN TRUSTEE
    1.00     		7,450 0 0
    701 BEAUHAVEN LANE
    WAXHAW,NC28173
    ELIZABETH GEER GOLDSTEIN TRUSTEE
    1.00     		7,450 0 0
    701 BEAUHAVEN LANE
    WAXHAW,NC28173
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    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
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see 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
    5,449,648
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    372,941
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    5,822,589
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    5,822,589
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    87,339
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,735,250
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    286,763
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    286,763
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,716
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,716
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    282,047
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    282,047
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    282,047
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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
    374,653
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    374,653
    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 instructions).................
    5
    4,716
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    369,937
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 282,047
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 68,126
    b From 2010....... 56,915
    c From 2011....... 55,273
    d From 2012....... 61,755
    e From 2013....... 65,798
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 307,867
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 374,653
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 282,047
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 92,606
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (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 5 400,473
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		68,126
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		332,347
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 56,915
    b Excess from 2011.... 55,273
    c Excess from 2012.... 61,755
    d Excess from 2013.... 65,798
    e Excess from 2014.... 92,606
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    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) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    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 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 or email address 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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    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
    ALLIANCE THEATER
    1280 PEACHTREE ST NE
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,500
    ALPHA EPSILON PHI
    11 LAKE AVENUE EXTENSION
    SUITE 1A
    DANBURY,CT06811     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    AMERICA JEWISH COMMITTEE
    1605 MAIN STREET
    ROOM 612
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    ATLANTA BALLET
    1400 W PEACHTREE ST NW
    ATLANTA,GA303099651     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 47,500
    ATLANTA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    519 MEMORIAL DRIVE SE
    ATLANTA,GA303122218     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    1280 PEACHTREE ST NE
    ATLANTA SYMPHONY HALL
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 5,000
    BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
    130 N TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 3,500
    CAROLINA OPERA VERDI SOCIETY
    TWO WELLS FARGO CENTER
    301 SOUTH TRYON ST 1500
    CHARLOTTE,NC28285     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    CATAWBA LAND CONSERVATORY
    105 WEST MOREHEAD STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    CHARLOTTE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    212 BOYCE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY
    TWO WELLS FARGO CENTER
    301 SOUTH TRYON ST 1500
    CHARLOTTE,NC28285     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    CHASTAIN PARK CONSERVANCY
    1001 POWERS FERRY RD
    ATLANTA,GA30342     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,500
    CHATHAM HALL
    800 CHATHAM HALL CIRCLE
    CHATHAM,VA245313085     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 5,000
    CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
    1687 TULLIE CIRCLE
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    COLON CANCER COALITION
    5666 LINCOLN CDRIVE
    SUITE 270
    EDINA,MN55436     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    CORNELL UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND
    DAY HALL
    ITHACA,NY14853     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,000
    ELON COLLEGE
    2600 CAMPUS BOX
    ELON,NC27244     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    FLORIDA STUDIO THEATER
    1241 NORTH PALM AVE
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 5,000
    GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    601 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH
    VENICE,FL34285     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    HARVEST HOUSE TRANSITIONAL CENTER
    209 NORTH LIME AVENUE
    SARASOTA,FL34237     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 750
    JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER
    2688 FRUITVILLE RD
    SARASOTA,FL34237     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 5,000
    LOAVES AND FISHES OF UNION COUNTY
    PO BOX 790
    MONROE,NC28111     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    NORTH CAROLINA STATE ANNUAL GIVING
    PO BOX 7001
    RALEIGH,NC27695     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 7795
    ATLANTA,GA30357     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,500
    ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    500 EAST AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY14607     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 3,500
    RON CLARK ACADEMY
    228 MARGARET ST
    ATLANTA,GA30315     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 20,000
    SARASOTA BALLET
    5555 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SARASOTA,FL34243     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 64,500
    SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
    709 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
    SARASOTA,FL34236     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 20,000
    SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
    500-B SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    SIGMA ALPHA MU FOUNDATION
    ROBERT S ELSTER SCHOLARSHIP
    9245 NORTH MERIDIAN
    STE 105
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN462601812     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    SPCA OF MARTINSVILLE & HENRY COUNTY
    132 JOSEPH MARTIN HIGHWAY
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    THE CHARITY LEAGUE
    PO BOX 530233
    BIRMINGHAM,AL352530233     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    THE GLASSERSCHOENBAUM HUMAN SERVIC
    1750 17TH STREET BLDG J1
    SARASOTA,FL34234     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    THE PARK SCHOOL OF BUFFALO
    4625 HARLEM RD
    BUFFALO,NY14226     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    PO BOX 551
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24114     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    TREES ATLANTA
    96 POPLAR ST NW
    ATLANTA,GA303032142     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,000
    URBAN MINISTRIES CENTER
    945 N COLLEGE STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 6,000
    WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
    BABCOCK FUND
    PO BOX 7227
    REYNOLDA STATION
    WINSTONSALEM,NC271992221     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 25,000
    WDAV DAVIDSON COLLEGE
    PO BOX 8990
    DAVIDSON,NC280358990     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,200
    WEDDINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO
    5903 DEAL ROAD
    MATTHEWS,NC28104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    WEDU PBS
    BERKMAN FAMILY BROADCAST CENTER
    1300 NORTH BOULEVARD
    TAMPA,FL336075699     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 1,500
    WIND RIVER CANCER
    430 LARSEN LANE
    TRYON,NC28782     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 500
    WUSF PUBLIC MEDIA
    PO BOX 917134
    ORLANDO,FL328917134     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 2,500
    YVETTE FARIS FOUNDATION
    3835 GROVESNER STREET
    HARRISBURG,NC28075     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITABLE 7,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 336,950
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    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 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....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 47,077  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 152,731  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 325,171  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aKINDER MORGAN ENERGY PTNRS LP 211110 8,830      
    bKINDER MORGAN - ROYALTIES 211110 119      
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 8,949 524,979  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13533,928
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    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 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    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
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION FEE 1,175 900   275

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BELLSOUTH CORP. 5.20% DUE 09-15-14    
    DONNELLY RR & SONS 6.125% DUE 1/15/1    
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND    
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CAP COR 2.1% DUE 01    
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP NOTES 5.50% DUE    
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE 8.375    
    JP MORGAN CHASE SR NT 5.25% DUE 05-0    
    PFIZER INC. GLOBAL SR NT 4.50% DUE 0    
    PIMCO ALL ASSET INSTL    
    BARCLAYS BANK/DELAWARE 2.02% 7/2/19- 49,523 49,523
    DONNELLY RR & SONS 6.125% DUE 1/15/1 106,000 106,000
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CL 188,967 188,967
    FIDELITY SHORT TERM BOND-26748 229,501 229,501
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE 8.375 64,000 64,000
    JP MORGAN CHASE SR NT 5.25% DUE 05-0 101,426 101,426
    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA 0.0% 7/21/34 90,025 90,025
    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA 10.50% 4/10/ 133,305 133,305

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES    
    ABBVIE INC COM    
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO    
    ANHEUSER BUSCH CO., INC.    
    APPLE COMPUTER, INC.    
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CL B HLDG. C    
    CATERPILLAR, INCORPORATED    
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP    
    DANAHER CORP    
    DOVER CORP    
    EMC CORP    
    EMERSON ELECTRIC CO    
    EXXON MOBIL    
    GENERAL MILLS    
    INTL BUSINESS MACHINES    
    ISHARES DOW JONES US HOME CONST (ETF    
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PTNRS LP    
    M&T BANK CORPORATION    
    MCDONALD'S CORP    
    MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.    
    NOVO-NORDISK A/S ADR    
    VADAFONE GROUP PLC    
    ABSOLUTE STRATEGIES FUND    
    DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC.    
    FPA CRESCENT INST SHARE    
    MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD CLASS I    
    ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS INSTL SVC    
    DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK    
    FEDERATED KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND    
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE FUND I    
    GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE INSTITUT    
    LAZARD EMERGING MKTS PORTFOLIO    
    PARADIGM FUNDS VALUE FUND    
    PRINCIPLE MID-CAP BLEND FUND CLASS A    
    THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND    
    DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL STOCK-3928 165,401 165,401
    FEDERATED KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND-66 162,180 162,180
    FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE FUND I-292 173,046 173,046
    GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE INSTITUT 225,114 225,114
    PARADIGM FUNDS VALUE FUND-4009 193,846 193,846
    PRINCIPAL MID-CAP BLEND FUND CLASS A 163,891 163,891
    THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL FUND-6964 162,533 162,533
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES-1900 85,538 85,538
    ABBVIE INC COM-1900 124,336 124,336
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO-670 62,337 62,337
    ANHEUSER BUSCH CO., INC.-600 67,392 67,392
    APPLE COMPUTER, INC.-770 84,993 84,993
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CL B HLDG. C 70,571 70,571
    BOEING CO-540 70,189 70,189
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP-550 77,963 77,963
    DANAHER CORP-1181 101,224 101,224
    DENTSPLY INTL INC-1500 79,905 79,905
    DEVON ENERGY CORP.-940 57,537 57,537
    DOVER CORP-1000 71,720 71,720
    DU PONT E I DE NEMOURS & CO.-1125 83,183 83,183
    EMC CORP-2150 63,941 63,941
    EMERSON ELECTRIC CO-1208 74,570 74,570
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC.-940 79,590 79,590
    EXXON MOBIL-850 78,583 78,583
    FORD MOTOR COMPANY-4900 75,950 75,950
    FPA CRESCENT INST SHARE-4911 165,702 165,702
    FRAWLEY CORP.-20    
    GOOGLE INC CL C-120 63,168 63,168
    GRAHAM CP-2300 66,171 66,171
    HSN INC.-1140 86,640 86,640
    INGREDION INC COM-1100 93,324 93,324
    INTL BUSINESS MACHINES-420 67,385 67,385
    JM SMUCKER CO NEW-780 78,764 78,764
    KINDER MORGAN, INC.-3728 157,732 157,732
    M&T BANK CORPORATION-663 83,286 83,286
    MCDONALD'S CORP-910 85,267 85,267
    NOVO-NORDISK A/S ADR-1725 73,002 73,002
    QUALCOMM INC.-875 65,039 65,039
    ROYAL BANK OF CANADA-1160 80,121 80,121
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD-700 59,787 59,787
    VADAFONE GROUP PLC-1254 42,849 42,849
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS-1530 71,573 71,573

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    157,571
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    157,571


    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 1,791     1,791


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    NYS DEPT. OF LAW FEES 250     250
    KINDER MORGAN - IDC 1,030 1,030    
    FIDELITY INVESTMENTS - A/C FE 99 99    


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PTNRS LP 8,830   8,830
    KINDER MORGAN - ROYALTIES 119   119


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTSMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 46,655 46,655    


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ELSTER FOUNDATION
    EIN: 16-6054742
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 2,551 2,551    
    NYS DEPT. OF TAXATION 250 250    
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID - KINDER MORG 7 7