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
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
 
% MUNA & BASEM HISHMEH FDN
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1850 S Ocean DriveSuite 3104Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Hallandale Beach, FL33009
A Employer identification number

65-1270242
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(954) 458-1778
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$5,080,714
J 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).............. 500,000
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 262 262  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 98,259 98,259  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 358,047
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,604,503
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 358,047
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 956,568 456,568  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 91,112 91,112    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 15,386 3,615    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 28,764 1,387   27,377
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 135,262 96,114   27,377
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 250,000 250,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 385,262 96,114   277,377
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 571,306
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 360,454
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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.......... 414,589 485,498 485,498
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) 200,278 Click to see attachment220,164 218,471
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 2,838,992 Click to see attachment3,319,503 4,376,745
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)...........      
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) 3,453,859 4,025,165 5,080,714
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 3,453,859 4,025,165
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 3,453,859 4,025,165
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 3,453,859 4,025,165
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 3,453,859
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 571,306
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 4,025,165
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 4,025,165
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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 Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(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 1,604,503   1,246,456 358,047
b
c
d
e
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       358,047
b
c
d
e
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 2 358,047
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  
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 256,080 4,092,704 0.06257
2012 334,934 3,691,463 0.090732
2011 397,683 3,885,823 0.102342
2010 274,946 3,855,626 0.07131
2009 233,833 3,632,227 0.064377
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.391331
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 0.078266
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 4,446,789
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 348,032
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 3,605
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 351,637
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 277,377
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 7,209
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 7,209
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 7,209
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 6,100
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 6,100
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,109
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
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)
    bulletNJ
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMUNA & BASEM HISHMEH FDN Telephone no.bullet (954) 458-1778
    Located atbullet1850 S Ocean Drive Unit 3104Hallendale BeachFL ZIP+4bullet33009
    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
     
    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 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
     
    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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    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
    Basem L Hishmeh Pres / Dir
    1.0
    0    
    1850 S Ocean Drive
    Hallandale Beach,FL33009
    Muna Hishmeh Dir / Sec
    1.0
    0    
    1850 S Ocean Drive
    Hallandale Beach,FL33009
    Robert Hishmeh Dir / Treas
    1.0
    0    
    1850 S Ocean Drive
    Hallandale Beach,FL33009
    Amal Ibrahimaj VP / Dir
    1.0
    0    
    1850 S Ocean Drive
    Hallandale Beach,FL33009
    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
     
    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
    UBS Financial Services Investment Mgmt 91,112
    7700 Wisconsin Ave Suite 300
    Bethesda,MD20814
    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  
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    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  
    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
    4,179,021
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    335,486
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,514,507
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,514,507
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    67,718
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,446,789
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    222,339
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    222,339
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,209
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,209
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    215,130
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    215,130
    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
    215,130
    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
    277,377
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    277,377
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    277,377
    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 7 215,130
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2012, 2011, 2010  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010....... 84,609
    c From 2011....... 205,664
    d From 2012....... 150,647
    e From 2013....... 57,516
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 498,436
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 277,377
    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..... 215,130
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 62,247
    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 5 560,683
    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) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    560,683
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 84,609
    b Excess from 2011.... 205,664
    c Excess from 2012.... 150,647
    d Excess from 2013.... 57,516
    e Excess from 2014.... 62,247
    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).)
    BASEM L HISHMEH
    MUNA HISHMEH
    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
    AL KAMANDJATI ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 943
    RAMALLAH,PALESTINE  
    IS
    N/A NC Expenditure Responsibility Grant 10,000
    ARAB COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC & SOCIAL SVC
    2651 SAULINO CT
    DEARBORN,MI48120
    N/A PC Free Craft Sundays Program 5,000
    ARAB COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC & SOCIAL SVC
    2651 SAULINO CT
    DEARBORN,MI48120
    N/A PC SURA Arts Academy project 10,000
    CUYAHOGA VALLEY YOUTH BALLET
    PO BOX 3131
    CUYAHOGA FLS,OH44223
    N/A PC Reach Out and Dance Programming Support 2,500
    EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
    AL ZAHRA ST NO 20 PO BOX 66676
    JERUSALEM,Palestine  
    IS
    N/A PC General & Unrestricted 40,000
    FIRST RAMALLAH GROUP School of Dance Program
    AL-TIREH ST PO BOX 2017
    RAMALLAH,PALESTINE  
    IS
    N/A NC Expenditure Responsibility Grant 30,000
    FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF NEW YORK CITY INC
    1431 BROADWAY FL 7
    NEW YORK,NY10018
    N/A PC General & Unrestricted 15,000
    NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE INC
    217 W 147TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10039
    N/A PC Irene Diamond Summer Institute 15,000
    NEW 42ND STREET INC
    229 W 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036
    N/A PC New Victory Children's Education Program 15,000
    PHILHARMONIC-SYMPHONY SOCIETY OF NEW YORK INC
    10 LINCOLN CENTER PLZ
    NEW YORK,NY10023
    N/A PC very young composers and free concerts 35,000
    RAWDAT EL-ZUHUR Music Art and Drama Program
    PO BOX 19796
    JERUSALEM,PALESTINE  
    IS
    N/A NC Expenditure Responsibility Grant 20,000
    ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY INC
    231 W 39TH ST STE 1200
    NEW YORK,NY10018
    N/A PC youth education 15,000
    THE MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
    11001 EUCLID AVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44106
    N/A PC Learning Through Music Program 2,500
    THE ORTHODOX CLUB
    AL-MAAHAD ST PO BOX 761
    RAMALLAH,PALESTINE  
    IS
    N/A NC Expenditure Responsibility Grant 10,000
    THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY FDN
    300 POMPTON RD
    WAYNE,NJ07470
    N/A PC Paterson Middle School System Music project and exchange activities with ESNCM Program 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 250,000
    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 ............
        14 262  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 98,259  
    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 .............
        18 358,047  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   456,568  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13456,568
    (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
    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) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
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    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
     
    Employer identification number

    65-1270242
    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.  
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    General Rule
    Special Rules
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    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it 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.
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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
     
    Employer identification number

    65-1270242
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    Hishmeh Basem L  
    1850 S Ocean Drive Unit 3104
     
    Hallandale Beach, FL33009

    $500,000


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
     
    Employer identification number

    65-1270242
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
     
    Employer identification number

    65-1270242
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)
    Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

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    TY 2014 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    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
     
     
    PO Box 19796
    E Jerusalem,Palestine  
    IS
    2013-02-21 20,000 Funding for Music, Art and Drama Program for Children with Learning difficulties 20,000 NO 4/12/14   None Necessary
     
     
    PO Box 19796
    E Jerusalem,Palestine  
    IS
    2014-02-21 20,000 Funding for Music, Art and Drama Program for Children with learning difficulties 20,000 NO 1/29/15   None Necessary
     
     
    PO Box 2017
    Ramallah,Palestine  
    IS
    2013-02-21 30,000 Funding for School of Dance 30,000 NO 7/23/14   None Necessary
     
     
    PO Box 2017
    Ramallah,Palestine  
    IS
    2014-03-06 30,000 Funding for School of Dance   NO Expected in 2015   None Necessary
     
     
    PO Box 761
    Ramallah,Palestine  
    IS
    2013-02-21 10,000 Funding for Children's Dancing and Musical Program 10,000 NO 7/21/14   None Necessary
     
     
    PO box 761
    Ramallah,Palestine  
    IS
    2014-02-27 10,000 Funding for Children's Dancing and Musical Programs   NO Expected in 2015   None Necessary
     
     
    PO box 943
    Ramallah,Palestine  
    IS
    2014-03-06 10,000 To support the Music Education Program 10,000 NO 2/2/15   None Necessary

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3M CO 12,724 24,648
    ABB LTD. 14,009 13,346
    ABBVIE INC. 5,324 11,452
    ACCOR SA LTD S/ADR 13,473 12,422
    ACTAVIS PLC 16,474 16,732
    ADT LTD. 9,609 10,217
    AES CORP 13,844 15,257
    AKZO NOBEL NV-ADR 16,104 16,142
    ALASKA AIR GROUP INC 9,708 14,462
    ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 18,065 17,254
    ALLEGHENY TECH 14,799 13,873
    ALLERGAN INC. 6,791 6,803
    ALLIANZ SE ADR 14,046 15,659
    ALLSTATE CORP 22,547 31,051
    AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER INC. 11,929 16,455
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 18,463 30,052
    AMERICAN TOWER REIT INC 14,690 19,671
    AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC 12,169 28,566
    AMGEN INC 9,200 9,557
    ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC 10,877 19,656
    ANTHEM INC 27,943 34,182
    APPLE INC. 36,488 55,190
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC. 10,467 17,070
    ARCHER DANIELS MDLND 10,677 13,572
    ARM HOLDINGS PLC 9,490 10,186
    ARROW ELECTRONICS INC. 14,224 13,720
    ASML HOLDING NV NY REG SHS 11,825 14,018
    ASTELLAS PHARMA INC 11,369 15,468
    AT&T, INC 16,763 17,903
    AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC. 9,441 17,091
    AUTOZONE INC 4,890 14,859
    AXA ADS 16,739 12,109
    BAKER HUGHES INTL 28,877 27,530
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 25,114 28,588
    BARCLAYS PLC ADR 29,642 20,714
    BASF AG SPONS ADR 13,262 14,093
    BAYER A G SPONSORED ADR 10,088 18,747
    BECTON DICKINSON & CO 9,203 13,777
    BED BATH & BEYOND INC. 14,090 14,625
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CLASS 13,249 30,030
    BG GROUP PLC ADS 26,415 18,731
    BHP BILLITON LIMITED 26,899 18,786
    BIOGEN IDEC INC 20,548 24,780
    BLACKROCK INC 8,052 13,945
    BNP PARIBAS SPONS ADR 20,982 16,600
    BOEING CO 23,757 31,065
    BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC 10,025 15,203
    BROADCOM CORPORATION 17,838 18,805
    BURBERRY GROUP PLC 11,863 13,866
    CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP 5,919 5,095
    CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD 19,562 25,050
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 13,609 13,868
    CATAMARAN CORP 12,300 14,645
    CELGENE CORP 3,835 6,264
    CENTRICA 7,298 6,058
    CHARLES SCHWAB CORP 12,637 18,537
    CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION 4,486 4,423
    CHEUNG KONG HLDGS LTD ADR 17,186 19,930
    CHEVRON CORP 15,030 19,856
    CHINA CONSTRUCT UNSPON ADR 6,383 7,106
    CIGNA 11,580 18,318
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 40,902 56,308
    CITIGROUP INC 27,398 36,741
    CNOOC LTD ADS 7,108 5,959
    COMCAST CORP 7,765 27,634
    COMCAST CORP CL A 43,705 70,133
    COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE RICHEMONT 9,444 14,307
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 9,885 9,116
    CORNING INC 10,423 14,515
    CREDIT SUISSE GROUP ADR 20,657 14,546
    CUMMINS INC 12,000 13,408
    CVS CAREMARK CORP. 25,874 44,495
    DANA HOLDING CP 15,070 19,501
    DANAHER CORP 9,234 14,228
    DBS GROUP HLDGS SPON ADR 10,361 13,940
    DIAGEO PLC ADS 8,139 10,953
    DOW CHEMICAL PV 9,048 8,255
    DU PONT DE NEMOURS 3,939 8,873
    DUKE ENERGY CO 8,258 12,949
    EAST JAPAN RAILWAY C 10,790 11,652
    EATON CORP PLC 6,151 7,951
    EBAY INC. 3,987 7,239
    ECOLAB INC 5,193 7,525
    EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES 11,441 13,630
    EMC CORP-MASS 22,501 31,822
    ENSCO PLC 12,648 8,715
    ESSILOR INTL ADR 5,380 5,564
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING CO. 12,868 14,140
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 12,441 16,641
    F5 NETWORKS, INC. 9,515 13,830
    FACEBOOK INC 12,969 15,214
    FANUC LIMITED UNSPONSORED 11,431 12,333
    FOOT LOCKER INC N.Y. COM 13,362 13,764
    FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES CL A 10,532 12,248
    FRANKLIN RES INC 10,538 13,455
    FRESENIUS MED CAR AG 9,040 10,028
    GAP INC. 26,971 34,699
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 30,553 39,194
    GENERAL MILLS INC 8,234 12,799
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 12,544 33,085
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC 6,271 5,984
    GOOGLE INC CL A 27,482 39,269
    GOOGLE INC CL C 11,244 17,371
    HALYARD HEALTH, INC. 432 909
    HANESBRANDS INC 6,512 13,841
    HANG LUNG PROPERTIES-SP ADR 10,465 7,663
    HARTFORD FINANCIALSERVICES GRO 12,834 17,510
    HENKEL KGAA PFD SHS ADR 6,725 10,251
    HEWLETT PACKARD CO 16,347 18,781
    HOME DEPOT INC. 26,827 64,976
    HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 15,167 14,229
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. 14,574 20,683
    HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 32,443 28,102
    IMPERIAL TOBACCO GRO 7,640 10,500
    INDUSTRIAL & COM UNSP/ADR 7,599 8,366
    ING GROUP N V SPONSORED ADR 13,406 18,378
    INTEL CORP 11,330 17,818
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE 20,535 20,055
    JC PENNEY 8,818 6,435
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 34,727 52,180
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 44,064 65,520
    KDDI CP UNSP ADR 11,930 13,161
    KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 9,962 18,486
    KINDER MORGAN INC 12,818 14,005
    KIRBY CORPORATION 16,554 12,595
    KOMATSU LTD. 11,819 12,758
    KUBOTA CORPORATION 10,878 16,738
    LAFARGE ADS 23,260 14,719
    LAM RESEARCH CORP 9,158 13,091
    LENNAR CORP 10,290 19,851
    LOWES COMPANIES INC. 10,503 14,930
    LVMH MOET HENN UNSP 16,446 17,909
    MACY'S INC 20,379 28,273
    MAKITA CORP 11,202 10,046
    MARKS & SPENCER GRP ADR 8,592 9,112
    MARSH AND MCLENNAN COMPANIES I 5,875 9,960
    MASTERCARD INC 5,318 13,355
    MCKESSON CORP 27,623 37,987
    MEDTRONIC INC 29,727 38,555
    MERCK & CO INC. 38,123 41,343
    METLIFE INC. 17,072 19,851
    MICRON TECHNOLOGY 16,332 17,785
    MICROSOFT CORPORATION 60,004 81,705
    MITSUBISHI CORP SPON 6,176 5,551
    MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO ADR 13,189 14,636
    MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC 13,957 19,073
    MONSANTO CO 9,065 15,531
    MORGAN STANLEY 17,211 20,254
    MYLAN INC. 7,716 15,276
    NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD 10,748 6,503
    NATL OILWELL VARCO 14,618 13,827
    NAVIENT CORPORATION 9,858 14,673
    NESTLE S.A. 18,254 28,669
    NETAPP, INC. 18,109 20,559
    NIDEC CORPORATION ADR 4,818 8,121
    NITTO DENKO ADR 14,242 13,370
    NOVARTIS AG ADR 18,582 29,651
    NOVO NORDISK A S 9,250 10,707
    O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC. 6,846 14,254
    ORACLE CORP 28,309 37,775
    PENTAIR INC. COM 7,765 9,897
    PEPSICO INC 30,752 41,134
    PFIZER INC. 21,772 35,324
    PING AN INSURANCE 6,918 8,441
    PPG INDUSTRIES INC 17,174 53,627
    PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED 9,761 13,683
    PROCTER GAMBLE CO 12,363 18,218
    PRUDENTIAL PLC SC 13,099 26,271
    PULTE GROUP INC. 12,274 13,777
    QUALCOMM INC 11,215 14,123
    RALPH LAUREN CORP 8,693 9,258
    RAYTHEON CO. 13,508 28,124
    RIO TINTO PLC SPONSORED ADR 28,772 26,438
    ROCHE HOLDING LTD ADR 19,494 26,614
    ROSS STORES, INC. 11,643 14,422
    ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE 11,791 14,755
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 33,256 34,747
    SANDISK CORP 9,036 13,129
    SANOFI-AVENTIS SPONSORED ADR 20,397 21,938
    SAP AKTIENGESELL ADS 16,324 20,547
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 17,144 19,644
    SCHNEIDER ELEC UNSP/ADR 17,509 14,914
    SEALED AIR CORP 11,558 21,173
    SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL C 13,219 15,224
    SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC 4,340 14,469
    SLM CORP 8,628 10,750
    SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 9,797 14,262
    STATE STREET CORPORATION 16,221 27,475
    SUMITOMO MITSUI FINCL GRP 18,134 17,144
    SYNOPSYS, INC. 10,682 13,563
    SYSCO CORP 10,310 10,835
    T-MOBILE US INC 9,110 8,675
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LT 7,300 13,025
    TD AMERITRADE HOLDING CORP 12,151 14,133
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD 7,663 8,982
    TECHNIP ADS 11,015 6,808
    TEREX CORP 10,737 13,104
    TEVA PHARMECEUTICAL SP ADR 24,035 27,432
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. 11,991 13,474
    TEXTRON INC. 16,145 28,635
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 8,861 8,896
    TIME WARNER INC. 13,002 13,838
    TJX COMPANIES INC 24,325 27,158
    TOYOTA MTR CORP 24,833 31,621
    TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC 32,185 64,886
    TULLOW OIL PLC 899415202 8,987 3,397
    TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, FOX INC 11,239 14,020
    TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. 18,382 26,404
    UNILEVER N V N Y 12,986 16,436
    UNION PACIFIC 8,692 27,638
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 11,685 18,454
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 29,850 37,490
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. 13,486 13,950
    VALERO ENERGY CORP 4,343 9,108
    VISA INC 13,797 32,251
    VODAFONE GROUP PLC 31,970 25,081
    VOLKSWAGEN AG 11,771 19,545
    WAL-MART STORES INC. 12,046 21,470
    WALT DISNEY HOLDINGS CO. 37,412 69,794
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 10,057 15,653
    WELLS FARGO & CO. 4,901 11,238
    WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 14,020 36,310
    WPP GROUP PLC 8,451 16,344
    WYNN MACAU 14,037 10,440
    ZURICH INS GROU ADR 11,045 14,602

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    220,164
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    218,471
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 27,377     27,377
    Bank Charges 1,387 1,387    


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 91,112 91,112    


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
    EIN: 65-1270242
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2014 6,100      
    990-PF Extension for 2013 5,671      
    Foreign Tax Paid 3,615 3,615