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
THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1133   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KAILUA, HI96734
A Employer identification number

99-0275431
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(808) 254-1885
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$5,239,867J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 59,469 56,756 59,469
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,402
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,402
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,402
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 552,177   552,177
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 614,048 59,158 611,646
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 94,420   94,420 94,420
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 67,430   67,430 67,430
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 23,999   23,999 23,999
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 5,498   5,498  
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,650 1,163 4,650  
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 981 981 981  
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 4,743   4,743
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 156,214 76 156,214 154,063
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 357,935 2,220 357,935 339,912
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 357,935 2,220 357,935 339,912
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 256,113
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 56,938
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 253,711
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............... 130,713 86,742 86,742
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 336,144 25,840 25,840
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,136,496 Click to see attachment1,448,490 1,845,019
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 456,938 Click to see attachment619,961 625,126
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 112,578 Click to see attachment199,051 257,140
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,220,142
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,210,170 14,715 Click to see attachment9,972 2,400,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,187,584 2,390,056 5,239,867
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) Click to see attachment2,352 Click to see attachment927
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 2,352 927
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 2,185,232 2,389,129
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 2,185,232 2,389,129
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 2,187,584 2,390,056
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 2,185,232
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 256,113
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,441,345
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 52,216
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 2,389,129
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 VANGUARD FUNDS - LTCG DISTRIB P    
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 2,402     2,402
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       2,402
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 2,402
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 257,898 2,128,009 0.121192
2012 146,382 2,082,783 0.070282
2011 165,649 978,155 0.169348
2010 131,156 933,795 0.140455
2009 127,694 782,584 0.163170
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.664447
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 0.132889
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 2,593,080
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 344,592
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 569
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 345,161
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 339,912
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 1,139
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 1,139
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 1,139
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 46
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 46
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 14
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,107
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)
    bulletHI
    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
    Yes
     
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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 addressbulletWWW.SEARCHERHAWAII.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBARBARA LITTENBERG Telephone no.bullet (808) 254-1885
    Located atbullet44-427 KANOEHE BAY DRIVEKANEOHEHI ZIP+4bullet96744
    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
     
    No
    .........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
     
     
    .........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
    RICHARD LITTENBERG TRUSTEE
    40.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 1133
    KAILUA,HI96734
    BARBARA LITTENBERG TRUSTEE, SEC
    35.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 1133
    KAILUA,HI96734
    NICOLE LITTENBERG TRUSTEE
    6.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 1133
    KAILUA,HI96734
    ERIK LITTENBERG TRUSTEE
    4.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 1133
    KAILUA,HI96734
    JONATHAN LITTENBERG TRUSTEE, CAP
    50.00     		94,420 10,303 0
    PO BOX 1133
    KAILUA,HI96734
    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 EA ENGINEERING JOHNSTON ISLAND SOIL & FISH SAMPLING TO DETERMINE POLLUTION LEVELS. 69,390
    2 NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION/NIHOA/ NECKER/FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS - CONTINUATION OF INTERTIDAL MONITORING & EVALUATION OF SHELLFISH & OPIHI ALONG SHORELINES TO DETERMINE HOW TO PROTECT & LIMIT RESOURCES TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY. 66,747
    3 NOAA PACIFIC ISLAND FISHERIES SCIENCE TERN ISLAND WILDLIFE ENTRAPMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION, CARBONATE CHEMISTRY SAMPLING AND PROCESSING, AND DEPLOYMENT OF BAITED & UNBAITED REMOTE UNDERWATER VIDEO STATIONS TO DETERMINE STATUS OF WILDLIFE AND WATER CONDITIONS. 56,028
    4 CLEANING OUT INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE PRESENCE OF FOOD NECESSARY FOR MILLERBIRDS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT THEIR SURVIVAL. 55,178
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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 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
    2,334,283
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    298,286
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,632,569
    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
    2,632,569
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    39,489
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,593,080
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    129,654
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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
    339,912
    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
    339,912
    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
    339,912
    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  
    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.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 339,912
    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.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 339,912
    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 5 339,912
    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 ..........     		 
    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 ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    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
    2006-11-13
    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
    129,654   104,139 48,908 282,701
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 110,206   88,518 41,572 240,296
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		339,912 257,898 146,382 166,120 910,312
    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 ....     		339,912 257,898 146,382 166,120 910,312
    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...     		86,436 70,933 69,426 32,605 259,400
    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
    Total .................................bullet 3a  
    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
    aSEARCHER II - ROBOTICS         64,800
    bSEARCHER II - BRUV         87,656
    cSEARCHER II - INTERTIDAL         109,100
    dSEARCHER II - JOHNSTON ISLAND         105,024
    eSEARCHER II - NAVY         84,613
    fSEARCHER II - USFW         96,046
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 59,469  
    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 2,402  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aMISCELLANEOUS INCOME     1 4,938  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   66,809 547,239
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13614,048
    (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.)
    1A LIQUID ROBOTICS: LAUNCH AND RECOVERY EQUIPMENT TESTING FOR FUTURE USE OF DEEP SONAR EVALUATIONS.
    1B NOAA PACIFIC ISLAND FISHERIES: WILDLIFE ENTRAPMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION, CARBONATE CHEMISTRY SAMPLING AND PROCESSING, AND DEPLOYMENT OF BAITED & UNBAITED REMOTE UNDERWATER VIDEO STATIONS TO DETERMINE STATUS OF WILDLIFE.
    1C NATL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMIN/NIHOA/NECKER/FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS: CONTINUATION OF INTERTIDAL MONITORING EVALUATION OF SHELLFISH & OPIHI ALONG SHORELINES.
    1D JOHNSTON ISLAND: SOIL & FISH SAMPLING TO DETERMINE POLLUTION LEVELS.
    1E NAVFAC (NAVY): SURVEY OF SEABIRDS AND MARINE MAMMALS AT KAULA ISLAND
    1F USFW (NIHOA): CLEAN OUT INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES TO MAINTAIN PRESENCE OF FOOD NECESSARY FOR MILLERBIRDS
    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:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 4,650 1,163 4,650  

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    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
    DESK AND FILES 1995-06-26 1,269 1,269 S/L 7.0000        
    BOOKCASE 1995-07-24 207 207 S/L 7.0000        
    COPY MACHINE 1995-11-17 427 427 S/L 5.0000        
    COMPUTER 1996-01-30 4,343 4,343 S/L 5.0000        
    POINT LOMA CAMERA 1997-08-06 144 144 S/L 7.0000        
    BAYSIDE TRADING 1997-08-20 149 149 S/L 7.0000        
    COMPUTER 1997-09-09 2,059 2,059 S/L 5.0000        
    TEST TUBES 1997-10-20 226 226 S/L 7.0000        
    EAR PHONE 2001-03-04 375 375 S/L 7.0000        
    NEW LIFE RAFTS 2012-09-06 9,803 2,941 S/L 5.0000 1,961   1,961  
    NEW PHONE 2012-09-06 4,495 1,349 S/L 5.0000 899   899  
    IRIDIUM PHONE 2011-07-06 1,297 649 S/L 5.0000 259   259  
    STABILIZERS 2001-08-01 27,000 27,000 200DB 5.0000        
    FLYBRIDGE 2001-08-03 3,851 3,851 200DB 5.0000        
    FLYBRIDGE 2001-08-16 6,361 6,361 200DB 5.0000        
    REUPHOSTERY 2001-08-29 1,909 1,909 200DB 5.0000        
    STABILIZERS 2001-10-12 33,500 33,500 200DB 5.0000        
    ROLLY MARINE 2001-10-13 10,000 10,000 200DB 5.0000        
    ABS MARINE HYDRAL 2001-12-17 34,555 34,555 200DB 5.0000        
    MAXWELL WINCHES 2001-07-31 2,812 2,812 200DB 5.0000        
    SEARCHER II AQUISIT 2001-07-26 2,939,000 2,939,000 200DB 5.0000        
    CARPET RUNNERS 2001-11-09 1,300 1,300 200DB 5.0000        
    ROLLY MARINE 2001-11-21 10,654 10,654 200DB 5.0000        
    ROLLY MARINE 2001-12-04 7,780 7,780 200DB 5.0000        
    ROLLY MARINE 2001-12-04 14,203 14,203 200DB 5.0000        
    CONCORO MARINE 2001-12-12 8,253 8,253 200DB 5.0000        
    NEW FREEZER 2001-12-31 420 420 200DB 5.0000        
    LIFE SAVING DEVICE 2001-12-31 1,490 1,490 200DB 5.0000        
    ARCHITECT FEES 2001-11-06 6,900 6,900 200DB 5.0000        
    KEWALO SHIP 2002-11-05 10,060 10,060 200DB 5.0000        
    TELENOR SATELLITE 2003-10-06 4,418 4,418 200DB 5.0000        
    ENGINE 2005-06-03 8,525 8,525 200DB 5.0000        
    REPLACE FENDER 2005-06-03 23,374 23,374 200DB 5.0000        
    MAPCO - FANS 2005-09-07 4,916 4,916 200DB 5.0000        
    WATERMAKER 2007-03-27 11,475 11,475 200DB 5.0000        
    VESSEL MONITORING 2007-05-18 1,986 1,986 200DB 5.0000        
    FUEL BLADDERS 2007-06-29 3,499 3,499 200DB 5.0000        
    RADAR SYSTEMS 2007-11-29 6,490 6,490 200DB 5.0000        
    NIGHT SCOPE 2008-06-16 2,500 2,500 200DB 5.0000        
    BAYSIDE NEW ENGINE 2011-08-06 3,000 1,500 200DB 5.0000 600   600  
    BAYSIDE NEW MOTOR 2011-07-15 5,117 2,558 200DB 5.0000 1,024   1,024  

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD INTR BD IDX FD ADM 270,989 274,686
    VANGUARD TTL BD MKT IDX INV 309,920 311,462
    VANGUARD S/T TAX EXEMPT INV 39,052 38,978

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD GRWTH IDX FD ADM 194,184 300,606
    VANGUARD TTL INTL ST IDX FD 282,355 311,173
    VANGUARD VAL IDX FD ADM 207,556 292,397
    VANGUARD EMERGING MKTS STK IDX ADM 163,448 169,364
    VANGUARD MIDCAP IDX FD ADM 109,593 180,766
    VANGUARD SMALL-CAP IDX FD ADM 178,314 287,015
    VANGUARD INFLATION-PROTECT SEC ADM 313,040 303,698

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD REIT IDX FD ADM AT COST 199,051 257,140

    TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BOATS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 3,220,142 3,210,170 9,972 2,400,000


    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 5,498   5,498  


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,782   1,782 293
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE 75 75 75  
    INSURANCE 21,142   21,142 21,142
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 132,513   132,513 132,513
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 702 1 702 115


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SEARCHER II - ROBOTICS 64,800   64,800
    SEARCHER II - BRUV 87,656   87,656
    SEARCHER II - INTERTIDAL 109,100   109,100
    SEARCHER II - JOHNSTON ISLAND 105,024   105,024
    SEARCHER II - NAVY 84,613   84,613
    SEARCHER II - USFW 96,046   96,046
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 4,938   4,938


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL WITHHOLDING PAYABLE 2,352 927


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MEDICAL FDN FOR THE STUDY
    OF THE ENVIRONMENT & THE HUMAN BODY
    EIN: 99-0275431
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 981 981 981