Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 7266   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilton, CT068977266
A Employer identification number

06-6473263
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(646) 503-2606
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$7,571,608
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)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 346 346  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 105,001 105,001  
5a Gross rents.............. 135,212 135,212  
b Net rental income or (loss) 135,212
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 822,394
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,158,188
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 822,394
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)....... 448 448  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,063,401 1,063,401  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 108,000 21,600   86,400
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).... 46,262 24,060   22,202
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 11,389 11,389   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 12,000 1,200   10,800
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 5,910 1,182   4,728
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 183,561 59,431   124,130
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 332,450 332,450
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 516,011 59,431   456,580
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 547,390
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,003,970
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............... 97,242 140,555 140,555
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 117,100 138,203 138,203
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........... 10,800 10,800 10,800
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 4,841,125 Click to see attachment5,324,099 5,011,849
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,770,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   1,770,000 Click to see attachment1,770,000 2,270,201
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet7,344
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet7,344      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 6,836,267 7,383,657 7,571,608
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 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......... 7,675,503 7,675,503
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -839,236 -291,846
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 6,836,267 7,383,657
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 6,836,267 7,383,657
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 6,836,267
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 547,390
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 7,383,657
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 7,383,657
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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 P    
b Capital Gains Dividends P    
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 6,015,618   5,335,794 679,824
b 142,570     142,570
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       679,824
b       142,570
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 2 822,394
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 355,429 7,438,850 0.047780
2012 480,999 7,280,495 0.066067
2011 429,793 7,637,259 0.056276
2010 463,077 7,650,648 0.060528
2009 437,293 7,140,104 0.061245
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.291896
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 0.058379
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 7,615,782
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 444,602
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 10,040
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 454,642
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 456,580
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 10,040
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 10,040
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 10,040
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 148
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 12,608
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 12,756
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 108
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 2,608
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,608 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
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)
    bulletCT
    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 addressbulletwww.amblertrust.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletThomas T Adams Telephone no.bullet (203) 761-1150
    Located atbullet15 Old Danbury Road 200WiltonCT ZIP+4bullet06897
    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
     
    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).
    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
    Thomas T Adams Trustee
    5.00
    36,000 0 0
    190 Old Ridgefield Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    Reverend William L Sachs Trustee
    5.00
    36,000 0 0
    6000 Grove Avenue
    Richmond,VA23226
    Dr David F Clune Trustee
    5.00
    36,000 0 0
    44 Middlebrook Farm Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    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 0
    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.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    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.........................bullet0
    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
    4,867,586
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    593,972
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    2,270,200
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,731,758
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) Click to see attachment.............
    1e
    50,000
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,731,758
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    115,976
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,615,782
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    380,789
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    380,789
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    10,040
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    10,040
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    370,749
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    370,749
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    370,749
    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
    456,580
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    456,580
    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
    10,040
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    446,540
    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 7 370,749
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 41,552
    b From 2010....... 85,373
    c From 2011....... 56,040
    d From 2012....... 120,684
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 303,649
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 456,580
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........
    0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 370,749
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 85,831
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 389,480
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........
    0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    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) .......
    0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    41,552
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    347,928
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 85,373
    b Excess from 2011.... 56,040
    c Excess from 2012.... 120,684
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014.... 85,831
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    44 Old Ridgefield Road Suite 215
    Wilton,CT06897
    (203) 761-1150
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Must submit scholarship application form with required attachments including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and a copy of parent/guardian Federal Income tax return. For scholarship renewals must submit a letter requesting continuation of scholarship, a copy of final grades, FAFSA, tax returns and any information on additional scholarships or awards.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    April 30 for new scholarship applications and May 31 for renewal applications.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000. Preferences are to be afforded to students residing in the Town of Wilton first and surrounding towns second.
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    44 Old Ridgefield Road Suite 215
    Wilton,CT06897
    (203) 761-1150
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Must submit non-scholarship grant application with specific project information,organizational information, financial statements and proof of tax exempt status.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    March 1
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Municipal, religious, charitable, benevolent or educational organizations or corporations as determined by the trustees.
    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
    Wilton Education Foundation
    PO Box 7090
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Teaching tools for Wilton schools 20,000
    Sheila Figueroa
    184 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Connecticut 4,000
    Jaleesa Davis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 22 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Connecticut 1,500
    Kayla Figueroa
    134 Dewey Street
    Stratford,CT06615
    None N/A Scholarship - Southern CT State University 6,000
    Jasmine Prezzie
    1112 Washington Village
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Maryland Eastern 2,000
    Valeria Carvajel
    85 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - St. Johns University 3,000
    Ashlee DuBois
    22 Leuvine Street
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Bridgeport 3,000
    Rachel Williams
    79 Fillow Street
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - UC Regents 5,000
    Stacey Velasquez
    4 Chestnut Street Apt 4C
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Saint Joseph's College 2,500
    Anna Crofts
    121 Augur Street
    Hamden,CT06517
    None N/A Scholarship - Marymount Manhattan College 7,000
    Edwin Carbajal
    1124 Carroll Place Apt 18
    Bronx,NY10456
    None N/A Scholarship - Princeton University 1,500
    Marx Cadet
    49 Meadow Street Apt 24
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Post University 1,500
    Desiree Waters
    25 Chapel Street Apt D-2
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - Nyack College 2,500
    Sean Troost
    25 West Church Street
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Central CT State University 4,000
    Jayro Ovalle
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 18 1E
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Rochester Institute of Technology 2,000
    Tiahana Spencer
    208 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Connecticut 2,000
    Timeeshah Thomas
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 3F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Southern CT State University 4,000
    Wilson Lauture
    47 Elmwood Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Pace University 2,000
    Stephanie Lopez
    146 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Bridgeport 4,500
    Wilton Candlelight Concerts Inc
    PO Box 3
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Holiday Concerts 5,000
    Melissa Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 4,000
    Family Rentry Inc
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06850
      Non-profit Youth Mentoring Programs - At-Risk Youth 5,000
    Community Nursery School
    9 Hubbard Road
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Families without funds for preschool 8,600
    Domus
    83 Lockwood Ave
    Stamford,CT06902
      Non-profit Lion's Den out of school time program 6,000
    GAIA
    700 Larkspur Landing Circle
    San Francisco,CA94939
      Non-profit AIDS orphans in Malawi's rural villages 5,000
    Human Services Council Inc
    One Park Street
    Norwalk,CT06851
      Non-profit Children & families subjected to abuse 10,000
    A Better Chance of Wilton Inc
    6 Godfrey Place
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Operation funding 8,000
    Morgan Ely
    8 Belfor Road
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - Quinnipiac College 4,000
    Sophie Katz
    146 Sunrise Hill
    Norwalk,CT06851
    None N/A Scholarship - Keene State College 4,000
    Isaiah Mohammed
    25 Chapel Street Apt D-5
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Rose Pierre
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 17 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Andrews University 4,000
    Amy Salvato
    15 Buckingham Ridge Rd
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Flagler College 4,000
    Adam Toris
    7 Chipmunk Lane
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    Jacob Bordoley
    43 Indian Hill Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Wesleyan University 3,000
    Hui Lu
    312 Delancy St 9D
    New York,NY10002
    None N/A Scholarship - NY University 5,500
    Grace Williams
    139 Old Kings Highway
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Wesleyan University 4,000
    Olondi LeGrand
    136 W 91st Street
    New York,NY10024
    None N/A Scholarship - Roger Williams Universtiy 4,000
    Edna Hilaire
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 4,000
    Anshise Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 2,000
    Khanisha Moore
    4 Dixie Lane
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - Morris College 2,000
    Kailey Troller
    220 Mountain Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Delaware 4,500
    Clara Labaze
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 18 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 4,000
    Selina Cardona
    1173 E 229 Dr North Apt 9C
    Bronx,NY10466
    None N/A Scholarship - Mount Holyoke College 2,000
    Sophie Delfus
    8400 Shore Front Pkwy Apt 3R
    Rockaway Beach,NY11693
    None N/A Scholarship - Amherst College 2,900
    Micha Allwood
    145 Edgecombe Ave Apt A4
    New York,NY10030
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,750
    Jackslyne Myrtil
    216 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2D
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart Universtiy 6,000
    Family & Children's Agency
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06850
      Non-profit Project Friendship Mentoring Programs - At Risk Youth 5,000
    Wilton Youth Council
    PO Box 172
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Peer Connection - Middle School Project 6,000
    Open Door Shelter
    4 Merritt Street
    Norwalk,CT06854
      Non-profit General Operating Support - Homeless and Working Poor 15,000
    Norwalk Symphony Society
    83 Wall Street
    Norwalk,CT06850
      Non-profit Educational and Community Outreach 2,500
    Domestic Violence Crisis Center
    777 Summer St - Ste 400
    Stamford,CT06901
      Non-profit Family Justice Project - Victims of Intimate Partner Violence 15,000
    Earthplace - Harbor Watch
    10 Woodside Lane
    Westport,CT06880
      Non-profit Water Quality Monitoring 10,000
    Liberation Programs Inc
    129 Glover Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06850
      Non-profit Adolescents at-risk of abusing alcohol or drugs 3,500
    Marc Lerebours
    11 Norden Place Unit 6
    Norwalk,CT06855
    None N/A Scholarship - Endicott College 4,000
    STEPS
    PO Box 1970
    Groton,CT06340
      Non-profit Socio economically disavantaged adolescent girls 5,000
    Seabury Academy of Music and the Arts Inc
    60 East Ave
    Norwalk,CT06851
      Non-profit Children for whom piano lessons would not otherwise be available 7,500
    Stepping Stones Museum for Children
    303 West Ave
    Norwalk,CT06850
      Non-profit Youth Enrichment - students in grades 6-12 in Fairfield County 5,000
    Center for Interfaith Reconciliation
    6000 Grove Ave
    Richmond,VA23226
      Non-profit Funding Speakers 2,500
    Wilton Commons Inc
    PO Box 7505
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Complete interior furnishing and finishings for the meditation room/chapel 15,000
    Wilton Historical Society
    224 Danbury Rd
    Wilton,CT06897
      Non-profit Signage project for the Wilton community 7,500
    Keystone House Inc
    147 Main St
    Norwalk,CT06851
      Non-profit Group home roof and front porch 9,200
    Yale School of Environmental Studies
    195 Prospect Street
    New Haven,CT06511
      Non-profit CT residents perceptions of coyote, black bear and mountain lions 1,000
    Melanie Armatis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 14 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,500
    Gabriel Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 3,000
    Fabiola Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 3,000
    JR Bonhomme
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - American University 2,500
    Andrew Louis
    290 Federal Street
    Bridgeport,CT06606
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Andres Morales-Guzman
    28 Dickinson Road
    Darien,CT06820
    None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 2,000
    Jonathan Sanchez
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg B-11 3E
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Norwich University 1,500
    Bria Yarborough
    20 Spruce Street Unit 5
    Stamford,CT06902
    None N/A Scholarship - Norwalk Community College 1,000
    Isabel Zayas
    35 Wilton Crest
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - American University 1,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 332,450
    bApproved for future payment
    Micha Allwood
    145 Edgecombe Ave Apt A4
    New York,NY10030
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,750
    Selina Cardona
    1173 E 229 Dr North Apt 9C
    Bronx,NY10466
    None N/A Scholarship - Mount Holyoke College 2,000
    Valeria Carvajel
    85 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - St Johns University 1,500
    Morgan Ely
    8 Belfor Road
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - Quinnipiac University 2,000
    Edna Hilaire
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 2,000
    Sophie Katz
    146 Sunrise Hill
    Norwalk,CT06851
    None N/A Scholarship - Keene State College 2,000
    Clara Labaze
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 18 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 2,000
    Olondi LeGrand
    136 W 91st Sreet
    New York,NY10024
    None N/A Scholarship - Roger Williams University 2,000
    Marc Lerebours
    11 Norden Place Unit 6
    Norwalk,CT06855
    None N/A Scholarship - Endicott College 2,000
    Hui Lu
    312 Delancy St 9D
    New York,NY10002
    None N/A Scholarship - NY University 2,750
    Isaiah Mohammed
    25 Chapel Street Apt D-2
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,000
    Khanisha Moore
    4 Dixie Lane
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - Morris College 2,000
    Rose Pierre
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 17 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Andrews University 2,000
    Grace Williams
    139 Old Kings Highway
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Wesleyan University 2,000
    Andrew Louis
    290 Federal Street
    Bridgeport,CT06606
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,000
    Melanie Armatis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 14 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,500
    Gabriel Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CCT 1,500
    Jasmine Prezzie
    1112 Washington Village
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of Maryland Eastern Shore 2,000
    Amy Salvato
    15 Buckingham Ridge Rd
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Flagler College 2,000
    Jonathan Sanchez
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg B11 3E
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Norwich University 1,500
    Tiahana Spencer
    208 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,000
    Timeeshah Thomas
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 3F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Southern CT State University 2,000
    Adam Toris
    220 Mountain Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    Sean Troost
    25 West Church Street
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - Central CT State University 2,000
    Rachel Williams
    79 Fillow Street
    Norwalk,CT06850
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CA 2,500
    Bria Yarborough
    20 Spruce Street Unit 5
    Stamford,CT06902
    None N/A Scholarship - Norwalk Community College 1,000
    Isabel Zayas
    35 Wilton Crest
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - American University 1,500
    Fabiola Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    Melissa Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 2,000
    Anshise Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 2,000
    JR Bonhomme
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    None N/A Scholarship - American University 2,500
    Marx Cadet
    49 Meadow Street Apt 24
    Norwalk,CT06854
    None N/A Scholarship - Post University 1,500
    Total .................................bullet 3b 62,500
    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 ............
        14 346  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 105,001  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 135,212  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............
             
    7 Other investment income.....     14 448  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............
        18 822,394  
    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).. 0 1,063,401 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,063,401
    (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.)?
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    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    12679.848sh Artisan Mid Cap 352,911 312,431
    7198.649sh Aston Fairpointe 346,513 299,165
    3880.3sh Delaware Small Cap 226,985 213,611
    3543.079sh DFA Intl Small Cap 77,236 65,901
    7638.902sh DFA Emerging Markets 212,924 191,278
    7184.394sh DFA US Small Cap 227,421 223,794
    10904.012sh Harding Loevner 211,359 189,730
    4184.9sh Oakmark Intl Small Cap 74,480 61,895
    30983.587sh TIAA-CREF Intl Eq 621,373 540,354
    37251.822sh TIAa-CREF Lg Cap Value 691,010 668,670
    33004.258sh TIAA-CREF Lg Cap Grth 670,205 687,149
    1913.602sh Vanguard REIT 204,718 219,739
    17412.66 Sh Amer Beacon 186,552 179,525
    13460.928 Sh DFA Inflation 161,680 156,147
    12579.085sh Fidelity Adv Emergin 180,919 165,667
    25369.153sh Mainstay High Yield 154,946 145,873
    11906.196sh Metropolitan West 126,064 125,968
    15761.035sh Pimco Emergin 152,642 131,132
    15379.525sh TIAAp-CREF High Yield 159,843 150,719
    14948.952sh TIAA-CREF Short Term Bd Fd 155,862 154,722
    11202.382sh Vanguard Bd Index 128,456 128,379

    TY 2014 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Land - 333 Hurlbutt Road Wilton, CT 1,720,000 0 1,720,000  
    Land - 6 Acres 50,000 0 50,000  

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Miscellaneous expenses 5,910 1,182   4,728


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other income 448 448 448


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Outside Services 22,202 0   22,202
    Investment Advisory Fees 24,060 24,060   0


    TY 2014 ReductionExplanationStatement
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Explanation:
    The foundation owns a lot that is landlocked and generates no income or cash flow. The lot was valued at $50,000 when it was gifted to the trust through the Estate of Elizabeth Raymond Ambler. The trustees are in the process of trying to secure access to the lot in order to convert it to an income producing asset.

    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN: 06-6473263
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Real Estate Taxes 7,389 7,389   0
    Federal Taxes 4,000 4,000   0