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.
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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
TORTUGA FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O SACKS PRESS 600 THIRD AVENUE   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10016
A Employer identification number

51-0245279
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 682-6640
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$47,606,804
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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 435,764 435,764  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 4,541,082
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 12,126,583
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 4,541,082
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,976,846 4,976,846  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 3,000 3,000   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 392,566 392,566   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 153,066 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 2,098 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 550,730 395,566   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 1,735,000 1,735,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,285,730 395,566   1,735,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,691,116
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,581,280
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)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 518,708 578,093 578,093
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)........ 26,921,976 Click to see attachment29,553,707 47,028,711
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 27,440,684 30,131,800 47,606,804
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......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 27,440,684 30,131,800
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 27,440,684 30,131,800
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 27,440,684 30,131,800
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 27,440,684
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 2,691,116
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 30,131,800
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 30,131,800
Form 990-PF (2014)
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 PRECISION CAST PARTS -160 SHS P 2014-07-10 2014-10-21
b PRECISION CAST PARTS -53 SHS P 2014-07-11 2014-10-21
c PRECISION CAST PARTS -105 SHS P 2014-07-16 2014-10-21
d PRECISION CAST PARTS -302 SHS P 2014-07-17 2014-10-21
e PRECISION CAST PARTS -8 SHS P 2014-08-20 2014-10-21
ALLERGAN INC -656 SHS P 2014-02-12 2015-01-08
ALLERGAN INC -164 SHS P 2014-02-12 2015-01-08
ALLERGAN INC -508 SHS P 2014-02-13 2015-01-08
ALLERGAN INC -518 SHS P 2014-02-13 2015-01-08
STRATASYS LTD -503 SHS P 2014-10-30 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -630 SHS P 2014-10-31 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -134 SHS P 2014-11-03 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -95 SHS P 2014-11-04 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -3555 SHS P 2014-11-05 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -501 SHS P 2014-12-09 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -2044 SHS P 2014-12-10 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -565 SHS P 2015-02-25 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -653 SHS P 2015-02-26 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -520 SHS P 2015-02-27 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -840 SHS P 2015-03-02 2015-05-07
PRECISION CAST PARTS -367 SHS P 2013-09-17 2014-10-16
PRECISION CAST PARTS -167 SHS P 2013-10-10 2014-10-16
PRECISION CAST PARTS -278 SHS P 2013-10-11 2014-10-16
PRECISION CAST PARTS -273 SHS P 2013-10-14 2014-10-16
PRECISION CAST PARTS -506 SHS P 2013-10-15 2014-10-16
PRECISION CAST PARTS -129 SHS P 2013-09-16 2014-10-17
PRECISION CAST PARTS -104 SHS P 2013-09-17 2014-10-17
PRECISION CAST PARTS -456 SHS P 2013-09-18 2014-10-17
PRECISION CAST PARTS -491 SHS P 2013-09-19 2014-10-17
PRECISION CAST PARTS -267 SHS P 2013-09-20 2014-10-17
PRECISION CAST PARTS -299 SHS P 2013-09-12 2014-10-20
PRECISION CAST PARTS -318 SHS P 2013-09-13 2014-10-20
PRECISION CAST PARTS -73 SHS P 2013-09-16 2014-10-20
PRECISION CAST PARTS -135 SHS P 2013-09-11 2014-10-21
PRECISION CAST PARTS -207 SHS P 2013-09-12 2014-10-21
CELGENE CORP -395 SHS P 2009-10-15 2014-10-24
CELGENE CORP -1742 SHS P 2009-10-16 2014-10-24
CELGENE CORP -1083 SHS P 2009-10-15 2014-10-30
CELGENE CORP -190 SHS P 2009-10-20 2014-10-30
CELGENE CORP -241 SHS P 2009-10-20 2014-10-31
CELGENE CORP -361 SHS P 2009-10-20 2014-12-09
CELGENE CORP -205 SHS P 2008-01-29 2014-12-10
CELGENE CORP -1402 SHS P 2009-10-20 2014-12-10
EQUINIX INC -0.6496 SHS P 2013-02-27 2014-12-16
ALLERGAN INC -1160 SHS P 2013-06-17 2014-12-19
ALLERGAN INC -932 SHS P 2013-06-18 2014-12-19
ALLERGAN INC -66 SHS P 2013-06-14 2014-12-22
ALLERGAN INC -1033 SHS P 2013-06-18 2014-12-22
ALLERGAN INC -526 SHS P 2013-06-13 2014-12-23
ALLERGAN INC -417 SHS P 2013-06-14 2014-12-23
ALLERGAN INC -212 SHS P 2013-06-13 2015-01-06
ALLERGAN INC -428 SHS P 2013-06-19 2015-01-06
ALLERGAN INC -261 SHS P 2008-10-30 2015-01-07
ALLERGAN INC -1559 SHS P 2008-10-30 2015-01-07
ALLERGAN INC -552 SHS P 2008-11-03 2015-01-07
ALLERGAN INC -17 SHS P 2009-05-29 2015-01-07
ALLERGAN INC -1735 SHS P 2013-06-19 2015-01-07
ALLERGAN INC -285 SHS P 2008-10-30 2015-01-08
APPLE INC -1282 SHS P 2012-11-19 2015-02-25
APPLE INC -3288 SHS P 2012-11-19 2015-02-25
FMC TECH. INC -1449 SHS P 2013-02-19 2015-02-25
FMC TECH. INC -1183 SHS P 2013-02-20 2015-02-25
FMC TECH. INC -243 SHS P 2013-02-25 2015-02-25
FMC TECH. INC -2517 SHS P 2013-04-24 2015-02-25
FMC TECH. INC -1054 SHS P 2013-02-14 2015-02-26
FMC TECH. INC -1542 SHS P 2013-02-15 2015-02-26
FMC TECH. INC -994 SHS P 2013-02-20 2015-02-26
FMC TECH. INC -1353 SHS P 2013-02-22 2015-02-26
FMC TECH. INC -829 SHS P 2013-11-05 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -232 SHS P 2013-11-06 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -1635 SHS P 2013-11-07 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -911 SHS P 2013-02-14 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -968 SHS P 2013-02-21 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -1120 SHS P 2013-02-21 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -1168 SHS P 2013-04-22 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -2202 SHS P 2013-04-23 2015-02-27
FMC TECH. INC -816 SHS P 2013-11-06 2015-02-27
APPLE INC -2014 SHS P 2012-05-17 2015-03-11
APPLE INC -344 SHS P 2012-11-19 2015-03-11
APPLE INC -1032 SHS P 2012-05-17 2015-03-12
COGNIZANT TECH. SOLUTIONS CORP -2020 SHS P 2013-08-26 2015-03-30
COGNIZANT TECH. SOLUTIONS CORP -817 SHS P 2013-08-26 2015-03-31
COGNIZANT TECH. SOLUTIONS CORP -1060 SHS P 2013-08-26 2015-04-01
STRATASYS LTD -735 SHS P 2013-10-10 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -1014 SHS P 2013-10-11 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -710 SHS P 2013-10-14 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -1115 SHS P 2013-10-15 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -1098 SHS P 2013-10-16 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -1186 SHS P 2013-10-17 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -788 SHS P 2013-10-18 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -704 SHS P 2013-10-30 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -355 SHS P 2013-10-31 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -243 SHS P 2013-11-01 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -346 SHS P 2014-01-22 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -576 SHS P 2014-01-23 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -547 SHS P 2014-01-24 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -1293 SHS P 2014-05-02 2015-05-07
STRATASYS LTD -491 SHS P 2014-05-05 2015-05-07
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -111 SHS P 2013-11-08 2015-05-18
GOOGLE INC -0.7803 SHS P 2013-08-13 2015-05-22
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -613 SHS P 2013-11-06 2015-05-19
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -165 SHS P 2013-11-07 2015-05-19
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -207 SHS P 2013-11-08 2015-05-19
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -242 SHS P 2013-11-05 2015-05-20
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -688 SHS P 2013-11-07 2015-05-20
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -33 SHS P 2011-08-31 2015-05-21
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -174 SHS P 2013-11-05 2015-05-21
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -34 SHS P 2011-08-29 2015-05-22
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -730 SHS P 2011-08-30 2015-05-22
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -129 SHS P 2011-08-31 2015-05-22
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -270 SHS P 2010-09-20 2015-05-27
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -497 SHS P 2011-08-29 2015-05-27
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -520 SHS P 2010-08-09 2015-05-28
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -319 SHS P 2010-09-20 2015-05-28
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -466 SHS P 2010-08-09 2015-05-29
AMAZON.COM INC -687 SHS P 2014-05-06 2015-06-01
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC -194 SHS P 2010-08-09 2015-06-10
GILEAD SCIENCES INC -624 SHS P 2013-08-22 2015-06-11
GILEAD SCIENCES INC -884 SHS P 2013-08-23 2015-06-11
GILEAD SCIENCES INC -86 SHS P 2013-08-22 2015-06-12
GILEAD SCIENCES INC -518 SHS P 2013-08-27 2015-06-12
CELGENE CORP -1531 SHS P 2008-01-29 2015-07-15
CELGENE CORP -1145 SHS P 2008-01-29 2015-07-16
AMAZON.COM INC -604 SHS P 2014-05-06 2015-07-28
AMAZON.COM INC -204 SHS P 2012-01-18 2015-07-29
AMAZON.COM INC -97 SHS P 2012-01-25 2015-07-29
AMAZON.COM INC -300 SHS P 2013-08-13 2015-07-29
AMAZON.COM INC -57 SHS P 2014-05-06 2015-07-29
APPLE INC -615 SHS P 2012-05-17 2015-08-03
APPLE INC -1920 SHS P 2013-01-30 2015-08-03
APPLE INC -1304 SHS P 2013-01-30 2015-08-04
APPLE INC -1078 SHS P 2013-01-30 2015-08-31
APPLE INC -2989 SHS P 2005-01-14 2015-09-01
APPLE INC -2005 SHS P 2013-01-30 2015-09-01
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP -2432 SHS P 2014-03-06 2015-09-02
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP -2389 SHS P 2014-03-10 2015-09-02
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP -1308 SHS P 2014-03-11 2015-09-02
CAPITAL GAINS ADJUSTMFENT P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 36,423   40,735 -4,312
b 12,064   13,535 -1,471
c 23,901   27,057 -3,156
d 68,743   77,731 -8,988
e 1,821   1,947 -126
141,677   80,918 60,759
35,482   20,230 15,252
109,908   63,490 46,418
112,072   64,020 48,052
17,708   57,777 -40,069
22,180   75,258 -53,078
4,718   16,461 -11,743
3,345   11,485 -8,140
12,498   38,980 -26,482
17,638   44,239 -26,601
71,960   177,878 -105,918
19,891   34,596 -14,705
22,989   40,603 -17,614
18,307   32,149 -13,842
29,573   53,220 -23,647
81,971   86,805 -4,834
37,300   39,559 -2,259
62,092   66,460 -4,368
60,976   65,603 -4,627
113,017   120,867 -7,850
29,211   30,164 -953
23,550   24,599 -1,049
103,256   107,344 -4,088
111,181   115,892 -4,711
60,459   62,527 -2,068
67,618   68,753 -1,135
71,915   73,356 -1,441
16,509   17,070 -561
30,729   30,726 3
47,118   47,598 -480
40,434   11,087 29,347
178,320   48,938 129,382
115,717   30,399 85,318
20,301   5,318 14,983
26,144   6,745 19,399
42,844   10,103 32,741
23,981   5,563 18,418
164,007   39,238 124,769
149   139 10
248,043   118,102 129,941
199,290   94,360 104,930
14,012   6,679 7,333
219,309   104,586 114,723
110,005   53,057 56,948
87,209   42,201 45,008
44,563   21,384 23,179
89,967   42,991 46,976
55,964   9,858 46,106
333,309   58,881 274,428
118,016   21,667 96,349
3,635   741 2,894
370,937   174,275 196,662
61,661   10,764 50,897
167,528   100,344 67,184
423,135   257,356 165,779
59,271   76,687 -17,416
48,390   61,540 -13,150
9,940   12,715 -2,775
102,957   134,224 -31,267
42,293   54,136 -11,843
61,875   79,585 -17,710
39,886   51,708 -11,822
54,291   70,023 -15,732
33,133   41,481 -8,348
9,272   11,644 -2,372
65,347   81,626 -16,279
36,344   46,792 -10,448
38,617   49,079 -10,462
44,681   57,049 -12,368
46,596   58,748 -12,152
87,846   112,891 -25,045
32,553   40,954 -8,401
247,762   155,165 92,597
42,319   26,925 15,394
126,988   79,509 47,479
127,697   74,328 53,369
51,260   30,063 21,197
65,416   39,004 26,412
25,876   72,710 -46,834
35,699   102,332 -66,633
24,996   74,217 -49,221
39,254   118,644 -79,390
38,656   119,125 -80,469
41,754   129,821 -88,067
27,742   87,133 -59,391
24,785   78,819 -54,034
12,498   39,918 -27,420
8,555   27,871 -19,316
12,181   43,508 -31,327
20,278   72,072 -51,794
19,257   66,211 -46,954
45,521   125,614 -80,093
17,286   48,288 -31,002
9,120   8,695 425
422   342 80
50,215   47,541 2,674
13,516   12,755 761
16,957   16,215 742
19,819   18,667 1,152
56,344   53,184 3,160
2,696   1,778 918
14,217   13,422 795
2,781   1,793 988
59,702   38,552 21,150
10,550   6,952 3,598
21,898   13,753 8,145
40,309   26,208 14,101
42,176   26,000 16,176
25,873   16,248 9,625
37,684   23,300 14,384
295,914   207,724 88,190
15,614   9,700 5,914
74,304   37,212 37,092
105,265   52,749 52,516
10,096   5,129 4,967
60,811   30,718 30,093
200,874   41,546 159,328
152,879   31,071 121,808
318,597   182,628 135,969
108,129   38,679 69,450
51,414   18,129 33,285
159,013   87,369 71,644
30,213   17,235 12,978
72,814   47,382 25,432
227,323   126,297 101,026
150,295   85,777 64,518
121,733   70,910 50,823
329,656   15,100 314,556
221,131   131,888 89,243
70,705   65,825 4,880
69,455   64,947 4,508
38,027   35,514 2,513
2,090,690     2,090,690
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       -4,312
b       -1,471
c       -3,156
d       -8,988
e       -126
      60,759
      15,252
      46,418
      48,052
      -40,069
      -53,078
      -11,743
      -8,140
      -26,482
      -26,601
      -105,918
      -14,705
      -17,614
      -13,842
      -23,647
      -4,834
      -2,259
      -4,368
      -4,627
      -7,850
      -953
      -1,049
      -4,088
      -4,711
      -2,068
      -1,135
      -1,441
      -561
      3
      -480
      29,347
      129,382
      85,318
      14,983
      19,399
      32,741
      18,418
      124,769
      10
      129,941
      104,930
      7,333
      114,723
      56,948
      45,008
      23,179
      46,976
      46,106
      274,428
      96,349
      2,894
      196,662
      50,897
      67,184
      165,779
      -17,416
      -13,150
      -2,775
      -31,267
      -11,843
      -17,710
      -11,822
      -15,732
      -8,348
      -2,372
      -16,279
      -10,448
      -10,462
      -12,368
      -12,152
      -25,045
      -8,401
      92,597
      15,394
      47,479
      53,369
      21,197
      26,412
      -46,834
      -66,633
      -49,221
      -79,390
      -80,469
      -88,067
      -59,391
      -54,034
      -27,420
      -19,316
      -31,327
      -51,794
      -46,954
      -80,093
      -31,002
      425
      80
      2,674
      761
      742
      1,152
      3,160
      918
      795
      988
      21,150
      3,598
      8,145
      14,101
      16,176
      9,625
      14,384
      88,190
      5,914
      37,092
      52,516
      4,967
      30,093
      159,328
      121,808
      135,969
      69,450
      33,285
      71,644
      12,978
      25,432
      101,026
      64,518
      50,823
      314,556
      89,243
      4,880
      4,508
      2,513
      2,090,690
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 4,541,082
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 1,365,000 36,090,783 0.037821
2012 965,000 29,136,622 0.033120
2011 123,000 28,659,702 0.004292
2010 1,861,512 23,521,236 0.079142
2009 941,938 22,270,700 0.042295
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.196670
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 0.039334
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 42,418,716
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,668,498
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 45,813
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,714,311
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,735,000
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.
Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
Page 4
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 45,813
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 45,813
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 45,813
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 104,000
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.............. 7 104,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 58,187
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet58,187 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)
    bullet
    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
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSACKS PRESS LACHER PC Telephone no.bullet (212) 682-6640
    Located atbullet600 THIRD AVENUENEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10016
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    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
    MILDRED SICELOFF PRES.
    5.00
    0 0 0
    C/O SACKS 600 THIRD AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    PATRICIA LIVINGSTON SEC'Y
    5.00
    0 0 0
    C/O SACKS 600 THIRD AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    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
    42,516,285
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    548,401
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    43,064,686
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    43,064,686
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    645,970
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    42,418,716
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,120,936
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,120,936
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    45,813
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    45,813
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,075,123
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,075,123
    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
    2,075,123
    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
    1,735,000
    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
    1,735,000
    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
    45,813
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,689,187
    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 2,075,123
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 1,691,254
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    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......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,735,000
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 1,691,254
    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..... 43,746
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........
    2,031,377
    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) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    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
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE
    122 C STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000
    ARIZONA WILDERNESS SOCIETY
    1615 M STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000
    BADLANDS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
    801 NORTH 10TH STREET
    BISMARK,ND58501
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    BEAUFORT COUNTY OPEN LANDS
    1001 BAY STREET
    BEAUFORT,SC29902
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 35,000
    BRONX CHILDRENS MUSEUM
    PO BOX 3181
    BRONX,NY10451
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000
    CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    316 OLD STAGE ROAD
    SAUGERTIES,NY12477
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    CONNECTICUT FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    142 TEMPLE STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 65,000
    CONSERVATION LAND FOUNDATION
    160 EAST 12TH STREET
    DURANGO,CO81301
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH
    1191 RIDGE ROAD
    NORTH HAVEN,CT06473
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 70,000
    GREENPEACE FUND
    702 H STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    HUMANE EDUCATION ADVOCATES REACHING TEACHERS
    PO BOX 738
    MAMARONECK,NY10543
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000
    INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY ECONOMICS
    3430 ROCKY RIVER ROAD
    CLEVELAND,OH44111
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 45,000
    LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
    1920 L STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 35,000
    MOUNT GRACE LAND CONSERVATION TRUST
    1461 OLD KEENE ROAD
    ATHOL,MA01331
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 70,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CONNECTICUT
    55 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200,000
    NEVADA WILDERNESS PROJECT
    333 FLINT STREET
    RENO,NV89501
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 25464
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87125
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    NEW YORK PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH
    9 MURRAY STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10007
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 12,000
    NY COALITION FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL FUND
    141 HALSTEAD STREET
    MAMARONECK,NY10543
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 8,000
    OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE
    1350 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10018
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000
    OREGON NATURAL DESERT ASSOCIATION
    50 SW BOND AVENUE
    BEND,OR97702
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000
    PEW CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S WILDERNESS
    ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
    345 WHITNEY AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000
    RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY
    2121 WARD CT NW 5TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20037
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 55,000
    ROUNDOUT-ESOPUS LAND CONSERVANCY
    112 SPIRNG STREET
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    SCENIC HUDSON
    ONE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SUITE 200
    POUGHKEEPSIE,NY12601
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000
    SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA CONSERVATION COUNCIL
    224 GOLD STREET
    JUNEAU,AK99801
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 45,000
    THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY
    1615 M STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 75,000
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
    407 GERBERDING HALL
    SEATTLE,WA98195
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 75,000
    WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
    1402 3RD AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,WA98101
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    WILD SOUTH'S TENESSEE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGH
    16 EAGLE STREET
    ASHVILLE,NC28801
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 35,000
    WOODSTOCK FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    35 VAN WAGNER ROAD
    WILLOW,NY12495
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000
    WOODSTOCK LAND CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 864
    WOODSTOCK,NY12498
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    WYOMING WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION
    224 SOUTH MAIN
    SHERIDAN,WY82801
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 35,000
    350ORG
    20 JAY STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11201
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 35,000
    CHILD FIND OF AMERICA
    41 MAIN STREET
    NEW PALTZ,NY12561
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
    1402 THIRD AVENUE
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    FRIENDS OF THE DICKENSON MEMORIAL
    MAIN STREET
    CLINTWOOD,VA24228
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
    1661 L STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    322 8TH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10001
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    WOODSTOCK FARM ANIMAL SOCIETY
    2 RESCUE ROAD
    HIGH FALLS,NY12440
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY
    101 MONTGOMERY STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
    NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 65,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,735,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 ............
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 435,764  
    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 4,541,082  
    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 4,976,846 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    134,976,846
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 51-0245279
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 51-0245279
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
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    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 51-0245279
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    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 51-0245279
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY 298,378 298,378   0
    GRANT CONSULTING FEE 75,000 75,000   0
    CUSTODY FEE 19,188 19,188   0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 51-0245279
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE 153,066 0   0