Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 LETTERMAN DR NO C-420   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94129
A Employer identification number

30-0031117
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 549-4970
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$202,899,425
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).............. 24,564,596
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 3,148,529 3,123,703  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,771,445
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 25,753,849
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,799,743
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)....... 722,658 659,758  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 32,207,228 7,583,204  
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)......... 20,822 10,412   10,411
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 8,203 4,101   4,102
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 918,260 520,256   398,004
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 210,204 32,268   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 471,067 427,170   43,675
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,628,556 994,207   456,192
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 6,204,994 6,254,994
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,833,550 994,207   6,711,186
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 24,373,678
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 6,588,997
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 1    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 16,071,859 1,592,756 1,592,756
3 Accounts receivable bullet35,549
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   55,270 35,549 35,549
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)........      
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)........... 144,191,625 Click to see attachment200,941,365 200,941,365
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment493,683 Click to see attachment329,755 Click to see attachment329,755
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 160,812,438 202,899,425 202,899,425
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   28,570
18 Grants payable..................   560,000
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment355,000
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 943,570
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 160,812,438 201,955,855
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 160,812,438 201,955,855
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 160,812,438 202,899,425
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)............... 1 160,812,438
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 24,373,678
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 16,769,739
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 201,955,855
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. 6 201,955,855
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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 CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P    
b PORTFOLIO GAIN(LOSS) P    
c PARTNERSHIP GAIN(LOSS) P    
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 635,451     635,451
b 22,906,033   21,954,106 951,927
c 2,212,365     2,212,365
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       635,451
b       951,927
c       2,212,365
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 3,799,743
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 3,479,604 152,574,424 0.022806
2012 4,995,509 82,966,230 0.060211
2011 2,876,270 68,325,508 0.042097
2010 2,881,451 61,579,554 0.046792
2009 2,634,786 53,256,541 0.049473
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.221379
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 0.044276
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 197,816,902
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 8,758,541
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 65,890
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 8,824,431
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 6,711,186
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 1 131,780
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........................... 3 131,780
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- ..... 5 131,780
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 94,836
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 160,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 254,836
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 489
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 10 122,567
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet122,567 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL, CA
    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.THELIBRAFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTAO CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC Telephone no.bullet (415) 549-4970
    Located atbullet1 LETTERMAN DRIVE SUITE C-420SAN FRANCISCOCA ZIP+4bullet94129
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NICHOLAS JPRITZKER CEO/CHAIR
    0.10
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    SUSAN S PRITZKER PRESIDENT
    1.00
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    REGAN PRITZKER VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    JOSEPH PRITZKER DIRECTOR
    0.10
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    JACOB PRITZKER DIRECTOR
    0.10
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    ISAAC PRITZKER DIRECTOR
    0.10
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    JOSEPH PERKOVICH SECRETARY/TREASURER
    1.00
    0 0 0
    1 LETTERMAN DR BLDG C SUITE 420
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    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
    STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY INC PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY 435,541
    1700 W IRVING PARK ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60613
    AMPLIFIER STRATEGIES INVESTMENT ADVISORY 103,000
    836 MONTGOMERY STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94133
    ASSET CONSULTING GROUP LLC INVESTMENT ADVISORY 101,553
    231 SOUTH BEMISTON AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    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
    198,487,747
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,976,291
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    365,304
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    200,829,342
    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
    200,829,342
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    3,012,440
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    197,816,902
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    9,890,845
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    9,890,845
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    131,780
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    131,780
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    9,759,065
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    9,759,065
    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
    9,759,065
    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
    6,711,186
    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
    6,711,186
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    6,711,186
    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 9,759,065
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 2,809,821
    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$ 6,711,186
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 2,809,821
    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..... 3,901,365
    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 ..........
    5,857,700
    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).)
    NICHOLAS JPRITZKER
    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:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    1700 W IRVING PARK ROAD STE 203
    CHICAGO,IL60613
    (773) 325-1235
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE APPLICANT MAY USE THE CHICAGO AREA GRANT APPLICATION FORM OF THE DONORS FORUM OF CHICAGO OR THE COMMON GRANT APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF GRANTMAKERS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MUST ALSO BE PROVIDED.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    PROPOSALS DUE BY MARCH 15.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR DISENFRANCHISED OR MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS AS WELL AS THOSE INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE ECOSYSTEMS THAT SURROUND US. EMPHASIS IS ON ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHICAGO AND SAN FRANCISCO AREAS, OR U.S BASED BUT WHOSE WORK IS INTERNATIONAL.
    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
    350ORG
    20 JAY ST STE 1010
    BROOKLYN,NY11201
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    360 POSITIVE CARE CENTER AT UCSF
    402 PARNASSUS AVENUE ROOM A437 BOX
    0378
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941430378
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES
    17 N STATE ST STE 1390
    CHICAGO,IL60602
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION
    125 BROAD ST 18TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 150,000
    AMERICAN MUSICAL HERITAGE FOUN
    PO BOX 66493
    SANTA CRUZ COUNTY,CA95067
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000
    AS YOU SOW
    1611 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 1450
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94612
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 80,000
    ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - ASIAN LAW CAUCUS
    55 COLUMBUS AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    ASTRAEA LESBIAN FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE
    116 E 16TH ST 7TH FL
    NEW YORK NY,NY10003
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC
    FORT MASON CENTER 2 MARINA BLVD
    BLDG D
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94123
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    BORDER NETWORK FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
    2115 N PIEDRAS
    EL PASO,TX79930
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS
    PO BOX 422
    HOPEDALE,IL61747
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    BURNING MAN PROJECT
    660 ALABAMA ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAIR SENTENCING OF YOUTH
    1319 F ST NW STE 303
    WASHINGTON,DC20004
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    CASA SAN MIGUEL
    2418 HARRIS BLVD
    AUSTIN,TX78703
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
    PO BOX 710
    TUCSON,AZ85702
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 90,000
    CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
    666 BROADWAY 7TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10012
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 65,000
    CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOOD TECHNOLOGY
    2125 W NORTH AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60647
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000
    CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
    120 WALL ST 14TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10005
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    CERES INC
    99 CHAUNCY ST
    BOSTON,MA02111
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 70,000
    CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
    1 EAST WACKER DR STE 1620
    CHICAGO,IL60601
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 65,000
    CHILDREN & FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER BLUHM CLINIC OF NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF LA
    375 E CHICAGO AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 102,000
    CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT LAB CEL EDUCATION FUND
    2150 ALLSTON WAY STE 340
    BERKELEY,CA94704
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE
    436 14TH ST 5TH FL
    OAKLAND,CA94612
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE
    435 W 116TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10027
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    CURRY WITHOUT WORRY
    203 STATES ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94114
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    DONORS FORUM OF CHICAGO
    208 S LASALLE ST STE 1540
    CHICAGO,IL60604
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 8,494
    DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
    131 W 33RD ST 15TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 150,000
    EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL
    1612 K ST NW STE 401
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
    1970 BROADWAY STE 450
    OAKLAND,CA94612
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION
    2727 HOOVER AVE STE 202
    NATIONAL CITY,CA91950
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER
    35 EAST WACKER DR STE 1600
    CHICAGO,IL60601
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000
    FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES
    16 HURD RD
    BROOKLINE,MA02445
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    FRACTURED ATLAS
    248 W 35TH ST 10TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    FUND FOR GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
    1666 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 410
    WASHINGTON,DC20009
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR INCINERATOR ALTERNATIVES
    1958 UNIVERSITY AVE
    BERKELEY,CA94704
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN
    1101 14TH ST NW STE 420
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN
    222 SUTTER ST STE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND
    2840 WILDERNESS PL STE A
    BOULDER,CO80301
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL
    179 BOYLSTON ST 4TH FL
    BOSTON,MA02130
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    HEARTLAND ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN NEEDS & HUMAN RIGHTS
    33 W GRAND AVE 500
    CHICAGO,IL60654
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    HOMEBASE
    870 MARKET ST STE 1228
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 7,000
    HOMELESS YOUTH ALLIANCE TIDES CENTER
    PO BOX 170427
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94117
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
    333 SEVENTH AVE 13TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    INDIAN LAW RESOURCE CENTER
    602 N EWING ST
    HELENA,MT59601
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000
    INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY ROUNDTABLE TIDES CENTER
    1612 K ST NW STE 515
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE
    333 VALENCIA ST STE 250
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    INTERNATIONAL INDIAN TREATY COUNCIL
    2940 16TH ST STE 305
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATIONWESTERN HEMISPHERE REGION
    125 MAIDEN LN 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10038
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    IPAS
    300 MARKET ST STE 200
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27516
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 42,000
    LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST PROHIBITION
    121 MYSTIC AVE STE 7 - 9
    MEDFORD,MA02155
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    LET'S BREAKTHROUGH
    4 W 37TH ST 4TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 80,000
    MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE
    PO BOX 40188
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19106
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    MIDWEST ACCESS PROJECT
    PO BOX 13173
    CHICAGO,IL60613
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHEDELIC STUDIES
    1215 MISSION ST
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95060
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    NATIONAL ADVOCATES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
    15 W 36TH ST STE 901
    NEW YORK,NY10024
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RIGHTS INITIATIVE
    90 JOHN ST STE 308
    NEW YORK,NY10038
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER OF HEARTLAND ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN NEEDS &
    208 S LASALLE ST STE 1818
    CHICAGO,IL60604
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    OUR CHILDREN'S TRUST
    PO BOX 5181
    EUGENE,OR97405
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    OURTIMEORG
    1720 I ST NW 7TH FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    PACIFIC FOREST TRUST
    1001-A OREILLY AVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA
    1611 TELEGRAPH AVE STE 1200
    OAKLAND,CA94612
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
    256 W 38TH ST 9TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 45,000
    PITZER COLLEGE
    BROAD CENTER 1ST FL 1050 N MILLS
    AVE
    CLAREMENT,CA91711
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS
    18 S MICHIGAN AVE 6TH FL
    CHICAGO,IL60603
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 125,000
    POINT BLUE CONSERVATION SCIENCE
    3820 CYPRESS DR 11
    PETALUMA,CA94954
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    PROTEUS FUND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FUNDERS GROUP
    15 RESEARCH DR STE B
    AMHERST,MA01002
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    PUBLIC INTEREST PROJECTS
    45 W 36TH ST 6TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FOR OAKLAND YOUTH COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
    354 PINE ST 7TH FL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    ROGER BALDWIN FOUNDATION OF ACLU
    180 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 2300
    CHICAGO,IL60601
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    SAN FRANCISCO SUICIDE PREVENTION
    PO BOX 191350
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94119
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    SARGENT SHRIVER NATIONAL CENTER ON POVERTY LAW
    50 E WASHINGTON ST STE 500
    CHICAGO,IL60602
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    SAVINGSPECIES
    1408 PLEASANT QUAIL CT
    RALEIGH,NC27603
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    SHARED INTEREST
    121 W 27TH ST STE 905
    NEW YORK,NY10001
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 130,000
    SLIDE RANCH
    2025 SHORELINE HWY
    MUIR BEACH,CA94965
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE USA INC
    1620 I ST NW STE 900
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY
    1317 F ST NW STE 501
    WASHINGTON,DC20004
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    TAVERN BOOKS
    20 NE 30TH AVE
    PORTLAND,OR97232
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    TEN STRANDS
    330 IGNACIO BLVD STE 201
    NOVATO,CA94949
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    THE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA (PROJECT OF THE TIDES CENTER)
    568 BROADWAY STE 701
    NEW YORK,NY10012
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    THE WORLD AS IT COULD BE ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
    16335 E 14TH ST
    SAN LEANDRO,CA94578
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    US HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK
    250 GEORGIA AVE STE 330
    ATLANTA,GA30312
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    UNITED CONGRESS OF COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS INNER-CITY MUSLIM
    2744 W 63RD ST
    CHICAGO,IL60629
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 42,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ENRICO FERMI INSTITUTE
    5640 S ELLIS AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60637
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 130,000
    URBAN GATEWAYS
    205 W RANDOLPH ST STE 1700
    CHICAGO,IL60606
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    URBAN SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO
    1563 PAGE ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94117
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000,000
    US INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES
    1012 14TH ST NW STE 105
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    WASHINGTON OFFICE ON LATIN AMERICA
    1666 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20009
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 40,000
    WITNESS
    80 HANSON PL 5TH FL
    BROOKLYN,NY11217
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA
    340 PINE ST STE 302
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    WOMEN'S FUNDING NETWORK
    505 SANSOME ST 2ND FL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    WOMEN'S LEARNING PARTNERSHIP FOR RIGHTS DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE LTD
    4343 MONTGOMERY AVE STE 201
    BETHESDA,MD20814
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    WOMEN'S LINK WORLDWIDE
    PO BOX 415
    NORTHFIELD,VT05663
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER
    1825 K ST NW STE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,254,994
    bApproved for future payment
    CHILDREN & FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER BLUHM CLINIC OF NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF LA
    375 E CHICAGO AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN
    222 SUTTER ST STE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND
    2840 WILDERNESS PL STE A
    BOULDER,CO80301
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    HEARTLAND ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN NEEDS & HUMAN RIGHTS
    33 W GRAND AVE 500
    CHICAGO,IL60654
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE
    333 VALENCIA ST STE 250
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    SHARED INTEREST
    121 W 27TH ST STE 905
    NEW YORK,NY10001
      PC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 560,000
    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 3,148,529  
    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 3,771,445  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aPARTNERSHIP INCOME 525990 -5,368   659,758  
    bPARTNERSHIP INCOME       68,268  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -5,368 7,648,000 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    137,642,632
    (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.
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    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.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    30-0031117
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    30-0031117
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    CIBC TRUST COMPANY BAHAMAS LTD TRUS  
    WEST BAY STREET PO BOX N-3933
     
    NASSAU,     BF

    $24,564,596


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    30-0031117
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    30-0031117
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 8,203 4,101   4,102

    TY 2014 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      TANGIBLE PROPERTY REGULATIONS ELECTION STATEMENTS SECTION 1.263(A)-1(F) DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTIONTAXPAYER IS MAKING THE DE MINIMIS SAFE HARBOR ELECTION UNDER TREAS. REG. 1.263(A)-1(F) FOR ALL ELIGIBLE AMOUNTS PAID OR INCURRED DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR.SECTION 1.263(A)-3(N) CAPITALIZATION ELECTIONTAXPAYER HEREBY ELECTS TO CAPITALIZE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COSTS UNDER TREAS. REG. 1.263(A)-3(N). THE COSTS WERE INCURRED DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR IN THE ELECTING TAXPAYER'S TRADE OR BUSINESS AND THE ELECTING TAXPAYER TREATS SUCH COSTS AS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS.
      FORM 990-PF, PART VII-B LINE 1(A) (2) LINE 1A (2) OF PART VII-B IS ANSWERED YES. AN INTEREST FREE LOAN FOR EXPENSES OF LESS THAN $1,000 WAS MADE BY TAO CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, AN ENTITY WHOLLY OWNED BY NICHOLAS J. PRITZKER AND HIS FAMILY, TO THE LIBRA FOUNDATION.
      FORM 990-PF, PART VII-B LINE 1(A) (3) LINE 1A (3) OF PART VII-B IS ANSWERED YES. TAO CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, AN ENTITY OWNED BY NICHOLAS J. PRITZKER AND HIS FAMILY, PROVIDED ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES TO THE LIBRA FOUNDATION WITHOUT CHARGE.

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABS OFFSHORE SPC FMV 20,971,940 20,971,940
    AEW CORE PROPERTY TRUST FMV 7,427,115 7,427,115
    ARTWORK FMV 19,000 19,000
    BLACKSTONE RESOURCES OFFSHORE FMV 2,507,857 2,507,857
    CALVERT SOCIAL INVESTMENT BOND I FMV 6,831,812 6,831,812
    CORTINA MANAGED ACCOUNT FMV 8,343,654 8,343,654
    FLAG PRIVATE EQUITY III, LP FMV 2,108,936 2,108,936
    FLAG PRIVATE EQUITY IV, LP FMV 1,546,036 1,546,036
    FLAG PRIVATE EQUITY V, LP FMV 1,314,507 1,314,507
    FLAG VENTURE PARTNERS VI, LP FMV 1,247,688 1,247,688
    FLAG VENTURE PARTNERS VII, LP FMV 1,238,945 1,238,945
    FLAG VENTURE PARTNERS VIII, LP FMV 860,603 860,603
    LEGG MASON BRANDYWINE FMV 6,499,834 6,499,834
    MAKENA CAP SPLITTER X/BLOCKER Y FMV 27,231,015 27,231,015
    MANNING & NAPIER FUND FMV 7,141,426 7,141,426
    METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS GLOBAL II, LP FMV 573,097 573,097
    METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS INTL II, LP FMV 149,670 149,670
    METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS IV-A, LP FMV 529,166 529,166
    METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS V, LP FMV 459,558 459,558
    PIONEER STRATEGIC INCOME FUND FMV 6,596,409 6,596,409
    STRATEGIC COMMODITIES FUND LTD FMV 2,265,338 2,265,338
    VANGUARD 500 INDEX FMV 14,824,323 14,824,323
    WALDEN LARGE CAP EQUITY FMV 13,201,535 13,201,535
    WALDEN SMALL/MID CAP EQUITY FMV 7,755,584 7,755,584
    BERENS GLOBAL VALUE FUND LTD. FMV 7,969,305 7,969,305
    CRA QUALIFIED INVESTMENT FUND FMV 4,165,320 4,165,320
    STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY SSGA HIGH QUALITY GREEN BOND NL QIB CTF FMV 2,093,617 2,093,617
    PAX WORLD GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FMV 4,576,092 4,576,092
    WELLS FARGO EMERGING MARKETS FMV 2,882,738 2,882,738
    TNTC SHORTBOND FMV 37,609,245 37,609,245

    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 20,822 10,412   10,411


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PREPAID EXPENSES 3,188 1,063 1,063
    OTHER RECEIVABLE 490,495 328,692 328,692


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PARTNERSHIP EXPENSES 426,662 426,440   0
    PORTFOLIO EXPENSES 730 730   0
    OTHER EXPENSES 43,675 0   43,675


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PARTNERSHIP INCOME 654,390 659,758 654,390
    PARTNERSHIP INCOME 68,268   68,268


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Description Amount
       
       


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED TAXES 0 355,000


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 398,004 0   398,004
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 520,256 520,256   0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE LIBRA FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0031117
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 177,406 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES 32,798 32,268   0