Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1222 PRESERVATION PARK WAY
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OAKLAND, CA946121201
D Employer identification number

94-3136771
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 15,911,836
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAMES HIGA
1222 PRESERVATION PARK WAY
OAKLAND,CA946121201
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://WWW.VENTURESFOUNDATION.ORG/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1991
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: GRANTMAKING AND CONSULTING ON GRANTMAKING.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 5
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 9
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,172,074 11,819,080
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,526 3,599
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 573,883 476,176
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 11,751,483 12,298,855
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 10,882,002 7,968,819
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 532,306 401,403
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet114,328    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 164,352 238,911
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 11,578,660 8,609,133
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 172,823 3,689,722
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 20,803,135 23,373,360
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,687,656 553,109
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 19,115,479 22,820,251
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GRANTMAKING AND CONSULTING ON GRANTMAKING.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,362,203 including grants of $ 7,968,819 ) (Revenue $   )
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION (PVF) BRINGS A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO PHILANTHROPY AND THE WAY IT IS CARRIED OUT TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT. WE PROVIDE A VALUABLE AND OTHERWISE UNHEARD VOICE TO THE PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR. WE HAVE BUILT UP LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH DONORS, HELPED SHAPE THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING, AND ARE REGARDED AS TRUSTED PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS TO MANY. OUR APPROACH AND VISION FOR PHILANTHROPY HAS BEEN BROADCAST THOROUGHLY AND EMBRACED THROUGH OUR RECENT BOOK, GRASSROOTS PHILANTHROPY, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND TEACHING.PVF STAFF IS IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WITH ITS GRANTEES TO ACT AS AN ADVOCATE IN HELPING THEM SUCEED IN THEIR WORK.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,599 )
PVF STAFF DOES EXTENSIVE CONSULTING WITH OTHER FOUNDATIONS REGARDING THEIR GRANTMAKING. IN TOTAL, WE HAVE CONDUCTED SITE VISITS TO OVER 450 FOUNDATIONS NATIONWIDE, PROVIDING OUR EXPERTISE TO THOUSANDS OF DONORS AND GRANTEES AND AFFECTING COUNTLESS LIVES IN THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITIES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE FOUNDATION STAFF TEACHES COURSES ON PHILANTHROPY AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND UC BERKELEY, AND HAS CREATED PHILANTHROPY FELLOWSHIPS. PVF STAFF ACTS AS MENTORS TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO REPRESENT THEIR FAMILY FOUNDATIONS. THE STAFF PRODUCES LITERATURE ON EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKING WHICH IS SENT TO OVER 800 FOUNDATIONS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,362,203
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
28
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
5
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
10
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
9
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJAMES HIGA
1222 PRESERVATION PARK WAY
OAKLAND,CA946121201 (510) 645-1890
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) DUNCAN BEARDSLEY........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JOHN P CARVER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) WILLIAM E GREEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) JAMES HIGA........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) ALBERT J HORN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) BILL SOMERVILLE........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       150,000 0 0
(7) JACKIE SPEIER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) MOIRA C WALSH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) COLBURN S WILBUR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) SHERYL YOUNG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) DAWN HAWK........................................................................
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   119,550 0 0












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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 269,550 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,000,000
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		6,819,080
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		2,071,299
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,819,080
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a GRANTMAKING CONSULTING 900099 3,599 3,599    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,599
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 248,963     248,963
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 3,840,194  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,612,981  
c Gain or (loss) 227,213  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 227,213     227,213
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 12,298,855 3,599 0 476,176
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 7,160,184 7,160,184
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 808,635 808,635
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 150,000 116,970 14,050 18,980
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 192,698 150,267 18,049 24,382
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 33,523 26,142 3,139 4,242
10 Payroll taxes ........... 25,182 19,637 2,359 3,186
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 52,985   52,985  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 52,674 30,408 17,198 5,068
12 Advertising and promotion .... 53,763     53,763
13 Office expenses ....... 15,795 7,898 7,897  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 32,825 25,597 3,075 4,153
17 Travel ............ 11,161 11,161    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....        
23 Insurance .............. 10,262   10,262  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 2,590 2,019 244 327
b PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 1,919 480 1,439  
c TELEPHONE 1,797 1,401 169 227
d DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 805 805    
e All other expenses 2,335 599 1,736  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 8,609,133 8,362,203 132,602 114,328
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 127,151 1 116,339
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 13,697,764 2 15,951,948
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 3,510 9 3,510
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,974,710 11 7,301,563
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 20,803,135 16 23,373,360
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 21,488 17 24,699
18 Grants payable ................. 1,666,168 18 528,410
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,687,656 26 553,109
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 14,039,824 27 17,636,949
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 425,655 28 533,302
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 4,650,000 29 4,650,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 19,115,479 33 22,820,251
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 20,803,135 34 23,373,360
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
12,298,855
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
8,609,133
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,689,722
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
19,115,479
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
15,050
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
22,820,251
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-3136771
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 4,138,711 10,866,161 13,522,642 11,172,074 11,819,080 51,518,668
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,138,711 10,866,161 13,522,642 11,172,074 11,819,080 51,518,668
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 7,720,999
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 43,797,669
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,138,711 10,866,161 13,522,642 11,172,074 11,819,080 51,518,668
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 189,025 155,574 294,845 251,112 248,963 1,139,519
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 52,658,187
12
12
18,501
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
83.170 %
15
15
75.010 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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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.
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Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-3136771
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.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

94-3136771
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
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(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
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

94-3136771
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)
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Name of organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

94-3136771
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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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-3136771
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 51 44
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 10,512,007 1,170,126
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4,868,523 1,512,817
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 15,935,095 680,283
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 5,909,312 5,344,179 5,093,691 5,181,238 4,984,563
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 286,049 755,126 438,194 79,988 362,898
d Grants or scholarships ..... 178,402 146,683 153,768 145,007 145,007
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....   43,310 33,938 22,528 21,216
g End of year balance ...... 6,016,959 5,909,312 5,344,179 5,093,691 5,181,238
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet89.710 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet10.290 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 0
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 12,463,905
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 15,050
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 150,000
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 165,050
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,298,855
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 12,298,855
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 8,759,133
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 150,000
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 150,000
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 8,609,133
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 8,609,133
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: SAFETY NET/POVERTY COMMUNITY GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD FOR CONVENING,EDUCATION AND PLANNING
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE), AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO IT ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CODE. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 23701D OF REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE THE FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET), IF THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO ITS FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-3136771
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   41,121
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   59,834
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 GRANTMAKING   31,355
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES 0 0 GRANTMAKING   482,160
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   127,000
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA, FASO, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   67,165
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 808,635
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 808,635
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SOUTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000        
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 6,500        
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BAGNI DI LUCCA ARTS FESTIVAL 14,810        
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 38,890        
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC EDUCATION NORTHERN THAILAND 15,800        
SOUTH AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP FUND/FILM PROJECT 61,000        
SOUTH AMERICA SONIDOS DE LA TIERRA MUSIC PROGRAM 41,000        
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 482,160        
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ESTUDIO DE BARRERAS MEDICAS 33,671        
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SCHOOL FUND - LUANGWA VALLEY 6,400        
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 10,045        
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 29,100        
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 17,900        
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,900        
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN OSTUMA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS 7,450        
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: WE CONTINUALLY MAKE SITE VISITS TO GRANTEES TO VERIFY THAT FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES; IN SOME CASES WE HAVE VISITED OVER A DOZEN TIMES. WE RECEIVE WRITTEN REPORTS ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE GRANTEE, WITH LOGS DETAILING HOW FUNDS WERE SPENT.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
94-3136771
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SANTA ROSA
1550 PACIFIC AVE
SANTA ROSA,CA954043508 		CHURCH 14,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AIM HIGH
PO BOX 410715
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94141 		94-3296338 501(C)(3) 45,000       PENINSULA PROGRAM EXPANSION
(3) ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1000 BROADWAY SUITE 500
OAKLAND,CA946074033 		94-6000501 501(C)(3) 6,000       HIS HEALTH PROJECT
(4) ASIAN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
310 8TH STREET STE 201
OAKLAND,CA94607 		94-2248390 501(C)(3) 93,619       RAINBOW TO WELLNESS/ASIAN REACH
(5) ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1001 22ND AVE
OAKLAND,CA94606 		94-3311088 501(C)(3) 10,000       EPA PHOENIX ACADEMY SCHOOL GYM PROJECT
(6) AT THE CROSSROADS
333 VALENCIA ST STE 320
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		27-2603924 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) AUDUBON CALIFORNIA
220 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 1000
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		13-1624102 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) BEATITUDE HOUSE CATHOLIC WORKER
267 CAMPODONICO AVE
GUADALUPE,CA934341336 		94-3136771 501(C)(3) 273,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) BERKELEY FOOD & HOUSING PROJECT
2362 BANCROFT WAY 2ND FLOOR
BERKELEY,CA94704 		94-2979073 501(C)(3) 40,000       THRIVE: TEAMING HOUSING RESIDENTS
(10) BEYOND 12
901 MISSION STREET SUITE 205
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		27-1275246 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL
1000 N WEST STREET SUITE 1200
WILMINGTON,DE19801 		30-0265343 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PENINSULA
401 PIERCE ROAD
MENLO PARK,CA94025 		94-1552134 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
GOLDEN GATE PARK
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94118 		94-1156258 501(C)(3) 10,000       EXPAND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
(14) CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2125 19TH STREET
SACRAMENTO,CA95818 		68-0314970 501(C)(3) 52,235       AC PEER SUPPORT AND CONGREGATION
(15) CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
2015 STEINER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94115 		94-2728423 501(C)(3) 10,000       PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND
(16) CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE
PO BOX 513
REDWOOD CITY,CA940640513 		94-3136771 501(C)(3) 165,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFITS
546 VALLEY WAY
MILPITAS,CA95035 		77-0385218 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) CENTER FOR FAMILY COUNSELING
9925 INTERNATIONAL BLVD SUITE 6
OAKLAND,CA94603 		94-2494663 501(C)(3) 66,202       REACHING IN: REDUCING ISOLATION
(19) CFY - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
520 8TH AVENUE FLOOR 10
NEW YORK,NY10018 		13-3935309 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) CHAPTER 510
2301 TELEGRAPH AVENUE
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-3136771 501(C)(3) 98,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(21) CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303 		EAST PALO ALTO 48,153       HUFFMAN BROADWAY BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
(22) CITY OF FREMONT
3300 CAPITOL AVE
FREMONT,CA94537 		94-6027361 501(C)(3) 80,000       PEER MENTAL HEALTH COACH PROGRAM
(23) CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
400 NO CLAREMONT BLVD 205
CLAREMONT,CA91711 		95-1664101 501(C)(3) 15,000       GOLF TEAM SUPPORT
(24) COLORADO COLLEGE
14 EAST CACHE LA POUDRE STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903 		84-0402510 501(C)(3) 20,000       TRANSFORMATION OF SOUP KITCHEN
(25) COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR ASIAN AMERICANS
268 GRAND AVENUE
OAKLAND,CA94610 		94-3237212 501(C)(3) 192,000       OYATE TUPU'ANGA/ELDER WELLNESS PROJECTS
(26) CONCORD ACADEMY
166 MAIN STREET
CONCORD,MA01742 		04-1200600 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT OF ANNUAL FUND
(27) CREATIVE MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER
1421 BAY ROAD
EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303 		94-2347442 501(C)(3) 7,000       ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOL
(28) CREATIVE VISIONS FOUNDATION
18820 PACIFIC COAST HWY 2ND FLOOR
MALIBU,CA90265 		39-1902814 501(C)(3) 25,000       LANDFILL HARMONIC
(29) DESIGN TECH HIGH SCHOOL
1048 NORTHWOOD DRIVE
SAN CARLOS,CA94070 		46-3705620 501(C)(3) 421,481       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(30) DORSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1290 BAL HARBOR DRIVE
SAN JOSE,CA95122 		ALUM ROCK DIST. 8,000       PRINTERS AND MISC ITEMS
(31) DOWNTOWN STREETS TEAM
1671 THE ALAMEDA SUITE 306
SAN JOSE,CA95126 		20-5242330 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) EAST BAY AGENCY FOR CHILDREN
303 VAN BUREN AVE
OAKLAND,CA94610 		94-1358309 501(C)(3) 13,370       HEALING TRAUMA THROUGH SUPPORT
(33) EAST PALO ALTO ACADEMY
1050 MYRTLE STREET
EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303 		RAVENSWOOD DIST. 15,000       SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
(34) ECOLOGY ACTION
5798 RIDGEWOOD RD
WILLITS,CA954909730 		94-1733299 501(C)(3) 70,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) EMPOWER MALI FOUNDATION
9690 S 300 W SUITE 323
SANDY,UT84070 		46-2020769 501(C)(3) 16,000       COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL
(36) EPA YOUTH COURT
PO BOX 50878
EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303 		26-3204191 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
8701 LEEDS ROAD
KANSAS CITY,MO641291680 		44-0610626 501(C)(3) 8,800       GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH
568 VALLEY WAY
MILPITAS,CA95035 		52-2234595 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) FRIENDS OF THE JUNIOR MUSEUM AND ZOO
1451 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
PALO ALTO,CA94301 		77-0296155 501(C)(3) 12,000       FILM PRODUCTION FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(40) GOOD WORLD SOLUTIONS
1500 BROADWAY SUITE 400
OAKLAND,CA94612 		56-2435785 501(C)(3) 75,000       SMS LABORLINK PROGRAM
(41) GRACE CATHEDRAL
1100 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108 		CHURCH 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) GRUPO PALO ALTO
555 BRYANT ST 134
PALO ALTO,CA94301 		45-5303202 501(C)(3) 40,000       GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS
(43) HAAS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
562 SALVATIERRA WALK
STANFORD,CA943058620 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 32,000       MINI-VAN FOR RAVENSWOOD READS
(44) HEALTH CONNECTED
480 JAMES AVENUE
REDWOOD CITY,CA94062 		94-3227947 501(C)(3) 60,000       MENLO-ATHERTON & SEQUOIA HIGH PROGRAMS
(45) HEYDAY
PO BOX 9145
BERKELEY,CA94709 		94-3268357 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(46) HISPANICS IN PHILANTHROPY
414 13TH STREET SUITE 200
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-3040607 501(C)(3) 100,000       UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN AT THE BORDER
(47) ICE911 RESEARCH CORPORATION
325 SHARON PARK DRIVE NO 632
MENLO PARK,CA94025 		26-4434262 501(C)(3) 7,840       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(48) INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
405 14TH STREET SUITE 1415
OAKLAND,CA94612 		13-5660870 501(C)(3) 79,983       REFUGEE WELL-BEING PROJECT
(49) JOSE VALDES MATH FOUNDATION
4848 SAN FELIPE RD 150-213
SAN JOSE,CA95135 		26-0825700 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN EAST PALO ALTO
(50) KELLY AVENUE CATHOLIC WORKER OF HALF MOON BAY
160 KELLY AVENUE
HALF MOON BAY,CA94019 		94-3136771 501(C)(3) 7,000       TO SUPPORT YOUR MINISTRY IN HOSPITALITY
(51) KENTFIELD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
750 COLLEGE AVENUE
KENTFIELD,CA94904 		94-2665683 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(52) LIFE ELDERCARE
3300 CAPITOL AVE
FREMONT,CA94538 		23-7455567 501(C)(3) 16,667       ADDRESSING LGBTQI2-S ELDER HEALTHCARE
(53) LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH
400 HAMILTON AVENUE SUITE 340
PALO ALTO,CA94301 		77-0440090 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(54) MARET SCHOOL
3000 CATHEDRAL AVENUE
WASHINGTON,DC20008 		53-0211355 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(55) MEDIC MOBILE
144 2ND STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		27-5104203 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(56) MLT - MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW
5335 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW SUITE 805
WASHINGTON,DC20015 		52-1795164 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) MURAL MUSIC & ARTS PROJECT
2043 EUCLID AVENUE
EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303 		91-2192238 501(C)(3) 40,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(58) MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 60012
PALO ALTO,CA94306 		91-2152501 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
111 SW COLUMBIA ST SUITE 200
PORTLAND,OR97201 		13-1624102 501(C)(3) 75,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(60) NEW VENTURE FUND
1201 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
300
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-5806345 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(61) NEXT DOOR SOLUTIONS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
234 E GISH ROAD SUITE 200
SAN JOSE,CA95112 		94-2420708 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(62) NPR
9909 JEFFERSON BLVD
CULVER CITY,CA90232 		52-0907625 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(63) ONE MONTANA
2066 STADIUM DRIVE 202
BOZEMAN,MT59715 		84-1645549 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUSTAINABLE WATER/LAND USE PRACTICES
(64) ONESAFEPLACE
1670 MARKET STREET SUITE 300
REDDING,CA96001 		94-2663045 501(C)(3) 35,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) ONEVIETNAM NETWORK
175 VARICK STREET FL8
NEW YORK,NY10014 		45-2822003 501(C)(3) 26,820       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(66) OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
PO BOX 158
ASHLAND,OR97520 		93-0407022 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(67) ORGANIC FARMING RESEARCH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 440
SANTA CRUZ,CA95061 		77-0252545 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
(68) PEERS
333 HEGENBERGER ROAD SUITE 250
OAKLAND,CA94612 		71-0867031 501(C)(3) 80,000       SPECIAL MESSAGE PROJECT
(69) PACIFIC CENTER
2712 TELEGRAPH AVE
BERKELEY,CA94705 		94-2287492 501(C)(3) 172,000       ALAMEDA INNOVATIONS PROJECTS
(70) PACIFIC SKYLINE COUNCIL
1150 CHESS DR
FOSTER CITY,CA94404 		94-1156483 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(71) PACIFIC VISION FOUNDATION
711 VAN NESS AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		94-2422439 501(C)(3) 10,000       AIDS PROGRAM
(72) PALO ALTO MEDICAL FOUNDATION
701 EAST EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94040 		94-1156581 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(73) PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
PO BOX 1557
PALO ALTO,CA94302 		77-0186364 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(74) POGO PARK
2604 ROOSEVELT AVE
RICHMOND,CA94804 		32-0318691 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(75) PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
555 12TH STREET
OAKLAND,CA94607 		94-1646278 501(C)(3) 79,991       AN SRO CULTURE OF INCLUSION
(76) PUENTE DE LA COSTA SUR
PO BOX 554
PESCADERO,CA94060 		37-1484262 501(C)(3) 6,000       SUPPORT FOR MINISTRY DURING HOLIDAYS
(77) PURPLE SILK MUSIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
330 8TH STREET 5H
OAKLAND,CA94607 		94-3319190 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(78) REBUILDING TOGETHER
PO BOX 4031
MENLO PARK,CA94026 		94-3106209 501(C)(3) 25,000       SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM
(79) RIECKEN COMMUNITY LIBRARIES
PO BOX 30
PRINCETON,NJ08542 		04-3500365 501(C)(3) 35,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(80) ROSALIE RENDU CENTER
1760 BAY ROAD APT 24
EAST PALO ALTO,CA943031674 		95-4709944 501(C)(3) 25,000       CESAR CHAVEZ PARENT INVOLVEMENT WORKER
(81) SAN FRANCISCO AND MARIN FOOD BANKS
900 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107 		94-3041517 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(82) SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
301 VAN NESS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		94-0836240 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(83) SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941024585 		94-1156284 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(84) SAN LORENZO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15110 USHER STREET
SAN LORENZO,CA94580 		SAN LORENZO DISTRICT 10,878       RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MODEL
(85) SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION
215 BAY ROAD
MENLO PARK,CA94025 		94-3306697 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(86) SAVE THE BAY
1330 BROADWAY SUITE 1800
OAKLAND,CA946122519 		94-6078420 501(C)(3) 125,000       REDWOOD CITY BAY FILL PREVENTION
(87) SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES
MITCHELL BUILDING STE 101 397
PANAMA MALL
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(88) SEACOLOGY
1623 SOLANO AVE
BERKELEY,CA94707 		87-0495235 501(C)(3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(89) SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
750 CURTNER AVE
SAN JOSE,CA951252118 		94-2614101 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(90) SEMPERVIRENS FUND
419 S SAN ANTONIO RD SUITE 211
LOS ALTOS,CA94022 		94-2155097 501(C)(3) 10,000       SEMPERVIRENS FUND GENERAL SUPPORT
(91) SENECA CENTER
6925 CHABOT ROAD
OAKLAND,CA94618 		94-2971761 501(C)(3) 35,667       UNCONDITIONAL PRIDE: CLINICAL FRAMEWORK
(92) SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM OF THE TRI VALLEY
5353 SUNOL BLVD
PLEASANTON,CA94566 		20-3225569 501(C)(3) 80,000       STEPPING OUT AND REACHING IN (SOAR)
(93) SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
2021 CARMELITA DRIVE
SAN CARLOS,CA94070 		SEQUOIA DISTRICT 10,000       BUS PASSES FOR RAVENSWOOD DISTRICT YOUTH
(94) SIRUM
562 SALVATIERRA WALK
STANFORD,CA94305 		27-1103057 501(C)(3) 17,394       GENERAL SUPPORT
(95) SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
50 NORTH B STREET
SAN MATEO,CA944013917 		90-0768822 501(C)(3) 40,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(96) ST MARY'S CENTER
925 BROCKHURST STREET
OAKLAND,CA94608 		68-0172229 501(C)(3) 81,530       CO-OCCURRING HEALING/PEP/TOBACCO PROJECTS
(97) STANFORD HOSPITAL PARTNERS
PO BOX 20466
STANFORD,CA94309 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(98) STANFORD LIVE
365 LASUEN STREET ROOM 231
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 7,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(99) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
326 GALVEZ STREET
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 30,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(100) SUNNY HILLS SERVICESBAYC
22245 MAIN STREET SUITE 200
HAYWARD,CA94541 		94-1156301 501(C)(3) 29,890       CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS PROJECT
(101) TEEN SUCCESS INC
508 VALLEY WAY
MILPITAS,CA95035 		45-0702884 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(102) TENDERLOIN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
215 TAYLOR STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		94-2761808 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(103) TERRY'S KIDS
484 KINGSFORD DRIVE
MORAGA,CA94556 		94-3136771 501(C)(3) 6,000       MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND INSTRUCTORS
(104) THE CHILDREN OF HOPE ACADEMY
2396 EAST BELLA ROSA CIRCLE
SAINT GEORGE,UT84790 		22-2272922 501(C)(3) 12,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(105) TLC FOR KIDS SPORTS
1520 FOURTH STREET
BERKELEY,CA94710 		94-3136771 501(C)(3) 40,778       HERZ FIELD SF TLC RENOVATION
(106) UNDERGROUND RAILROAD PROJECT
340 S LEMON AVE 4638
WALNUT,CA91789 		27-2067006 501(C)(3) 15,000       HAITI RESCUE MISSION
(107) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
BRONX,NY10460 		13-1740011 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(108) ZOHAR DANCE COMPANY
4000 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD L-4
PALO ALTO,CA94303 		77-0427930 501(C)(3) 60,000       INDEPENDANCE/JUVIEJAZZ
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3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: WE CONTINUALLY MAKE SITE VISITS TO GRANTEES TO VERIFY THAT FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES; IN SOME CASES WE HAVE VISITED OVER A DOZEN TIMES. WE RECEIVE WRITTEN REPORTS ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE GRANTEE, WITH LOGS DETAILING HOW FUNDS WERE SPENT.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-3136771
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 9 2,071,299 MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

94-3136771
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS VIA EMAIL OR SURFACE MAIL AS APPROPRIATE PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORED. IF A PERSON HAS A CONFLICT WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 CEO SALARY IS DECIDED ANNUALLY BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE CURRENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED AND WAS LAST PERFORMED IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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