TY 2014 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2014

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20

Name of foundation
VESPER SOCIETY

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)115 SANSOME STREET NO 1250 Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94104

A Employer identification number

94-6122250

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 291-0901

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$32,104,618J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
	schedule)..............	14,787
2	Check
	Sch. B ...............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities......	1,507,443		1,507,443	1,507,443
5a	Gross rents..............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		628,563
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,204,486
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			628,563
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		-1,081	0	-1,081
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	2,149,712		2,136,006	1,506,362
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	165,052		0	0	161,119
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	72,330		0	0	71,071
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	46,791		0	0	47,385
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		2,805	0	0	2,805
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		75,672	0	0	74,822
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		843,385	141,947	141,947	746,075
17	Interest...............	1,344		0	0	1,344
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		35,456	0	0	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		3,420	0	0
20	Occupancy..............	45,417		0	0	45,559
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	86,912		0	0	84,473
22	Printing and publications..........	2,362		0	0	2,362
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		31,957	0	0	32,105
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	1,412,903		141,947	141,947	1,269,120
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........	23,775				23,775
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	1,436,678		141,947	141,947	1,292,895
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	713,034
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			1,994,059
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				1,364,415

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing...............	16,093	15,304	15,304
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........	54,200	73,076	73,076
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable 1,200
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	1,600	1,200	1,200
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use...............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........	12,316	11,985	11,985
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans..............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)...........	30,939,960	31,385,723	31,385,723
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 15,001
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 11,674	6,747	3,327	3,327
	15	Other assets (describe )	567,312	614,003	614,003
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	31,598,228	32,104,618	32,104,618
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	67,527	82,663
	18	Grants payable..................
	19	Deferred revenue..................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	115,285	108,715
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........	182,812	191,378
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted...................	31,415,416	31,913,240
	25	Temporarily restricted................
	26	Permanently restricted................
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)......	31,415,416	31,913,240
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions)..	31,598,228	32,104,618

Part III	Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1	Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
	with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)...............	1	31,415,416
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a.....................	2	713,034
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3	0
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	32,128,450
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5	215,210
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.	6	31,913,240

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (LONG TERM)	P
b	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (SHORT TERM)	P
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	2,203,352	1,574,783	628,569
b	1,134	1,140	-6
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			628,569
b			-6
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	628,563
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3	-6

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013	1,247,187	29,168,493	0.042758
2012	1,295,169	26,464,487	0.048940
2011	1,331,690	26,615,732	0.050034
2010	1,180,993	24,870,603	0.047485
2009	1,238,628	21,619,989	0.057291

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2	0.246508
3	Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . .	3	0.049302
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5.....	4	31,247,413
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5	1,540,560
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6	19,941
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7	1,560,501
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8	1,292,895
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.

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Part VI

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check hereand enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	39,881
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	39,881
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	39,881
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014	6a	23,500
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source.......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	23,500
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	16,381
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?

If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................

Yes

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Website address bullet

WWW.VESPER.ORG

The books are in care of bullet

DZH PHILLIPS LLC Telephone no. bullet

(510) 834-6542

Located at bullet

1330 BROADWAY SUITE 630OAKLANDCA ZIP+4 bullet

94612

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?

16 No

See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?........................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?........................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.......................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
ERIC REYNOLDS	CHAIR 2.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	CHAIR 2.00	0	0	0
LUTHER S LUEDTKE	VICE CHAIR 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	VICE CHAIR 1.00	0	0	0
BERNICE LEDBETTER	SECRETARY 2.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	SECRETARY 2.00	0	0	0
MELISSA ANDERSON	CFO 2.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	CFO 2.00	0	0	0
MIYOKO OSHIMA	PRESIDENT 40.00	152,037	13,015	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	PRESIDENT 40.00	152,037	13,015	0
RODRIC A LORIMER	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
MELVIN D GEORGE	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
MARY TABATA	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
MICHAEL A MATA	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
LAURA MITCHELL	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
ROBERT SKARE	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
KATHERINE KIDD	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
SIDNEY STOLZ	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
GUY ERWIN	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
BARBARA VARENHORST	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
ANITA WOTIZ	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
ROBERT BRORBY	CORPORATE MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	CORPORATE MEMBER 1.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
CAROL MCKEVITT	EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 40.00	73,538	13,926	0
115 SANSOME ST SUITE 1250 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 40.00	73,538	13,926	0








Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
DZH PHILLIPS	ACCOUNTING SERVICES	51,987
1330 BROADWAY SUITE 630 OAKLAND,CA94612	ACCOUNTING SERVICES	51,987

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.		Expenses
1	PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES TO THE UNDERSERVED:TELEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL SERVICES WITH CONNECTING TO CARE, TO RURAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLIENTS.TELEHEALTH SERVICES WITH SURPRISE VALLEY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAM WITH CLINIC BY THE BAY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITH LA CLINICA DE LA RAZA, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA.HEALTH CARE ACCESS WITH OPERATION ACCESS TO PROVIDE SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND DONATED SURGERIES IN EAST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.DENTAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH JOHN MUIR HEALTH FOUNDATION'S MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.ASTHMA PROGRAM WITH CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO THROUGHOUT IMPERIAL AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA.	587,276
2	YOUTH SERVICES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAYWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL STUDENTS. VESPER SOCIETY WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION - HAYWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL IN HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER TO ENCOURAGE THEM ON A SUCCESSFUL PATHWAY BACK TO THEIR HOME SCHOOLS.YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. VESPER SOCIETY IS WORKING WITH THE CITY OF OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE OAKLEY YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. EXPANDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH. VESPER SOCIETY IS WORKING WITH IMPERIAL VALLEY REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM IN EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINING, CAREER, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO EMPOWER STUDENTS.	240,224
3	SERVICE IN THE WORLD:CUMMINGS INTERNS - VESPER SOCIETY IS WORKING WITH CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY (CLU)IN THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLU STUDENTS TO WORK ON INTERFAITH ISSUES AND SERVICE LEARNING. THE ACTIVITIES WILL ENABLE US TO BUILD A BASE OF KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LARGER FIELD OF INTERFAITH STUDIES.SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - VESPER SOCIETY IS WORKING WITH FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, TO EXPLORE THE CREATION OF A SOCIAL JUSTICE MINITRY TO TACKLE ISSUES OF HUNGER IN THE IMPERIAL VALLEY, WHERE ONE-THIRD OF IMPERIAL COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE FOOD INSECURE; HALF OF THOSE ARE CHILDREN.	88,581
4	PARTNER CAPACITY BUILDING:THE PARTNER CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM EXISTS TO RESPOND TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF OUT PROJECT PARTNERS.	29,788

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Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.		Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

31,661,885

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

61,377

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

31,723,262

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

31,723,262

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

475,849

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

31,247,413

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

1,562,371

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

1,292,895

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

1,292,895

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

1,292,895

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2013	(c) 2013	(d) 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
a Enter amount for 2013 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......
b From 2010.......
c From 2011.......
d From 2012.......
e From 2013.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e.........
4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
XII, line 4: $
a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions).........
d Applied to 2014 distributable amount.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ...........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2010....
b Excess from 2011....
c Excess from 2012....
d Excess from 2013....
e Excess from 2014....

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2014	(b) 2013	(c) 2012	(d) 2011	(e) Total
	1,364,415	882,778	1,057,432	613,694	3,918,319
b 85% of line 2a .........	1,159,753	750,361	898,817	521,640	3,330,571
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....	1,292,895	1,247,187	1,295,169	1,343,492	5,178,743
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........	23,775	39,575	12,100	38,000	113,450
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....	1,269,120	1,207,612	1,283,069	1,305,492	5,065,293
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......					0
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)					0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...	1,041,581	972,283	882,149	887,191	3,783,204
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....					0
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....					0
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization					0
(4) Gross investment income					0

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
MASANGANE HIVAIDS PROGRAMME 1 BALLOON STREET MATATIELE 4730 EASTERN CAPE SF		NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	5,100
VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE - DBA CLINIC BY THE BAY 4877 MISSION STREET SAN FRANCISCO,CA94112		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	100
AVENIDAS 450 BRYANT STREET PALO ALTO,CA94301		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
CALUMET LUTHERAN MINISTRIES PO BOX 236 WEST OSSIPEE,NH03890		NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
CRITERION INSTITUTE 81 CHURCH HILL ROAD HADDAM,CT06438		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
FRIENDS OF NGONG ROAD PO BOX 2090 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
IMPERIAL VALLEY REGIONAL OCCUPANTIONAL PROGRAM 687 STATE STREET EL CENTRO,CA92243		GOV	GENERAL SUPPORT	75
JACKSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY PO BOX 231 TENANTS HARBOR,ME04860		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
LA'S PROMISE PO BOX 151627 LOS ANGELES,CA90015		GOV	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
LEADERSPRING 655 13TH STREET 100 OAKLAND,CA94612		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
N STREET VILLAGE 1333 N STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20005		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
PILGRIMS OF IBILLIN 311 OAK STREET SUITE 111 OAKLAND,CA94607		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
PREVENCION Y RESCATE PO BOX 470623 LOS ANGELES,CA90047		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
YMCAPROJECT CORNERSTONE 80 SARATOGA AVE SANTA CLARA,CA95051		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	3,000
PROVIDENCE TRINITYCARE HOSPICE 5315 TORRANCE BLVD B1 TORRANCE,CA90503		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
RAINBOW SCHOOL PO BOX 1325 MENDOCINO,CA95460		NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
INTERFAITH CENTER AT PRESIDIO PO BOX 2905 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
ST ROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 27200 CALAROGA AVENUE HAYWARD,CA94545		SO I	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,500
YOUTH ENRICHMENT STRATEGIES 3029 MACDONALD AVENUE RICHMOND,CA94804		PC	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,000
Total ................................. 3a				23,775

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	1,507,443
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............			18	628,563
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: aMISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS			01	12
bRENTAL INCOME			01	13,200
cRENT EXPENSE - DIRECT			01	-14,293
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		0		2,134,925	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

132,134,925

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political

Yes

organizations?

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........YesNo

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name Firm's address			Firm's EIN
				Phone no.

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Name of the organization

VESPER SOCIETY

Employer identification number

94-6122250

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization VESPER SOCIETY

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
1	ROBERT J LAACKE PO BOX 31 CEDARVILLE, CA96104	$5,000	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization VESPER SOCIETY

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
		$
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Name of organization
VESPER SOCIETY

Employer identification number

94-6122250

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

(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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Category	Amount	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
GHAFFARI ACCOUNTANCY, INC (ACCOUNTING)	4,700	8,560
DZH PHILLIPS (ACCOUNTING)	51,987	47,277
ARMANINO LLP (AUDIT)	18,985	18,985

- TIN:

TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
DFA INTERM GOVT BOND PORTFOLIO	FMV	3,143,089	3,143,089
DFA U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE FUND	FMV	884,124	884,124
VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX FUND ADM.	FMV	1,714,049	1,714,049
VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX FUND SIGNAL	FMV	0	0
DFA EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO	FMV	1,443,502	1,443,502
DFA U.S. LARGE CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO	FMV	739,752	739,752
DFA U.S. LARGE COMPANY PORTFOLIO	FMV	2,954,564	2,954,564
DODGE & COX STOCK	FMV	1,980,522	1,980,522
MUTUAL SERIES QUEST Z	FMV	1,568,597	1,568,597
T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND	FMV	1,974,075	1,974,075
GMO INTL INTRINSIC VALUE III	FMV	0	0
GMO INTL EQUITY III	FMV	1,382,479	1,382,479
HARBOR INT INST	FMV	1,386,815	1,386,815
MORGAN STANLEY INST INTL EQUITY I	FMV	1,365,977	1,365,977
COHEN & STEER INST REALTY SHARES	FMV	2,557,246	2,557,246
COHEN & STEER INTER REALTY FUND I	FMV	1,584,150	1,584,150
LOOMIS SAYLES BOND FUND INST'L	FMV	1,390,353	1,390,353
PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND INST	FMV	2,267,681	2,267,681
FNMA CMO SERIES G29	FMV	1,105	1,105
FNMA CMO SERIES 92-G012	FMV	1,856	1,856
FNMA CMO SERIES 2G024	FMV	1,590	1,590
PIMCO FOREIGN BOND INST'L	FMV	1,668,742	1,668,742
PIMCO HIGH YIELD INST'L	FMV	634,145	634,145
DFA INT'L SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO	FMV	741,310	741,310

- TIN:

TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADLER & COLVIN	2,805	0	0	2,805

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TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
DEPOSITS	3,119	3,119	3,119
PROJECT ADVANCES	564,193	610,884	610,884

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Description	Amount

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TELECOMMUNICATIONS	7,886	8,462
EQUIPMENT LEASE AND RENTAL	262	262
INSURANCE	11,918	11,619
POSTAGE	1,781	1,788
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTION	1,943	1,946
BANK CHARGES	1,779	1,729
SUPPLIES	5,914	5,805
OTHER EXPENSES	474	494

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Adjusted Net Income
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS	12	12
RENTAL INCOME	13,200	13,200
RENT EXPENSE - DIRECT	-14,293	-14,293

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TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED EXCISE TAX	111,187	106,602
LONG-TERM LEASE PAYABLE	4,098	2,113

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TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
KASPICK & COMPANY	141,947	141,947	141,947	0
MARY HELGESEN-GABEL	1,601	0	0	1,392
THE SIGNAL HILL COMPANY, LLC	950	0	0	950
FITZPATRICK CONSULTING GROUP	3,465	0	0	2,645
MISSION-MINDED	55,713	0	0	53,688
ELLEN KAUFMAN	1,756	0	0	1,756
AKT BUSINESS CONSULTING	15,606	0	0	15,606
COMMUNITY IMPACT	14,100	0	0	15,100
ST. ROSE HOSPITAL	9,222	0	0	0
CITY OF OAKLEY	13,773	0	0	30,000
CONNECTING TO CARE	127,850	0	0	114,000
OPERATION ACCESS	81,250	0	0	25,000
LA CLINICA DE LA RAZA	60,588	0	0	112,518
CLINIC BY THE BAY	41,500	0	0	50,000
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY	9,989	0	0	15,000
CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO	102,940	0	0	140,000
ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION	962	0	0	0
IMPERIAL VALLEY REGIONAL OCCUP. PROGRAM	79,022	0	0	63,420
SURPRISE VALLEY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT	70,000	0	0	0
JOHN MUIR HEALTH FOUNDATION	10,000	0	0	10,000
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	1,151	0	0	10,000
RENAISSANCE JOURNALISM	0	0	0	50,000
LAST FRONTIER HEALTHCARE DISTRICT	0	0	0	25,000
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSTITY OF CALIFORNIA	0	0	0	10,000

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TY 2014 TaxesSchedule

Name:

VESPER SOCIETY

EIN: 94-6122250

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX	35,456	0	0	0