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
Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6349 Clayton Rd Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
St Louis, MO63117

A Employer identification number

43-1621937

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 725-7765

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

$280,458,098J 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	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
	schedule)..............
2	Check
	Sch. B ...............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	932		932
4	Dividends and interest from securities......	2,592,067		2,592,067
5a	Gross rents..............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		7,323,817
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 28,347,949
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			7,323,817
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		68,325	68,105
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	9,985,141		9,984,921
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	200,000		1,505	198,495
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	136,737			136,737
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	48,392		201	48,191
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		27,500		27,500
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		86,297	4,889	81,408
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		1,755,371	1,752,671	2,700
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		136,019	95,334
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		4,150
20	Occupancy..............	1,607			1,607
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	6,500			6,500
22	Printing and publications..........	512			512
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		2,045		2,045
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	2,405,130		1,854,600	505,695
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........	11,342,947			11,342,947
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	13,748,077		1,854,600	11,848,642
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-3,762,936
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			8,130,321
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

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

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Part II		Balance Sheets	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...............	214,440	374,277	374,277
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........	40,553,185	41,074,774	41,074,774
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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...........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........	104,857,475	100,372,780	238,925,459
	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)...........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 23,665
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 7,322	19,617	16,343	16,343
	15	Other assets (describe )	32,165	67,245	67,245
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	145,676,882	141,905,419	280,458,098
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	10,747	2,219
	18	Grants payable..................	1,759,978	2,107,504
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........	1,770,725	2,109,723
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted...................
	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.........	143,906,157	139,795,696
	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)......	143,906,157	139,795,696
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions)..	145,676,882	141,905,419

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	143,906,157
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a.....................	2	-3,762,936
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	140,143,221
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5	347,525
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.	6	139,795,696

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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	P
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(f) Depreciation allowed (or allowable)	(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	28,347,949	0	21,024,132	7,323,817
b
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	0	0	0	7,323,817
b
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	7,323,817
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

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	8,647,769	237,267,343	0.036447
2012	5,939,797	166,527,971	0.035668
2011	5,272,470	121,435,900	0.043418
2010	1,797,152	102,677,857	0.017503
2009	4,512,878	85,805,008	0.052595

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2	0.185631
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	0.037126
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5.....	4	267,600,849
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5	9,934,949
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6	81,303
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7	10,016,252
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8	11,848,642
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	81,303
	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	81,303
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	81,303
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014	6a	101,000
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source.......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	101,000
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
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	19,697
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax19,697	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

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

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

on foundation managers. bullet

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.............................

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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?

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

Jean M Cody CPA Telephone no. bullet

(314) 725-7765

Located at bullet

6349 Clayton RdSt LouisMO ZIP+4 bullet

63117

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
ROBERT GOLDFARB	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
9 West 57th St Suite 5000 New York,NY10019	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
JEAN M CODY CPA	Manager 30.00	200,000	0	0
6349 Clayton Road St Louis,MO63117	Manager 30.00	200,000	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
ROBERT M GIOIA	Grant Manager 40.00	135,203	0	0
6431 Clayton Road Apt 2E Saint Louis,MO63117	Grant Manager 40.00	135,203	0	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
Jean M Cody CPA PC	Grant Management,Accounting and TaxServices	86,297
6349 Clayton Road St Louis,MO63117	Grant Management,Accounting and TaxServices	86,297

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


2


3


4

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Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

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


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

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

239,346,254

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

32,329,735

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

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

271,675,989

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.........................

271,675,989

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

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

4,075,140

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

267,600,849

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

13,380,042

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....................

13,380,042

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

81,303

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

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

81,303

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

13,298,739

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

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

13,298,739

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

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

13,298,739

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 ..........

11,848,642

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

11,848,642

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).................

81,303

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

11,767,339

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)

	(c) 2013	(d) 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7		13,298,739
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
a Enter amount for 2013 only.......	11,371,240
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: $ 11,848,642
a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a		11,371,240
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.....		477,402
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 ..........		12,821,337
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....

Form 990-PF (2014)

Page 10

Part XIV

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

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

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in 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

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

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

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

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

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

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

Check here bullet

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:

Form 990-PF (2014)

Page 11

Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
Beyond Housing 4156 Manchester Ave St Louis,MO63110		Public	Pagedale Family Support CtrCommunity Building	250,000
Beyond Housing Inc 4156 Manchester Ave St Louis,MO63110		Public	Community Building24:1Intitiative	600,000
United 4 Children 4236 Lindell Blvd Suite 300 St Louis,MO63108		Public	Childhood ProgramsU4C Early	380,337
241 Community Land Trust 4156 Manchester Avenue St Louis,MO63110		Public	Community Building24:1Initiative	8,600,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters 501 North Grand Suite 100 St Louis,MO63103		Public	Childhood Programs	195,157
Nurses for Newborns 7259 Lansdowne Ave Suite 100 St Louis,MO63119		Public	Program forHome VisitationNew Mothers	155,078
Normandy School District 3855 Lucas and Hunt Road St Louis,MO63121		Public	for SchoolsParent Liason	303,700
Normandy School District 3855 Lucas and Hunt Road St Louis,MO63121		Public	Chorus Trip toNormandy SchoolCarnegie Hall	11,254
Beyond Housing 4156 Manchester Ave St Louis,MO63110		Public	ContributionsMOST 529 Plan	129,000
Wyman Center Inc 600 Kiwanis Drive Eureka,MO63025		Public	Outreach ProgramWyman Teen	413,921
Beyond Housing 4156 Manchester Ave St Louis,MO63110		Public	Management, AccountingAcquisition Rehab,& Development Support	292,500
First Children's Finance 212 Third Ave North Ste 310 Minneapolis,MN55401		Public	Assistance toBusiness DevelopmentChild Care Centers	12,000
Total ................................. 3a				11,342,947

bApproved for future payment

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

Form 990-PF (2014)

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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 ............			14	932
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	2,592,067
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	7,323,817
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: aForeign Tax Refunds			14	68,105
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				9,984,921

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

139,984,921

(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.)

Form 990-PF (2014)

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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.

Form 990-PF (2014)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
Part VI Line 7 -Original Return Overpayment:	-101,000

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Jean M. Cody, CPA PC Investment Accounting	4,889	4,889
Jean M. Cody, CPA PC Bookkeeping and Accounting	8,455		8,455
Jean M. Cody, CPA PC Income Tax Preparation	1,440		1,440
Jean M. Cody, CPA PC Grant Management	71,513		71,513

- TIN:

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TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
Computer	2010-07-08	892	738	200DB	5.00	103
4 Drawer File Cabinet	2012-01-11	678	263	200DB	7.00	119
Vertical 2 Drawer File	2013-09-16	989	141	200DB	7.00	242
Vertical 4 Drawer File	2013-09-16	1,066	152	200DB	7.00	261
Lateral 3 Drawer File	2013-09-16	1,163	166	200DB	7.00	285
Cabinets	2013-07-25	1,646	235	200DB	7.00	403
Countertop	2013-09-12	723	103	200DB	7.00	177
Dell Latitude E5530	2013-07-29	1,131	226	200DB	5.00	362
Rugs	2013-08-21	748	107	200DB	7.00	183
Table	2013-08-10	299	43	200DB	7.00	73
Office Chair	2013-07-17	802	115	200DB	7.00	196
Cabinet Shelves	2013-09-25	218	31	200DB	7.00	53
MP301SPF Lanier Copier	2013-07-31	3,253	651	200DB	5.00	1,041
Phone system	2013-10-01	800	114	200DB	7.00	196
LsBullseyer Rug	2013-12-12	302	43	200DB	7.00	74
Leasehold Improvements	2013-10-10	8,078	43	SL	39.00	207
Microsoft Tablet Intel 13 Silver	2014-09-09	877		200DB	5.00	175

- TIN:

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TY 2014 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Purchaser Name	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Basis Method	Sales Expenses	Total (net)	Accumulated Depreciation
Publicly Traded Securities		Purchased			28,347,949	21,024,132			7,323,817

- TIN:

TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
68,952 shs Altria Group	1,393,520	3,397,265
57,361 shs American Express Co	1,855,631	5,336,867
3,000 shs Berkshire Hathaway B	244,393	450,450
126 shs Berkshire Hathaway A	12,965,835	28,476,000
46,454 shs Brown & Brown Inc	1,244,476	1,528,801
36,950 shs Cabelas Inc	2,368,959	1,947,634
26,224 shs CIE Financiere Richemont	2,275,670	2,343,595
4,400 shs Coca Cola	108,339	185,768
20,918 shs Corby Distilleries	259,154	422,387
8,500 shs Costco Wholesale Corp	348,967	1,204,875
1,348 shs Crimson Wine Group	13,778	12,806
55,087 shs Croda Intl	1,401,990	2,285,116
14,551 shs Disney Walt	438,931	1,370,559
28,241 shs Emcor Group Inc	764,052	1,256,442
15,248 shs Exor SPA	505,800	628,113
5,248 shs Farmer Bros	125,856	154,554
259,241 shs Fastenal	5,641,731	12,329,502
104,067 shs Fifth Third Bancorp	1,512,614	2,120,365
5,595 shs General Electric	52,907	141,386
18,218 shs Goldman Sachs	2,668,517	3,531,195
5,376 shs Google Inc	1,357,394	2,852,828
5,376 shs Google Class C	1,353,978	2,829,926
100,904 shs Heartland Express	1,542,822	2,725,417
206,704 shs Hiscox Ltd	1,326,908	2,320,783
39 shs Homefed Corp	634	1,755
20,047 shs IBM	2,671,860	3,216,341
49,973 shs Idexx Labs	1,828,035	7,409,497
400 shs Illinois Tool Works Inc	13,940	37,880
88,620 shs IMI PLC Ord	1,489,372	1,744,159
1,325 shs International Speedway	23,737	42,201
41,224 shs Jacobs Engineering Group Inc	1,922,992	1,842,301
15,904 shs Kraft Foods	536,155	996,545
13,489 shs Leucadia Nat'l	467,482	302,423
42,068 shs McDonalds Corp	3,811,037	3,941,772
21,006 shs Mohawk Industries	692,464	3,263,492
47,716 shs Mondelez International	991,866	1,733,284
8 shs MSGI Security Solutions	1
67,806 shs Novozymes B Shares	1,803,458	2,853,792
21,064 shs O'Reilly Automotive	1,410,172	4,057,348
21,600 shs Perrigo Company	3,355,335	3,610,656
68,952 shs Philip Morris	3,532,756	5,616,140
24,343 shs Praxair	2,136,329	3,153,879
32,977 shs Precision Castparts	2,399,606	7,943,500
12,480 shs Proctor and Gamble	854,693	1,136,803
446,684 shs Qinetiq Group PLC London	960,960	1,307,911
375 shs Remy Cointreau SA	41,104	25,121
124,552 shs Serco Group OLC	743,777	311,902
35,000 shs Sirona Dental Sys	1,659,983	3,057,950
30,906 shs Suntrust Banks Inc	738,081	1,294,961
27,151 shs Tiffany & Co	1,625,940	2,901,356
318,219 shs TJX Companies	5,463,111	21,823,459
42,604 shs Trimble Nav Ltd	835,099	1,130,710
1,809 shs US Bancorp-Del	57,707	81,315
452,114 shs Valeant Pharmaceuticals	11,579,310	64,702,034
16,875 shs Visa	1,491,453	4,424,625
7,470 shs Wal-Mart Stores	396,894	641,524
27,322 shs Waters Corp	2,063,767	3,079,736
29,543 shs World Fuel Svcs Corp	1,001,448	1,386,453

- TIN:

TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value
Computer	892	841	51
4 Drawer File Cabinet	678	382	296
Vertical 2 Drawer File	989	384	605
Vertical 4 Drawer File	1,066	413	653
Lateral 3 Drawer File	1,163	451	712
Cabinets	1,646	638	1,008
Countertop	723	280	443
Dell Latitude E5530	1,131	588	543
Rugs	748	290	458
Table	299	116	183
Office Chair	802	311	491
Cabinet Shelves	218	84	134
MP301SPF Lanier Copier	3,253	1,692	1,561
Phone System	800	310	490
LsBullseyer Rug	302	117	185
Leasehold Improvements	8,078	250	7,828
Microsoft Tablet Intel 13 Silver	877	175	702

- TIN:

TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Shulamith Simon Legal	27,500			27,500

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245
Prepaid Federal Excise Tax	16,060	51,000	51,000
Prepaid Expense	16,105	16,245	16,245

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description	Amount

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Bank Charges	127	127
Supplies	1,880	1,880
Payroll Fees	38	38

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
Missouri Withholding Discount	220
Foreign Tax Refund	68,105	68,105

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb Investment Advisory	1,734,772	1,734,772
Pershing Foreign Customer Fees	13,554	13,554
UMB Trust Investment Fees	4,345	4,345
H3 Studio Inc Maps and Planning Meetings	2,700		2,700

- TIN:

TY 2014 TaxesSchedule

Name:

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation

EIN: 43-1621937

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Federal Excise Tax	40,685
Foreign Taxes	95,334	95,334