Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 5796   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HARRISBURG, PA17110
A Employer identification number

23-6401901
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(717) 233-8083
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$6,688,422
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 269,856
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 14 14  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 290,942 290,942  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 205,559
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 838,908
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 205,559
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 766,371 496,515  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 5,800 1,740   4,060
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 16,110 2,478    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 20,210 16,980   3,230
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 42,120 21,198   7,290
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 338,868 338,868
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 380,988 21,198   346,158
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 385,383
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 475,317
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 107,666 70,828 70,828
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 91,599 94,533 94,533
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 4,078,021 Click to see attachment4,484,115 6,498,063
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 50,000 Click to see attachment25,000 24,998
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,327,286 4,674,476 6,688,422
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 4,327,286 4,674,476
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)...... 4,327,286 4,674,476
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 4,327,286 4,674,476
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 4,327,286
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 385,383
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 4,712,669
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 38,193
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 4,674,476
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO D 2014-08-06 2014-08-29
b NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN P 2014-01-03 2014-05-20
c CALL APPLE INC P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
d CALL CHEVRON P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
e EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FD CL A P 2009-07-07 2014-05-09
TORTOISE MLP FD INC P 2014-10-07 2014-11-19
CALL JP MORGAN CHASE P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CALL JP MORGAN CHASE P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
FUNDAMENTAL INVS INC CL A P 2009-09-01 2014-04-23
ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONV INCOME FD P 2012-08-08 2014-05-29
CALL MICROSOFT CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CALL GENERAL ELECTRIC CO P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
INTL GROWTH & INCOME FUND CL A P 2009-07-07 2014-05-09
BLACKROCK GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES EQUIT P 2012-08-29 2014-05-29
CALL MICROSOFT CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CALL MICROSOFT P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
INVESTMENT CO AMERICA CL A P 2009-08-11 2014-05-09
GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST P 2012-08-28 2014-05-29
CALL EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
OPPENHEIMER RISING DIV FDS INC P 2009-09-21 2014-04-22
AT&T INC P 1988-02-02 2014-10-10
CALL EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND FUND CL A P 2009-11-30 2014-04-02
AT&T INC P 2005-11-21 2014-10-10
CALL RITE AID CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
OPPENHEIMER REAL ESTATE FUND P 2009-11-30 2014-03-05
ALTRIA GROUP INC P 1996-03-20 2014-05-09
CALL RITE AID CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
OPPENHEIMER GOLD & SPL MINERALS P 2011-12-21 2014-03-15
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP D 1989-08-18 2014-04-02
CALL GENERAL ELECTRIC CO P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
AEGON N 7.25% PERP NON-CUM PFD P 2007-09-14 2014-06-16
PEPCO HOLDINGS CO P 1989-05-02 2014-10-10
CALL GENERAL ELECTRIC CO P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
ISRAEL BOND P 2011-07-01 2014-07-01
ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS LP P 2008-01-15 2014-07-23
CALL INTL BUSINESS MACH P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CENTER COAST MLP & INFRASTRUCTURE P 2014-04-01 2014-05-29
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS P 2009-10-27 2014-07-23
CALL INTL BUSINESS MACH P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CLEARBRIDGE AMERICAN ENERGY MLP FD P 2014-04-01 2014-05-29
KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP D 2010-12-15 2014-07-23
CALL INTL BUSINESS MACH P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
GOLDMAN SACHS MLP INCOME OPPORT P 2014-07-31 2014-10-13
CALL CUMMINS INC P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CALL APPLE INC P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
NUVEEN S&P 500 BUY WRITE INC P 2014-08-20 2014-12-23
CALL CHEVRON CORP P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
CALL CUMMINS P 2014-01-02 2014-12-31
(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 17,199   1,593 15,606
b 41,009   36,813 4,196
c 445     445
d 316   40 276
e 10,000   6,186 3,814
72,615   68,304 4,311
800   40 760
400     400
20,000   11,185 8,815
20,218   17,315 2,903
749   75 674
689     689
10,000   6,690 3,310
15,063   13,293 1,770
824   420 404
824     824
10,000   6,131 3,869
22,650   16,120 6,530
550   820 -270
76,100   49,245 26,855
9,212   1,965 7,247
590     590
50,000   52,430 -2,430
8,039   5,150 2,889
335   1,041 -706
60,000   32,172 27,828
16,053   2,767 13,286
1,055   721 334
38,177   76,232 -38,055
1,080     1,080
674   46 628
40,000   40,000  
1,507   1,395 112
434     434
25,000   25,000  
70,599   50,980 19,619
190     190
18,850   17,300 1,550
97,387   26,500 70,887
220     220
17,650   16,349 1,301
16,737   6,904 9,833
258   12 246
41,714   42,027 -313
765   15 750
584     584
12   13 -1
285   30 255
1,050   30 1,020
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       15,606
b       4,196
c       445
d       276
e       3,814
      4,311
      760
      400
      8,815
      2,903
      674
      689
      3,310
      1,770
      404
      824
      3,869
      6,530
      -270
      26,855
      7,247
      590
      -2,430
      2,889
      -706
      27,828
      13,286
      334
      -38,055
      1,080
      628
       
      112
      434
       
      19,619
      190
      1,550
      70,887
      220
      1,301
      9,833
      246
      -313
      750
      584
      -1
      255
      1,020
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 205,559
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracket 3 35,397
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 397,077 5,890,538 0.067409
2012 377,236 5,289,290 0.071321
2011 465,063 5,096,279 0.091255
2010 278,641 4,574,304 0.060914
2009 260,524 3,884,474 0.067068
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.357967
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 0.071593
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 6,499,041
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 465,286
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 4,753
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 470,039
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 346,158
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 9,506
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 9,506
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 9,506
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 8,800
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 8,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 706
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletPA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletISRAEL SCHWAB Telephone no.bullet (717) 233-8083
    Located atbullet3525 N 6TH STREETHARRISBURGPA ZIP+4bullet17110
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Form 990-PF (2014)
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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
    ISRAEL SCHWAB PRESIDENT
    1.00
    0 0 0
    2525 NORTH 7TH STREET
    HARRISBURG,PA17110
    ANDREW SCHWAB SEC/TREAS
    0.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 5796
    HARRISBURG,PA17110
    MICHAEL SCHWAB TRUSTEE
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 5796
    HARRISBURG,PA17110
    DANIEL SCHWAB TRUSTEE
    0.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 5796
    HARRISBURG,PA17110
    AMY SILFEN TRUSTEE
    0.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 5796
    HARRISBURG,PA17110
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............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  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    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.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    6,518,374
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    79,637
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,598,011
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    6,598,011
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    98,970
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,499,041
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    324,952
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    324,952
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    9,506
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    9,506
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    315,446
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    315,446
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    315,446
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    346,158
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    346,158
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    346,158
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2013
    (c)
    2013
    (d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 315,446
    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....... 91,658
    b From 2010....... 59,112
    c From 2011....... 214,729
    d From 2012....... 119,309
    e From 2013....... 109,257
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 594,065
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 346,158
    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..... 315,446
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 30,712
    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 5 624,777
    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 ..........
    0
    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) ...
    91,658
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    533,119
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 59,112
    b Excess from 2011.... 214,729
    c Excess from 2012.... 119,309
    d Excess from 2013.... 109,257
    e Excess from 2014.... 30,712
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ISRAEL SCHWAB
    PO BOX 5796
    HARRISBURG,PA17110
    (717) 233-8083
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    A LETTER STATING REQUEST FOR FUNDS AND EXPLANATION OF NEED.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    SEE SCHEDULE
    SEE SCHEDULE
    SEE SCHEDULE,PA17110
    N/A PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS' EXEMPT PURPOSE 338,868
    Total .................................bullet 3a 338,868
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............
        14 14  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 290,942  
    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 .............
        18 205,559  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   496,515  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13496,515
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    23-6401901
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




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

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

    23-6401901
    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
    D & H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
     

       
    2525 N SEVENTH STREET
     
    HARRISBURG, PA17110

    $180,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    JARB
     

       
    POST OFFICE BOX 5796
     
    HARRISBURG, PA17110

    $19,809


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    D & H CARES
     

       
    2525 N SEVENTH STREET
     
    HARRISBURG, PA17110

    $47,657


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

    ANDREW E AND DOROTHY B SCHWAB  
    4310 NEW YORK COURT
     
    HARRISBURG, PA17112

    $5,232


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    LOUIS E AND ELISABETH S NARROW  
    26 WOOD HOLME VILLAGE COURT
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21208

    $17,158


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

       
     
     

    $  


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

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

    23-6401901
    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
    2
    412 SHARES MICROSOFT CORP $ 19,809 2014-12-03
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    4
    50 SHARES POWERSHARES QQQ SER 1 $ 5,232 2014-12-08
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    5
    273 SHARES HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO $ 17,158 2014-08-06
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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

    23-6401901
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-6401901
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MARTIN M. SACKS ASSOC., CPA'S        
    ACCTG SRVCS/PREP OF FORM 990-PF 5,800 1,740   4,060

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-6401901
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AEGON N.V. 7.25% PFD    
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 6,917 49,270
    APPLE INC 58,131 77,266
    AT&T CORP 23,200 33,590
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 15,288 17,890
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 64,193 67,308
    CHEVRON CORPORATION    
    CITIGROUP INC 39,474 54,110
    CUMMINS INC 24,798 43,251
    ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, LP    
    ENTERPRISE PRODS PARTNERS LP    
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 87,729 184,900
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 8,350 92,450
    FIRSTENERGY CORP 9,875 26,006
    GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 35,805 277,970
    GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 9,765 75,810
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CO 6,686 32,088
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CO 40,004 32,088
    J P MORGAN CHASE & CO 22,431 125,160
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 2,826 62,742
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS    
    MARATHON OIL CORP 9,678 42,435
    MCDONALDS CORP 44,893 46,850
    MICROSOFT CORP 6,400 220,126
    PEPCO HOLDINGS INC 9,552 13,465
    PFIZER INC 17,018 31,680
    RITE AID CORP 2,227 42,714
    TECO ENERGY, INC 13,758 40,980
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 4,340 24,700
    ZOETIS, INC 558 14,673
    AMCAP FUND INC CL A 37,560 47,942
    AMERICAN FDS DEVELOPING WORLD GROW 50,586 47,636
    AMERICAN FDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND 33,389 38,453
    CAPITAL WORLD BOND FUND CL A 55,960 52,985
    CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FUND CL A 90,238 114,613
    CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FUND 82,224 118,046
    EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL A 74,289 89,764
    FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS FUND CL A 73,053 112,028
    GOLDMAN SACHS CAPITAL GROWTH FUND 67,028 102,612
    GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL A 73,254 108,737
    INCOME FUND AMERICA INC CLASS A 33,845 41,208
    INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA 36,335 35,839
    INTERNATIONAL GROWTH AND INCOME FU 85,221 93,005
    INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA FUND 71,532 99,012
    ISHARES TIP BOND FUND 50,446 56,005
    ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TREAS BOND FUND 53,832 63,594
    ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREAS BOND FUND 50,322 50,670
    ISHARES SELECT DIVIDENDS INDEX FUN 39,046 79,400
    ISHARES US REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND 30,493 61,472
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FUND 35,869 48,672
    ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS INDEX F 31,175 39,290
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 INDEX FUND 33,660 71,772
    NEW ECOMONY FUND CL SBI CL A 56,940 72,946
    NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND CL A 72,828 101,075
    NEW WORLD FUND CL A 85,428 95,446
    OPPENHEIMER COMMODITY STRATEGY TOT 97,339 68,081
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS FUN 105,260 125,582
    OPPENHEIMER EQUITY INCOME FUND CL 79,447 108,181
    OPPENHEIMER GOLD AND SPECIAL MINER    
    OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND FUND CL A 128,148 115,802
    OPPENHEIMER INTL GROWTH FUND CL A 79,231 113,184
    OPPENHEIMER MAIN STREET OPPORTUNIT 35,760 60,965
    OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL VALUE FU 83,582 92,524
    OPPENHEIMER FLEXIBLE STRATEGIES FU 101,615 107,367
    OPPENHEIMER REAL ESTATE FUND CL A 66,444 110,853
    OPPENHEIMER RISING DIVIDENDS FUND 223,367 293,625
    OPPENHEIMER STEELPATH MLP ALPHA FU 143,957 141,922
    POWERSHARES QQQ SERIES 1 1,930 5,163
    SHORT TERM BOND FUND AMERICA INC C 53,045 52,706
    SMALLCAP WORLD FUND CL A 177,051 207,241
    SPDR DOW JONES INDL AVERAGE ETF 33,249 71,152
    SPDR DOW JONES REIT ETF 39,981 109,080
    VANGUARD REIT ETF 45,560 105,300
    WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND C 86,207 138,253
    ALLIANZGI EQUITY & CONV INCOME FUN    
    BLACKROCK UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE 54,471 62,220
    BLACKROCK GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES EQU 27,483 26,260
    BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUS 18,675 16,770
    CLEARBRIDGE AMERICAN ENERGY MLP FU 23,949 23,940
    CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND 96,871 96,600
    CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY 71,097 70,830
    CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETUR 66,256 64,170
    COHEN & STEERS QUALITY INCOME REAL 11,370 12,190
    DUFF & PHELPS GLOBAL UTILITY INCOM 35,666 43,280
    GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST    
    GOLDMAN SACHS MLP INCOME OPPORTUNI 30,120 26,160
    GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY RENAISSAN 20,940 21,285
    INVESCO DYNAMIC CR OPPORTUNITIES F 12,772 11,850
    ISHARES GLOBAL 100 INDEX FUND 18,659 22,866
    ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX 46,502 42,588
    ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS 86,286 78,580
    MORGAN STANLEY INCOME SECURITIES I 57,905 53,790
    NUVEEN ALL CAP ENERGY MLP OPPORTUN 37,932 30,500
    NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUN 20,160 20,320
    NUVEEN PREFERRED INCOME OPPORTUNIT 30,000 19,120
    NUVEEN BUILD AMERICA BOND OPPTY FU 32,469 32,925
    NUVEEN S&P 500 BUY-WRITE INC 12,811 11,844
    PIMCO DYNAMIC CR INCOME FUND 49,568 41,300
    SPDR S&P INTL ET DIVIDEND 45,650 42,020
    TORTOISE MLP FUND INC 26,881 27,930

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-6401901
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS   25,000 24,998

    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-6401901
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-6401901
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    OFFICE SERVICES 6,430 3,215   3,215
    PA FILING FEE 15     15
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE 13,765 13,765    


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 23-6401901
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FED'L EXCISE TAX ON NET INV INC 13,632      
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD ON DIVIDEND 2,478 2,478