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
The Christopher Family Foundation
 
% THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FDN
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)123 E Ogden Ave   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Hinsdale, IL60521
A Employer identification number

36-7092282
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
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$19,772,085J 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).............. 0
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 120 120  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 391,671 391,671  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,128,272
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 19,359,258
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,128,272
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)....... Click to see attachment -4,707 -4,744  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,515,356 1,515,319  
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).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 267,253 128,335   138,918
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 31,026 5,252    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 6,828     6,828
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 87,852 66   87,786
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 392,959 133,653   233,532
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 3,602,740 3,602,740
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,995,699 133,653   3,836,272
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,480,343
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,381,666
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 1,106,879 2,618,948 2,618,948
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)........ 20,025,054 Click to see attachment16,205,396 16,770,728
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)........... 539,926 Click to see attachment367,172 382,409
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) 21,671,859 19,191,516 19,772,085
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.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 21,671,859 19,191,516
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 21,671,859 19,191,516
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 21,671,859 19,191,516
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 21,671,859
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -2,480,343
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 19,191,516
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 19,191,516
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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 Publicly-traded Securities      
b Passthrough K1 Capital Gain      
c SEC 751 GAIN ON SALE OF PTSHP-RECLASS      
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 19,359,258   18,166,891 1,192,367
b     64,024 -64,024
c       -71
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       1,192,367
b       -64,024
c        
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,128,272
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 2,487,659 23,065,987 0.10785
2012 2,806,220 22,928,715 0.122389
2011 2,372,937 18,450,324 0.128612
2010 3,338,634 12,059,101 0.276856
2009 4,167,120 13,086,544 0.318428
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.954135
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 0.190827
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 21,489,212
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 4,100,722
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 13,817
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 4,114,539
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 3,836,272
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 27,633
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 27,633
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 27,633
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 17,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,633
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 27,633
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
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)
    bulletIL
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FDN Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754
    Located atbullet123 E Ogden Ave Suite 203HinsdaleIL ZIP+4bullet60521
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Jay Christopher Trustee
    1.0     		0    
    123 E Ogden Ave
    Hinsdale,IL60521
    Kelley Christopher Schueler Trustee
    1.0     		0    
    123 E Ogden Ave
    Hinsdale,IL60521
    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
     
    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
    DKC Family Office LLC Philanthropic 133,569
    123 E Ogden Ave Suite 203
    HINSDALE,IL06824
    Foundation Source Administrative 87,045
    55 Walls Drive 3rd Fl
    Fairfield,CT06824
    Altair Advisors Investment 61,032
    303 W Madison St 600
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    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.)
    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
    19,981,680
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,834,779
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,816,459
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    21,816,459
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    327,247
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    21,489,212
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,074,461
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,074,461
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    27,633
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    27,633
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,046,828
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,046,828
    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
    1,046,828
    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
    3,836,272
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    3,836,272
    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
    3,836,272
    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 1,046,828
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2012, 2011, 2010  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 3,521,890
    b From 2010....... 2,757,179
    c From 2011....... 1,496,283
    d From 2012....... 1,689,062
    e From 2013....... 1,357,434
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 10,821,848
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,836,272
    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..... 1,046,828
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,789,444
    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 13,611,292
    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) ...     		3,521,890
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		10,089,402
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 2,757,179
    b Excess from 2011.... 1,496,283
    c Excess from 2012.... 1,689,062
    d Excess from 2013.... 1,357,434
    e Excess from 2014.... 2,789,444
    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).)
    JAY CHRISTOPHER
    KELLEY CHRISTOPHER SCHUELER
    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 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)
    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
    ABOVE AND BEYOND CORPORATION
    902 N 8TH ST
    SHEBOYGAN,WI53081     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,500
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC - CHICAGO
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC Patient Navigation Service (PNS) at UIC Project 75,000
    ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC Family Services Program 10,000
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION GREATER CHICAGO CHAPTER
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2260
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    317 S COLLEGE ST
    AUBURN,AL36849     		N/A PC Chicago Auburn Club- Scholarship Program 5,000
    AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
    OFC OF ADVANCEMENT 639 38TH ST
    ROCK ISLAND,IL61201     		N/A PC Christopher Family Foundation Matching Grant for Nonprofit Leadership Club 3,000
    BETHEL NEW LIFE INC
    4950 W THOMAS ST
    CHICAGO,IL60651     		N/A PC ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM 2,000
    BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
    4121 SHELBYVILLE RD
    LOUISVILLE,KY40207     		N/A PC Building for the Future: Blessings in a Backpack's Business Plan Project 30,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC
    550 W VAN BUREN ST STE 350
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		N/A PC Charitable Event 25,000
    BRIDGE TEEN CENTER NFP
    15555 S 71ST COURT
    ORLAND PARK,IL60462     		N/A PC Healthy Living Programs for Teens & Families 10,000
    CALVIN COLLEGE
    3201 BURTON ST SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		N/A PC The Van Lunen Center 150,000
    CARA PROGRAM
    237 S DESPLAINES
    CHICAGO,IL60661     		N/A PC The Cara Program's Traditional Job Training, Placement, and Retention Program 35,000
    CHICAGO LIGHTS
    126 E CHESTNUT ST
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC Chicago Lights Tutoring Youth Initiatives Project 25,000
    CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    3300 GOLF RD
    BROOKFIELD,IL60513     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    3300 GOLF RD
    BROOKFIELD,IL60513     		N/A PC Christopher Family Foundation Plaza at Wild Encounters Exhibit 1,000,000
    CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    861 S CHURCH RD
    BENSENVILLE,IL60106     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 6,500
    CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    861 S CHURCH RD
    BENSENVILLE,IL60106     		N/A PC School Liaison Program 12,000
    CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    861 S CHURCH RD
    BENSENVILLE,IL60106     		N/A PC CLEF-Walcamp Outdoor Education Project 50,127
    CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF NORTH AND NORTHWEST C
    640 ILLINOIS BLVD
    HOFFMAN EST,IL60169     		N/A PC Safe From the Start Program 10,000
    CHILDRENS PLACE ASSOCIATION
    700 N SACRAMENTO BLVD STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC Investment in Early Education Expansion Project 50,000
    CHILDRENS PLACE ASSOCIATION
    700 N SACRAMENTO BLVD STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC The Children's Place Association Early Education Initiatives Project 25,000
    CHILDRENS PLACE ASSOCIATION
    700 N SACRAMENTO BLVD STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60612     		N/A PC Charitable Event 5,000
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS
    6931 ARLINGTON RD STE 200
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS
    6931 ARLINGTON RD STE 200
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		N/A PC Bop for Breath Project 2,000
    DUPAGE CHILDRENS MUSEUM
    301 N WASHINGTON ST
    NAPERVILLE,IL60540     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 8,500
    ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
    8765 W HIGGINS RD
    CHICAGO,IL60631     		N/A PC Good Gifts Program 497
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC FRATERNITE NOTRE DAME Fund 2,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Bach Cantata Vespers Program 25,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Cantata Camp Scholarship for Students 5,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Charitable Event 5,000
    GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RIVER FOREST
    7300 DIVISION ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Save The Tower Campaign 200,000
    GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
    4100 W ANN LURIE PL
    CHICAGO,IL60632     		N/A PC Harmony Church Food Pantry 2,000
    GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
    4100 W ANN LURIE PL
    CHICAGO,IL60632     		N/A PC HARMONY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 2,000
    HEIFER INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
    1 WORLD AVE
    LITTLE ROCK,AR72202     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    HESHIMA KENYA INC
    PO BOX 408077
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 12,000
    INSPIRATION CORPORATION
    4554 N BROADWAY ST STE 207
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		N/A PC Inspiration Cafe Meals program Project 15,000
    LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION
    1760 W ALGONQUIN RD
    PALATINE,IL60067     		N/A PC Amanda Kallas' Group Home 5,000
    LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
    7620 MADISON ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Chicago Uptown Ministry and Ways to Work General Support 100,000
    LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
    7620 MADISON ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Charitable Event 10,000
    LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
    7620 MADISON ST
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		N/A PC Charitable Event 1,000
    LUTHERAN DEACONESS ASSOCIATION INC
    1304 LAPORTE AVE
    VALPARAISO,IN46383     		N/A PC Maxine Christopher Scholarship Fund 10,000
    LUTHERAN DEACONESS ASSOCIATION INC
    1304 LAPORTE AVE
    VALPARAISO,IN46383     		N/A PC Caring for the Caregiver in the Age of Technology Project 5,000
    LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF THE GREATER SH
    3323 UNIVERSITY DR
    SHEBOYGAN,WI53081     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    LUTHERAN MUSIC PROGRAM
    122 W FRANKLIN AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT CHICAGO
    1100 E 55TH ST
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
    1001 E TOUHY AVE STE 50
    DES PLAINES,IL60018     		N/A PC Transforming Foster Care Children's Lives with My Awesome Life - International Phase Project 100,000
    LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION
    VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY 1700 CHAPEL
    VALPARAISO,IN46383     		N/A PC The Jay Christopher Scholarship Fund at Valparaiso University School of Business 5,000
    LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION
    VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY 1700 CHAPEL
    VALPARAISO,IN46383     		N/A PC Phillip DeLassus Chemistry Fund 10,000
    MISERICORDIA FAMILY ASSOCIATION
    6300 N RIDGE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
    5700 S LAKE SHORE DR
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		N/A PC Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE) 100,000
    NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
    273 DEARBORN CT
    GENEVA,IL60134     		N/A PC Milk for MyPlate Project 50,000
    NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN BETHESDA HOME ASSOCIATION
    2833 N NORDICA AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60634     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN BETHESDA HOME ASSOCIATION
    2833 N NORDICA AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60634     		N/A PC Dining Room Refurbishment Project 37,501
    OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY
    1139 RANDOLPH ST
    OAK PARK,IL60302     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY
    320 LAKE ST
    OAK PARK,IL60302     		N/A PC Charitable Event 1,000
    PHILS FRIENDS
    1350 LAKE ST STE C
    ROSELLE,IL60172     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    ROBERT CROWN CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
    21 SALT CREEK LN
    HINSDALE,IL60521     		N/A PC FIT: An Obesity Prevention Program for Grades 3-5 44,000
    ROBERT CROWN CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
    21 SALT CREEK LN
    HINSDALE,IL60521     		N/A PC Robert Crown Center Sequenced Health Curriculum Project 8,615
    SEMINARY CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN PASTORAL EDUCATION
    205 W MONROE ST STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,500
    ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
    262 DANNY THOMAS PL MSC 509
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    TEEN PARENT CONNECTION INC
    739 ROOSEVELT RD BLDG 8 STE 100
    GLEN ELLYN,IL60137     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 7,000
    THE CARTER CENTER INC
    453 FREEDOM PKWY NE
    ATLANTA,GA30307     		N/A PC RIVER BLINDNESS Project 2,000
    TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
    188 W BUTTERFIELD RD
    ELMHURST,IL60126     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
    188 W BUTTERFIELD RD
    ELMHURST,IL60126     		N/A PC Adjacent Property Acquisition Project 100,000
    TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
    188 W BUTTERFIELD RD
    ELMHURST,IL60126     		N/A PC eQuip- Timothy's one-to-one iPad Initiative 200,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION
    1305 W GREEN ST MC-386
    URBANA,IL61801     		N/A PC Christopher Family Foundation Food and Family Program 180,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION - COLLEGE OF MED
    1747 W ROOSEVELT RD WROB STE 302
    CHICAGO,IL60608     		N/A PC Chicago Diabetes Project 500,000
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC Comfort Dog Ministry Program 1,000
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC Sports Banners Project 2,800
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC WCA Development Director 86,000
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC Student Scholarship Fund 2,200
    WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
    900 CHICAGO AVE
    MELROSE PARK,IL60160     		N/A PC End of the year Faculty bonuses 4,000
    WELLNESS HOUSE
    131 N COUNTY LINE RD
    HINSDALE,IL60521     		N/A PC Family Preservation Program 5,000
    WEST SUBURBAN PADS INC
    1851 S 9TH AVE
    MAYWOOD,IL60153     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    WHEAT RIDGE MINISTRIES
    1 PIERCE PL STE 250E
    ITASCA,IL60143     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    WHEAT RIDGE MINISTRIES
    1 PIERCE PL STE 250E
    ITASCA,IL60143     		N/A PC "We Raise-Ignite Change Together" Project 62,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,602,740
    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 ............     		    14 120  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 391,671  
    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 1,128,272  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aK-1 Inc/Loss 525990 -34 14 -4,744  
    bSECTION 751 GAIN ON SALE OF PARTNERSHIP 525990 71      
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 37 1,515,319  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,515,356
    (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.)?
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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABERDEEN ASSET MGMT PLC 32,148 29,652
    ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC 13,666 27,078
    AFLAC INC. 42,451 50,399
    AIR LIQUIDE 41,275 40,945
    ALTAIR SMALLER COS FD 960,919 1,000,720
    AMER INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC 31,099 50,409
    ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC 26,967 33,696
    AON PLC 34,536 48,363
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC. 25,045 54,201
    ATLAS COPCO AB SER A 5,353 5,580
    AURORA HORIZONS Y 949,256 984,430
    BAKER HUGHES INTL 17,084 22,428
    BASF SE 26,087 25,367
    BAYER MOTOREN WERK 35,971 36,940
    BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG 2,975 3,259
    BHP BILLITON SP ADR 12,638 7,740
    BRUKER CORPORATION 48,473 52,484
    CALPINE CORP 45,643 44,813
    CATLIN GROUP LTD 9,697 13,601
    CHINA MOBILE LIMITED 28,757 35,010
    CINEWORLD GROUP PLC 15,377 18,479
    CITIGROUP INC 42,728 48,699
    CLICKS GRP LTD 13,416 15,404
    COMERICA INC 17,885 23,420
    COVIDIEN LTD 13,351 27,104
    CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC 32,318 35,281
    DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD 26,449 34,201
    DCC PLC 13,461 22,714
    DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG 27,191 31,530
    DIAGEO PLC ADS 13,606 12,550
    DOVER CORP 15,433 21,516
    DRIEHAUS EMERGING MARKETS GROW 473,869 437,999
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 22,214 23,113
    FEDEX CORPORATION 25,171 47,757
    FPA CRESCENT PORTFOLIO 838,033 1,003,178
    FUCHS PETROLUB AG 10,525 13,865
    GAZIT GLOBE LTD 24,011 23,734
    GENERAL MOTORS 54,349 54,111
    GOOGLE INC CL A 26,675 26,533
    HALMA PLC 19,549 30,080
    HERMES INTL 2,141 2,088
    HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 18,425 16,531
    INDIVIOR PLC 471 745
    INTEL CORP 32,984 53,528
    INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS 49,011 51,925
    INTERTEK GROUP UNSP ADR 45,820 36,910
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 119,044 124,524
    ISHARES S&P 500 INDEX FD 122,410 122,467
    ISHARES TR S & P MIDCAP 400 IN 122,535 123,370
    ISHARESLEHMAN 7-10YR 119,066 117,861
    JARDINE MATHSON HOLDINGS LTD 42,011 42,665
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 29,970 50,064
    KASIKORNBANK PUBLIC COMPANY LI 22,546 27,229
    KERRY GROUP CL A ORD 14,216 18,646
    KNOWLES CORPORATION 5,469 7,065
    LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORPORATIO 25,966 51,485
    LIBERTY VENTURES 4,850 12,297
    LVMH-MOET HNSY L VUTN 20,672 19,204
    LVMH-MOET HNSY L VUTN RIGHTS    
    MANNING & NAPIER FD, INC.WORLD 1,368,450 1,267,376
    MARKIT LTD 29,790 29,073
    MEDA AB A 21,486 28,742
    MEDTRONIC INC 26,080 50,540
    MINOR INTERNATIONAL PCL 6,460 8,298
    MINT W5 WTS 12/31/15   75
    NESTLE S.A. 29,166 29,180
    NIHON KOHDEN CORP 12,536 17,457
    NOVARTIS AG ADR 22,761 28,725
    ORACLE CORP 37,271 53,964
    PIMCO GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET FUND 964,628 929,199
    PROSHARES ULTRA MIDCAP400 14,473 14,794
    RATHBONE BROS PLC 7,302 11,293
    RECKITT BENCKISER 19,129 25,996
    RETAIL FOOD GROUP LTD 5,967 8,956
    ROCHE HOLDING AG GENUSSCHEIN C 27,791 38,027
    ROLLS ROYCE GRPORD 25,856 24,567
    ROLLS ROYCE HLDGS PLC 276  
    ROWAN CO PLC 66,790 53,053
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 17,108 17,206
    SAMPO OYJ CL A 26,250 25,836
    SAMSUNG EL.0,5GDRS NV PFD OTC 27,227 33,085
    SKF AB ADR 19,513 17,905
    SMITH&NEPHEW ORD USD0.20 15,106 25,007
    SPECTRIS PLC 23,191 22,943
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD 28,051 50,600
    TEMPLETON GLOBAL BD 1,554,657 1,425,557
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. 14,255 25,398
    TOUCHSTONE SANDS CAPITAL FUND 1,161,470 1,177,039
    TSURUHA HOLDINGS INC 27,678 29,151
    U S T INC 13,646 13,262
    ULTRA RUSSELL2000 PROSHARES 13,640 15,011
    ULTRA S&P500 PROSHRS 14,098 14,627
    UMICORE SA ACT 17,515 14,105
    UNILEVER PLC AMER 55,126 68,816
    UNITED OVERSEAS BANK 25,017 27,768
    USS CO 10,708 15,522
    VAN ECK CM COMMODITY INDEX FD 458,443 387,381
    VANGUARD GLOBAL EX-U.S. REAL E 840,090 875,128
    VANGUARD REIT INDEX FD ADMIRAL 744,088 920,549
    VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET IND 3,456,065 3,481,485
    VISA INC 22,658 51,129
    WPP PLC 20,326 19,916

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    US COMMODITY INDEX FUND   367,172 382,409

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 87,045     87,045
    Bank Charges 66 66    
    CREDIT CARD MEMBERSHIP FEES 540     540
    Office Supplies 45     45
    Postage/Delivery Service 141     141
    State or Local Filing Fees 15     15


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    K-1 Inc/Loss SUNOCO LP -31 3  
    K-1 Inc/Loss US COMMODITY INDEX FUND -4,747 -4,747  
    751 Gain on Sale SUNOCO LP 71    


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administration of Foundation 109     109
    Investment Management Services 128,335 128,335    
    PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY FEES 133,569     133,569
    LOGO AND STATIONARY DESIGN 5,240     5,240


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Christopher Family Foundation
    EIN: 36-7092282
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2014 17,000      
    990-PF Extension for 2013 8,774      
    Foreign Tax Paid 5,252 5,252