TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0052

2015

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015

Name of foundation
THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1901 MAIN STREET SUITE 1200
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
COLUMBIA, SC29202

A Employer identification number

58-2425864

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(803) 779-8900

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$1,201,395J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

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


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	38		38
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	21,981		21,981
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		-11,324
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 936,329
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			0
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........	10,695		22,019
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		2,400	0	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		1,884	193	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		16,067	0	0
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	20,351		193	0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	65,000			65,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	85,351		193	65,000
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-74,656
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			21,826
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	363,221	384,328	384,328
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	799,127	703,348	817,067
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,162,348	1,087,676	1,201,395
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................	1,162,348	1,087,676
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	1,162,348	1,087,676
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,162,348	1,087,676

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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

1,162,348

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-74,656

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

1,087,692

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

1,087,676

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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	1922 SH AT&T INC	P	2015-03-09	2015-12-11
b	425 SH APPLE INC	P	2015-01-28	2015-08-11
c	399 SH GILEAD SCIENCES INC	P	2015-01-14	2015-10-22
d	784 SH HASBRO INC	P	2015-11-05	2015-12-28
e	580 SH HELMERICH & PAYNE INC	P	2014-06-09	2015-01-14
	1043 SH ISHARES MSCI ETF EMERGING MARKETS	P	2015-04-08	2015-09-01
	972 SH KINDER MORGAN INC DEL	P	2014-12-15	2015-08-04
	5703 SH PEABODY ENERGY CORP	P	2014-11-10	2015-01-14
	2026 SH PFIZER INCORPORATED	P	2015-01-08	2015-12-11
	1232 SH POWERSHARES DWA EMERGING MARKETS	P	2014-02-24	2015-02-12
	968 SH SPDR S&P REGNL BNKG ETF	P	2015-03-06	2015-08-24
	5971 SH ALCOA INC	P	2014-01-02	2015-03-05
	643 EVERSOURCE ENERGY	P	2011-02-09	2015-03-04
	848 EVERSOURCE ENERGY	P	2011-04-29	2015-03-04
	505 EXXON MOBIL CORP	P	2012-09-14	2015-07-07
	170 EXXON MOBIL CORP	P	2014-02-24	2015-07-07
	1179 SH JACK HENRY & ASSOC INC	P	2012-12-11	2015-05-11
	500 SH ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC	P	2013-07-22	2015-09-24
	288 SH ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC	P	2014-02-24	2015-09-24
	968 SH PACKAGING CORP OF AMER	P	2014-02-03	2015-08-25
	2458 SH POWERSHARES DWA ETF EMERGING MARKETS	P	2013-01-03	2015-02-12

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	63,665	64,400	-735
b	49,384	50,039	-655
c	40,581	39,512	1,069
d	53,045	60,120	-7,075
e	35,229	64,780	-29,551
	34,079	44,307	-10,228
	32,639	38,497	-5,858
	37,868	66,886	-29,018
	64,922	65,554	-632
	22,271	21,447	824
	38,564	39,662	-1,098
	85,623	62,363	23,260
	32,066	21,611	10,455
	42,289	30,115	12,174
	41,213	46,437	-5,224
	13,874	16,396	-2,522
	76,515	46,300	30,215
	40,857	36,795	4,062
	23,533	23,671	-138
	63,678	62,678	1,000
	44,434	46,083	-1,649

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			-735
b			-655
c			1,069
d			-7,075
e			-29,551
			-10,228
			-5,858
			-29,018
			-632
			824
			-1,098
			23,260
			10,455
			12,174
			-5,224
			-2,522
			30,215
			4,062
			-138
			1,000
			-1,649

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	-11,324
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

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

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

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

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

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

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.

(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014	56,000	1,268,520	0.044146
2013	52,000	1,076,649	0.048298
2012	50,000	902,743	0.055387
2011	52,500	984,390	0.053333
2010	58,252	1,033,454	0.056366

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.257530

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 . . .

0.051506

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

1,210,991

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

62,373

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

218

Add lines 5 and 6........................

62,591

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

65,000

If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.

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Part VI

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

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	218
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	218
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	218
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a
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	0
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	218
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

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

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By language in the governing instrument, or

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

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

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?

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

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

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

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

FRANK R ELLERBE III Telephone no. bullet

(803) 779-8900

Located at bullet

1901 MAIN STREETCOLUMBIASC ZIP+4 bullet

29201

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

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

16 At any time during calendar year 2015, 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

Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............

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

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

At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

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

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

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 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 2015.)..................

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

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

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Part VIII

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

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
HEYWARD G ROBINSON	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
1830 WHITE OAK DRIVE MENLO PARK,CA94025	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
SUSAN W RAVENEL	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
9 LEGARE STREET CHARLESTON,SC29401	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
FRANK R ELLERBE III	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
POST OFFICE BOX 944 COLUMBIA,SC29202	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
DAVID MASON ELLERBE	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
2610 TANGLEWOOD LANE CHARLOTTE,NC28211	DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









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

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
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

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

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Part X

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

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

purposes:

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

870,372

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

359,060

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

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

1,229,432

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

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

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

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

1,229,432

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

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

18,441

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

1,210,991

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

60,550

Part XI

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

and do not complete this part.)

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

60,550

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

218

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

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

218

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

60,332

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

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

60,332

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

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

60,332

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

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

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

65,000

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

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

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

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

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

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

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

65,000

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

218

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

64,782

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 (2015)

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2014	(c) 2014	(d) 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7				60,332
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......			34,669
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20		0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......
b From 2011......
c From 2012......
d From 2013......
e From 2014......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........	0
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 65,000
a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a			34,669
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........	0
d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....				30,331
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus	0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.	0			0
(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	0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........		0
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......		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........		0
e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............			0
f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........				30,001
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) .......	0
8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...	0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......	0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....
b Excess from 2012....
c Excess from 2013....
d Excess from 2014....
e Excess from 2015....

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XIV

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

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

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

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2015	(b) 2014	(c) 2013	(d) 2012	(e) Total

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

Part XV

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

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

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

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

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

Check here bullet

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

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

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

cAny submission deadlines:

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

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
AMANI CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION 3279 ROBINHOOD ROAD WINSTONSALEM,NC27106	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	5,000
BROOKGREEN GARDENS 1931 BROOKGREEN DRIVE MURRELLS INLET,SC29576	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	2,000
CHARLESTON SYMPHONY 756 SAINT ANDREWS BOULEVARD CHARLESTON,SC29407	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	1,500
CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 701 WHALEY STREET SUITE 207 COLUMBIA,SC29201	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	1,000
HEATHWOOD HALL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 3000 S BELTLINE BLVD COLUMBIA,SC29201	NONE	PUBLIC	EDUCATION	5,000
HISTORIC COLUMBIA 1601 RICHLAND ST COLUMBIA,SC29201	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	5,000
LECONTE-WOODMANSTON FOUNDATION 4918 BARRINGTON FERRY ROAD RICEBORO,GA31323	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	2,000
MENLO-PARK-ATHERTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION POST OFFICE BOX 584 MENLO PARK,CA74026	NONE	PUBLIC	EDUCATION	2,500
MIDDLETON GARDENS 4300 ASHLEY RIVER ROAD CHARLESTON,SC29414	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	1,000
MUSC DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON,SC29403	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	5,000
OLIVER GOSPEL MISSION 1100 TAYLOR STREET COLUMBIA,SC29201	NONE	PUBLIC	FOOD AND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS	10,000
SC STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION 301 GERVAIS STREET LOADING ZONE D COLUMBIA,SC29201	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	4,000
SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE PO BOX 1765 CHARLESTON,SC29402	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	2,500
SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA P O BOX 157 CHARLESTON,SC29402	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	7,000
TARA HOME FOR BOYS PO BOX 955 GEORGETOWN,SC29442	NONE	PUBLIC	GENERAL USE	2,500
USC HONORS COLLEGE 902 SUMTER ST COLUMBIA,SC29208	NONE	PUBLIC	EDUCATION	4,000
USC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 6439 GARNERS FERRY RD COLUMBIA,SC29209	NONE	PUBLIC	EDUCATION	5,000
Total ................................. 3a				65,000

bApproved for future payment

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

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	38
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	21,981
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	-11,324
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)..		0		10,695	0

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

1310,695

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

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

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

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XVII

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

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

Yes

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

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

1a(1)

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

1a(2)

Other transactions:

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

1b(1)

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

1b(2)

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

1b(3)

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

1b(4)

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

1b(5)

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

1b(6)

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

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

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

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

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

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

Sign Here

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

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

Form 990-PF (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON

FOUNDATION

EIN:

58-2425864

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	2,400	0		0

- TIN:

TY 2015 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt

Name:

THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON

FOUNDATION

EIN:

58-2425864

Statement:

SOUTH CAROLINA NO LONGER REQUIRES A COPY OF FORM 990-PF TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON

FOUNDATION

EIN:

58-2425864

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
STOCKS, OPTIONS & ETFS	AT COST	703,348	817,067

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON

FOUNDATION

EIN:

58-2425864

Description	Amount
PENALTIES	16

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON

FOUNDATION

EIN:

58-2425864

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEE	16,067	0		0

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

THE DAVID W AND SUSAN G ROBINSON

FOUNDATION

EIN:

58-2425864

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAXES	1,691	0		0
FOREIGN TAXES	193	193		0