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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60654
A Employer identification number

58-1483651
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 715-5000
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$4,351,571
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 76,815 76,815  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 183,317
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 243,340
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 183,317
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)....... 3,002 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 263,134 260,132  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 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)......... 46,752 0   46,752
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 40,733 40,733   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 13,598 1,598   12,000
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 8,370 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 229 204   25
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 109,682 42,535   58,777
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 103,450 103,450
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 213,132 42,535   162,227
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 50,002
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 217,597
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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......... 340,783 148,988 148,988
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   325    
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) 55,984 Click to see attachment53,504 54,852
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,580,045 Click to see attachment2,725,363 3,552,694
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 437,108 Click to see attachment536,395 542,537
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 37,500 Click to see attachment37,500 52,500
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) 3,451,745 3,501,750 4,351,571
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 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 3,451,745 3,501,750
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    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,451,745 3,501,750
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,451,745 3,501,750
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
3,451,745
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
50,002
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
3
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,501,750
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,501,750
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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 FNMA PRINCIPAL DISTRIBUTIONS P   2015-12-31
b FIRST ZOUNDS DISTRIBUTION P   2015-12-31
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES MORGAN P   2015-12-31
d CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 1,840   1,791 49
b 61     61
c 91,025   58,232 32,793
d 150,414     150,414
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       49
b       61
c       32,793
d       150,414
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 2 183,317
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))
2014 184,341 4,732,984 0.038948
2013 202,509 4,423,851 0.045777
2012 178,946 4,175,329 0.042858
2011 237,332 4,214,388 0.056315
2010 174,982 4,036,054 0.043355
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.227253
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
0.045451
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
4,581,588
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
208,238
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,176
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
210,414
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
162,227
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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 4,352
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 4,352
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 4,352
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 6,800
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 6,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 2,448
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,448 RefundedBullet 11 0
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSARAH M LINSLEY Telephone no.bullet (312) 715-5000

    Located atbullet300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000CHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60654
    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 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
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    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 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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 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.)..................
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    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
     
    No
    .........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
    MOLLY M GERBAZ DIR/CHAIR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    0362 WILLOW LN PO BOX 1325
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    LESLIE H MORNINGSTAR DIR/VP
    0.50
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 342
    VIRGINIA CITY,MT59755
    LARRY D GERBAZ DIR/VP
    0.50
    0 0 0
    0362 WILLOW LN PO BOX 1325
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    GARY H KLINE DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    TERRY A SKWORCH DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    305 WYOMA LANE
    SCHAUMBURG,IL60193
    KENNETH A ALGOZIN DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    LYDIA T WHITEHEAD DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    4824 CHEVY CHASE BLVD
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815
    LESLIE ANN GERBAZ-BLUE DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    298 SILVER KING COURT
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601
    ANNE K MORNINGSTAR DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    703 SOUTH THIRD WEST
    MISSOULA,MT59801
    SARAH M LINSLEY DIR/SECRETARY
    5.00
    0 0 0
    300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    HEIDI KIMMEL DIRECTOR
    0.50
    0 0 0
    33 GAMBA DRIVE
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,IL81601
    PATRICK J BITTERMAN TREASURER
    0.50
    0 0 0
    300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 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
    QUARLES & BRADY LLP LEGAL/ACCTG/MANAGEMENT 99,485
    300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    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.........................bullet0
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    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
    4,314,657
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    273,022
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    63,679
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,651,358
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,651,358
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    69,770
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,581,588
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    229,079
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    229,079
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,352
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,352
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    224,727
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    3,002
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    227,729
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    227,729
    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
    162,227
    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
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    162,227
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    162,227
    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)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    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 7 227,729
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 58,074
    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: bullet$ 162,227
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 58,074
    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..... 104,153
    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 ..........
    123,576
    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)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 2015, 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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SARAH M LINSLEY
    300 N LASALLE ST SUITE 4000
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    (312) 715-5000
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE GRANT GUIDELINES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED
    cAny submission deadlines:
    SEE GRANT GUIDELINES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SEE GRANT GUIDELINES, WHICH ARE ATTACHED
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    ABILITY CONSULTANTS
    426 S MADISON STREET
    CORTEZ,CO81321
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    ABILITY FOUNDATION
    5236 S GREENPINE DRIVE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84123
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    ACCESS LIVING
    115 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    ADAMS CAMP
    6767 SOUTH SPRUCE ST SUITE 102
    CENTENNIAL,CO80112
    NONE PC GENERAL 500
    ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE
    100 PURPOSE ROAD
    PIPPA PASSES,KY41844
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,000
    ANIXTER CENTER
    2001 N CLYBOURNE AVENUE STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60614
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    ANSONIA MUSIC OUTREACH
    330 WADSWORTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10004
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    ASSOCIATION OF HORIZON INC
    3712 NORTH BROADWAY 335
    CHICAGO,IL60613
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    AXIS DANCE COMPANY
    1428 ALICE STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94612
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    BIR TRAINING CENTER - SHALANDA GERALD
    3601 W DEVON AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60659
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,600
    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - GABRIELLE HATHAWAY
    400 WEST FIRST STREET
    CHICO,CA95929
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS
    400 HOLIDAY TRAILS LANE
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,500
    CAMP VIRGINIA JAYCEE
    PO BOX 648
    BLUE RIDGE,VA24064
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    CAN DO CANINES ASSISTANCE DOGS
    9440 SCIENCE CENTER DRIVCE
    NEW HOPE,MN55428
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    CATCHING THE DREAM
    8200 MOUNTAIN ROAD NE SUITE 203
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87110
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    CENTER FOR HEARING & SPEECH
    9835 MANCHESTER ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63119
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    CENTER FOR MUSIC FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
    415 WEST CENTRAL AVENUEW
    MISSOULA,MT59801
    NONE PC CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS 2,000
    CHESAPEAKE POTOMAC SPINA BIFIDA
    PO BOX 1750
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21404
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    CHESAPEAKE THERAPEUTIC RIDING
    PO BOX 475
    ABINGDON,MD21009
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO - STEPHANIE CALDERON
    600 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE ROOM 303
    CHICAGO,IL60605
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    COMMUNITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    126 SOMERSET STREET
    PROVIDENCE,RI02907
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    CORBIN UNIVERSITY - ELIZABETH ALBRIGHT
    5000 DEER PARK DRIVE SE
    SALEM,OR97312
    NONE PC GENERAL 500
    CUMBERLAND COLLEGE
    6191 COLLEGE STATION DRIVE
    WILLIAMSBURG,KY407691372
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,000
    DISABLED PATRIOTS FUND
    10767 W 163RD PLACE
    ORLAND PARK,IL60467
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    DONKA INC
    400 NORTH COUNTY FARM ROAD
    WHEATON,IL60187
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    ELIM CHRISTIAN SERVICES
    13020 S CENTRAL AVENUE
    PALOS HEIGHTS,IL60462
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,350
    ELLING HOUSE ARTS AND HUMANITIES CENTER
    PO BOX 104
    VIRGINIA CITY,MT59755
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION
    1575 YARMOUTH AVENUE
    BOULDER,CO803040564
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC
    PO BOX 273542
    BOCA RATON,FL334273542
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY - STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
    100 STATE STREET
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    FREEDOM GOLF ASSOCIATION
    504 BURR RIDGE CLUB DRIVE
    BURR RIDGE,IL60527
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    FRIEDMAN PLACE
    5527 NORTH MAPLEWOOD
    CHICAGO,IL60625
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY - CHRISTOPHER CARTER
    4400 UNIVERSITY DRIVE MS3B5
    FAIRFAX,VA22030
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - NOAH YOSIF
    2121 I STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20052
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,000
    HELPING HANDS FOR MONKEYS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL ED OF SARAH SCHENIRER-ROCHEL OZUR
    4622 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
    BROOKLYN,NY11219
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,600
    INTERNATIONAL HEARING DOG INC
    5901 EAST 89TH AVENUE
    HENDERSON,CO80640
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    KSDS INC
    124 W 7TH STREET
    WASHINGTON,KS66968
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
    19802 NE 148TH STREET
    WOODINVILLE,WA98077
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    MARIAN UNIVERSITY - EVAN MATHIAS
    3200 COLD SPRINGS ROAD
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46222
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,000
    MCDANIEL COLLEGE - KRISTOFER KEEFER
    2 COLLEGE HILL
    WESTMINISTER,MD21157
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY - ROBEL SOLOMON
    1000 CAPITAL DRIVE
    WHEELING,IL60049
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    NEW ENGLAND YOUTH THEATRE
    100 FLAT STREET
    BRATTLEBORO,VT05301
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    PADS LAKE COUNTY
    1800 GRANT AVENUE
    WAUKEGAN,IL60085
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    PROVIDENCE ST MED SCHOOL
    119 SOUTH CENTRAL PARK BLVD
    CHICAGO,IL60624
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    RMH SERVICES
    1104 PITT AVENUE
    BRENERTON,WA98310
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY - STEVEN MANNING
    5050 E STATE STREET
    ROCKFORD,IL61108
    NONE PC GENERAL 600
    ROSELAND TRAINING CENTER
    235 EAST 136TH PLACE
    CHICAGO,IL608271816
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY - BRIAN LE
    500 EL CAMINO REAL
    SANTA CLARA,CA95053
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,000
    SECOND SENSE
    65 E WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1010
    CHICAGO,IL60601
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    SOUTHERN METHODIST COLLEGE
    541 BROUGHTON STREET
    ORANGEBURG,SC29115
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    SOUTHERN METHODIST COLLEGE - EDNA ABRAHAM
    541 BROUGHTON STREET
    ORANGEBURG,SC29115
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,300
    STARFISH LEARNING CENTER
    1543 W HOWARD STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60626
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    SUMMIT ASSISTANCE DOGS
    PO BOX 699
    ANACORTES,WA98221
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    TUESDAY'S CHILD
    4028 W IRVING PARK ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60641
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - GABRIELLE SCHILDKRAUNT
    4000 CENTRAL FLORIDA BVLD RM 120
    ORLANDO,FL32816
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
    60 KIMBALL AVENUE
    SOUTH BURLINGTON,VT05403
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    WALT STRAUGHAN MINISTRIES - KATHIE SCRIVEN
    59 ROSEBUD LANE
    STAUNTON,VA24401
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    WELLSPRING
    16742 LAMPHERE
    DETROIT,MI48219
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 103,450
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 ...........
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 76,815  
    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 ............
        18 183,317  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aRECOVERIES OF PRIOR YEAR GIFTS
          3,002  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 263,134 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13263,134
    (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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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    Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    QUARLES & BRADY-INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTING 40,733 40,733   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CB-ANHEUSER BUSCH 2.875% 2/15/16 25,000 25,056
    CB-ATT 5.8% 55,007 55,190
    CB-CONAGRA FOODS 1.9% 1/25/18 50,239 49,740
    CB-EATON CORP 2.75% 48,242 48,360
    CB-ECOLAB 3% 12/8/16 50,878 50,719
    CB-GENERAL ELECTRIC 4.65% 10/17/21 50,906 55,160
    CB-GLAXOSMITHKLINE 1.5% 5/8/17 25,093 25,088
    CB-HEWLETT PACKARD 4.3% 6/1/21 50,538 49,764
    CB-INTEL 1.95% 10/1/16 25,191 25,215
    CB-MCDONALD 5.8% 10/15/17 52,723 53,319
    CB-PEPSICO 5% 6/1/18 25,922 27,020
    CB-REPUB SVC 3.8% 5/15/18 26,028 25,908
    CB-SHELL INTL FIN 4.375% 3/25/20 25,560 26,800
    CB-WASTE MGMT 3.5% 5/15/24 25,068 25,198

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3M CO 40,948 71,554
    ABB LTD 24,556 31,914
    ABBOTT LABS 3,050 40,419
    ABBVIE INC 13,117 71,088
    ALPHABET CL A (GOOGLE) 25,955 143,932
    ALPHABET CL C (GOOGLE) 25,804 140,393
    AMG MANAGERS FRONTIER SM CAP FD 59,117 38,036
    AMG MANAGERS EMERG OPPORT FD 140,129 104,974
    APPLE 34,043 279,991
    BP 22,140 42,201
    BROADVIEW OPPORT FUND (FMI FOCUS) 602,037 600,922
    CATERPILLAR 19,990 33,980
    CHEVRON 63,155 80,964
    CME GROUP 43,753 88,335
    COLUMBIA ACORN INTL FD 332,425 481,671
    DEERE 31,234 73,982
    DUPONT 25,864 66,600
    EATON VANCE GREATER INDIA FD 80,621 74,607
    FORD MOTOR 5,577 21,135
    IBM 22,734 40,598
    INTEL 12,162 17,225
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 57,791 98,611
    KINDER MORGAN INCORP 15,357 7,012
    LONGLEAF PARTNERS FD 553,628 445,496
    LONGLEAF PARTNERS INTL FD 297,777 190,176
    MICROSOFT 26,878 55,480
    MONSANTO 34,598 44,334
    NETSUITE INC 19,492 16,924
    ORACLE 28,049 49,681
    PEPSICO 30,707 59,952
    SCHLUMBERGER 15,319 14,299
    VERISIGN 17,356 26,208

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    53,504
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    54,852
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ZOUNDS SERIES B (NEW) AT COST 37,500 52,500

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    QUARLES & BRADY-LEGAL AND TAX RETURN PREP 46,752 0   46,752


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ILLINOIS CHARITY BUREAU FUND 15 0   15
    SECRETARY OF STATE FEE 10 0   10
    MISC ADR AND CORP FEES 129 129   0
    MISC WIRE CHARGES 75 75   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    RECOVERIES OF PRIOR YEAR GIFTS 3,002   3,002


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Description Amount
    ROUNDING 3


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SEGALL BRYANT FEES 1,598 1,598   0
    QUARLES & BRADY-GRANT MAKING & MANAGEMENT 12,000 0   12,000


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NEED
     
    C/O SARAH M LINSLEY
    EIN:
    58-1483651
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 8,370 0   0