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.
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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
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
 
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)807 SHORE PINE COURT
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Fort Collins, CO80525
A Employer identification number

38-3839284
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(970) 207-9981
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$1,003,033J 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) 190,122
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 143 143  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 15,695 15,695  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -3,554
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 247,934
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........ 202,406 15,838  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 6,389 6,389    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 856 529    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,356 64   9,292
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 16,601 6,982   9,292
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 67,721 67,721
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 84,322 6,982   77,013
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 118,084
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,856
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......... 229,519 307,039 307,039
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 473,999 Click to see attachment544,906 565,708
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 161,855 Click to see attachment131,512 130,286
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
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) 865,373 983,457 1,003,033
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 865,373 983,457
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 865,373 983,457
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 865,373 983,457
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
865,373
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
118,084
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
983,457
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
983,457
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 247,934   251,488 -3,554
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -3,554
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -3,554
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 69,869 748,803 0.093308
2013 48,949 656,513 0.074559
2012 17,354 404,384 0.042915
2011 0 222,585 0.0
2010 0 0 0.0
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.210782
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
0.052696
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
857,480
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
45,186
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
89
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
45,275
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
77,013
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 89
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 89
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 89
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 300
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.............. 7 300
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 10 211
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet100 RefundedBullet 11 111
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    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
     
     
    .........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
    Janet Buschert Dir / Sec / Treas
    2.0     		0 0 0
    807 SHORE PINE COURT
    Fort Collins,CO80525
    Jack Shelton VP / Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    807 SHORE PINE COURT
    Fort Collins,CO80525
    Marilyn Shelton Pres / Chairman
    1.0     		0 0 0
    807 SHORE PINE COURT
    Fort Collins,CO80525
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    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.)
    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
    748,934
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    121,604
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    870,538
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    870,538
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    13,058
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    857,480
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    42,874
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    42,874
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    89
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    89
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    42,785
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    42,785
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    42,785
    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
    77,013
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    77,013
    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
    89
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    76,924
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 42,785
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013...... 8,714
    e From 2014...... 32,529
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 41,243
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 77,013
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 42,785
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 34,228
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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 75,471
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		75,471
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013.... 8,714
    d Excess from 2014.... 32,529
    e Excess from 2015.... 34,228
    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).)
    Janet Buschert
    Marilyn Shelton
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
    100 PUPPY SMITH ST
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PC Wild Words Program 2,625
    BIJOU COMMUNITY SCHOOL
    3501 SPRUCE AVE
    SOUTH LAKE TAHOE,CA96150     		N/A PC the purchase of two kits for units on "Planets and Moons" and "Light Energy" developed by the Lawrence Hall of Science and UCB Graduate School of Education as part of the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading program 2,628
    BIJOU COMMUNITY SCHOOL
    3501 SPRUCE AVE
    SOUTH LAKE TAHOE,CA96150     		N/A PC to purchase library bound Spanish books in the natural sciences that are common core aligned for 306 of the 585 Bijou students in the Two Way Immersion program 750
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE UMPQUA VALLEY
    1144 NE CEDAR ST
    ROSEBURG,OR97470     		N/A PC To purchase books 2,500
    CHICAGO PARK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
    15725 MT OLIVE RD
    GRASS VALLEY,CA95945     		N/A PC To improve the library and literacy programs at the school and to purchase books 2,600
    CHURCHILL COUNTY LIBRARY
    553 S MAINE ST
    FALLON,NV89406     		N/A PC Family Reading Program 2,500
    COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
    PO BOX 18874
    DENVER,CO80218     		N/A PC Read to Me program 2,570
    DOS RIOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    2201 34TH ST
    EVANS,CO80620     		N/A PC a program that will teach field research and inquiry techniques in Earth, Life and Physical Science areas 2,500
    EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J
    PO BOX 740
    EAGLE,CO81631     		N/A PC Literacy Tubs program 1,472
    EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    0022 MEILE LN
    EDWARDS,CO81632     		N/A PC Soluciones Literacy Intervention program for Spanish readers 2,000
    EL DORADO ARTS COUNCIL
    PO BOX 2400
    PLACERVILLE,CA95667     		N/A PC Bringing Art to Schools program 2,468
    FRIENDS OF OASIS ACADEMY INCORPORATED
    920 W WILLIAMS AVE STE 100
    FALLON,NV89406     		N/A PC to mitigate the "summer slide" and support a summer reading program 2,000
    FRIENDS OF THE GRAND COUNTY LIBRARY INC
    PO BOX 1050
    GRANBY,CO80446     		N/A PC 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program 2,000
    FRIENDS OF THE MESA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
    443 N 6TH ST
    GRAND JUNCTION,CO81501     		N/A PC to purchase Book Bicycle and accessories and programming supplies for the Bicycle and outreach program 3,000
    GRAND JUNCTION SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    414 MAIN ST
    GRAND JCT,CO81501     		N/A PC for programs expanding to more than 20 performances reaching 1,000 Mesa County children 1,500
    INCLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    915 NORTHWOOD BLVD
    INCLINE VILLAGE,NV89451     		N/A PC after school programs with STREAM 2,542
    MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    2111 CARRIAGE CREST DR
    CARSON CITY,NV89703     		N/A PC toward using the literacy and music connection as a basis for instruction to improve student achievement in the areas of reading and composition by utilizing Orff Schulwerk practices and instruments in conjunction with children's literature in the music classroom 2,270
    NEVADA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
    112 NEVADA CITY HWY
    NEVADA CITY,CA95959     		N/A PC pilot program to support students who are falling behind 3,000
    NORTHERN NEVADA LITERACY COUNCIL
    1400 WEDEKIND RD
    RENO,NV89512     		N/A PC Summer Reading Program 1,500
    ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 3349
    BASALT,CO81621     		N/A PC Scholarship fund for nearly 1,000 5th graders to participate in a Crystal Valley Geomorphology Field Trip comparing and contrasting two streams 2,500
    ROARING FORK VALLEY EARLY LEARNING FUND
    PO BOX 2533
    GLENWOOD SPGS,CO81602     		N/A PC Raising A Reader Aspen to Parachute program 2,000
    SIERRA HOUSE ELEMENTARY
    1709 REMINGTON TRAIL
    SOUTH LAKE TAHOE,CA96150     		N/A PC Sierra House Growing Dome Program 2,800
    SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEYS
    190 E LIBERTY ST
    RENO,NV89501     		N/A PC Family STEM Nights program 2,500
    SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1810
    GRASS VALLEY,CA95945     		N/A PC the purchase of 1,000 books for distribution to local families during well-care visits 2,000
    SOUTH CENTRAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMEN
    PO BOX 461
    MURDO,SD57559     		N/A PC summer reading program 800
    THE CAPITAL CITY CIRCLES INITIATIVE
    2621 NORTHGATE LN STE 10
    CARSON CITY,NV89706     		N/A PC for a cooperative community effort to elevate people out of poverty by intentionally creating relationships across class lines and empowering people in poverty to chart their own course toward self-sufficiency 2,000
    TRINITY HOUSING CORPORATION OF GREELEY
    119 14TH AVE
    GREELEY,CO80631     		N/A PC Kaleidoscope Youth Program at Island Grove Village Apartments 1,500
    UMPQUA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 967
    ROSEBURG,OR97470     		N/A PC Bessie's Corner Center 2,846
    UMPQUA WATERSHEDS
    PO BOX 101
    ROSEBURG,OR97470     		N/A PC Science Friday program 800
    UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK
    280 NE KENNETH FORD DR
    ROSEBURG,OR97470     		N/A PC Douglas County Head Start Program 2,250
    UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS
    6525 W 18TH ST
    GREELEY,CO80634     		N/A PC the purchase of tablet devices that will be used with programs utilizing QR codes to link to books being read on video 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION INC
    1620 RESERVOIR RD
    GREELEY,CO80631     		N/A PC to support 50 Weld County Retired and Senior Volunteers to assist teachers in 28 schools in 9 school districts with students who need help with reading 1,500
    WEST GRAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1
    PO BOX 515
    KREMMLING,CO80459     		N/A PC Motheread/Fatheread program 800
    Total .................................bullet 3a 67,721
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 ...........     		    14 143  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 15,695  
    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 -3,554  
    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)..   12,284  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1312,284
    (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
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    38-3839284
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    38-3839284
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    Swift Communications Inc  
    580 MALLORY WAY
     
    Carson City, NV89701

    		$ 190,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    38-3839284
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    38-3839284
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
    EIN:
    38-3839284
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
    EIN:
    38-3839284
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALLY BANK - 1.050% - 10/31/201 20,068 20,035
    GE CAP RETAIL BK CD - 1.250% - 25,319 25,040
    GE MONEY BANK - 2.200% - 05/27 25,568 25,154
    GOLDMAN SACHS BANK CD - 1.750% 25,305 25,000
    GOLDMAN SACHS BANK NY CD - 1.0 35,252 35,057

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
    EIN:
    38-3839284
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBVIE INC 7,097 8,945
    AFLAC INC 7,262 7,847
    ALCOA INC 7,975 6,909
    APPLE INC 6,816 9,579
    AT&T, INC 11,960 12,181
    BANK NEW YORK MELLON CORP COM 4,432 6,513
    BCE INC 8,347 7,338
    CITIGROUP INC 10,886 11,075
    COMCAST CORP 4,878 6,151
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 10,866 8,918
    CORNING INC 5,351 7,385
    CVS CAREMARK CORP 1,637 3,226
    DEERE CO 5,286 4,729
    DEUTSCHE TELE AG ADS 5,466 6,419
    DOW CHEMICAL PV 5,573 8,700
    DU PONT DE NEMOURS 4,638 6,860
    ENGIE 5,699 5,192
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 8,311 7,639
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 5,566 7,601
    GENERAL MOTORS 6,291 6,462
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC 8,661 7,707
    HOSPITAL PROPERTIES TRUST 3,979 4,184
    HOLLYFRONTIER CORP 6,285 5,545
    HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 8,176 7,887
    INTEL CORP 7,003 10,955
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE 9,834 8,670
    ISHARES BARCLAYS 0-5 YR TIPS 17,824 17,212
    ISHARES BARCLAYS 1-3 YR CD BD 17,629 17,468
    ISHARES FLOATING RATE NOTE FUN 17,564 17,503
    JP MORGAN CHASE 5,942 8,386
    KROGER CO 2,328 6,693
    LEUCADIA NATL CORP 7,209 5,600
    MACY'S INC 5,734 5,142
    MATTELL INC 7,678 7,934
    MICROSOFT CORP 4,780 9,432
    NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO PLC 5,810 7,302
    NEW SR INVT GROUP INC COM 5,752 3,214
    NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP 9,007 5,002
    ORACLE CORP 5,444 5,954
    PFIZER INC 5,775 6,843
    PHILLIPS 66 5,133 8,753
    PIA HIGH YIELD FUND INVESTOR C 59,665 59,300
    PIMCO ENHANCED SHORT MATURITY 17,669 17,506
    PIONEER MULTI-ASSET ULTRASHORT 38,540 38,009
    QUALCOMM INC 7,267 5,648
    RMR GROUP 25 29
    RIO TINTO PLC SPONSORED ADR 6,334 4,484
    ROYAL DUTCH SHEL PLC SPONS ADR 9,882 7,320
    SANOFI-AVENTIS SPONSORED ADR 5,488 4,905
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 9,107 8,021
    SCRIPPS NETWORKS INT 5,655 5,907
    SHAW COMMUNICATIONS INC 5,936 4,762
    SONY CORP ADR 5,671 8,367
    SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC 6,050 6,162
    STATOIL ASA ADS 7,088 5,165
    TEVA PHARMECEUTICAL SP ADR 4,491 7,614
    THE MOSAIC CO 3,596 2,897
    UNION PACIFIC 6,905 5,709
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 4,603 9,764
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 8,237 7,996
    VIACOM INC CLASS A 6,224 5,015
    VODAFONE GROUP PLC 8,935 7,162
    W. P. CAREY INC 5,101 5,015
    WAL-MART STORES INC 4,908 4,168
    XEROX CP 5,645 7,728

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
    EIN:
    38-3839284
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 9,292     9,292
    Bank Charges 64 64    


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
    EIN:
    38-3839284
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 6,389 6,389    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
    EIN:
    38-3839284
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2015 300      
    990-PF Excise Tax for 2014 27      
    Foreign Tax Paid 529 529