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
PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)617 FRANKLIN PLACE SUITE 200
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PELLA, IA50219
A Employer identification number

23-7068402
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(641) 621-3834
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$12,251,367J 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 24 24  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 244,182 244,182  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 163,315
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 725,133
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 163,315
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,220 2,220  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 409,741 409,741  
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)......... Click to see attachment 798 0   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,041 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 29,996 29,781   0
17 Interest............... 18 18   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,531 2,766   0
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 667 667   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 40,051 33,232   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 716,540 784,040
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 756,591 33,232   784,040
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -346,850
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 376,509
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets 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............. 63,853 19,334 19,334
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet1,059
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   253 1,059 1,059
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.......... 4,391 2,826 2,826
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 9,347,646 Click to see attachment11,412,959 11,412,959
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,584,067 Click to see attachment815,189 815,189
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) 13,000,210 12,251,367 12,251,367
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,434  
18 Grants payable.................. 257,500 190,000
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)......... 258,934 190,000
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 12,741,276 12,061,367
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)..... 12,741,276 12,061,367
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 13,000,210 12,251,367
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
12,741,276
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-346,850
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
12,394,426
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
333,059
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
12,061,367
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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 544.811 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDES FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-01-07
b 12.734 SHARES VANGUARD DEVELOPED MARKETS P 2001-01-01 2015-01-20
c .937 SHARES VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS P 2001-01-01 2015-01-20
d 2.694 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-01-20
e 1.488 SHARES VANGUARD MID CAP INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-01-20
2.016 SHARES VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-01-20
37.634 SHARES VANGUARD TOTAL BOND INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-01-20
264.957 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-02-09
258.104 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-03-24
261.506 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-14
12.388 SHARES VANGUARD DEVELOPED MARKETS INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-21
.905 SHARES VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-21
2.535 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-21
1.443 SHARES VANGUARD MID CAP INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-21
1.946 SHARES VANGUARD SMALL CPA INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-21
36.267 SHARES VANGUARD TOTAL BOND INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-04-21
770.297 SHARES VANGUARD INSTL INDEX FUND P 2001-01-01 2015-05-26
.106 SHARES RMR GROUP STOCK CL A P 2015-12-14 2015-12-14
.791 SHARES EXPEDIA INC STOCK P 2015-10-08 2015-12-17
91 SHARES HOMEAWAY TDR STOCK P 2015-10-08 2015-12-17
1,023 SHARES CABLEVISION SYS CORP CL A COM STOCK P 2015-07-24 2015-09-17
JANUS CAP GROUP INC BOND P 2015-07-28 2015-08-31
LIMITED BRANDS INC BOND P 2015-09-01 2015-10-07
LIMITED BRANDS INC BOND P 2015-09-24 2015-10-07
ALTRIA GROUP INC BOND P 2015-07-28 2015-10-14
ALTRIA GROUP INC BOND P 2015-07-29 2015-10-14
IAC/INTERACTIVECOR D BOND P 2015-07-28 2015-10-26
IAC/INTERACTIVECOR D BOND P 2015-09-02 2015-10-26
IAC/INTERACTIVECOR D BOND P 2015-09-24 2015-10-26
IAC/INTERACTIVECOR D BOND P 2015-10-14 2015-10-26
79 SHARES TIMKENSTELL CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-12
145 SHARES ENOVA INTL INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-20
.250 SHARES CARE CAP PPTYS INC STOCK P 2015-07-25 2015-08-21
68 SHARES CARE CAP PPTYS INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-25
593 SHARES TOTAL S A SPONSORED STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-25
73 SHARES KRAFT HEINZ CO STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-25
272 SHARES REYNOLD AMERN INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-25
17 SHARES STAMPS.COM INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-06
11 SHARES SPARTON CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-07
10 SHARES SPARTON CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-10
24 SHARES GRAHAM CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-18
20 SHARES BOFI HLDG INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-21
25 SHARES GRAHAM CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-21
22 SHARES SPARTON CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-21
25 SHARES GRAHAM CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-01
21 SHARES SPARTON CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-02
82 SHARES KYTHERA BIOPHARMACEUTICAL STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-22
84 SHARES KYTHERA BIOPHARMACEUTICAL P 2015-07-23 2015-09-23
57 SHARES AEGERION PHARMACEUTICAL P 2015-07-23 2015-10-02
61 SHARES AEGERION PHARMACEUTICAL STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-07
48 SHARES QUIDEL CORP STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-08
46 SHARES STAMPS.COM STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-08
115 SHARES BRAVO BRIO RESTAURANT STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-29
66 SHARES CARE CAP PPTYS INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-19
.25 SHARES CARE CAP PPTYS INC STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-08-21
150 SHARES PUBLIC STORAGE COMMO STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-01
265 SHARES EQUITY LIFESTYLE PPT STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-03
115 SHARES ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-09-03
345 SHARES PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL STOCK P 2015-07-23 2015-10-05
.50 SHARES NORTHSTAR RLTY STOCK P 2015-10-06 2015-11-05
.167 SHARES NORTHSTAR RLTY CORP STOCK P 2015-11-03 2015-11-05
537.322 SHARES VANGUARD TOTAL BOND EX FUND P 2015-06-24 2015-06-29
NET SHORT TERM CAPITAL LOSS - TT EMERGING MARKETS FUND P 2015-07-31 2015-12-31
NET LONG-TERM CAPITAL LOSS - TT EMERGING MARKETS FUND LP P 2015-07-31 2015-12-31
LOSS FROM TRADING ACTIVITIES - TT EMERGING MARKETS FUND P 2015-07-31 2015-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 100,000   65,013 34,987
b 155   129 26
c 32   30 2
d 499   322 177
e 224   137 87
110   70 40
414   413 1
50,000   31,618 18,382
50,000   30,800 19,200
50,000   31,357 18,643
163   125 38
33   29 4
487   304 183
232   132 100
115   67 48
399   398 1
150,000   92,367 57,633
2   2 0
101   102 -1
924   83 841
33,490   26,954 6,536
15,445   15,218 227
14,945   14,952 -7
6,405   6,421 -16
11,851   11,628 223
1,975   1,932 43
14,213   14,528 -315
3,790   3,700 90
3,790   3,656 134
2,843   2,796 47
1,070   1,634 -564
1,899   2,699 -800
9   8 1
2,152   2,235 -83
25,748   29,186 -3,438
5,353   5,642 -289
11,752   10,874 878
1,133   1,281 -148
259   264 -5
239   240 -1
426   448 -22
2,536   2,332 204
450   467 -17
498   527 -29
450   467 -17
461   503 -42
6,141   6,100 41
6,291   6,249 42
743   1,050 -307
801   1,123 -322
895   1,140 -245
3,248   3,466 -218
1,426   1,459 -33
2,317   2,175 142
9   8 1
29,810   30,031 -221
14,715   15,108 -393
24,414   25,577 -1,163
12,489   15,231 -2,742
11   13 -2
2   2 0
5,765     5,765
    31,938 -31,938
    3,753 -3,753
    3,305 -3,305
48,984     48,984
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       34,987
b       26
c       2
d       177
e       87
      40
      1
      18,382
      19,200
      18,643
      38
      4
      183
      100
      48
      1
      57,633
      0
      -1
      841
      6,536
      227
      -7
      -16
      223
      43
      -315
      90
      134
      47
      -564
      -800
      1
      -83
      -3,438
      -289
      878
      -148
      -5
      -1
      -22
      204
      -17
      -29
      -17
      -42
      41
      42
      -307
      -322
      -245
      -218
      -33
      142
      1
      -221
      -393
      -1,163
      -2,742
      -2
      0
      5,765
      -31,938
      -3,753
      -3,305
      48,984
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 2 163,315
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 636,702 12,680,988 0.050209
2013 475,921 11,626,528 0.040934
2012 495,455 10,678,469 0.046398
2011 384,400 10,392,805 0.036987
2010 435,054 9,935,775 0.043787
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.218315
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
0.043663
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
12,612,367
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
550,694
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,765
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
554,459
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
784,040
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 3,765
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 3,765
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 3,765
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 6,591
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 6,591
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 2,826
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,826 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)
    bulletIA
    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 addressbulletWWW.KUYPERFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletKATHY SCHIPPER Telephone no.bullet (641) 621-3834

    Located atbullet617 FRANKLIN PLACE SUITE 200PELLAIA ZIP+4bullet50219
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    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
    JOAN KUYPER FARVER PRESIDENT/CHAIR OF THE BOA
    0.10     		0 0 0
    604 LIBERTY STREET
    PELLA,IA50219
    CHARLES FARVER VICE PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    617 FRANKLIN PLACE SUITE 200
    PELLA,IA50219
    MARY F GRIFFITH VICE PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    3148 UPPER CATTLE CREEK ROAD
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    PETER C KUYPER VICE PRESIDENT
    0.10     		0 0 0
    11115 WEST HIGHWAY 24 SUITE 2A
    DIVIDE,CO80814
    KAREN FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    617 FRANKLIN PLACE SUITE 200
    PELLA,IA50219
    JAMES W GRIFFITH JR DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    3148 UPPER CATTLE CREEK ROAD
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    JACQUELINE KUYPER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    11115 WEST HIGHWAY 24 SUITE 2A
    DIVIDE,CO80814
    ADAM FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    165 FOREST ST
    DENVER,CO80220
    MELISSA FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    165 FOREST ST
    DENVER,CO80220
    CHARLES JACOB FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    4317 FOREST LANE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007
    CLAIRE FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    4317 FOREST LANE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007
    BENJAMIN FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    18360 PINEHURST ROAD
    BEND,OR97701
    MEAGHAN FARVER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    18360 PINEHURST ROAD
    BEND,OR97701
    JAMES W GRIFFITH III DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    8435 COUNTY ROAD 113
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    AMY G CHARTERS DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    270 BRISTLECONE DRIVE
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    JOHN CHARTERS DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    270 BRISTLECONE DRIVE
    CARBONDALE,CO81623
    MARY E RALSTON DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1334 COUNTY ROAD 250
    SILT,CO81652
    AARON RALSTON DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    1334 COUNTY ROAD 250
    SILT,CO81652
    MICHAEL KUYPER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    6406 SILENT HARBOR DR
    HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92648
    JILL KUYPER DIRECTOR
    0.10     		0 0 0
    6406 SILENT HARBOR DR
    HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92648
    KATHY SCHIPPER SECRETARY/TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    25991 GRAND AVE
    APLINGTON,IA50604
    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
    NONE
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    12,779,456
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    24,977
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    12,804,433
    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
    12,804,433
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    192,066
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    12,612,367
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    630,618
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    630,618
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,765
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,765
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    626,853
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    626,853
    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
    626,853
    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
    784,040
    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
    784,040
    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
    3,765
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    780,275
    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 7 626,853
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    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...... 12,959
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 12,959
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 784,040
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 626,853
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 157,187
    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 5 170,146
    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 ..........     		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) .......     		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 ......     		170,146
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 12,959
    e Excess from 2015.... 157,187
    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:
    STAN VAN WYK
    617 FRANKLIN PLACE SUITE 200
    PELLA,IA50219
    (641) 621-3834
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE GRANT REQUEST FORM ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS BUT THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON THE PELLA IA AREA
    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
    ADVOCATE SAFEHOUSE
    PO BOX 2036
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81602     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    BIOLA UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 3760
    LA MIRADA,CA906393760     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 5,000
    BRAVEHEARTS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
    7319 MAXON ROAD
    HARVARD,IL60033     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,500
    CACTUS VALLEY ELEMENTARY PTA
    222 GRAND AVE
    SILT,CO81652     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    CARBONDALE SOCCER CLUB
    PO BOX 222
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,500
    CENTRAL COLLEGE
    812 UNIVERSITY
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 25,000
    CENTRAL COLLEGE
    812 UNIVERSITY
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 10,000
    CENTRAL COLLEGE
    812 UNIVERSITY
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 6,000
    CENTRAL COLLEGE
    812 UNIVERSITY
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS 55,000
    CENTRAL COLLEGE
    812 UNIVERSITY
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - FOREVER DUTCH CAMPAIGN 75,000
    CHALLENGE ASPEN
    PO BOX 6639
    SNOWMASS VILLAGE,CO81615     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    CHARLES SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 MAIN STREET FLOOR 10
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CHARLES SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 MAIN STREET FLOOR 10
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CHARLES SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 MAIN STREET FLOOR 10
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CHARLES SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 MAIN STREET FLOOR 10
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CHARLES SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 MAIN STREET FLOOR 10
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CHARLES SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
    211 MAIN STREET FLOOR 10
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE   FAMLY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION
    2708 GRAND AVENUE
    DES MOINES,IA50312     		NONE   GRANT - CAMP HEART CONNECTION 1,000
    CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF IOWA
    1111 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    DES MOINES,IA50009     		NONE   GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS 5,000
    CHOICES
    PO BO 5166
    WOODLAND PARK,CO80866     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 2,000
    CROSSROADS OF PELLA
    712 MAIN STREET
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS 5,000
    CROSSROADS OF PELLA
    712 MAIN STREET
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    DAZZLE AFRICA
    11700 WEST CHARLESTON BLVD 170-66
    LAS VEGAS,NV89135     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    DENVER ART MUSEUM
    100 W 14TH AVE PKWY
    DENVER,CO80204     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    DES MOINES METRO OPERA
    106 WEST BOSTON AVE
    INDIANOLA,IA50125     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    DES MOINES SYMPHONY
    1011 LOCUST STREET SUITE 200
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE   GRANT - CONCERT COSTS FOR PELLA ELEMENTARY STUDENTS 6,160
    DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE
    2080 S QUEBEC ST
    DENVER,CO80231     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 500
    FIELDS OF OUR FUTURE
    PO BOX 838
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 40,000
    GIVE DIRECTLY INC
    CHURCH STREET STATION PO BOX 3221
    NEW YORK,NY10008     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,500
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOC
    PO BOX 576
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81602     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    GRINNELL COLLEGE
    733 BROAD ST
    GRINNELL,IA50112     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    PO BOX 222
    KNOXVILLE,IA50138     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    HEART OF IOWA REGIONAL TRANSIT
    2840 104 TH ST
    URBALN,IA50322     		NONE   GRANT - VAN GAS 4,000
    HEART OF IOWA REGIONAL TRANSIT
    2840 104 TH ST
    URBANDALE,IA50322     		NONE   GRANT - INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS IN VAN FLEET 7,380
    HEARTLIGHT MINISTRIES INC
    PO BOX 286
    HALLSVILLE,TX75650     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 2,000
    HISTORIC PELLA TRUST
    PO BOX 1
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - HAGEN COTTAGE-STEGEMAN STORE RENOVATION 15,000
    KNOXVILLE MORNING KIWANIS CLUB
    853 120TH AVE
    KNOXVILLE,IA50138     		NONE   GRANT - MIRACLE PLAYGROUND PROJECT 5,000
    LIFT UP
    800 RAILROAD AVE PO BOX 1928
    RIFLE,CO81650     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    LIFT UP
    800 RAILROAD AVE PO BOX 1928
    RIFLE,CO81650     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 3,000
    MT SOPRIS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
    879 EUCLID AVE
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    MOUNTAIN VALLEY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
    700 MT SOPRIS DR
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,500
    NORTH MAHASKA BAND DEPARTMENT
    2163 135TH ST
    NEW SHARON,IA50207     		NONE   GRANT - NEW INSTRUMENTS 1,000
    NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
    165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 150
    JENKINTON,PA19046     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 24,000
    PARENTS CHALLENGE
    2 N CASCADE AVE SUITE 1280
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 10,000
    PARTNERS WORLDWIDE
    6139 TAHOE DR SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49546     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 1,000
    PELLA CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL
    216 LIBERTY STREET
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - LAPTOPS FOR STEM PROGRAM 5,000
    PELLA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 112
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 1,000
    PELLA COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 465
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS 500
    PELLA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
    215 MAIN STREET
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFTS 1,000
    PELLA GARDEN CLUB
    PO BOX 164
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    PELLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    507 FRANKLIN STREET
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 50,000
    PELLA OPERA HOUSE
    611 FRANKLIN
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   GRANT - CAPITAL CAMPAING FOR RENOVATIONS 25,000
    PELLA OPERA HOUSE
    611 FRANKLIN
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 2,000
    RECONCILE NEW ORLEANS
    1631 ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BLVD
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70113     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    REINING HORSE FOUNDATION
    3021 WEST RENO AVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73107     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    RIDING INSTITUTE OF DISABLED EQUESTRIANS
    2804 CR 250
    SILT,CO81652     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    RIVER CENTER
    PO BOX 272
    NEWCASTLE,WY81647     		NONE   FAMLY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    ROARING FORK CONSERVANCE
    PO BOX 3349
    BASALT,CO81621     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 25,000
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
    1820 FOLSOM STREET
    BOULDER,CO80302     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    ROARING FORK CONSERVANCE
    PO BOX 3349
    BASALT,CO81621     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,500
    STATE OF LIFE THEATER
    520 S THIRD ST
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    SULLY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 121
    SULLY,IA502510121     		NONE   GRANT - RENOVATION AT SULLY CENTRAL PARK 3,500
    UNION STREET PLAYERS
    712 UNION
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 500
    SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION
    2814 VIRGINIA
    HOUSTON,TX77089     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,500
    THE BUDDY PROGRAM
    110 E HALLAM ST SUITE 125
    ASPEN,CO81611     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY
    2350 CANYON DRIVE
    COSTA MESA,CA92627     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    WESLEYLIFE
    5508 NW 88TH ST
    JOHNSTON,IA50131     		NONE   GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS 12,500
    WINDWALKERS
    PO BOX 504
    CARBONDALE,CO81623     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE
    PO BOX 90555
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 2,500
    ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
    100 PUPPY SMITH ST
    ASPEN,CO81601     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    110 E HALLAM ST SUITE 126
    ASPEN,CO81601     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    110 E HALLAM ST SUITE 126
    ASPEN,CO81601     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    CHRISTIAN OPPORTUNITY CENTER
    1553 BROADWAY
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 1,000
    COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE
    2801 COUNTY ROAD 114
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE
    2801 COUNTY ROAD 114
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,000
    CREATIVE PROVIDERS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 729
    DIVIDE,CO80814     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CREATIVE PROVIDERS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 729
    DIVIDE,CO80814     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 25,000
    CREATIVE PROVIDERS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 729
    DIVIDE,CO80814     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 5,000
    INDEPENDENCE PASS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1700
    ASPEN,CO81612     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 500
    LINN BENTON FOOD SHARE
    545 SW 2ND ST
    CORVALLIS,OR97333     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 1,000
    LITTLE CHAPEL OF THE HILLS
    69 COUNTY ROAD 5
    DIVIDE,CO80814     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 2,500
    MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
    4742 NORTH 24TH ST SUITE 400
    PHOENIX,AZ85016     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 1,500
    MARSHALL DIRECT FUND
    PO BOX 4477
    ASPEN,CO81612     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
    3530 PAPALINA ROAD
    KALAHEO,HI96741     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 20,000
    NEW HORIZONS FOUNDATION INC
    5550 TECH CENTER DR SUITE 303
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80919     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 10,000
    PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
    404 JEFFERSON
    PELLA,IA50219     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 4,000
    PRESIDIO GRADUATE SCHOOL
    36 LINCOLN BLVD
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 10,000
    WOMEN TO WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
    2000 M STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,500
    DONORS CHOOSEORG
    134 WEST 37TH STREET 11TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE   FAMILY ADVISED GIFT 2,000
    COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
    PO BOX 396
    DIVIDE,CO80814     		NONE   MATCHING GIFT 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 784,040
    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 ...........     		    14 24  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 244,182  
    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 ............     		    18 163,315  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER PORTFOLIO INCOME - SEC 988 GAIN     		    19 2,220  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 409,741 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13409,741
    (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.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 2,041 0   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX FUND 0 0
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX358 815,189 815,189

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD DEVELOPED MARKETS INDEX FUND 0 0
    VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK INDEX FUND 0 0
    VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND 0 0
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT 622,344 622,344
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX355 509,051 509,051
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX356 870,199 870,199
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX357 531,586 531,586
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX359 910,331 910,331
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX360 6,364,836 6,364,836
    MORGAN STANLEY ACCOUNT XXXX361 818,629 818,629
    BARCLAYS IT EMERGING MARKETS FUNDS 785,983 785,983

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 798 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Description Amount
    DECREASE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION 299,848
    BOOK-TO-TAX DIFFERENCE - TT EMERGING MARKETS FUND LP 33,211


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 5 5   0
    OTHER PORTFOLIO EXPENSES - TT EMERGING MARKETS FUND 662 662   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER PORTFOLIO INCOME - SEC 988 GAIN 2,220 2,220 2,220


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 29,781 29,781   0
    WEB SITE 215 0   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    PETER H AND E LUCILLE GAASS KUYPER
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-7068402
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 3,765 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES 2,766 2,766   0