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
DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)9 ELK STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ALBANY, NY12207
A Employer identification number

13-3797919
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(518) 431-3500
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$29,950,146J 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) 1,914,800
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 167,345 167,345  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 163,959
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,434,149
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 163,959
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 1,585 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,247,689 331,304  
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).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,500 1,125   3,375
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 8,288 8,288   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 17,680 250   250
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 21,367 14,621   6,457
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 51,835 24,284   10,082
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,198,850 1,198,850
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,250,685 24,284   1,208,932
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 997,004
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 307,020
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............. 7,821 1,216 1,216
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 26,779    
3 Accounts receivable bullet22,102
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   3,314 22,102 22,102
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)....... 13,722,318 Click to see attachment14,885,252 14,601,470
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 9,785,081 Click to see attachment9,633,747 15,325,358
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) 23,545,313 24,542,317 29,950,146
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 17,201,669 17,201,669
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 6,343,644 7,340,648
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 23,545,313 24,542,317
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 23,545,313 24,542,317
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
23,545,313
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
997,004
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
24,542,317
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
24,542,317
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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 6,334 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-17 2015-06-01
b 2,792 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-20 2015-06-01
c 17,234 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-20 2015-06-01
d 4,791 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-21 2015-06-01
e 3,194 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-22 2015-06-01
6,728 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-23 2015-06-01
2,851 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-24 2015-06-01
831 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2009-04-28 2015-06-01
978 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2010-02-24 2015-06-01
4,268 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC P 2010-02-25 2015-06-01
20,000 SHS FINISAR CORP P 2013-12-12 2015-01-05
4,520 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-05-01 2015-10-29
6,786 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-05-02 2015-10-29
2,027 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-05-05 2015-10-29
4,633 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-06-20 2015-10-29
4,400 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-06-23 2015-10-29
1,700 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-06-24 2015-10-29
2,133 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-06-25 2015-10-29
467 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-06-26 2015-10-29
10,000 SHS STEINER LEISURE LIMITED P 2013-12-23 2015-12-10
15,003 SHS FINISAR CORP P 2014-01-23 2015-01-02
4,997 SHS FINISAR CORP P 2014-01-23 2015-01-05
1 SHS DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL P 2014-05-02 2015-02-12
PCM PARTNERS, L.P. II P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
PCM PARTNERS, L.P. II P 2014-12-01 2015-12-31
NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF STOCK BASIS IN JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. P 1996-08-23 2015-12-01
NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF STOCK BASIS IN JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. P 2000-03-30 2015-12-01
NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF STOCK BASIS IN JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. P 1997-07-22 2015-12-01
(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 115,946   25,006 90,940
b 51,100   11,550 39,550
c 315,470   75,460 240,010
d 87,709   20,124 67,585
e 58,462   14,415 44,047
123,156   34,088 89,068
52,192   16,894 35,298
15,204   5,122 10,082
17,903   21,137 -3,234
78,122   92,263 -14,141
387,667   430,350 -42,683
13,425   67,673 -54,248
20,155   101,999 -81,844
6,020   29,953 -23,933
13,760   63,675 -49,915
13,068   60,247 -47,179
5,049   23,399 -18,350
6,335   29,308 -22,973
1,387   6,486 -5,099
650,000   464,913 185,087
290,816   354,332 -63,516
96,859   118,016 -21,157
3   10 -7
    144,006 -144,006
    59,764 -59,764
577     577
4,608     4,608
9,156     9,156
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       90,940
b       39,550
c       240,010
d       67,585
e       44,047
      89,068
      35,298
      10,082
      -3,234
      -14,141
      -42,683
      -54,248
      -81,844
      -23,933
      -49,915
      -47,179
      -18,350
      -22,973
      -5,099
      185,087
      -63,516
      -21,157
      -7
      -144,006
      -59,764
      577
      4,608
      9,156
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 2 163,959
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 1,687,647 29,902,652 0.056438
2013 1,776,702 29,063,350 0.061132
2012 1,000,667 20,238,462 0.049444
2011 888,561 18,564,021 0.047865
2010 437,008 15,863,285 0.027548
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.242427
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
0.048485
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
30,307,346
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,469,452
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,070
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,472,522
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,208,932
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 6,140
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 6,140
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 6,140
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 27,920
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 27,920
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 21,780
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet6,160 RefundedBullet 11 15,620
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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)
    bulletNY
    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 addressbulletNONE
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (518) 431-3500

    Located atbullet9 ELK STREETALBANYNY ZIP+4bullet12207
    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
    CANDICE K WEIR TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    414 LOUDONVILLE ROAD
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211
    MEREDITH PRIME TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    280 WILMINGTON ROAD
    LAKE PLACID,NY12946
    AMEILA F WEIR TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    244 W 23RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011
    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
    29,179,753
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    561,481
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,027,645
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    30,768,879
    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
    30,768,879
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    461,533
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    30,307,346
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,515,367
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,515,367
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,140
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,140
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,509,227
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,509,227
    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
    1,509,227
    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
    1,208,932
    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
    1,208,932
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,208,932
    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 1,509,227
    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...... 52,076
    e From 2014...... 248,401
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 300,477
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,208,932
    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..... 1,208,932
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 300,295 300,295
    (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 5 182
    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 ......     		182
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 182
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    CANDICE K WEIR
    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:
    CANDACE K WEIR
    9 ELK STREET
    ALBANY,NY12207
    (518) 431-3500
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    LETTER WITH SUPPORTING ATTACHMENTS TO FULLY DISCLOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF APPLICANT.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT
    5234 NORTH CLAIBORNE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70117     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
    11 WEST 53RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
    108 AVENUE OF THE PINES
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDAION
    60 EAST 56TH STREET 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    SCULPTURE CENTER
    44-19 PURVES STREET
    LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    PALAMOUNTAIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT SKIDMORE COLLEGE
    815 N BROADWAY
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    CAPITAL ROOTS
    594 RIVER STREET
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE N/P GENERAL 600
    HISTORIC ALBANY FOUNDATION
    89 LEXINGTON AVE
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    BOMB MAGAZINE
    80 HANSON PLACE-703
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CENTER
    14 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD SUITE B
    HAMILTON,NJ08619     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,500
    BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDAION
    60 EAST 56TH STREET 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE N/P GENERAL 50,000
    CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION
    259 SOUTH PEARL STREET
    ALBANY,NY12201     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,500
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBA
    40 NORTH MAIN AVE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE
    432 WESTERN AVE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART
    125 WASHINGTON AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT
    5234 NORTH CLAIBORNE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70117     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ADIRONDACK COUNCIL
    PO BOX D-2
    ELIZABETHTOWN,NY12932     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    THE BURKE MARSHALL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 426
    NEW HAVEN,CT06502     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    FR LLOYD REBEYRO
    4 PROCTOR COURT
    ALBANY,NY12211     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    CAPITAL REGION SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR
    3 PINE WEST PLAZA SUITE 305
    ALBANY,NY12205     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    SECOND STAGE THEATRE
    305 WEST 43RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,500
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION-CAPITAL REGION
    SIX TOWER PLACE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    COLONIE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION IN
    PO BOX 457
    NEWTONVILLE,NY12128     		NONE N/P GENERAL 250
    FJC THE RUSSELL FERBER FOUNDATION
    C/O JORDAN FERBER 40 FIFTH AVE-APT
    2A
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE N/P GENERAL 300
    BALLARD PARK FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 96
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
    1110 VERMONT AVE NW SUITE 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
    58 KENT STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11222     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    CORPORATION OF YADDO
    312 UNION AVE
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    107 STATE STREET
    ALBANY,NY12207     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    LIVING RESOURCES FOUNDATION
    300 WASHINGTON AVE EXT
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    WHALLONSBURG CIVIC ASSOCIATION
    WHALLONSBURG GRANGE PO BOX 54
    ESSEX,NY12936     		NONE N/P GENERAL 300
    ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION PO BOX
    37012 MRC 937-SUITE 2200
    WASHINGTON,DC20013     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    CORPORATION OF YADDO
    312 UNION AVE
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    THE NEXT STEP
    2 HOLLAND AVE
    ALBANY,NY12209     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,200
    SHAKER MUSEUMMOUNT LEBANON
    PO BOX 630
    NEW LEBANON,NY12125     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART
    ATTN TAMMIS GROFT 125 WASHINGTON
    AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    CAPITAL ROOTS
    594 RIVER STREET
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE N/P GENERAL 600
    FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE INC
    69 BROOKLINE AVE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH
    PO BOX 273908
    BOCA RATON,FL33427     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    SCULPTURE CENTER
    44-19 PURVES STREET
    LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,500
    BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    60 EAST 56TH STREET 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART
    ATTN TAMMIS GROFT 125 WASHINGTON
    AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
    11 WEST 53RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE N/P GENERAL 30,000
    MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
    11 WEST 53RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE N/P GENERAL 25,000
    SECOND STAGE THEATRE
    305 W 43RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE N/P GENERAL 25,000
    CORPORATION OF YADDO
    312 UNION AVE
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
    1000 FIFTH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10028     		NONE N/P GENERAL 60,000
    MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
    11 WEST 53RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE N/P GENERAL 60,000
    ADIRONDACK CHAPTER OF THE NATURE CONSERVA
    PO BOX 65
    KEENE VALLEY,NY12943     		NONE N/P GENERAL 60,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY - BLOCK ISLAND
    PO BOX 1287
    BLOCK ISLAND,RI02807     		NONE N/P GENERAL 20,000
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
    1785 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE N/P GENERAL 50,000
    ADIRONDACK COUNCIL
    PO BOX D-2
    ELIZABETHTOWN,NY12932     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ADIRONDACK MUSEUM
    PO BOX 99
    BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE,NY12812     		NONE N/P GENERAL 300
    ALBANY-TULA ALLIANCE
    5 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE
    DELMAR,NY12054     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ALBANY ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
    135 ACADEMY ROAD
    ALBANY,NY12208     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    ALBANY COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
    9 TEN BROECK PLACE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART
    ATTN TAMMIS GROFT 125 WASHINGTON
    AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
    161 WASHINGTON AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    19 CLINTON AVE
    ALBANY,NY12207     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    260 OSBORNE ROAD
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST
    1200 18TH STREET NW - SUITE 800
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    ALBANY CHAPTER-33 EVERETT ROAD
    ALBANY,NY12205     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ARCHIVES OF AMERICAN ART
    PO BOX 37012 MRC 937-SUITE 2200
    WASHINGTON,DC20013     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    BALLARD PARK FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 96
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    BLOCK ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 79
    BLOCK ISLAND,RI02807     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    BLOCK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER
    6 PAYNE ROAD
    BLOCK ISLAND,RI02807     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDAION
    60 EAST 56TH STREET 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    BROWN LEDGE FOUNDATION
    25 WILSON STREET
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    CAPITAL CITY RESCUE MISSION
    259 SOUTH PEARL STREET
    ALBANY,NY12201     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    CAPITAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY GARDENS
    40 RIVER STREET
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE
    111 NORTH PEARL STREET
    ALBANY,NY12207     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAILS
    PO BOX 193
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
    774 MADISON AVE
    ALBANY,NY12208     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    COLONIE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION IN
    PO BOX 457
    NEWTONVILLE,NY12128     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    DOUBLE H HOLE IN THE WOODS
    97 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD
    LAKE LUZERNE,NY12846     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    THE DRAWING CENTER
    35 WOOSTER STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    EAKINS PRESS FOUNDATION
    20 WEST 44TH STREET 405
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    ECHO
    PO BOX 250
    ESSEX,NY12936     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
    PO BOX 277
    ELIZABETHTOWN,NY12932     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    FAMILIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE INC
    69 BROOKLINE AVE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    FRESH AIR FUND
    633 THIRD AVE - 14TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ALBANY RURAL CEMETARY
    CEMETARY AVENUE
    ALBANY,NY12204     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    GARDEN CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 219
    COLD SPRING,NY10516     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    GIRLS INC OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION
    962 ALBANY STREET
    SCHENECTADY,NY12307     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    GREATER LOUDONVILLE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 11144
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE INC
    79 GLENWOOD AVE
    QUEENSBURY,NY12804     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    HISTORIC ALBANY FOUNDATION
    89 LEXINGTON AVE
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    HISTORIC CHERRY HILL
    523 1/2 SOUTH PEARL STREET
    ALBANY,NY12202     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS
    176 SHERIDAN AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    LAKE CHAMPLAIN COMMITTEE
    106 MAIN STREET - SUITE 200
    BURLINGTON,VT05401     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE LAUNDROMAT PROJECT INC
    127 WEST 127TH STREET SUITE 324
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-ALBANY IN
    1450 WESTERN AVE - SUITE 101
    ALBANY,NY12205     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    711 EAST NORTHERN AVE
    PHOENIX,AZ85020     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    20 RENNSELAER STREET
    ALBANY,NY12202     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
    ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE PO BOX
    1049
    NEW YORK,NY10029     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
    1250 NY AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
    1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    170 CENTRAL PARK WEST
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    NYS TROOPER FOUNDATION
    3 AIRPORT PARK BLVD
    LATHAM,NY12110     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    THE OLANA PARTNERSHIP
    PO BOX 199
    HUDSON,NY12534     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE
    44 CENTRAL AVE
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    57 SECOND STREET
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    RUNYAN - WINCHELL CANCER FUND
    ONE EXCHANGE PLAZA 55 BROADWAY-SUIT
    302
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
    110 AVENUE OF THE PINES
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    SHAKER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    550 ALBANY SHAKER ROAD
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    SHAKER HERITAGE SOCIETY
    25 MEETING HOUSE ROAD
    ALBANY,NY12211     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ST ANDREWS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
    PO BOX 279
    BLOCK ISLAND,RI02807     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    ST ELIZABETH'S CHURCH
    PO BOX 368
    ELIZABETHTOWN,NY12932     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    ST MARY'S
    10 LODGE STREET
    ALBANY,NY12207     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    ST PETER'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    319 SOUTH MANNING BLVD - SUITE 309
    ALBANY,NY12208     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    ST PIUS
    23 CRUMITE ROAD
    LOUDONVILLE,NY12211     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    THE NEXT STEP
    2 HOLLAND AVE
    ALBANY,NY12209     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    TIMES UNION HOPE FUND
    PO BOX 15000
    ALBANY,NY12212     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    VASSAR COLLEGE
    ALUMNAE AFFAIRS - PO BOX 725
    POUGHKEEPSIE,NY12604     		NONE N/P GENERAL 10,000
    VERMONT PUBLIC TELEVISION
    20 ETHAN ALLEN AVE
    COLCHESTER,VT05446     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    WADHAMS FREE LIBRARY
    763 NYS ROUTE 22
    WADHAMS,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    WAMC NORHTEAST PUBLIC RADIO
    318 CENTRAL AVE
    ALBANY,NY12206     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    WMHT
    4 GLOBAL VIEW
    TROY,NY12180     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    WESTPORT DEPOT THEATRE
    PO BOX 414
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    WESTPORT RESCUE
    PO BOX 375
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 500
    WESTPORT TOWN LIBRARY
    PO BOX 436
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 3,000
    WILDWOOD FOUNDATION
    2995C CURRY ROAD EXTENSION
    SCHENECTADY,NY12303     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE WOMEN'S FUND OF THE CAPITAL REGION
    SIX TOWER PLACE
    ALBANY,NY12203     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE INC
    C/O WESTPORT HERITAGE HOUSE PO BOX
    394
    WESTPORT,NY12993     		NONE N/P GENERAL 300
    THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM
    144 WEST 125TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM
    NATIONAL PROCESSING CENTER PO BOX
    97336
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE N/P GENERAL 5,000
    BOMB
    80 HANSON PLACE-703
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		NONE N/P GENERAL 1,000
    THE BOGLIASCO FOUNDATION
    1 EAST 53RD STREET 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,500
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
    2780 EASTEX FREEWAY
    BEAUMONT,TX77703     		NONE N/P GENERAL 2,000
    CORPORATION OF YADDO
    312 UNION AVE
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE N/P GENERAL 100,000
    SECOND STAGE THEATRE
    305 W 43RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE N/P GENERAL 50,000
    ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER
    43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE - MC 119
    ALBANY,NY12208     		NONE N/P GENERAL 400,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,198,850
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 167,345  
    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 ............     		    18 163,959  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aREFUND OF EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME     		    01 1,585  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 332,889 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13332,889
    (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
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    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
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    Employer identification number

    13-3797919
    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
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC         		Employer identification number
    13-3797919
    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
     
     

    CANDACE WEIR  
    9 ELK STREET
     
    ALBANY, NY12207

    		$ 1,914,800


    (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
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC         		Employer identification number

    13-3797919
    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
    1
    		 76,097.90 SH JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. $ 1,914,800 2015-12-24
    (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
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC         		Employer identification number

    13-3797919
    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 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    EIN:
    13-3797919
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 4,500 1,125   3,375

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    EIN:
    13-3797919
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    49,728 SHS JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. 997,464 1,158,165
    30,000 SHS KIRKLANDS, INC. 340,800 435,000
    44,754 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP, INC. 0 0
    40,000 SHS BEBE STORES, INC. 251,052 22,600
    40,000 SHS CRAY, INC. 209,252 1,298,000
    30,000 SHS FINISH LINE, INC. 426,898 542,400
    5,246 SHS VIASYSTEMS GROUP, INC. 0 0
    50,000 SHS STAGE STORES, INC. 662,507 455,500
    70,000 SHS TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 700,101 455,700
    80,600 SHS NEW YORK & CO., INC. 285,783 184,574
    5,000 SHS FOSSIL, INC. 530,000 182,800
    10,000 SHS STEINER LEISURE LIMITED 0 0
    50,000 SHS RUDOLPH TECHNOLOGIES INC. 554,337 711,000
    60,000 SHS BEBE STORES, INC. 322,526 33,900
    20,000 SHS FINISAR CORP. 0 0
    119,400 SHS NEW YORK & CO., INC. 498,060 273,426
    40,000 SHS ALLSCRIPTS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, INC. 544,538 615,200
    10,000 SHS BROWN SHOE COMPANY 233,134 268,200
    100,000 SHS EXTREME NETWORKS 460,691 408,000
    20,000 SHS FINISAR CORP. 0 0
    13,900 SHS GLOBUS MEDICAL INC. CL A NEW 328,549 386,698
    10,000 SHS KAPSTONE PAPER 254,942 225,900
    30,000 SHS MITEL NETWORKS CORP. 300,746 230,700
    40,000 SHS SILICON GRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL CORP. 435,829 236,000
    80,000 SHS TGC INDS INC. 0 0
    30,000 SHS TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 250,403 195,300
    1,780 SHS VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL 234,310 180,937
    137,272 SHS JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. 2,788,477 3,197,065
    30,000 SHS AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC. 355,063 218,700
    6,100 SHS GLOBUS MEDICAL INC. CL A NEW 170,906 169,702
    80,000 SHS JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. 1,914,800 1,863,200
    20,000 SHS MITEL NETWORKS CORP. 209,535 153,800
    40,000 SHS STEIN MART INC. 275,785 269,200
    35,300 SHS TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 348,764 229,803

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    EIN:
    13-3797919
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PCM PARTNERS LP, II AT COST 6,218,810 6,446,909
    PCM PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.-PARTNERSHIP INTEREST AT COST 2,400,000 7,863,512
    ARTWORK AT COST 1,014,937 1,014,937

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    EIN:
    13-3797919
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 8,609 2,152   6,457
    INSURANCE - ARTWORK 1,330 1,330   0
    STORAGE FEES - ARTWORK 4,154 4,154   0
    INVESTMENT FEE EXPENSES 6,985 6,985   0
    PENALTIES & INTEREST 289 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    EIN:
    13-3797919
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    REFUND OF EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 1,585   1,585


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    DAVID AND CANDACE WEIR FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CL KING & ASSOCIATES INC
    EIN:
    13-3797919
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 474 0   0
    FEDERAL TAXES 16,956 0   0
    NYS TAXES 250 250   250