Form990-PF
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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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)40 Woodland Street   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Hartford, CT06105
A Employer identification number

06-1157320
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(860) 727-5733
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$27,310,760J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
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).............. 200
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 32 32  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 792,660 792,660  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 95,916
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,711,905
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 95,916
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 176    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 888,984 888,608  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 26,467 26,467    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 149,587 149,587    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 176,054 176,054   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 997,300 997,300
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,173,354 176,054   997,300
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -284,370
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 712,554
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... 7,645 99,251 99,251
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 1,270,423 6,475 6,475
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 13,934,139 Click to see attachment14,333,656 21,070,615
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)........... 4,399,996 Click to see attachment5,966,327 6,134,419
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) 19,612,203 20,405,709 27,310,760
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons   Click to see attachment870,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   870,000
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 19,612,203 19,535,709
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 19,612,203 19,535,709
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 19,612,203 20,405,709
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 19,612,203
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -284,370
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 1,077,876
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 20,405,709
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 20,405,709
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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 5166 CHINA RECYCCING ENERGY P 2012-07-06 2014-12-22
b 17500 VERIZON P 2015-01-16 2015-01-21
c 48 CALLS VERIZON P 2015-01-17 2015-01-21
d 50 CALLS VERIZON P 2015-02-20 2015-02-27
e 1500 ACTAVIS P 2013-10-01 2014-07-15
1500 ACTAVIS P 2013-10-01 2014-09-11
5000 ATLAS ENERGY P 2013-08-20 2015-03-05
CASH IN LIEU TARGA RESOURCES P 2015-03-31 2015-03-31
2500 ATLAS ENERGY P 2013-08-20 2015-04-29
904 TARGET RESOURCES P 2015-03-06 2015-04-29
K-! P 2014-10-01 2014-12-31
K-1 P 2013-10-10 2014-12-31
(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 3,925   5,941 -2,016
b 839,275   838,081 1,194
c 12,518     12,518
d 19,513   3,736 15,777
e 329,835   216,000 113,835
345,345   211,285 134,060
45,600   249,833 -204,233
48     48
18,525     18,525
96,320   89,107 7,213
    2,006 -2,006
1,001     1,001
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       -2,016
b       1,194
c       12,518
d       15,777
e       113,835
      134,060
      -204,233
      48
      18,525
      7,213
      -2,006
      1,001
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 95,916
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 3 282,639
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))
2013 988,598 19,908,015 0.04966
2012 495,028 13,223,707 0.03744
2011 186,454 9,250,970 0.02016
2010 219,290 12,478,197 0.01757
2009 551,758 7,870,127 0.07011
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.19493
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 0.03899
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 26,119,455
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,018,293
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 7,126
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,025,419
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 997,300
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 Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 14,251
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 14,251
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 14,251
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 78,804
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 78,804
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 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 64,553
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet64,553 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
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)
    bulletCT
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDawn Griswold Telephone no.bullet (860) 727-5733
    Located atbullet40 Woodland StreetHartfordCT ZIP+4bullet06105
    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 2014, 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  
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    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
     
    No
    .........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 2014?.............
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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
     
    No
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    3b
     
    No
    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 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
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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
    Henry M Zachs President
    0.00     		0    
    181 Mountain Springs Road
    Farmington,CT06032
    Judith M Zachs VPresident/Secr
    0.00     		0    
    20090 Boca West Drive 342
    Boca Raton,FL33434
    Eric Zachs Director
    0.00     		0    
    53 Norwood Rd
    West Hartford,CT06117
    William Zachs Director
    0.00     		0    
    9 DICK PLACE
    EDINBURGH,SCOTLANDEH 2 JS
    UK
    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  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    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
    20,952,652
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    310,142
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    6,124,419
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    27,387,213
    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
    870,000
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    26,517,213
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    397,758
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    26,119,455
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,305,973
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,305,973
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    14,251
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    14,251
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,291,722
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,291,722
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,291,722
    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
    997,300
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    997,300
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    997,300
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 1,291,722
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 169,344
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013....... 204,609
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 373,953
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 997,300
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 997,300
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 294,422 294,422
    (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 79,531
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		79,531
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013.... 79,531
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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).)
    Henry M Zachs
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    American Cancer Society
    260 Osborne road
    Loudonville,NY12211     		none Public GENERAL USE 100
    Beth El Temple
    2626 ALBANY AVE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		member Public GENERAL USE 12,320
    The Bushnell
    166 CAPITOL AVE
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		trustee Public GENERAL USE 20,000
    Chabad House
    2352 ALBANY AVE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		none Public GENERAL USE 1,500
    Charter Oak Cultural Center
    21 CHARTER OAK AVE
    HARTFORD,CT06104     		none Public GENERAL USE 6,000
    CPTV
    1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		none Public GENERAL USE 500
    Ct Historical Society
    ONE ELIZABETH STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		trustee Public GENERAL USE 7,500
    Hadassah
    740 NORTH MAIN STREET
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		none Public GENERAL USE 1,000
    Hartford Public Library
    500 MAIN STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		none Public GENERAL USE 500
    Hebrew High School OF NEW ENGLAND
    300 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		Director Public GENERAL USE 25,000
    Hill-Stead Museum
    35 MOUNTAIN ROAD
    FARMINGTON,CT06032     		none Public GENERAL USE 2,500
    Jewish Community CENTER
    333 BLOOMFIED AVENUE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		none Public GENERAL USE 52,221
    PMCJimmy Fund
    10 BROOKLINE PLACE WEST
    BROOKLINE,MA02445     		none Public GENERAL USE 200
    REAL ART WAYS
    56 ARBOR STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		none Public GENERAL USE 7,500
    University of Hartford-Hillel
    200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		Advisor Public GENERAL USE 25,000
    Wadsworth Atheneum
    600 MAIN STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		trustee Public GENERAL USE 20,500
    Susan Komen Cancer Foundation
    5005 LBJ FREEWAY
    DALLAS,TX75244     		none Public GENERAL USE 1,000
    JFACT
    40 WOODLAND STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		none Public GENERAL USE 4,000
    Jewish Federation
    333BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		Director Public GENERAL USE 312,433
    HEBREW Health Care
    1 ABRAHMS BLVD
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		none Public GENERAL USE 1,000
    Connecticut Science Center
    250 COLUMBUS BLVD
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		none PUBLIC GENERAL USE 1,000
    Oak Hill School Foundation
    120 HOLCOMB STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06112     		trustee PUBLIC GENERAL USE 7,000
    Mikveh Bess Israel of West Hartford
    61 NORTH MAIN STREET
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06107     		none PUBLIC GENERAL USE 500
    Camp Laurelwood
    463 SUMMER HILL ROAD
    MADISON,CT06443     		none PUBLIC GENERAL USE 110,000
    Nalt Conference for Community Justi
    820A PROSPECT HILL RD
    WINDSOR,CT06095     		none PUBLIC GENERAL USE 20,000
    Beth David Synagogue
    20 DOVER ROAD
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06119     		none PUBLIC GENERAL USE 2,700
    Hartford Stage
    50 CHURCH STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		none PUBLIC GENERAL USE 10,000
    CONNECTICUT COLLEGE-Hillel
    270 MOHEGAN AVENUE
    NEW LONDON,CT06320     		none PUBLIC Hillel House 5,000
    Trinity College Wakinson Library
    300 Summit Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		trustee PUBLIC general use 2,500
    Trinity College
    300 Summit Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		graduate PUBLIC General Use 30,000
    Theater Works
    233 Pearl Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		none PUBLIC General Use 500
    Hartford Hospital
    80 Seymour Street
    Hartford,CT06102     		corporator PUBLIC General Use 10,000
    Jewish Family Services
    333 Bloomfield Avenue
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PUBLIC General Use 7,000
    Nutmeg Big Brothers
    30 Laurel Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		none PUBLIC General Use 500
    Solomon Schecher Day School
    26 Buena Vista Road
    West Hartford,CT06107     		trustee PUBLIC General Use 34,236
    Junior Acheivement
    193 Grand Sreet
    Waterbury,CT06702     		none PUBLIC General Use 2,500
    Hillel Internation
    800 8th Steet NW
    Washington,DC20001     		none PUBLIC General Use 2,500
    United Synagogues
    205 Mohawk Drive
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PUBLIC General Use 100
    Capital Community College
    950 Main Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Anti Defamation League
    1952 Whitney Ave
    Hamden,CT06517     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Agudas Achim Synagogue
    1244 Nmain Street
    West Hartford,CT06067     		none PC General Use 300
    Alzheimer Association
    2075Silas Deane hwy
    Rocky Hill,CT06067     		none PC General Use 1,000
    American Beethoven Society
    One Washington Sq
    San Jose,CA95152     		none PC General Use 100
    American Heart Association
    1 Union Street
    Robinsville,NJ08691     		  PC General Use 100
    American Lung Association
    PO Box 7000
    Albert Lea,MN56007     		none PC General Use 100
    American Red Cross
    PO Box 5003
    Hartford,CT06102     		none PC General Use 100
    American School for the Deaf
    139 North Main street
    West Hartford,CT06102     		none PC General Use 200
    American Society for Yad Vashem
    500 Fifth Avenue
    New York,NY10110     		none PC General Use 100
    AmericanTechnion Society
    One Gateway Center
    Newton,MA02458     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Ancient Burying Ground Assn
    PO BOX 347
    Hartfod,CT06141     		none PC General Use 200
    Armory Art Center
    1700 Parker Ave
    West Palm Beach,FL33401     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Arthritis Foundation
    35 Cold Spring Rd
    Hill,CT06067     		none PC General Use 500
    Boys and Girls Club Hartford
    170 Sigourney Street
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC GENERASL USE 200
    B'nai B'rith Foundatioon
    PO BOX 170305
    Milwaukee,WI53217     		none PC General Use 25,000
    Camp Courant
    285 Broad Street
    Hartford,CT06115     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Camp Ramah
    39 Bennet Street
    Palmer,MA01069     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Chai Mitzvah
    106 Timberwood Rd
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 2,500
    CT Childrens Medical Center
    282 Washington Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		none PC General Use 10,000
    Ct Freemason foundation
    PO BOX 250
    Wallingford,CT06492     		none PC General Use 100
    Connecticut Hospice
    PO Box793
    Bradford,CT06405     		none PC General Use 250
    Easter Seals
    100 Deerfield road
    Windsor,CT06095     		none PC General Use 100
    Farmington Police Benevolent Assn
    PO BOX 312
    Unionville,CT06085     		none PC General Use 65
    Federation Homes
    156 Winterberry Ave
    Bloomfield,CT06002     		none PC General Use 100
    Florence Griswold Museum
    96 Lyme Street
    Old Lyme,CT06371     		none PC General Use 2,600
    Foundation for Jewish Camp
    253 west 35th street
    New York,NY10001     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Goodspeed Opera House Endowment
    BOX A
    East Haddam,CT06423     		none PC General Use 4,500
    Greater Hartford Art Council
    PO Box 23143
    Hartford,CT06123     		none PC General Use 2,500
    HARC
    900 Asylum Ave
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 5,000
    Hebrew Academy
    53 Gage Road
    Bloomfield,CT06002     		none PC General Use 15,000
    InterfaithFamilycom
    PO Box 428
    Newton,MA02464     		none PC General Use 500
    JDRF
    20 Batterson Park Road
    Farmington,CT06032     		none PC General Use 10,000
    Jewish Assoc for Community Living I
    90 Asylum Avenue
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Jewish Coalition for Literacy
    333 Bloomfield Ave
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 500
    Jewish Funders Network
    150 west 30th street
    New york,NY10001     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Jewish Historical Society
    333 Bloomfield Ave
    West Hartford,CT06117     		TRUSTEE PC General Use 1,000
    Jordan River Village
    244 Madison ave
    New York,NY10016     		none PC General Use 5,000
    JT Connect
    333 Bloomfield Ave
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 5,000
    Katherine Hepburn Cultural arts Cen
    300 Main Street
    Old Saybrook,CT06475     		none PC General Use 100
    KESHET
    284 Armory Street
    Jamaica Plains,MA02130     		none PC General Use 15,000
    Kingswood Oxford
    170 Kingswood Road
    West Hartford,CT06119     		none PC General Use 200
    Lambda Legal
    120 Wall Street
    New York,NY10005     		none PC General Use 100
    The Leukemia Lymphoma Society
    PO Box 4072
    Pittsfield,MA01202     		none PC General Use 100
    Loomis Chaffee
    4 Batchelder road
    Windsor,CT06095     		none PC General Use 2,000
    MAAD
    317 Foxon road
    East Haven,CT06513     		none PC General Use 100
    The Mark Twain House
    351 Farmington Ave
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 1,000
    Masoncare Charity Foundation
    PO Box 70
    Wallingford,CT06492     		none PC General Use 100
    Mental Health Assn
    61 South Main Street
    West Hartford,CT06107     		none PC General Use 100
    Mercaz USA
    136 East 39 th Streeet
    New York,NY10016     		none PC General Use 100
    The Metropolitan Opera
    Lincoln Center
    New York,NY10023     		none PC General Use 250
    National Multiple Scierosis
    659 tower ave
    Hartford,CT06112     		none PC General Use 100
    Muscular Distrophy
    127 Washington ave
    West North Haven,CT06473     		none PC General Use 100
    National Yiddish Book Center
    1021 West Street
    Amherst,MA01002     		none PC General Use 180
    New Britain Museium
    56 Lexington street
    New Britain,CT06052     		none PC General Use 1,500
    Old Lyme Fire Dept
    69 lyme STreet
    Old Lyme,CT06371     		none PC General Use 200
    Riverfront recapture
    50 Colubus Blvd
    hartford,CT06106     		none PC General Use 250
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen
    1275 York Avenue
    New York,NY10065     		none PC General Use 500
    ST Francis foundation
    95 Woodland Street
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 10,000
    The Washington Institute
    1828 L Street NW
    Washington,DC20036     		none PC General Use 1,000
    UCONN Foundation
    2390 Alumni Drive
    Storrs,CT06269     		none PC General Use 2,000
    United States Holocaust Memorial
    PO Box 90988
    Washington,DC20090     		none PC General Use 200
    United Way
    30 Laurel Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		none PC General Use 10,000
    University of Hartford
    200 Bloomfield Avenue
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 9,450
    Unversity of Pennsylvania
    3451 Walnut street
    Philadelphia,PA19104     		ALUMNI PC General Use 30,500
    Pitt Annual Fund
    128 North Craig Street
    Pittsburgh,PA15260     		none PC General Use 100
    University of St Joseph
    1678 Asylum avenue
    West hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 1,600
    Jewish Historical Society
    333 Bloomfield Avenue
    West Hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 500
    Rabbi Phillip Lazoski Emeritus Fund
    15 Lewis Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		none PC General Use 360
    Urban League
    140 Woodland Street
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 1,000
    VNA Healthcare
    103 Woodland Street
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 1,500
    the Williston Northampon School
    19 Payson Avenue
    East Hampton,MA01027     		ALUMNI PC General Use 30,000
    Yeshiva Alere Shmuel
    47 Buckingham Street
    Waterbury,CT06710     		none PC General Use 200
    YMCA
    241 Trumbull Street
    Hartford,CT06103     		none PC General Use 250
    ACLU
    330 Main street
    Hartford,CT06106     		none PC General use 3,000
    Hertitage Academy
    594 Converse Street
    Longmeadow,MA01106     		none PC General Use 5,000
    Congregation Bnai Torah
    2 Eunice Drive
    Longmeadow,MA01106     		none PC General Use 5,000
    PEF Israel Endownment
    630 Third Ave
    New York,NY10017     		none PC eneral Use 100
    University of Hartford Hillel
    200 Bloomfield ave
    West hartford,CT06117     		none PC General Use 125
    Connecticut Explored
    PO Box 27156
    West Hartford,CT06127     		none PC General Use 100
    Forward
    PO Box 5025
    Brentwood,TN37024     		none PC General Use 80
    Congregation Beth Israel
    701 Farmington Avenue
    West Hartford,CT06119     		  PC General Use 5,000
    Jewish foundation of greater new ha
    360 Amity Road
    Woodbridge,CT06525     		none PC General Use 1,800
    Girl Scouts of Ct
    340 washington Street
    Hartford,CT06106     		none PC General Use 1,000
    The Bushnell
    166 Capitol Avenue
    Hartford,CT06106     		none PC General Use 780
    Hartford Blooms Garden Tours
    111 Charter oak Avenue
    Hartford,CT06105     		none PC General Use 100
    Playhouse Theater Group
    244 ParkRroad
    West Hartford,CT06119     		none PC General Use 250
    Katahdin Productions
    514 N Hayworth Ave
    Los Angeles,CA90048     		none PC General Use 5,400
    CT State NAACP
    2074 Park Street
    Hartford,CT06104     		none PC General Use 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 997,300
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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 32  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 792,660  
    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.....     14 176  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		        95,916
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   792,868 95,916
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13888,784
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    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
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Software ID: 14000265
    Software Version: 2014v6.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ARC CHINA LTD-CREG 65,488 6,000
    Vodafone Group PLC 4,314,917 7,994,506
    Sprint Nextel Corp. 5,000 1,008,458
    Verizon Communications 5,917,491 5,721,471
    ATT 1,397,011 1,420,800
    Ctrip.Com Intl LTD 232,696 363,100
    Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc 310,892 509,950
    Caesars Acquistions 45,645 36,347
    Caesars Entertainment 106,882 30,600
    Coca Cola 397,144 392,300
    Opka Heath Inc   804,000
    T-Mobile US 335,990 465,240
    Glaxo Smith Kline 241,530 208,250
    Receptos 287,430 1,330,350
    Apple 145,500 188,138
    Bluebird Bio 201,090 252,555
    Dish Network 328,950 338,550

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Calumet Specialty Products Ptrs AT COST 294,865 294,865
    Atlas Energy LP AT COST    
    Macquarie Infrastructure Co LLC AT COST 243,746 413,150
    Oaktree Capital Group LLC AT COST 247,050 245,738
    PLATINUM PARTNERS VA FUND AT COST 412,457 412,457
    BAYBERRY CONSUMER FINANCE FUND AT COST 500,000 500,000
    CONFORMIS-SERIES E1 AT COST 75,000 75,000
    CONFORMIS-SERIES E2 AT COST 75,000 75,000
    Woodland Towers LLC AT COST 1,215,704 1,215,704
    Iconiq Strategic Partners B LP AT COST 1,414,634 1,414,634
    Iconiq Opportunities Fund 2 LP AT COST 499,858 499,858
    Mutualink Inc. AT COST 500,000 500,000
    Marbridge energy Finance fund AT COST 412,450 412,450
    Shem Creek Capital Fund III LLC AT COST 61,317 61,317
    Iconiq Access LP Series X AT COST 14,246 14,246

    TY 2014 LoansFromOfficersSchedule
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0

    Item No. 1
    Lender's Name Henry M zachs
    Lender's Title Manager
    Original Amount of Loan 870000
    Balance Due 870000
    Date of Note 2015-01
    Maturity Date  
    Repayment Terms  
    Interest Rate  
    Security Provided by Borrower  
    Purpose of Loan Investments
    Description of Lender Consideration  
    Consideration FMV  


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Investment Income 176    


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment expenses 26,467 26,467 0 0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
    EIN: 06-1157320
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v6.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Federal Taxes 149,557 149,557    
    Foreign taxes 30 30