Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)843 BLUFF STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GLENCOE, IL600221572
A Employer identification number

36-4325958
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 835-9195
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$66,850,952J 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) 74,960
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 353 353  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 240,384 235,812  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,014,394
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,718,882
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,014,393
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 1,867 1,867  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,331,958 2,252,425  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 95,000 0   95,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 225 225   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,000 5,000   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 47,878 578   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 471,362 150,463   25
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 619,465 156,266   95,025
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,862,242 3,862,242
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,481,707 156,266   3,957,267
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,149,749
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,096,159
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 6,591,209 4,250,512 4,250,512
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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)....... 38,224,914 Click to see attachment38,639,472 58,821,666
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).......... 3,961,465 Click to see attachment3,746,775 3,778,774
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) 48,777,588 46,636,759 66,850,952
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) Click to see attachment7,986 Click to see attachment14,588
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 7,986 14,588
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........ 48,769,602 46,622,171
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 48,769,602 46,622,171
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 48,777,588 46,636,759
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
48,769,602
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,149,749
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,318
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
46,622,171
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
46,622,171
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 2,000 SHS AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL PROPERTY P 2014-11-28 2015-01-16
b 300 SHS BAXTER INTERNATIONAL P 2015-08-28 2015-09-02
c 500 SHS JP MORGAN CHASE P 2014-06-20 2015-05-04
d 900 SHS COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM INC P 2014-02-21 2015-12-23
e 500 SHS JP MORGAN CHASE P 2014-06-20 2015-07-14
1,400 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-01-01 2015-03-16
100 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-01-01 2015-08-26
700 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-01-01 2015-11-20
300 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-01-01 2015-12-18
3,000 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-01-01 2015-12-18
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - OPTIONS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM - OPTIONS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO - OPTIONS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP - OPTIONS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - OPTIONS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM - OPTIONS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
PUBLICALLY TRADED SECURITIES - TD AMERITRADE #2090 P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
PUBLICALLY TRADED SECURITIES - TD AMERITRADE #2337 P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
PUBLICALLY TRADED SECURITIES - US TRUST #5646 P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
PUBLICALLY TRADED SECURITIES - US TRUST #5646 P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
1 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL A P 1951-01-01 2015-04-10
2 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL A P 1951-01-01 2015-07-22
3,900 SHS UNITED STATES COMMODITY INDEX FUND P 2014-12-30 2015-04-10
2,365 SHS OCH-ZIFF CAPITAL MGMT GROUP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
160 SHS EQT MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
305 SHS SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS LP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
240 SHS SUNOCO LP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
290 SHS THE BLACKSTONE GROUP LP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
CONSTABLE PARTNERS LP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
CONSTABLE PARTNERS LP P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
TRIGRAN INVESTMENTS LP II P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
TRIGRAN INVESTMENTS LP II P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
UNITED STATES COMMODITY INDEX FUND P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
THE BLACKSTONE GROUP LP P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
THE BLACKSTONE GROUP LP P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 17,770   18,713 -943
b 11,545   11,582 -37
c 32,062   28,404 3,658
d 36,316   34,580 1,736
e 34,517   28,504 6,013
204,259   203,864 395
13,014   13,135 -121
93,786   93,786 0
39,598   41,745 -2,147
388,031   401,451 -13,420
79,454   5,086 74,368
221     221
2,212   24 2,188
    7 -7
3,396,490   1,960,981 1,435,509
228,342   124,478 103,864
295,732   326,677 -30,945
351,067   385,106 -34,039
744,901   796,730 -51,829
645,564   609,257 36,307
215,121   119,572 95,549
430,240   239,144 191,096
177,583   186,660 -9,077
16,866   26,720 -9,854
9,557   12,644 -3,087
8,960   12,592 -3,632
9,001   12,400 -3,399
8,926   10,640 -1,714
10,245     10,245
4,877     4,877
18,466     18,466
102,511     102,511
1     1
    7 -7
1,369     1,369
90,278     90,278
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       -943
b       -37
c       3,658
d       1,736
e       6,013
      395
      -121
      0
      -2,147
      -13,420
      74,368
      221
      2,188
      -7
      1,435,509
      103,864
      -30,945
      -34,039
      -51,829
      36,307
      95,549
      191,096
      -9,077
      -9,854
      -3,087
      -3,632
      -3,399
      -1,714
      10,245
      4,877
      18,466
      102,511
      1
      -7
      1,369
      90,278
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 2,014,393
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 3,899,981 69,468,143 0.056141
2013 2,641,260 60,878,485 0.043386
2012 2,338,760 47,117,267 0.049637
2011 100,073 1,532,263 0.065311
2010 86,520 1,654,627 0.052290
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.266765
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
0.053353
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
71,199,767
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
3,798,721
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
20,962
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
3,819,683
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
3,957,267
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 20,962
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 20,962
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 20,962
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 29,600
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 29,600
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 6
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 8,632
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet8,632 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletALBERT SIMON III Telephone no.bullet (847) 835-9195

    Located atbullet843 BLUFF STREETGLENCOEIL ZIP+4bullet600221572
    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
     
    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 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
    ALBERT SIMON III PRESIDENT
    5.00     		47,500 0 0
    843 BLUFF STREET
    GLENCOE,IL600221572
    JUDITH SIMON VICE PRESIDENT
    20.00     		47,500 0 0
    843 BLUFF STREET
    GLENCOE,IL600221572
    STEVEN SIMON ASSISTANT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1960 N LINCOLN PARK WEST APT 1301
    CHICAGO,IL60614
    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
    64,244,294
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    3,961,864
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    4,077,869
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    72,284,027
    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
    72,284,027
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,084,260
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    71,199,767
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,559,988
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    3,559,988
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    20,962
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    20,962
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,539,026
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,539,026
    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
    3,539,026
    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
    3,957,267
    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
    3,957,267
    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
    20,962
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    3,936,305
    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 3,539,026
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 115,756
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 115,756
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,957,267
    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..... 3,539,026
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 418,241
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 533,997
    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 ......     		533,997
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 115,756
    e Excess from 2015.... 418,241
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ALBERT SIMON III
    843 BLUFF STREET
    GLENCOE,IL600221572
    (847) 835-9195
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE
    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
    A SILVER LINING FOUNDATION
    134 N LASALLE SUITE 1218
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 100,000
    ALBANY PARK THEATER PROJECT
    PO BOX 25072
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
    180 NORTH STETSON AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
    352 SEVENTH AVENUE SUITE 400
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 145,000
    ASPIRITECH
    1893 SHERIDAN ROAD SUITE 103
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    BEYOND SPORTS FOUNDATION
    1350 OLD SKOKIE VALLEY RD 205
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 100,000
    CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
    1220 L STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    CHANGING WORLDS
    329 W 18TH STREET SUITE 506
    CHICAGO,IL60616     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 65,000
    CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
    1000 LAKE COOK ROAD
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA
    848 E GRAND AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    220 S MICHIGAN AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    2200 EAST DEVON AVENUE STE 351
    DES PLAINES,IL60018     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    CURT'S CAFE
    1813 DEMPSTER STREET
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION
    655 BROADWAY SUITE 750
    DENVER,CO80203     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 7,814
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    333 SEVENTH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    DONORSCHOOSEORG
    134 W 37TH STREET 11TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 225,000
    FAMILY FOCUS
    310 S PEORIA STREET 301
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    FARTHER FOUNDATION
    223 SOUTH ELMWOOD
    OAK PARK,IL60302     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
    4100 WEST ANN LURIE PLACE
    CHICAGO,IL60632     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 175,000
    HANDS OF PEACE
    1000 ELM STREET
    GLENVIEW,IL60025     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 45,000
    HOSPITALITY HOMES
    PO BOX 15265
    BOSTON,MA02215     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    IL HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER
    9603 WOODS DRIVE
    SKOKIE,IL60077     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 125,000
    JACKSON CHANCE FOUNDATION
    230 N MICHIGAN AVENUE 37TH FLOOR
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    JCC OF GREATER ROCHESTER
    1200 EDGEWOOD AVENUE
    ROCHESTER,NY14618     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    JCC WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
    300 REVERE DRIVE
    NORTHBROOK,IL60062     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
    42 EAST 69TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    LAMBS FARM
    14245 W ROCKLAND ROAD
    LIBERTYVILLE,IL60048     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    LES TURNER ALS FOUNDATION
    5550 W TOUHY AVENUE SUITE 302
    SKOKIE,IL60077     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
    651 W WASHINGTON BOULEVARD SUITE
    400
    CHICAGO,IL60661     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION
    4300 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60641     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
    20 N WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTEDCHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTEDCHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 24,428
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    640 N LASALLE DRIVE SUITE 280
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 105,000
    MAYO CLINIC
    200 FIRST STREET SW
    ROCHESTER,MN55905     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    MCCORMICK FOUNDATION
    205 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 4300
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 50,000
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
    1275 YORK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 125,000
    NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
    273 DEARBORN COURT
    GENEVA,IL60134     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 175,000
    NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
    1033 UNIVERSITY PLACE SUITE 450
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 75,000
    NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    1201 DAVIS STREET
    EVANSTON,IL60208     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 75,000
    PADS LAKE COUNTY INC
    PO BOX 428
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 45,000
    PEACE CORPS FOUNDATION
    3601 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 50,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    18 S MICHIGAN AVENUE 6TH FLOOR
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    PROJECT LIFELINE
    PO BOX 284
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
    1250 FOURTH STREET
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    PROVIDENCE ST MEL SCHOOL
    119 S CENTRAL BOULEVARD
    CHICAGO,IL60624     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 40,000
    RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
    418 SHERIDAN ROAD
    HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY
    8290 COLLEGE PKWY STE 103
    FORT MYERS,FL33919     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    SPONDYLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    16360 ROSCOE BLVD STE 100
    VAN NUYS,CA91406     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    ST JUDES CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    501 ST JUDE PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 50,000
    STORYCATCHERS THEATRE
    544 WEST OAK STREET STE 1005
    CHICAGO,IL60610     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 60,000
    SYMPHONIC CHORALE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
    PO BOX 07105
    FORT MYERS,FL33919     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    THE ARK
    6450 N CALIFORNIA AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60645     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    THE NIGHT MINISTRY
    4711 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 115,000
    THE URBAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
    29 S LASALLE SUITE 610
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 75,000
    TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY
    615 W WELLINGTON AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    PO BOX 270032
    ROCHESTER,NY14627     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
    UNIT 0705 PO BOX 301439
    HOUSTON,TX77230     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 75,000
    WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS
    27 EAST MONROE STE 1400
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 95,000
    WRITERS THEATRE
    321 PARK AVENUE
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 150,000
    WTTW - ELEVEN
    5400 NORTH ST LOUIS AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		UNRELATED, PUBLIC 501 PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE, GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED 45,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,862,242
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 353  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 240,384  
    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 1,867  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 2,014,394  
    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).. 0 2,256,998 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,256,998
    (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.
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    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


    Software ID:  
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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
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    36-4325958
    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
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    36-4325958
    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
     
     

    ESTATE OF ALBERT SIMON JR  
    843 BLUFF ST
     
    GLENCOE, IL600221572

    		$ 74,960


    (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
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    36-4325958
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    36-4325958
    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:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 5,000 5,000   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BERKSHIRE HATHWAY, INC. CL A 30,012,572 49,647,800
    BERKSHIRE HATHWAY, INC. CL B 0 0
    TD AMERITRADE - AMERICAN REALTY 0 0
    TD AMERITRADE - COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEMS 214,785 239,640
    TD AMERITRADE - JPMORGAN CHASE 103,645 112,251
    US TRUST - VARIOUS STOCK 6,473,397 6,917,205
    TD AMERITRADE 2090 - VARIOUS STOCK 896,246 871,434
    TD AMERITRADE 2337 - VARIOUS STOCK 938,827 1,033,336

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CONSTABLE PARTNERS, L.P. AT COST 782,524 751,487
    TRIGRAN INVESTMENTS, L.P.II AT COST 2,848,717 2,911,753
    US COMMODITY PARTNERSHIP AT COST 0 0
    BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE, L.P. AT COST 10,232 10,232
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. AT COST 12,558 12,558
    FORTRESS TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTORS LLC AT COST 9,367 9,367
    MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P. AT COST 29,820 29,820
    SUNOCO LP AT COST 21,643 21,643
    THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. AT COST 31,914 31,914

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 225 225   0


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PORTFOLIO DEDUCTION-K-1 77,808 77,808   0
    ANNUAL FEES 10 0   10
    FILING TAX FEES 15 0   15
    NON-DEDUCTABLE EXP.-PER K-1 26 0   0
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 72,655 72,655   0
    COST OF BENEFITS 572 0   0
    NET K-1 DISTRIBUTIONS 320,276 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    EQT MIDSTREAM PARTNERS ORDINARY GAIN 778 778 778
    SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS ORDINARY GAIN 1,045 1,045 1,045
    SUNOCO LP ORDINARY GAIN 44 44 44


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED APPRECIATION 2,318


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    AMERITRADE - SHORT OPTIONS MARGIN 7,986 14,588


    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Name Address
    ESTATE OF ALBERT SIMON JR
          		843 BLUFF STREET
    GLENCOE,IL60022


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-4325958
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENTS 47,300 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 172 172   0
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID - K-1S 406 406   0