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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 130
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MIDLAND, TX79702
A Employer identification number

75-2707574
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(432) 684-5591
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$17,431,238J Accounting method:
SEE STATEMENT 13
(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) 272,705
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 136 136  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 332,995 332,995  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 521,558
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,561,656
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 521,558
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 111,877 55,663  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,239,271 910,352  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,546 4,273   4,273
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 51,015 51,105   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 24,687 0   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 9,567 51,586   9,567
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 93,815 106,964   13,840
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,012,000 1,012,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,105,815 106,964   1,025,840
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 133,456
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 803,388
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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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............. 52,949 14,207 14,207
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.......... 6,800    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 16,983,932 Click to see attachment16,028,780 16,028,780
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).......... 1,160,715 Click to see attachment1,388,251 1,388,251
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) 18,204,396 17,431,238 17,431,238
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 18,204,396 17,431,238
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 18,204,396 17,431,238
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 18,204,396 17,431,238
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
18,204,396
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
133,456
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,570
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
18,339,422
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
908,184
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
17,431,238
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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 CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
b FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-01-22
c AMERICAN FUNDS DEVELOPING WORLD GROWTH AND INCOME P   2015-02-23
d CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER CL F2 P   2015-02-23
e CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL F2 P   2015-02-23
EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL F2 P   2015-02-23
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-02-23
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 P   2015-02-23
NEW WORLD FUND CL F2 P   2015-02-23
SMALLCAP WORLD FUND CL F2 P   2015-02-23
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-02-24
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-04-23
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-04-28
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-06-11
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 P   2015-06-11
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-07-23
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 P   2015-07-27
AMERICAN FUNDS DEVELOPING WORLD GROWTH AND INCOME P   2015-08-27
AMERICAN HIGH-INCOME TRUST CL F2 P   2015-08-27
CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL F2 P   2015-08-27
EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND INC P   2015-08-27
EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL F2 P   2015-08-27
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-08-27
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 P   2015-08-27
SMALLCAP WORLD FUND CL F2 P   2015-08-27
AMERICAN FUNDS DEVELOPING WORLD GROWTH AND INCOME P   2015-09-15
AMERICAN HIGH-INCOME TRUST CL F2 P   2015-09-15
CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL F2 P   2015-09-15
EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND INC P   2015-09-15
EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL F2 P   2015-09-15
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-09-15
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 P   2015-09-15
SMALLCAP WORLD FUND CL F2 P   2015-09-15
CAPITAL GROUP CORE BOND FUND P   2015-09-28
CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER CL F2 P   2015-09-28
CAPITAL WORLD BOND FUND CL F2 P   2015-09-28
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-09-28
NEW WORLD FUND CL F2 P   2015-09-28
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-10-22
AMERICAN FUNDS DEVELOPING WORLD GROWTH AND INCOME P   2015-11-12
CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER CL F2 P   2015-11-12
CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL F2 P   2015-11-12
EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND INC P   2015-11-12
EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL F2 P   2015-11-12
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS CL F2 P   2015-11-12
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL F2 P   2015-11-12
NEW WORLD FUND CL F2 P   2015-11-12
(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 357,788     357,788
b 12,823   12,982 -159
c 12,504   12,117 387
d 1,455   1,362 93
e 32,070   25,575 6,496
18,729   18,330 398
78,137   73,569 4,568
55,229   52,120 3,110
1,945   2,046 -100
16,570   17,087 -517
5   5 0
12,847   12,216 631
100   95 5
50,905   45,581 5,324
29,000   26,624 2,376
13,030   11,892 1,138
85,000   74,191 10,809
2,440   2,808 -368
4,544   5,082 -538
26,686   27,948 -1,261
6,749   7,687 -938
25,157   25,205 -48
24,797   25,730 -932
30,061   16,682 13,379
34,560   34,050 510
5,370   6,255 -886
13,414   14,535 -1,121
37,110   31,931 5,180
12,911   19,698 -6,787
19,176   17,376 1,800
51,607   53,664 -2,057
58,195   32,325 25,871
62,316   44,947 17,369
33,530   33,749 -218
16,409   18,175 -1,766
12,717   13,364 -647
7,344   8,060 -716
1   1 0
12,326   12,329 -3
610   717 -107
28,955   30,764 -1,809
17,673   14,101 3,572
3,321   5,413 -2,092
31,327   26,335 4,992
124,533   79,574 44,960
71,585   37,253 34,332
8,095   8,555 -460
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       357,788
b       -159
c       387
d       93
e       6,496
      398
      4,568
      3,110
      -100
      -517
      0
      631
      5
      5,324
      2,376
      1,138
      10,809
      -368
      -538
      -1,261
      -938
      -48
      -932
      13,379
      510
      -886
      -1,121
      5,180
      -6,787
      1,800
      -2,057
      25,871
      17,369
      -218
      -1,766
      -647
      -716
      0
      -3
      -107
      -1,809
      3,572
      -2,092
      4,992
      44,960
      34,332
      -460
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 2 521,558
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 831,933 17,906,350 0.046460
2013 740,271 16,747,184 0.044203
2012 622,455 15,092,892 0.041242
2011 551,622 13,000,000 0.042432
2010 441,500 10,757,892 0.041040
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.215377
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
0.043075
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
17,905,818
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
771,293
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
8,034
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
779,327
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,025,840
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 8,034
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 8,034
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 8,034
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 11,742
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 11,742
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 3,708
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,708 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    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)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDANIEL HERD Telephone no.bullet (512) 472-5000

    Located atbullet2630 EXPOSITION BLVD SUITE G-10AUSTINTX ZIP+4bullet78703
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    H TEVIS HERD PRESIDENT
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 130
    MIDLAND,TX79702
    DANIEL HERD SECRETARY/TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2630 EXPOSITION BLVD SUITE G-10
    AUSTIN,TX78703
    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 DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO OTHER ENTITIES ENGAGED IN SUCH PURPOSES. SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED. 0
    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 N/A 0
    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
    16,803,738
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    102,200
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,272,557
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    18,178,495
    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
    18,178,495
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    272,677
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    17,905,818
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    895,291
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    895,291
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    8,034
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    259
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    8,293
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    886,998
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    886,998
    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
    886,998
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,025,840
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,025,840
    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
    8,034
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,017,806
    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 7 886,998
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 122,583
    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......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,025,840
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 122,583
    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..... 886,998
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 16,259
    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 16,259
    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 ......     		16,259
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015.... 16,259
    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:
    H TEVIS HERD
    413 W WALL SUITE 300
    MIDLAND,TX79701
    (432) 684-5591
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    GRANT REQUESTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON THE FORM APPROVED BY THE PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION, MIDLAND, TX AND MUST STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST, THE 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, INFORMATION OF THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A GRANT, AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    GRANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 15 OR NOVEMBER 15.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED OR LIMITED.
    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 FRIEND'S HOUSE INC
    111 HENRY PARKWAY
    MCDONOUGH,GA30253     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    ACKERMAN INSTITUTE FOR THE FAMILY
    149 EAST 78TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10075     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    APHASIA CENTER OF WEST TEXAS
    5214 THOMASON DRIVE
    MIDLAND,TX79703     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
    425 W PECAN
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000
    BUFFALO TRAIL COUNCIL BSA
    1101 W TEXAS AVE
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    CARING AT COLUMBIA
    1051 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT 74
    NEW YORK,NY10032     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES INC
    1004 N BIG SPRING ST STE 325
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
    1577 NORTHEAST EXPRESSWAY STE A
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS
    4900 MUELLER BLVD
    AUSTIN,TX78723     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    CHURCH ON WHEELS BREAKING BREAD KITCHEN
    PO BOX 9402
    MIDLAND,TX79708     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    2000 CLAYTON STATE BLVD
    MORROW,GA30260     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    EXPLORE AUSTIN
    2121 E CESAR CHAVEZ ST
    AUSTIN,TX78702     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    FAMILY PROMISE
    PO BOX 7601
    MIDLAND,TX79708     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    GEORGIA CONSERVANCY INC
    817 W PEACHTREE ST NW STE 200
    ATLANTA,GA30308     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 30,000
    GIRL SCOUTS OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST
    5217 N DIXIE BLVD
    ODESSA,TX79762     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    HANDS OF HOPE CLINIC INC
    PO BOX 1738
    STOCKBRIDGE,GA30281     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000
    HAVEN HOUSE
    PO BOX 1150
    MCDONOUGH,GA30253     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 12,500
    HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN
    3804 AVENUE B
    AUSTIN,TX78751     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,500
    MANOR PARK INC
    2208 N LOOP 250 WEST
    MIDLAND,TX79707     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    MIDLAND ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
    2701 NORTH A STREET
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 6,590
    MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION CENTER
    802 VENTURA
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000
    MIDLAND COLLEGE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
    3600 N GARFIELD
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000
    MIDLAND SHARED SPACES
    PO BOX 430
    MIDLAND,TX79702     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 50,000
    MISSION HEALTH CARE INC
    4500 W ILLINOIS STE 112
    MIDLAND,TX79703     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    MOBIL LOAVES & FISHES
    903 SOUTH CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY
    AUSTIN,TX78746     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM
    1208 W WALL ST
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    PROJECT LIFE
    1115 EAST MOREHEAD ST STE 228
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    RECORDING LIBRARY OF WEST TEXAS
    2012 W CUTHBERT AVENUE
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 2,500
    RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    7200B CAMBRIDGE
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 3,000
    SAFE PLACE OF AUSTIN
    PO BOX 19454
    AUSTIN,TX78760     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 61,667
    SAFE PLACE OF THE PERMIAN BASIN
    PO BOX 11331
    MIDLAND,TX79702     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    SPRINGBOARD CENTER
    200 CORPORATE DRIVE
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 85,000
    TEEN FLOW YOUTH MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 733
    MIDLAND,TX79702     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    301 NORTH AVENUE N
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000
    THE BASCOM VISUAL ARTS CENTER
    323 FRANKLIN ROAD
    HIGHLANDS,NC28741     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000
    THE SETON FUND
    1201 W 38TH ST STE 4200
    AUSTIN,TX78705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 63,833
    THE TRAIL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 5195
    AUSTIN,TX78763     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    TRINITY SCHOOL
    3500 W WADLEY
    MIDLAND,TX79707     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE AUSTIN
    3305 NORTHLAND DRIVE SUITE 310
    AUSTIN,TX78731     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION
    120 WALL STREET 16TH FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    CON MI MADRE
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION D3500
    AUSTIN,TX78712     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    DALLAS SAFARI CLUB
    13709 GAMMA RD
    DALLAS,TX75244     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
    PO BOX 1702
    HIGHLANDS,TX28741     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    MENARD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    PO BOX 1043
    MENARD,TX76859     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    MENARD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
    PO BOX 608
    MENARD,TX76859     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 12,625
    MIDLAND COLLEGE ADAC SCHOLARSHIP
    3600 N GARFIELD
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 50,000
    MIDLAND NEED TO READ INC
    1709 W WALL STREET
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    MIDLAND TENNIS CENTER
    PO BOX 4914
    MIDLAND,TX79704     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    MIDLAND YOUNG LIFE BUILDING FOUNDATION
    808 W WALL STREET
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 100,000
    SALVATION ARMY - AUSTIN
    10711 BURNET RD STE 231
    AUSTIN,TX78758     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000
    SIBLEY NATURE CENTER
    1307 E WADLEY
    MIDLAND,TX79705     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    THE MARTIN LIPSCOMB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
    PO BOX 296
    HIGHLANDS,NC28741     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION
    90 CARLTON STREET
    ATHENS,GA30602     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,500
    WONDERS & WORRIES
    9101 BURNET RD STE 107
    AUSTIN,TX78758     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 10,000
    YMCA PARTNERS WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN
    PO BOX 954
    MIDLAND,TX79702     		N/A 501(C)(3) GENERAL OPERATIONS 4,285
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,012,000
    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 ...........     		    14 136  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 332,995  
    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.....     18 111,877  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 521,558  
    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).. 0 966,566 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13966,566
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    75-2707574
    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
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    75-2707574
    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
     
     

    J H HERD CHARITABLE TRUST  
    2630 EXPOSITION BLVD SUITE G-10
     
    AUSTIN, TX78703

    		$ 272,705


    (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
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    75-2707574
    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
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    75-2707574
    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:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 8,546 4,273   4,273

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    OTHER ACCOUNTING METHOD FORM 990-PF, PAGE 1, LINE J THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES REVENUE AND EXPENSE USING THE CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. THE BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS ARE CARRIED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CAPITAL GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO 16,028,780 16,028,780

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VIDA LONGEVITY FUND, LP FMV 364,514 364,514
    FGMS FUND V, LP FMV 123,834 123,834
    DESERT PARTNERS V, LP FMV 899,903 899,903

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Description Amount
    NET UNREALIZED GAINS OR LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 908,184


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSE 2,367 0   2,367
    GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE 7,200 0   7,200
    DESERT PARTNERS V, LP - ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS 0 32,513   0
    VIDA LONGEVITY FUND, LP - PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 0 8,588   0
    FGMS FUND V, LP - PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 0 10,485   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    DESERTS PARTNERS V, LP 48,410 28,368 48,410
    VIDA LONGEVITY FUND, LP 56,042 -663 56,042
    FGMS FUND V, LP K-1 7,425 27,958 7,425


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED APPRECIATION ON INVESTMENTS 1,570


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK & BROKERAGE FEES 51,015 51,105   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CHAPARRAL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2707574
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAXES 24,687 0   0