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
Bothin Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1660 Bush Street No 300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
San Francisco, CA94109
A Employer identification number

94-1196182
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 561-6540
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$38,014,386J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,064,801 1,064,801  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,144,447
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 17,691,899
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,144,447
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 1,104 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,210,352 3,209,248  
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 10,712 6,427   3,214
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 585,922 267,693   281,472
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 33,012 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 382 38   229
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,962 250   875
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 635,990 274,408   285,790
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,691,791 1,741,791
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,327,781 274,408   2,027,581
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 882,571
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,934,840
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............. 103,128 101,856 101,856
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,663,994 1,740,179 1,740,179
3 Accounts receivable bullet38,662
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   106,281 38,662 38,662
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.......... 1,487 28,035 28,035
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 28,604,503 Click to see attachment25,124,665 25,124,665
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 9,667,765 Click to see attachment10,899,461 10,899,461
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment81,528 Click to see attachment81,528
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 40,147,158 38,014,386 38,014,386
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 17,052 21,926
18 Grants payable.................. 50,000  
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment211,305 Click to see attachment122,000
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 278,357 143,926
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 39,868,801 37,870,460
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)..... 39,868,801 37,870,460
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 40,147,158 38,014,386
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
39,868,801
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
882,571
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
59,000
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
40,810,372
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,939,912
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
37,870,460
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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 EQUITY AND BOND SALES P    
b
c
d
e
(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 17,691,899   15,547,452 2,144,447
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       2,144,447
b
c
d
e
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 2,144,447
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 1,890,448 39,165,272 0.048268
2013 1,629,155 36,443,154 0.044704
2012 1,686,044 32,842,957 0.051337
2011 1,559,779 32,628,836 0.047804
2010 1,537,003 31,771,624 0.048377
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.240490
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
0.048098
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
38,821,640
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,867,243
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
29,348
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,896,591
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,027,581
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 29,348
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 29,348
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 29,348
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 55,792
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 55,792
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 26,444
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet26,444 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)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.PFS-LLC.NET/BOTHIN
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletPACIFIC FOUNDATION SERVICES LLC Telephone no.bullet (415) 561-6540

    Located atbullet1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300SAN FRANCISCOCA ZIP+4bullet94109
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    LYMAN H CASEY President
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    A Michael Casey Treasurer/VP/FINANCE CHAIR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    LAURA KING PFAFF Secretary (Through 6/2015)
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    DEVON LAYCOX VP / Governance Chair
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    PAUL SUSSMAN Director/ Audit CHAIR (THROUGH 6/15)
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    pam mccosker Advisory Chair
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    sAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    Rebecca Miller director/finance
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    sAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    theodore griffinger director/finance
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    san FRANCISCO,CA94109
    CAROL PRINCE DIRECTOR/AUDIT CHAIR (6/2015)
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    sAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    CHRISTIAN F MILLER dIRECTOR/finance
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    KIMBErely CASEY Director/Governance Committee
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    Pat McCosker Director
    2.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    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
    PACIFIC FOUNDATION SERVICES LLC FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT/Accounting 353,112
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    OSTERWEIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COUNSELING 120,779
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    Cornerstone Captial Inc inVESTMENT COUNSELING 60,772
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    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)
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    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
    37,854,643
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,558,189
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    39,412,832
    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
    39,412,832
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    591,192
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    38,821,640
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,941,082
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,941,082
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    29,348
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    29,348
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,911,734
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,911,734
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,911,734
    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
    2,027,581
    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
    2,027,581
    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
    29,348
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,998,233
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 1,911,734
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 47,333
    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$ 2,027,581
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 47,333
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 1,911,734
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 68,514
    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 68,514
    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 ......     		68,514
    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.... 68,514
    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:
    Judi Powell SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    (415) 561-6540
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    FOR GUIDELINES AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FOUNDATION, SEE www.bothinfoundation.org
    cAny submission deadlines:
    FOR GUIDELINES AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FOUNDATION, SEE www.bothinfoundation.org
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    FOR GUIDELINES AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FOUNDATION, SEE WWW.BOTHINFOUNDATION.ORG
    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
    Agricultural Institute of Marin
    400 Smith Ranch Road Suite D
    San Rafael,CA94903     		  501 (c)(3) charity PURCHASE A VEHICLE TO FUNCTION AS A MOBILE FARMER'S MARKET IN MARIN COUNTY 40,000
    Aim High for High School
    PO Box 410715
    San Francisco,CA94141     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase technology to be used by participants of the summer program 25,000
    Bay Area Video Coalition Inc
    2727 Mariposa Street 2nd Floor
    San Francisco,CA94110     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase IT and related equipment to be for youth programming that takes place at the Annex 36,600
    Bay Org
    The Embarcadero at Beach Street c/o
    Aquarium of the Bay Admin Office
    San Francisco,CA94133     		  501 (c)(3) charity Upgrade Aquarium's cooling system 30,100
    Blue Bear School of Music
    Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd
    Bldg D
    San Francisco,CA94123     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a van for arts organization to transport children and youth participants and musical equipment to on-site and off-site programming in San Francisco 36,000
    California Parenting Institute
    3650 Standish Avenue
    Santa Rosa,CA95407     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replace original 40-year-old roof on a counseling clinic building 30,000
    Canine Companions for Independence
    2965 Dutton Avenue
    Santa Rosa,CA95407     		  501 (c)(3) charity Renovate the national veterinary clinic 30,000
    Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
    PO Box 4900
    Santa Rosa,CA95402     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase multi-purpose passenger and cargo van 40,000
    Childrens Council of San Francisco
    445 Church Street
    San Francisco,CA94114     		  501 (c)(3) charity Remodel entrance and reception lobby for agency providing childcare and parenting services to families with children ages 0-5 years old 40,000
    Chinatown Community Children's Center
    979 Clay St
    San Francisco,CA94108     		  501 (c)(3) charity Preschool Health & Safety Capital Improvements 7,500
    Coastside Child Development Center
    PO Box 84
    Half Moon Bay,CA94019     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replace classroom carpets and outdoor deck 15,000
    Committee on the Shelterless
    PO Box 2744 900 Hopper Street
    Petaluma,CA94953     		  501 (c)(3) charity Exterior painting at the Mary Isaak Center 39,000
    Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County
    1300 North Dutton Avenue
    Santa Rosa,CA95401     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase and install a pre-fabricated ADA-compliant restroom for the Via Esperanza Family Resource Center 35,000
    COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER
    544 Capp Street
    San Francisco,CA94110     		  501 (c)(3) charity Facility renovations and repairs in honor of Paul Sussman 30,000
    Council on Foundations
    2121 Crystal Drive Suite 700
    Arlington,VA22202     		  501 (c)(3) charity 2015 Membership dues and grant 3,490
    Dance Palace
    P O Box 217 503 B Street
    Point Reyes Station,CA94956     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replace stage risers, sound console, and audio visual equipment 25,000
    Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association
    PO Box 29386
    San Francisco,CA94129     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase remotely operated marine vehicles and related equipment 18,700
    Foundation Center
    312 Sutter Street Suite 606
    San Francisco,CA94108     		  501 (c)(3) charity General support 6,000
    Foundation for Students Rising Above
    PO Box 29174
    San Francisco,CA94129     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase IT equipment for participants and staff 18,400
    Gilead House
    1024 7th Street
    Novato,CA94945     		  501 (c)(3) charity IT-Investment for Stable Families and Healthy Communities 7,500
    GirlVentures
    3543 18th Street
    San Francisco,CA94110     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase kayaks and related equipment 35,000
    GLIDE Foundation
    330 Ellis St
    San Francisco,CA94102     		  501 (c)(3) charity Build ADA-compliant ramp for the Free Meals Program, serving families and the disabled 25,000
    Global Student Embassy
    PO Box 4456
    Berkeley,CA94704     		  501 (c)(3) charity San Rafael High School Campus Waste Diversion Initiative 7,500
    Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
    Building 201 Fort Mason
    San Francisco,CA94123     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase AV and IT equipment to be used by youth participating in Crissy Fields Center's youth programs 23,000
    Halleck Creek Institute
    PO Box 159 1740 Old Rancheria Road
    Nicasio,CA94946     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replace wire fencing, posts, and rails 13,500
    Hamilton Family Shelter
    1525 Waller St
    San Francisco,CA94117     		  501 (c)(3) charity Children's Playground Fence 7,500
    Hillbarn Inc
    1285 East Hillsdale Blvd
    Foster City,CA94404     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase hearing aid loop system for arts organization in Foster City 4,000
    Homeless Prenatal Program Inc
    2500 18th Street
    San Francisco,CA94110     		  501 (c)(3) charity Upgrade flooring for family resource center 40,000
    Jasper Ridge Farm
    2995 Woodside Road 620924
    Woodside,CA94062     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase and install a fire suppression system on a property that will be used for animal therapy in San Mateo County 35,000
    Juma Ventures
    131 Steuart Street Suite 201
    San Francisco,CA94105     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase IT equipment 33,000
    LifeMoves (formerly Innvision Shelter Network)
    181 Constitution Drive Suite 100
    Menlo Park,CA94025     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase two gently used passenger vans 33,000
    Literacy for Environmental Justice
    607 Anderson Street
    San Francisco,CA94110     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase plant nursery equipment and supplies 25,000
    Living Room Center Inc
    636 Cherry St
    Santa Rosa,CA95404     		  501 (c)(3) charity Install a commercial kitchen that serves homeless women and children two meals a day 50,000
    Marcia Spitz Laurel Learning Center (The Laurel School)
    350 Ninth Avenue
    San Francisco,CA94118     		  501 (c)(3) charity Acquire learning assistive technology for The Laurel School, a San Francisco-based school for students with learning differences and disabilities 35,100
    Marin Community Clinic
    1177 E Francisco Blvd Suite B
    San Rafael,CA94901     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase equipment for a pediatric dental operatory in Novato 45,000
    Mechanics Institute
    57 Post Street
    San Francisco,CA94104     		  501 (c)(3) charity Repair, waterproof, and paint exterior of a San Francisco institution, world renowned for its chess training and competitions for children, youth, and adults 10,000
    Meritus College Fund
    PO Box 29024
    San Francisco,CA94129     		  501 (c)(3) charity Database Transition & Upgrade Project 7,500
    National Society to Prevent Blindness (Northern California Society to Preve
    1388 Sutter Street Suite 408
    San Francisco,CA94109     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase two Retinomax vision screening devices for the Northern California Chapter 29,600
    Nihomachi Little Friends
    2031 Bush Street
    San Francisco,CA94115     		  501 (c)(3) charity Construct rooftop playground for childcare center in San Francisco 25,000
    Northern California Grantmakers
    625 Market Street 15th Floor
    San Francisco,CA94105     		  501 (c)(3) charity Membership and general support 1,750
    Novato Youth Center
    680 Wilson Avenue
    Novato,CA94947     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a 10-passenger van 31,500
    Outward Bound California
    1539 Pershing Drive
    San Francisco,CA94129     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replace Bay Area Center's outdated expedition gear library for outdoor adventure agency serving San Francisco youth 33,000
    Peer Health Exchange Inc
    70 Gold Street
    San Francisco,CA94133     		  501 (c)(3) charity Office remodel to support the expansion of the peer health education programming in San Francisco 36,900
    Peninsula Jewish Community Center
    2440 Carlmont Drive
    Belmont,CA94002     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase computers, iPads, printers, and digital equipment for youth programming 37,500
    Performing Arts Workshop Inc
    1661 Tennessee Street Suite 3-O
    San Francisco,CA94107     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replace outdated phone system with a VOIP system and purchase instructional technology equipment 29,000
    Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center
    207 Skyline Boulevard
    San Francisco,CA94132     		  501 (c)(3) charity Equipment replacement and upgrades to therapeutic swimming pool in San Francisco 50,000
    Randall Museum Friends
    199 Museum Way
    San Francisco,CA94114     		  501 (c)(3) charity Refurbish museum classroom to enhance field trip experience for children and youth 40,000
    Redwood City Police Activities League
    3399 Bay Road
    Redwood City,CA94063     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a 7-passenger van to transport students from Redwood City public elementary schools to after-school programs 29,000
    Root Division
    1131 Mission Street
    San Francisco,CA94103     		  501 (c)(3) charity Build out and furnish an arts education classroom 20,000
    Saint Francis Foundation
    900 Hyde Street Ste 1208
    San Francisco,CA94109     		  501 (c)(3) charity Upgrades to the Bothin Burn Center 50,000
    San Francisco Arts Education Project
    135 Van Ness Avenue
    San Francisco,CA94101     		  501 (c)(3) charity Instruments for Public School Residencies 7,500
    San Francisco Parks Alliance(Garden for the Environment)
    1663 Mission Street Suite 320
    San Francisco,CA94103     		  501 (c)(3) charity REBUILD OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS AT THE GARDEN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ON LAWTON STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO 30,000
    Sonoma Ecology Center
    PO Box 1486
    Eldridge,CA95431     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a pickup truck 39,500
    Sonoma Valley Teen Services
    17440 Sonoma Highway
    Sonoma,CA95476     		  501 (c)(3) charity Renovate and purchase furnishings for a meeting room 18,000
    StarVista
    610 Elm St 212
    San Carlos,CA94070     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a 9-passenger van for a multi-service agency 30,000
    Student Conservation Association Inc
    1230 Preservation Park Way
    Oakland,CA94612     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase camping and field kitchen equipment for the year-round youth development program in San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin Counties 4,000
    Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Association
    660 Lombard Street
    San Francisco,CA94133     		  501 (c)(3) charity Honorarium Grant 2,500
    The SF Playhouse
    450 Post Street
    San Francisco,CA94102     		  501 (c)(3) charity Handicap Accessibility Renovations 32,851
    Tiburon Salmon Institute
    14 Juno Road
    Tiburon,CA94920     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a truck to pull a mobile aquarium that will be brought to local schools 25,000
    Tides Center (Youth Art Exchange)
    755 Ocean Avenue
    San Francisco,CA94112     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase IT equipment to develop a mobile art and design lab for Youth Art Exchange, an agency serving high schoolers in San Francisco 40,000
    Vida Verde Nature Education
    3540 La Honda Road Highway 84
    San Gregorio,CA94074     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase a 20-passenger mini-bus 42,000
    Womens Audio Mission
    542-544 Natoma Street C-1
    San Francisco,CA94103     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase and install professional audio console to provide hands-on training in media technology for young women in the Bay Area 40,000
    Women's Recovery Services A Unique Place
    PO Box 1356
    Santa Rosa,CA95402     		  501 (c)(3) charity Replacement of Heating System 7,500
    YMCA of San Francisco
    50 California Street Suite 650
    San Francisco,CA94111     		  501 (c)(3) charity Purchase laptops, desktops, laser printers, and security carts for the Youth Services Bureau program 34,800
    Young Women's Christian Association of Sonoma County
    1421 Guerneville Rd Suite 200
    Santa Rosa,CA95402     		  501 (c)(3) charity Install security upgrades for an emergency shelter 25,000
    Youth in Arts
    917 C Street
    San Rafael,CA94901     		  501 (c)(3) charity Installation of exhibition-quality lighting and addition of back door to children's art gallery 7,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,741,791
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,064,801  
    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 1,104  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 2,144,447  
    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 3,210,352 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    133,210,352
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 10,712 6,427   3,214

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BONDS & US TREASURIES 10,899,461 10,899,461

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    STOCKS 25,124,665 25,124,665

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    unsettled stock 0 81,528 81,528


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 2,939,912


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    dues and subscriptions 1,250 250   875
    insurance 4,712 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INCOME 1,104 0 1,104


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Description Amount
    change in deferred liability 59,000


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED TAX liability 181,000 122,000
    TAX LIABILITY 2,108 0
    unsettled stock 28,197 0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Audit fees 25,173 15,104   7,552
    Bank and Custody fees 20,965 20,965   0
    INVESTMENT manager FEES 197,384 197,384   0
    foundation management fees 342,400 34,240   273,920


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Bothin Foundation
    EIN:
    94-1196182
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 29,349 0   0
    OTHER TAXES 3,663 0   0