Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ENGLEWOOD, CO80112
A Employer identification number

20-8004437
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(720) 875-5400
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$17,976J 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) 670,742
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 670,742 0 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 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 2,500 0 0 2,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
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 84 0 0 84
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,584 0 0 2,584
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 652,117 652,117
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 654,701 0 0 654,701
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 16,041
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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.............   17,976 17,976
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
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)..........      
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) 0 17,976 17,976
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   12,355
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment10,420 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 10,420 12,355
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -10,420 5,621
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... -10,420 5,621
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 0 17,976
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
-10,420
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
16,041
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,621
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
5,621
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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.)
1a
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
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
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  
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 593,362 0 0.000000
2013 554,544 0 0.000000
2012 578,395 0 0.000000
2011 566,730 0 0.000000
2010 544,642 0 0.000000
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.000000
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
0.000000
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
18,194
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
0
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
0
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
654,701
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 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
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 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 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)
    bulletCO
    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 addressbulletLIBERTYMEDIA.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletPAM COE Telephone no.bullet (720) 875-5400

    Located atbullet12300 LIBERTY BLVDENGLEWOODCO ZIP+4bullet80112
    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
    GREGORY B MAFFEI PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112
    RICHARD N BAER SENIOR VP/SECRETARY/DIRECT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112
    CHRISTOPHER W SHEAN SENIOR VP/CFO/DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112
    NEAL DERMER VP/TREASURER/DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112
    PAMELA L COE VP/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12300 LIBERTY BOULEVARD
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112
    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 N/A 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  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    18,471
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    18,471
    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
    18,471
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    277
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    18,194
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    910
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    910
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    910
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    910
    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
    910
    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
    654,701
    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
    654,701
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    654,701
    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.
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    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 7 910
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 544,642
    b From 2011...... 566,730
    c From 2012...... 577,205
    d From 2013...... 554,544
    e From 2014...... 593,362
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,836,483
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 654,701
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 910
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 653,791
    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 3,490,274
    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) ...     		544,642
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,945,632
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 566,730
    b Excess from 2012.... 577,205
    c Excess from 2013.... 554,544
    d Excess from 2014.... 593,362
    e Excess from 2015.... 653,791
    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:
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
    12300 LIBERTY BLVD
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112
    (720) 875-5400
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE GRANT APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:HTTP://LIBERTYMEDIA.COM/LIBERTY-GIVES.ASPX
    cAny submission deadlines:
    GRANT PROPOSALS FOR 2016 HAVE A DEADLINE OF JUNE 30, 2016.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    RECIPIENT MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION BASED IN COLORADO WITH A CHARITABLE PURPOSE CONSISTENT WITH THE LIBERTYGIVES' THEME. IN 2010, THE LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A PERMANENT THEME FOR CORPORATE GIVING. THE SELECTED GIVING THEME FOR THE LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT CAUSES BENEFITING UNDERPRIVILEGED AND AT-RISK YOUTH IN COLORADO, FOCUSED ON PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE SERVICES. LIBERTYGIVES IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING FROM $1,000 TO $150,000 FROM PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON THIS THEME.
    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
    ADOPTION EXCHANGE
    14232 EAST EVANS AVENUE
    AURORA,CO80014     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION
    1201 EAST COLFAX AVENUE SUITE 302
    DENVER,CO80218     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 26,422
    ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
    455 SHERMAN STREET SUITE 500
    DENVER,CO80203     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC NATL HOME OFFICE
    444 SHERMAN STREET
    DENVER,CO802033502     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 300
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
    1701 N BEAUREGARD STREET
    ALEXANDIRA,VA22311     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    7272 GREENVILLE AVENUE
    DALLAS,TX752314596     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    PO BOX 37295
    WASHINGTON,DC20013     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 405
    ANGELS WITH PAWS
    2540 YOUNGFILED STREET
    LAKEWOOD,CO80215     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    ARC OF ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS INC
    6538 SOUTH RACINE CIRCLE
    CENTENNIAL,CO80111     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    ARCHBISHOPS CATHOLIC APPEAL
    3211 4TH STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC200171194     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,750
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
    2280 SOUTH ALBION STREET
    DENVER,CO80222     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 150
    ASPCA
    424 EAST 92ND STREET 4TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY101286804     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 125
    ASPEN ACADEMY
    5859 S UNIVERSITY BLVD
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80121     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,250
    BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
    9800 WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE
    LAKEWOOD,CO80227     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 3,000
    BLUE BENCH
    1740 GAYLORD STREET
    DENVER,CO80206     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 150
    BOLIVIAN EDUCATION COLLABORATORS OF AMERICA
    1283 E SOUTH TEMPLE 401
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84102     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    10455 WEST 6TH AVENUE SUITE 100
    DENVER,CO80215     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 13,300
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER
    2017 WEST 9TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80204     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,500
    BRENTS PLACE
    11980 E 16TH AVE
    AURORA,CO80010     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 450
    CALVARY CHAPEL AURORA
    18900 EAST HAMPDEN AVE
    AURORA,CO80013     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,325
    CARMODY MIDDLE SCHOOL
    2050 SOUTH KIPLING STREET
    LAKEWOOD,CO80227     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 7,000
    CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER INC
    2323 WOODLANDS BOULEVARD
    CASTLE ROCK,CO801042853     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
    3801 EAST FLORIDA SUITE 725
    DENVER,CO80210     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CTR FOUN
    2201 BROADWAY SUITE 600
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    CHILDRENS OUTREACH PROJECT
    8000 PECOS STREET
    DENVER,CO80221     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
    400 NORTH CLAREMONT BOULEVARD
    CLAREMONT,CA91711     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 400
    CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING
    3801 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    CLOTHES TO KIDS OF DENVER INC
    2890 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD UNIT M-3
    DENVER,CO80222     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 27,300
    COLORADO ACADEMY
    3800 SOUTH PIERCE STREET
    DENVER,CO80235     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,300
    COLORADO CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM
    2253 SOUTH ONEIDA STREET 3B
    DENVER,CO80224     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    410 UNIVERSITY SERVICES CENTER
    FORT COLLINS,CO805230001     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 325
    COLORADO STORM YOUTH SOCCER
    7002 S REVERE PARKWAY
    CENTENNIAL,CO80112     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    CONVOY OF HOPE
    330 SOUTH PATTERSON AVENUE
    SPRINGFIELD,MO658022213     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 650
    CROHNS AND COLITIS FOUNDATION
    733 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 510
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    CURE SEARCH FOR CHILDRENS CANCER
    4600 EAST WEST HIGHWAY SUITE 600
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 110
    DAVITA VILLAGE TRUST INC
    2000 16TH STREET
    DENVER,CO80202     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE
    2080 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET
    DENVER,CO80231     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 425
    DENVER KIDS INC
    1860 LINCOLN STREET 9TH FLOOR
    DENVER,CO80203     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,300
    DENVER RESCUE MISSION
    3501 EAST 46TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80216     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 21,948
    DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
    2300 STEELE STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,507
    DIOCESE OF COLORADO SPRINGS
    228 NORTH CASCADE AVENUE
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 450
    DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    12021 SOUTH SWIFT FOX WAY
    PARKER,CO80134     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 225
    DOUGLAS-ELBERT TASK FORCE
    1638 PARK STREET
    CASTLE ROCK,CO80109     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    DUKE UNIVERSITY
    BOX 90581
    DURHAM,NC277080581     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CO SOCIETY OF CPA
    7887 EAST BELLEVIEW AVENUE
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80111     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    ENDOW
    6021 SOUTH SYRACUSE WAY SUITE 220
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADO
    225 EAST 16TH AVENUE 200
    DENVER,CO802031612     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 400
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 EAST WACKER DRIVE SUITE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 225
    FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
    10700 EAST 45TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80239     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 750
    FOUNDATION AT PCK
    11661 PINE DRIVE
    PARKER,CO80138     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 4,000
    FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS INC
    7168 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE SUITE
    100
    COLUMBIA,MD210463256     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    GATEWAY BATTERED WOMENS SERVICES
    PO BOX 914
    AURORA,CO80040     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 425
    GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO
    400 SOUTH BROADWAY
    DENVER,CO80209     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 13,500
    GIRLS INCORPORATED OF METRO DENVER
    1499 JULIAN STREET
    DENVER,CO80204     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 19,000
    GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
    20500 EAST ARAPAHOE RD
    AURORA,CO80016     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    GREATER EUROPE MISSION
    18950 BASE CAMP ROAD
    MONUMENT,CO80132     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,720
    HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
    1 WORLD AVENUE
    LITTLE ROCK,AR72202     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    HERITAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    7077 SOUTH SIMMS STREET
    LITTLETON,CO80127     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 3,300
    HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH
    3290 WEST MILAN AVENUE
    SHERIDAN,CO80110     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,500
    HOPE RISING HAITI
    10043 KEENAN STREET
    HIGHLANDS RANCH,CO80130     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    HUMANE SOCIETY PIKES PEAK
    610 ABBOTT LANE
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80905     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200
    INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6460
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN462066460     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,050
    INVEST IN KIDS
    1775 SHERMAN STREET SUITE 2075
    DENVER,CO80203     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    JEWISHCOLORADO
    300 SOUTH DAHLIA STREET SUITE 300
    DENVER,CO80246     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 3,025
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ROCKY MOUNTAIN
    1445 MARKET STREET SUITE 300
    DENVER,CO80202     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    KOMEN DENVER RACE FOR THE CURE
    1835 FRANKLIN STREET
    DENVER,CO80218     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 17,995
    LAURA INGALLS WILDER ELEMENTARY PTO
    4300 WEST PONDS CIRCLE
    LITTLETON,CO80123     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
    1900 GRANT STREET 1112
    DENVER,CO80203     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY USA
    38 MILLER AVENUE SUITE 507
    MILL VALLEY,CA94941     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 4,500
    LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO
    21500 EAST DRY CREEK ROAD
    AURORA,CO80016     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 110
    LIFE IS BETTER RESCUE
    1051 SOUTH QUITMAN STREET
    DENVER,CO80219     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    5776 SOUTH CROCKER STREET
    LITTLETON,CO80120     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    LIVING TOWER FREE METHODIST CHURCH
    18821 EAST 22ND PLACE
    AURORA,CO80011     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    LONE TREE ELEMENTARY
    9375 HERITAGE HILLS CIRCLE
    LONE TREE,CO80124     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    LOVE146 INC
    132 TEMPLE STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT065102625     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 600
    MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
    7951 EAST MAPLEWOOD AVENUE SUITE
    126
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,200
    MARC LUSTGARTEN PANCREATIC CANCER FOUNDATION
    1111 STEWART AVENUE
    BETHPAGE,NY11714     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    MARIN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
    5221 PARADISE DRIVE
    CORTE MADERA,CA94925     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION
    18251 QUANTICO GATEWAY DRIVE
    TRIANGLE,VA22172     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    6901 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    CENTENNIAL,CO80120     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 101
    MAXFUND INC
    720 W 10TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80204     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 475
    MILE HIGH UNITED WAY
    2505 EIGHTEENTH STREET
    DENVER,CO80211     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 46,550
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER
    1485 DELGANY STREET
    DENVER,CO80202     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 4,200
    NAVIGATORS
    3820 NORTH 30TH STREET
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80904     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    NORTH LITTLETON PROMISE
    PO BOX 3543
    LITTLETON,CO801613543     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 7,500
    OC INTERNATIONAL INC
    5801 NORTH UNION BOULEVARD
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO809181763     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    OPENWORLD LEARNING
    2543 CALIFORNIA STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 150
    PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
    401 HACKENSACK AVENUE 9TH FLOOR
    HACKENSACK,NJ07601     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000
    PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH
    5761 MCARTHUR RANCH ROAD
    LITTLETON,CO80124     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY
    20 MAIN STREET
    EXETER,NH03833     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
    7155 EAST 38TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80207     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,500
    PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES
    44180 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
    LANSDOWNE,VA201761709     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 400
    PROJECT HOPE THE PEOPLE HEALTH FOUNDATIO
    255 CARTER HALL LANE
    MILLWOOD,VA226460255     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 150
    PROJECT PAVE INC
    4130 TEJON STREET SUITE C
    DENVER,CO80211     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200
    PROJECT RECYCLE
    9220 KIMMER DRIVE SUITE 135
    LONE TREE,CO80124     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 12,500
    ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH
    PO BOX 8589
    AVON,CO81620     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    SAFEHOUSE DENVER INC
    1649 DOWNING STREET
    DENVER,CO802181528     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 825
    SAINT FRANCES CABRINI CATHOLIC PARISH
    6673 WEST CHATFIELD AVENUE
    LITTLETON,CO80128     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 9,711
    SALVATION ARMY
    1370 PENNYSLVANIA STREET
    DENVER,CO80203     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,525
    SAND CREEK ELEMENTARY
    8898 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD DRIVE
    HIGHLANDS RANCH,CO80126     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 875
    SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES
    846 EAST 18TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80218     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 65337
    VANCOUVER,WA98665     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,150
    SMOKY HILL SHARKS SWIM TEAM INC
    17492 EAST POWER DRIVE
    CENTENNIAL,CO80015     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS
    9 WATERHOUSE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA01238     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC
    1133 19TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTS INC
    512 FOREST STREET
    MARLBOROUGH,MA01752     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CASTLE ROCK
    2746 FIFTH STREET
    CASTLE ROCK,CO80104     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,810
    ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
    416 SOUTH 5TH STREET
    OXFORD,MS38655     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 250
    SUNGATEKIDS
    PO BOX 3554
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80155     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,280
    SUSAN G KOMEN FOUNDATION INC
    1835 FRANKLIN STREET
    DENVER,CO80218     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,500
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    1391 SPEER BOULEVARD SUITE 710
    DENVER,CO80204     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 75,000
    TEEN MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL INC
    885 EAST HALL ROAD
    MERRITT ISLAND,FL329528418     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100
    TEMPLE SINAI
    3509 SOUTH GLENCOE STREET
    DENVER,CO802371018     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,931
    TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN
    2950 TENNYSON STREET
    DENVER,CO80212     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 46,150
    THE DENVER INSTITUTE
    2979 WEST ROWLAND PLACE
    LITTLETON,CO80210     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 500
    THE KINDNESS RANCH ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    854 STATE HIGHWAY 270
    HARTVILLE,WY82215     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,750
    THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    1946 COUNTY ROAD 53
    KEENSBURG,CO80643     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 450
    UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF NY
    130 EAST 59TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,800
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
    2080 ADDISON STREET
    BERKELEY,CA947204200     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
    1800 GRANT STREET SUITE 600
    DENVER,CO802031187     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
    4740 WALNUT STREET
    BOULDER,CO803019922     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,000
    UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
    2190 EAST ASBURY AVENUE
    DENVER,CO802087500     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 4,610
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
    540 ARAPEEN DRIVE SUITE 250
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84108     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
    902 PRICES FORK ROAD - 0336
    BLACKSBURG,VA24061     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
    2660 LARIMER STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 782
    WISH OF A LIFETIME
    110 16TH STREET SUITE 406
    DENVER,CO80202     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200
    WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC
    PO BOX 628200
    ORLANDO,FL328628200     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    YOUNG LIFE
    71 EAST PANAMA DRIVE
    LITTLETON,CO80121     		  PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,250
    Total .................................bullet 3a 652,117
    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....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aRETURNED GRANTS     		         
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    130
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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


    Software ID:  
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    20-8004437
    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
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    20-8004437
    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
     
     

    LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION  
    12300 LIBERTY BLVD
     
    ENGLEWOOD, CO80112

    		$ 670,742


    (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
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    20-8004437
    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
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    20-8004437
    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:
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-8004437
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING AND TAX FEES 2,500 0 0 2,500

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-8004437
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LICENSES 84 0 0 84


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    LIBERTYGIVES FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-8004437
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    BANK OVERDRAFT 10,420 0