Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1414 6TH STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SANTA MONICA, CA90401
A Employer identification number

95-4191227
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(818) 528-3545
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$38,274,126J 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) 818,490
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 88 88  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 277,751 277,751  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,720,435
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,174,528
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,720,435
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 14,695 14,643  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,831,459 4,012,917  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 460,000 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 220,042 0   0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,700 0   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 11,450 5,725   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 144,532 452   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 1,574 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 401,427 110,650   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,241,725 116,827   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,118,362 6,118,362
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,360,087 116,827   6,118,362
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,528,628
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,896,090
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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............. 15,399 14,707 14,707
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 491,680 380,415 380,415
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) bullet22
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 0 22 22
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 3,454 3,454 3,454
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,127,225 Click to see attachment6,035,814 37,112,043
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 1,493 1,493 1,864
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 2,986,403 Click to see attachment660,410 760,403
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet12,779
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet11,561 507 Click to see attachment1,218 1,218
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,626,161 7,097,533 38,274,126
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
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 9,626,161 7,097,533
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,626,161 7,097,533
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,626,161 7,097,533
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
9,626,161
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,528,628
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
7,097,533
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
7,097,533
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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 OCM PRINC OPPT FD IV P    
b OCM PRINC OPPT FD IV AIF P    
c OCM PRINC OPPT FD VII P    
d OCM PRINC OPPT FD VII AIF P    
e BEACH POINT TOTAL RET. II P    
BEACH POINT TOTAL RET. II P    
NORTHERN TRUST 1981 P    
NORTHERN TRUST 1984 P    
NORTHERN TRUST 1984 P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a     1,006 -1,006
b     594 -594
c 3,920     3,920
d 2,778     2,778
e     55,486 -55,486
    84,423 -84,423
3,349,948   233,513 3,116,435
4,812,734   4,079,071 733,663
5,148     5,148
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       -1,006
b       -594
c       3,920
d       2,778
e       -55,486
      -84,423
      3,116,435
      733,663
      5,148
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 3,720,435
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 4,580,291 11,341,614 0.403848
2013 7,797,254 13,368,497 0.583256
2012 7,078,000 20,438,527 0.346307
2011 5,536,257 27,315,929 0.202675
2010 14,398,778 31,456,907 0.457730
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
21.993816
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
0.398763
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
15,236,205
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
6,075,635
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
38,961
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
6,114,596
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
6,118,362
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 38,961
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 38,961
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 38,961
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 58,472
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 70,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 128,472
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 1
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 89,510
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet89,510 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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletHERBALPERTFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBALTER MILLER KING FRAZIN LLP Telephone no.bullet (818) 528-3545

    Located atbullet16255 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 1250ENCINOCA ZIP+4bullet91436
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    HERB ALPERT CHAIRMAN
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1414 SIXTH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    LANI HALL ALPERT VICE CHAIR.
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1414 SIXTH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    RONA SEBASTIAN PRESIDENT
    40.00     		460,000 0 0
    1414 SIXTH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    PAUL FRIMMER CFO
    0.00     		0 0 0
    10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 2200
    LOS ANGELES,CA90067
    IAN WIENER SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS 900
    LOS ANGELES,CA90067
    DAVID ALPERT ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1414 SIXTH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    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
    MATTHEW WILDER PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00     		111,292 0 0
    1414 SIXTH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    NANCEE ENYART EXECUTIVE ASST
    40.00     		108,750 0 0
    1414 SIXTH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
    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
    C4 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS INC COMMUNICATION SERVICES 55,006
    1625 17TH ST SUITE 6
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404
    PORTFOLIO 21 INVESTMENT SERVICES 51,799
    721 NW NINTH AVE STE 250
    PORTLAND,OR97209
    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
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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
    13,726,432
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    513,230
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,228,566
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    15,468,228
    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
    15,468,228
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    232,023
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    15,236,205
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    761,810
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    761,810
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    38,961
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    38,961
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    722,849
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    722,849
    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
    722,849
    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
    6,118,362
    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
    6,118,362
    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
    38,961
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    6,079,401
    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 7 722,849
    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...... 12,839,873
    b From 2011...... 4,199,719
    c From 2012...... 6,106,839
    d From 2013...... 7,153,789
    e From 2014...... 4,131,628
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 34,431,848
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 6,118,362
    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..... 722,849
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 5,395,513
    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 39,827,361
    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) ...     		12,839,873
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		26,987,488
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 4,199,719
    b Excess from 2012.... 6,106,839
    c Excess from 2013.... 7,153,789
    d Excess from 2014.... 4,131,628
    e Excess from 2015.... 5,395,513
    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).)
    HERB ALPERT
    LANI HALL ALPERT
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (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
    18TH STREET ARTS CENTER
    1639 18TH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    A WINDOW BETWEEN WORLDS
    710 4TH AVE STE 5
    VENICE,CA90291     		NONE   CHARITABLE 2,500
    ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
    600 ANTON BLVD 11TH FLOOR
    COSTA MESA,CA92626     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA
    244 W 54TH ST 805
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   CHARITABLE 50,000
    AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
    1000 VERMONT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE   CHARITABLE 125,000
    ANGEL CITY ARTS
    520 BAUGHMAN AVE
    CLAREMONT,CA91711     		NONE   CHARITABLE 20,000
    ART OF ELYSIUM
    3278 WILSHIRE BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90010     		NONE   CHARITABLE 5,000
    ARTS FOR LA
    1149 S HILL ST STE H100
    LOS ANGELES,CA90015     		NONE   CHARITABLE 7,500
    ARTWORXLA
    1140 N CITRUS AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90038     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA MONICA
    1220 LINCOLN BLVD
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    CA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL
    39 EAST WALNUT ST 8
    PASADENA,CA91103     		NONE   CHARITABLE 370,800
    CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION
    495 COLORADO BLVD
    PASADENA,CA91101     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    CALIFORNIA CAREFORCE
    950 RESERVE DR
    ROSEVILLE,CA95678     		NONE   CHARITABLE 5,000
    CALIFORNIA DANCE INSTITUTE
    3131 OLYMPIC BLVD 202
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
    24700 MCBEAN PARKWAY
    VALENCIA,CA91355     		NONE   CHARITABLE 1,626,262
    CALIFORNIA JAZZ FOUNDATION
    14156 MAGNOLIA BLVD
    SHERMAN OAKS,CA91423     		NONE   CHARITABLE 50,000
    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
    18111 NORDHOFF ST
    NORTHRIDGE,CA91330     		NONE   CHARITABLE 80,000
    CASA 0101
    2102 E FIRST ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90033     		NONE   CHARITABLE 35,000
    CHILDREN OF PROMISE
    3130 W 111TH PL
    INGLEWOOD,CA90303     		NONE   CHARITABLE 9,000
    CHP 11-99 FOUNDATION
    2244 N STATE COLLEGE
    FULLERTON,CA92831     		NONE   CHARITABLE 2,500
    CHRYSALIS
    1853 LINCOLN BLVD
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE   CHARITABLE 100,000
    COALITION FOR ENGAGED EDUCATION
    3131 OLYMPIC BLVD
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE   CHARITABLE 50,000
    COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP
    24700 MCBEAN PARKWAY
    VALENCIA,CA91355     		NONE   CHARITABLE 100,000
    COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO
    1000 N ALAMEDA STS 240
    LOS ANGELES,CA90012     		NONE   CHARITABLE 60,000
    CONCERN FOUNDATION
    1026 S ROBERTSON BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90035     		NONE   CHARITABLE 12,000
    CONTRA TIEMPO
    4058 TILDEN AVE
    CULVER CITY,CA90232     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    DREAM A WORLD EDUCATION INC
    256 ROBERTSON BLVD
    BEVERLY HILLS,CA90211     		NONE   CHARITABLE 30,000
    GABRIELLA AXELRAD FOUNDATION
    639 S COMMONWEALTH AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90005     		NONE   CHARITABLE 32,000
    GOOD PEOPLE FUND
    384 WYOMING AVE
    MILLBURN,CA07041     		NONE   CHARITABLE 175,000
    GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS
    4055 21ST AVE W
    SEATTLE,WA98119     		NONE   CHARITABLE 10,000
    HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES
    130 W BRUNO ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90012     		NONE   CHARITABLE 75,000
    JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
    3 COLUMBUS CIR 12
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   CHARITABLE 100,000
    JAZZ EDUCATION NETWORK
    45 WHISPER DR
    WORCESTER,MA01609     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
    3580 WILSHIRE BLVD 700
    LOS ANGELES,CA90010     		NONE   CHARITABLE 1,400
    KJAZZ - CSULB RESEARCH
    1500 COTNER AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    LA GOAL
    4911 OVERLAND AVE
    CULVER CITY,CA90230     		NONE   CHARITABLE 2,500
    LEADERCOMM GLOBAL COMMUNITY
    1615 DUKE ST
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		NONE   CHARITABLE 75,000
    LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    630 W 5TH ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90071     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    LITTLE KIDS ROCK
    271 GROVE AVE BLD E2
    VERONA,NJ07044     		NONE   CHARITABLE 5,000
    LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
    855 N VERMONT AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90029     		NONE   CHARITABLE 105,000
    LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARTS
    1055 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 800
    LOS ANGELES,CA90017     		NONE   CHARITABLE 100,000
    LOS ANGELES JAZZ SOCIETY
    5903 NOBLE AVE
    VAN NUYS,CA91411     		NONE   CHARITABLE 29,500
    LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
    151 S GRAND AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90012     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    MADISON PROJECT FOUNDATION
    1900 PICO BLVD
    SANTA MONICA,CA90405     		NONE   CHARITABLE 35,000
    MODEST NEEDS FOUNDATION
    115 E 30TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NONE   CHARITABLE 163,115
    ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS
    1901 BAYSIDE DR
    CORONA DEL MAR,CA92625     		NONE   CHARITABLE 2,500
    PASADENA ARTS COUNCIL
    65 SOUTH GRAND AVE
    PASADENA,CA91105     		NONE   CHARITABLE 20,000
    PEN CENTER WEST USA
    PO BOX 6037
    BEVERLY HILLS,CA90212     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    PLAZA DE LA RAZA
    3540 N MISSION RD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90031     		NONE   CHARITABLE 20,000
    PS ARTS
    1728 ABBOT KINNEY BLVD
    VENICE,CA90291     		NONE   CHARITABLE 661,485
    REDCAT
    24700 MCBEAN PARKWAY
    VALENCIA,CA91355     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    REDISCOVER
    12958 W WASHINGTON BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90066     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    RYMAN ARTS
    1933 S BROADWAY
    LOS ANGELES,CA90007     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA
    1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 230
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE   CHARITABLE 5,000
    SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER
    2701 N SEPULVEDA BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90049     		NONE   CHARITABLE 30,000
    SOCIETY OF SINGERS
    15456 VENTURA SUITE 304
    SHERMAN OAKS,CA91403     		NONE   CHARITABLE 5,000
    SOL-LA MUSIC ACADEMY
    1812 STANFORD ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    SOLE BROTHERS
    874 E 57TH ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90011     		NONE   CHARITABLE 1,000
    SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
    1000 N ALAMEDA STS 240
    LOS ANGELES,CA90012     		NONE   CHARITABLE 8,300
    SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW
    400 WASHINGTON AVE
    MONTGOMERY,AL36104     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    SYMPHONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
    PO BOX 1421
    CULVER CITY,CA90232     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    THE ACTORS' GANG
    9070 VENICE BLVD
    CULVER CITY,CA90232     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    THE ASCAP FOUNDATION
    ONE LINCOLN PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE   CHARITABLE 30,000
    THE CENTER ON PHILANTHROPY AND PUBLIC POLICY
    RALPH AND GOLDY LEWIS HALL 210
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		NONE   CHARITABLE 10,000
    THE GARDEN PROJECT
    PO BOX 24292
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94124     		NONE   CHARITABLE 10,000
    THE GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
    800 W OLYMPIC BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90015     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    THE HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
    645 ST NICHOLAS AVE
    NEW YORK,NY90030     		NONE   CHARITABLE 100,000
    THE HARMONY PROJECT
    817 VINE ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90038     		NONE   CHARITABLE 150,000
    THE INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET
    PO BOX 2688
    DAVENPORT,IA52809     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    THE JAZZ BAKERY
    1836 BENEDICT CYN DR
    BEVERLY HILLS,CA90210     		NONE   CHARITABLE 72,000
    THE PAINTED TURTLE
    17000 ELIZABETH LAKE RD
    LAKE HUGHES,CA93532     		NONE   CHARITABLE 50,000
    THE SOLDIERS PROJECT
    4605 LANKERSHIM BLVD
    NORTH HOLLYWOOD,CA91602     		NONE   CHARITABLE 52,500
    THE WORLD STAGE
    PO BOX 8694
    LOS ANGELES,CA90008     		NONE   CHARITABLE 10,000
    THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE
    5225 WISCONSIN AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20015     		NONE   CHARITABLE 200,000
    TURNAROUND ARTS CALIFORNIA
    12541 BEATRICE ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90066     		NONE   CHARITABLE 100,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LA
    1147 MURPHY HALL
    LOS ANGELES,CA90095     		NONE   CHARITABLE 275,000
    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
    2500 CAMPUS RD
    HONOLULU,HI96822     		NONE   CHARITABLE 50,000
    UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
    1720 E 13TH AVE 410
    EUGENE,OR97403     		NONE   CHARITABLE 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    1149 S HILL ST STE H100
    LOS ANGELES,CA90015     		NONE   CHARITABLE 10,000
    UNUSUAL SUSPECTS THEATRE
    3719 VERDUGO RD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90065     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    VENICE ARTS
    1702 LINCOLN BLVD
    VENICE,CA90291     		NONE   CHARITABLE 32,000
    VIRGINIA AVENUE PROJECT
    1649 18TH ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE   CHARITABLE 25,000
    VISION TO LEARN
    11611 SAN VICENTE BL
    LOS ANGELES,CA90049     		NONE   CHARITABLE 15,000
    VISTA DEL MAR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
    3200 MOTOR AVE
    LOS ANGELES,CA90034     		NONE   CHARITABLE 7,500
    YOUNG STORYTELLERS FOUNDATION
    923 E THIRD ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90013     		NONE   CHARITABLE 20,000
    YOUTH SPEAK COLLECTIVE
    444 SOUTH BRAND BLVD 201
    SAN FERNANDO,CA91340     		NONE   CHARITABLE 32,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,118,362
    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 ...........     		523000   14 88  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities.... 523000   14 277,751  
    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..... 522100 52 18 14,643  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		523000   18 3,720,435  
    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).. 52 4,012,917 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    134,012,969
    (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
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    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    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.
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    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    95-4191227
    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
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    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    95-4191227
    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
     
     

    HERB LANI ALPERT  
    1414 6TH STREET
     
    SANTA MONICA, CA90401

    		$ 768,485


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    PETER HALL ANNUITY TRUST  
    16255 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 1250
     
    ENCINO, CA91436

    		$ 1,156


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    HERB LANI ALPERT  
    1414 6TH STREET
     
    SANTA MONICA, CA90401

    		$ 48,849


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    95-4191227
    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
    1
    		 5050 SHARES OF APPLE, INC. AT $119.14 PER SHARE $ 601,632 2015-02-09
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 5700 SHARES OF AKAMAI TECH, INC. AT $71.58 PER SHARE $ 407,977 2015-03-16
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 1335 SHARES OF EMERSON ELECTRIC AT $49.93 PER SHARE $ 66,650 2015-08-10
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 885 SHARES OF STERICYCLE AT $143.71 PER SHARE $ 127,179 2015-08-10
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 4120 SHARES OF TIME INC. AT $21.69 PER SHARE $ 89,363 2015-08-10
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 6750 SHARES OF AKAMAI TEC. INC. AT $74.63 PER SHARE $ 503,752 2015-09-11
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    95-4191227
    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
    1
    		 560,000 SHARES OF BROADCOM CORP AT $53.135 PER SHARE $ 29,755,600 2015-11-06
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    95-4191227
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 11,450 5,725   0

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2003-10-13 1,754 877 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2004-11-03 2,583 2,583 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2004-11-15 2,834 2,834 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2006-03-03 1,211 1,211 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2013-05-31 2,112 549 200DB 5.000000000000 203 0    
    MAC COMPUTER 2015-07-07 2,285   200DB 5.000000000000 1,371 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EQUITY SECURITIES HELD AT NORTHERN TRUST A/C#1981 856,867 30,795,060
    EQUITY SECURITIES HELD AT NORTHERN TRUST A/C#1984 5,178,947 6,316,983

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT-OCM PRINCIP OPPORT FD IV FMV 332,174 493,246
    INVESTMENT-OCM PRINCIP OPPORT FD IV AIF FMV 5,566 30,157
    INVESTMENT-OCM PRINCIP OPPORT FD VII FMV 167,110 93,807
    INVESTMENT-OCM PRINCIP OPPORT FD VII AIF FMV 40,193 27,826
    INVESTMENT- BEACH POINT TOTAL RETURN FD FMV 115,367 115,367

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 1,754 1,754 0  
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2,583 2,583 0  
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2,834 2,834 0  
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1,211 1,211 0  
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2,112 1,808 304  
    MAC COMPUTER 2,285 1,371 914  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 2,700 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUTO 3,471 0   0
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,741 0   0
    HOSPITALITY 2,281 0   0
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 62,962 0   0
    EQUIPMENT REPAIRS 875 0   0
    FREIGHT / MESSENGER 31 0   0
    INSURANCE 9,577 0   0
    INVESTMENT FEES 93,389 93,389   0
    OFFICE EXPENSE 2,684 0   0
    TELEPHONE 1,438 0   0
    COMPUTER ON-LINE 714 0   0
    PAYROLL PROCESSING 2,483 0   0
    TRAVEL 15,280 0   0
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 146,545 0   0
    POSTAGE 111 0   0
    EDUCATION/SEMINARS 3,649 0   0
    OCM PRINC OPP FD IV OTHER DEDUCTIONS 4,732 4,732   0
    OCM PRINC OPP FD IV AIF OTHER DEDUCTIONS 628 628   0
    BEACH POINT TOTAL FUND II- INTEREST EXPENSE 324 324   0
    OCM PRINC OPP FD VII - INTEREST EXPENSE 29 29   0
    OCM PRINC OPP FD VII OTHER DEDUCTIONS 4,100 4,100   0
    BEACH POINT TOTAL FUND II- OTHER DEDUCTIONS 7,034 7,034   0
    OCM PRINC OPP FD VII AIF - PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 414 414   0
    BUILDING - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 8,669 0   0
    BUILDING - SECURITY 467 0   0
    BUILDING - UTILITIES 6,185 0   0
    BUILDING - OVERHEAD COSTS 11,508 0   0
    BUILDING - SUPPLIES 699 0   0
    BUILDING - INSURANCE 9,407 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OCM PRINC OPP FD IV 3,356 3,356 3,356
    OCM PRINC OPP FD IV AIF 52 0 52
    OCM PRINC OPP FD VII 6,312 6,312 6,312
    BEACH POINT TOTAL RETURN FUND II 4,975 4,975 4,975


    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Name Address
    HERB AND LANI ALPERT 1414 SIXTH STREET
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    95-4191227
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 32,424 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX 364 364   0
    BUILDING - PROPERTY TAX 11,913 0   0
    STATE TAXES 160 0   0
    FEDERAL TAXES 99,526 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX - PARTNERSHIPS 88 88   0
    TAX AND LICENSES 57 0   0