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 STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O 20820 CHAGRIN BLVD NO 300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH44122
A Employer identification number

38-3349206
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(517) 263-5055
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$4,947,551J 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) 250,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 234 27  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 94,271 92,456  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 221,827
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 646,972
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 208,804
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 58,754 61,040  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 625,086 362,327  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 24,562 22,206   0
17 Interest............... 18,037 17,065   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 9,388 1,645   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 28,511 26,686   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 80,498 67,602   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 377,524 377,524
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 458,022 67,602   377,524
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 167,064
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 294,725
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............. 1,202,904 578,005 578,005
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet12
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   700 12 12
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)....... 1,735,404 Click to see attachment2,236,129 2,541,942
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 104,915 Click to see attachment0 0
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,274,587 Click to see attachment1,694,484 1,741,500
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment85,445 Click to see attachment81,370 Click to see attachment86,092
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,403,955 4,590,000 4,947,551
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 4,403,955 4,590,000
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,403,955 4,590,000
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,403,955 4,590,000
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
4,403,955
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
167,064
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
49,799
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,620,818
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
30,818
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
4,590,000
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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 MORGAN STANLEY 8044   2014-01-01 2015-12-31
b MORGAN STANLEY 8044 (NONCOVERED)   2014-01-01 2015-12-31
c MORGAN STANLEY 8044   2015-01-01 2015-12-31
d G RESEARCH 4783   2015-01-01 2015-12-31
e G RESEARCH 4783   2014-01-01 2015-12-31
SCHWAB LTCG DISTRIBUTION   2014-01-01 2015-12-31
K-1 ACTIVITY P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
K-1 ACTIVITY P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
K-1 ACTIVITY SEC 1231 P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
K-1 STCG (UBIT) P    
K-1 LTCG (UBIT) P    
K-1 SEC. 1231 (UBIT) 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 113,542   97,252 16,290
b 356,560   274,974 81,586
c 89,808   92,502 -2,694
d 34   35 -1
e 74,171   73,403 768
12,857     12,857
      6,106
      88,816
      18,099
    140 -140
    5,419 -5,419
    7,464 -7,464
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       16,290
b       81,586
c       -2,694
d       -1
e       768
      12,857
      6,106
      88,816
      18,099
      -140
      -5,419
      -7,464
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 2 208,804
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 420,606 3,384,233 0.124284
2013 443,623 3,428,498 0.129393
2012 424,613 3,293,705 0.128917
2011 424,753 3,633,238 0.116908
2010 581,983 3,870,098 0.150379
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.649881
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
0.129976
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
4,669,767
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
606,958
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,947
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
609,905
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
377,524
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 5,895
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 5,895
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 5,895
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 3,049
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 8,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 11,049
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 24
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 5,130
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet5,130 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    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)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSALLY D HICKMAN Telephone no.bullet (517) 263-5055

    Located atbullet2711 E MAUMEE STREETADRIANMI ZIP+4bullet49221
    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
    TRACY L HICKMAN PRESIDENT
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1046 W KINZIE STREET SUITE 102
    CHICAGO,IL60642
    STEPHANIE L HICKMAN-BOYSE SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    3743 BIRNWICK DRIVE
    ADRIAN,MI49221
    SALLY D HICKMAN VICE PRES/TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    C/O PARAGON ADVISORS 20820 CHAGRIN
    BLVD 300
    SHAKER HTS,OH44122
    STEPHEN L HICKMAN TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    C/O PARAGON ADVISORS 20820 CHAGRIN
    BLVD 300
    SHAKER HTS,OH44122
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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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
    2,501,249
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    558,057
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,681,574
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,740,880
    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
    4,740,880
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    71,113
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,669,767
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    233,488
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    233,488
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,895
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    1,313
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,208
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    226,280
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    226,280
    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
    226,280
    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
    377,524
    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
    377,524
    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
    377,524
    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 7 226,280
    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...... 389,514
    b From 2011...... 244,587
    c From 2012...... 262,710
    d From 2013...... 274,200
    e From 2014...... 258,548
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,429,559
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 377,524
    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..... 226,280
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 151,244
    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 1,580,803
    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) ...     		389,514
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,191,289
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 244,587
    b Excess from 2012.... 262,710
    c Excess from 2013.... 274,200
    d Excess from 2014.... 258,548
    e Excess from 2015.... 151,244
    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).)
    SALLY D HICKMAN
    STEPHEN L HICKMAN
    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:
    SALLY D HICKMAN
    2711 E MAUMEE STREET
    ADRIAN,MI49221
    (571) 263-5055
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION AS TO THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST
    cAny submission deadlines:
    ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS OFFICE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS
    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
    ADRIAN SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    785 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
    ADRIAN,MI49221     		NONE 503(C)(3) OPERATING 1,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BLUFFTON
    PO BOX 1908
    BLUFFTON,SC29910     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 13,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LENAWEE
    340 E CHURCH STREET
    ADRIAN,MI49221     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 17,500
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE LOWCOUNTRY - JASPER
    PO BOX 1421
    RIDGELAND,SC29936     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 500
    CROSWELL OPERA HOUSE
    129 E MAUMEE ST
    ADRIAN,MI49221     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 250,000
    FREE 2 PLAY ACADEMY
    5353 WEST US 223 SUITE B
    ADRIAN,MI49221     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 5,000
    FRIENDS OF PALMETTO BLUFF CONSERVANCY
    1 VILLAGE PARK SQUARE
    BLUFFTON,SC29910     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 1,000
    GRAZE TO RAISE
    137 NORTH MAIN ST
    ADRAIN,MI49221     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 10,000
    K-1 ACTIVITY
    20820 CHAGRIN BLVD
    SHAKER HEIGHTS,OH44122     		NONE 503(C)(3) OPERATING 24
    LENAWEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ART-A-LICIOUS
    PO BOX 685
    ADRIAN,MI49221     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 2,500
    LINCOLN PARK ZOO
    2001 NORTH CLARK STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 50,000
    MONTEREY BAY LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE
    PO BOX 269
    PEBBLE BEACH,CA93953     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 1,000
    SIENNA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
    1247 E SIENA HEIGHTS DR
    ADRAIN,MI49221     		NONE 503(C)(3) OPERATING 10,000
    SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FOUNDATION
    1856 SHERIDAN ROAD
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 5,000
    UNITED WAY
    4224 W MAUMEE STREET
    ADRIAN,MI49221     		NONE 501(C)(3) OPERATING 11,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 377,524
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 234  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 94,271  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......     16    
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 58,754  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 221,827  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 375,086 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13375,086
    (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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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    38-3349206
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    38-3349206
    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
     
     

    STEPHEN L HICKMAN  
    2711 E MAUMEE STREET
     
    ADRIAM, MI49221

    		$ 250,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

    38-3349206
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    38-3349206
    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 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABERDEEN ASIA-PACIFIC INCOME FUND 0 0
    ABERDEEN GLOBAL INCOME FUND 0 0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABS 13,293 17,964
    ABBVIE INC 27,972 42,949
    ALLEGHENY TECH INC 57,294 42,750
    APPLE INC. 33,328 55,262
    AT&T 27,810 30,969
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 11,862 19,806
    BRISTOL MEYERS SQUIBB CO 40,251 41,274
    CENTRAL FUND CANADA LTD 27,605 19,980
    CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 15,828 11,996
    CISCO SYSTEMS 45,129 54,310
    CITIGROUP INC 0 0
    CLOROX COMPANY 0 0
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 0 0
    DOVER CORP. 19,704 30,655
    DUKE ENERGY CORP. 31,027 39,265
    EATON CORP 28,659 22,117
    EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION 27,244 31,180
    GABELLI #4783 479,773 538,355
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 25,190 31,929
    GILEAD SCIENCES 3,059 17,708
    GOOGLE INC-CL A 6,976 31,120
    GOOGLE INC-CL C 17,592 45,533
    IBM 0 0
    INTEL 28,670 39,618
    ISHARES SILVER TRUST 35,632 26,380
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 26,585 41,088
    KINDER MORGAN INCORPORATED 0 0
    KNOWLES CORP 118,327 66,650
    MARKET VECTORS JR GOLD MINES 21,267 16,464
    MCDONALDS 13,988 29,535
    MEDTRONIC 46,170 46,152
    MERCK & CO 0 0
    MICROSOFT 32,769 69,350
    NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC. 29,829 15,071
    NEOGEN 5,489 42,390
    NESTLE 29,364 33,489
    NOVARTIS 27,876 43,020
    PEPSICO 40,313 49,960
    POLYONE CORP 21,652 17,468
    PROCTER & GAMBLE 28,413 41,690
    REALTY INCOME CORP. 49,246 63,247
    SCHLUMBERGER 29,770 27,900
    SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO 39,193 17,420
    SPDR GOLD TRUST GOLD SHARES 16,837 38,048
    STONE HARBOR EMERGING MARKETS 0 0
    TJX COMPANIES INC. 12,091 56,728
    TRANSOCEAN 22,758 7,428
    UNILEVER N V NEW YORK SHS 0 0
    VERIFONE SYSTEMS, INC. 18,973 28,020
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 37,169 46,220
    WALMART 18,678 24,520
    WP CAREY & CO 29,429 51,625
    ZOETIS INC-CL A 0 0
    EIC VALUE FUND CL INSTL 257,684 232,311
    SCHARF FUND INSTL CL 258,361 245,028

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS LP FMV 11,269 24,117
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. FMV 1,644 35,812
    PRIVATE EQUITY CAPITAL PARTNERS 2008 FMV 151,719 151,719
    REAL ESTATE CAPITAL FUND 2008 FMV 111,524 111,524
    ADVISORS HEDGE FUND FMV 251,785 251,785
    HEDGE STRATEGY FUND FMV 480,943 480,943
    INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES FUND FMV 351,099 351,099
    REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS FMV 0 0
    TOWER EAST MAVERICK FUND FMV 267,896 267,896
    VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS 2014 FMV 66,605 66,605

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    EATON VANCE 42,871 38,796 49,412
    FT NASDAQ MUTLI ASSET DIV INC 42,574 42,574 36,680


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Description Amount
    BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE 29,947
    K-1 ACTIVITY NON DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSE 871


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FILING FEES (MICHIGAN) 20 20   0
    K-1 ACTIVITY OTHER DEDUCTIONS 7,098 6,874   0
    K-1 ACTIVITY OTHER PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 4 4   0
    K-1 ACTIVITY SEC 59(E) 70 70   0
    K-1 ACTIVITY ROYALTY EXPENSE 19 19   0
    K-1 ACTIVITY PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 21,170 19,488   0
    K-1 ACTIVITY SEC 179 48 48   0
    K-1 RENTAL INCOME 82 163   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    K-1 ACITIVTY ROYALTY INCOME 40 40 40
    K-1 ACITIVITY OTHER INCOME 4,381 4,238 4,381
    K-1 CANCELLATION OF DEBT 7 7 7
    K-1 ACTIVITY OTHER PORTFOLIO INCOME 1,907 1,872 1,907
    K-1 ACTIVITY ORDINARY INCOME -3,210 -285 -3,210
    K-1 SEC 1256 10,308 9,847 10,308
    PTP ORDINARY GAIN 44,235 44,235 44,235
    SUBSTITUTE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF DIVIDENDS OR INTEREST 456 456 456
    MISCELLANEOUS SECURITY LITIGATION INCOME 630 630 630


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Description Amount
    K-1 ACTIVITY UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS 41,968
    NON DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS 7,831


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GABELLI ADVISORY FEES 6,046 6,046   0
    PRIVATE HARBOUR FEES 13,501 13,501   0
    PARAGON FEES 5,000 2,644   0
    ADR FEES 15 15   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE STEPHEN L HICKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3349206
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES GABELLI 4783 59 59   0
    FOREIGN TAXES MORGAN STANLEY 8044 911 911   0
    FOREIGN TAXES K-1 ACTIVITY 678 675   0
    IRS TAXES PAID 7,668 0   0
    K-1 BACKUP WITHHOLDING 72 0   0