Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 11-01-2015 , and ending 10-31-2016
Name of foundation
SANDERS FOUNDATION
C/O FILIP S SANDERS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4990 SENTINEL DRIVE NO 306
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BETHESDA, MD20816
A Employer identification number

31-6653312
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(301) 656-0795
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$3,688,238J 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) 209,625
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 54,804 54,804  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 133,748
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 577,769
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 133,748
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 398,177 188,552  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,850 1,925   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,686 2,686   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 15,670 15,670   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 22,206 20,281   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 177,680 177,680
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 199,886 20,281   177,680
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 198,291
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 168,271
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 7,991 5,311 5,311
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 333,865 110,459 110,459
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,393,996 Click to see attachment2,818,373 3,572,468
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,735,852 2,934,143 3,688,238
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 2,735,852 2,934,143
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,735,852 2,934,143
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,735,852 2,934,143
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
2,735,852
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
198,291
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,934,143
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
2,934,143
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 900 SH SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTL CORP P 2014-01-13 2015-12-01
b 1100 SH CONOCOPHILLIPS P 2012-05-03 2015-12-10
c 400 SH UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP P 2015-08-21 2016-02-16
d 1000 SH NOBLE CORP P 2014-10-03 2016-01-27
e 50000 SH SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO P 2015-12-10 2016-03-01
1200 SH INDIVIOR PLC P 2012-07-24 2016-03-04
1 SH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL A P 2010-11-05 2016-03-04
50,000 SH SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO P 2015-12-10 2016-03-07
0.4 SH CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2015-10-13 2016-06-01
1000 SH SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTL CORP P 2014-01-13 2016-06-08
275 SH RAYTHEON CO P 2011-08-23 2016-06-23
105 SH BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS LP P 2016-06-20 2016-07-15
275 SH RAYTHEON CO P 2011-08-23 2016-08-17
700 SH GREIF INC P 2010-02-11 2016-08-23
(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 45,311   32,421 12,890
b 54,665   59,625 -4,960
c 38,967   37,685 1,282
d 7,560   20,363 -12,803
e 27,725   37,137 -9,412
2,712   1,616 1,096
205,711   124,725 80,986
30,725   37,138 -6,413
6   5 1
57,236   36,023 21,213
36,949   11,056 25,893
2,218   2,246 -28
38,645   11,056 27,589
29,339   32,925 -3,586
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       12,890
b       -4,960
c       1,282
d       -12,803
e       -9,412
      1,096
      80,986
      -6,413
      1
      21,213
      25,893
      -28
      27,589
      -3,586
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 2 133,748
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 136,083 3,569,655 0.038122
2013 82,180 3,350,085 0.024531
2012 56,180 2,653,871 0.021169
2011 28,000 2,040,435 0.013723
2010 29,000 1,816,206 0.015967
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.113512
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
0.022702
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
3,593,371
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
81,577
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,683
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
83,260
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
177,680
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 1,683
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 1,683
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 1,683
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 797
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 797
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 886
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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 ofbulletSANTOS POSTAL COMPANY PC Telephone no.bullet (240) 499-2040

    Located atbullet11 N WASHINGTON STREETROCKVILLEMD ZIP+4bullet20850
    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
    FILIP S SANDERS TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    4990 SENTINEL DRIVE 306
    BETHESDA,MD20816
    JOSEPHINE E SANDERS - LEVIE TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    4990 SENTINEL DRIVE 306
    BETHESDA,MD20816
    ELKAN D SANDERS TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    6405 10TH STREET
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22307
    HANS G SANDERS TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    352 PLYMOUTH AVENUE SE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506
    PAULA D KALES TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    4906 EARLSTON DRIVE
    BETHESDA,MD20816
    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
    3,419,279
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    228,813
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,648,092
    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
    3,648,092
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    54,721
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,593,371
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    179,669
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    179,669
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,683
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,683
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    177,986
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    177,986
    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
    177,986
    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
    177,680
    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
    177,680
    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
    1,683
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    175,997
    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 7 177,986
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 177,673
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 177,680
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 177,673
    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..... 7
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		177,979
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    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).)
    FILIP S SANDERS
    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
    A WIDER CIRCLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
    9159 BROOKVILLE ROAD
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER TO NEEDY FAMILIES AND PROVIDE JOB TRAINING TO ADULTS 21,000
    ALICE'S KIDS
    PO BOX 60
    MOUNT VERNON,VA22121     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN IN NEED 1,000
    BETHESDA CARES
    7728 WOODMONT AVENUE
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HELP THE POOR AND HOMELESS IN THE BETHESDA AREA 6,000
    BLAZE SPORTS AMERICA
    1670 OAKBROOK DRIVE SUITE 331
    NORCROSS,GA30093     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 6,000
    BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    TWO SILBER WAY
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT EDUCATION 1,500
    CAMP NEWAYGO
    5333 S CENTERLINE ROAD
    NEWAYGO,MI49337     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT SEND A KID TO CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS TO ATTEND CAMP NEWAYGO 5,000
    CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH
    7 WEST DRIVE
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE HOUSING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHILE PARTICIPATE IN MEDICAL TREATMENT 6,000
    COALITION FOR THE CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL
    PO BOX 30703
    BETHESDA,MD20824     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT EFFORTS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FIRST CLASS HIKER/BIKER TRAIL 1,000
    COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
    300 B LAWRENCE DRIVE
    WEST CHESTER,PA19380     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE TO NEEDY FAMILIES 5,000
    CONGREGATION BETH EL
    8215 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  CHURCH SUPPORT JUNIOR CONGREGATION HANUKKAH WISH LIST 2,000
    CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
    2500 CALIFORNIA PLAZA
    OMAHA,NE68178     		  EDUCATION SUPPORT EDUCATION/GLOBAL INITIATIVE 7,000
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
    6931 ARLINGTON ROAD SUITE 200
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT RESEARCH FOR A CURE AND CONTROL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS 1,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    333 SEVENTH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT DELIVER EMERGENCY CARE TO PEOPLE IN WAR AND CRISES 1,000
    EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
    8301 PROFESSIONAL PLACE EAST SUITE
    200
    LANDOVER,MD20785     		  PUBLIC HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING WITH EPILEPSY AND OTHER SEIZURE DISORDER 2,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN AMSTERDAM
    44 SOUTH BAYLES AVENUE SUITE 210
    PORT WASHINGTON,NY11050     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT THE JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF AMSTERDAM 5,000
    GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES
    3811 N FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 1000
    ARLINGTON,VA22203     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT PATIENT MEDICAL CARE BY CUTTING-EDGE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND FIRST-RATE PHYSICIANS AND STAFF 5,000
    GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    1331 FRANKLIN SE PO BOX 117
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49501     		  EDUCATION SUPPORT SUMMER ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES 5,000
    HEARTS & HOMES FOR YOUTH INC
    3919 NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 400
    BURTONSVILLE,MD20866     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT YOUTH IN NEEDS 6,000
    INOVA HEALTH FOUNDATION
    8110 GATEHOUSE ROAD SUITE 200 EAST
    FALLS CHURCH,VA22042     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT INOVA'S MISSION OF PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 3,500
    JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
    42 EAST 69TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT DEVELOP AND CARE FOR ISRAEL 5,000
    JEWISH SOCIETY SERVICE AGENCY
    THE INA KAY BUILDING 200 WOOD HILL
    ROAD
    ROCKVILLE,MD20850     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PROGRAM 3,000
    LET'S GIVE BACK
    PO BOX 603
    OAKTON,VA22124     		  PUBLIC HELP FAMILIES FACING A MEDICAL CRISIS WITH A CHILD IN THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 1,000
    LITTLE FALLS VILLAGE
    PO BOX 439
    GLEN ECHO,MD20816     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT SENIORS ENJOY THEIR INDEPENDENCE AT HOME 2,000
    MANNA FOOD CENTER
    9311 GAITHER ROAD
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20877     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOODS TO PEOPLE IN NEED 15,000
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER
    1275 YORK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		  PUBLIC ADVANCE BETTER TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH RARE CANCERS 1,000
    NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM
    401 F STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT MUSEUM ANNUAL FUND TO PRESENT DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES 90
    OPERATION RENEWED HOPE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 10142
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22310     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS 1,500
    PAWS FOR PURPLE HEARTS
    5860 LABATH AVENUE SUITE A
    ROHNERT PART,CA94928     		  PUBLIC FACILITATE THE THERAPY OF TRAINING DOGS FOR VETERANS 1,000
    PAWS2CAREINC
    PO BOX 6702
    FALLS CHURCH,VA22040     		  PUBLIC USE PET THERAPY TO BRING COMFORT,CARE,AND HOPE TO KIDS BATTLING CANCER AND LIVING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 2,000
    PROJECT ZAWADI
    253 DUKE STREET
    SAINT PAUL,MN55102     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE NEEDIEST STUDENTS IN TANZANIA 7,000
    PUPPIES BEHIND BARS
    263 WEST 38TH STREET 4TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT DOG TAGS PROGRAM FOR WOUNDED WAR VETERANS 5,000
    SAFE HARBOR OF CHESTER COUNTY
    20 NORTH MATLACK STREET
    WEST CHESTER,PA19380     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD AND SERVICE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN 5,000
    SHEPHERD'S TABLE
    8210 DIXON AVENUE
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE FOODS TO PEOPLE IN POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS 90
    SIBLEY FOUNDATION
    5255 LOUGHBORO ROAD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, PATIENT CARE AND RESEARCH FOR THE BEST CARE OF THE COMMUNITY 14,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS
    1133 19TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 500
    ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    501 ST JUDE PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		  PUBLIC HELP TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER CATASTROPHIC DISEASES 1,000
    SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT PATIENT CARE AT SUBURBAN HOSPITAL 1,500
    THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA
    25 BROADWAY SUITE 1700
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE CARE TO FAMILIES IN DISTRESS AND SUPPORT ELDERLY 5,000
    THE VIVIEN HARTOG ENDOWMENT
    ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STONY BROOK
    UNIVERSITY/SUNY
    STONY BROOK,NY11794     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT WOMEN'S STUDY STUDENTS 1,000
    UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
    7511 FORDSON ROAD
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22306     		  PUBLIC PROVIDE FOOD, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHILD CARE TO NEEDY FAMILIES 2,500
    USO METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON
    228 MCNAIR ROAD BUILDING 405
    FT MYER,VA22211     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT TURKEY FOR THE TROOPS PROGRAM TO US ARMED FORCES 2,000
    VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE
    333 BOSTWICK AVENUE NE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH 3,000
    WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY
    900 VARNUM STREET NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		  PUBLIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP OF LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES 7,500
    WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION
    9518 WORKHOUSE WAY
    LORTON,VA22079     		  PUBLIC TO GROW AND SUPPORT A VIBRANT ARTS CENTER THAT OFFERS ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIESAND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES IN VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, HISTORY AND EDUCATION. 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 177,680
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 54,804  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 133,748  
    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).. 0 188,552 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13188,552
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

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


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


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


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

    31-6653312
    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
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS         		Employer identification number
    31-6653312
    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
     
     

    FILIP S SANDERS  
    4990 SENTINEL DRIVE 306
     
    BETHESDA, MD20816

    		$ 209,625


    (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
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS         		Employer identification number

    31-6653312
    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
    		 1 SHARES BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS A STOCK $ 205,775 2015-11-05
    (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
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS         		Employer identification number

    31-6653312
    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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    Name:
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
     
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS
    EIN:
    31-6653312
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING FEES 3,850 1,925   0

    TY 2015 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
     
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS
    EIN:
    31-6653312
    Statement:
    THIS FOUNDATION IS EXCLUSIVELY FUNDED BY ITS FOUNDERS. NO FUNDS ARE SOLICITED FROM THE PUBLIC. AS SUCH A REPORT IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND.

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    Name:
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
     
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS
    EIN:
    31-6653312
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    FMC STRATEGIC VALUE FUND 555,413 758,411
    1500 SH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B 96,802 216,450
    5250 SH BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT INC 68,037 183,855
    900 SH GRACO INC 24,300 67,410
    700 SH GREIF INC 0 0
    1300 SH NESTLE SA SPONSORED ADRS 62,620 94,439
    6300 SH OLD REPUBLIC INTL CORP 72,600 106,218
    1300 SH US BANCORP 32,083 58,188
    3 SH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL A 548,500 647,100
    550 SH RAYTHEON CO 0 0
    3100 SHARES SKF FRUEHER AR SVENSKA 82,451 52,621
    1100 SH CONOCO PHILLIPS 0 0
    263 SH PENTAIR 9,484 14,499
    1200 SH RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP 63,401 107,124
    1000 SH NOBLE CORP 0 0
    1900 SH SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTL CORP 0 0
    3500 SH GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 83,816 101,850
    1200 INDIVIOR 0 0
    1600 LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES 133,025 127,280
    2800 MICROSOFT CORP 117,978 167,776
    900 SH OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP 65,850 65,619
    3000 SH PEYTO EXPL & DEV CORP 85,702 77,143
    400 SH UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 37,685 40,880
    1200 SH WELLS FARGO & CO 62,749 55,212
    700 SH ZIMMER HLDGS INC 79,497 73,780
    800 SH ANHEUSER BUSCH 95,078 92,392
    1400 SH APPLE INC 133,301 158,956
    8 SH CALIFORNIA RES CORP 104 82
    9400 SH EXTENDED STAY AMER INC 134,353 134,420
    3300 SH PFIZER INC 105,880 104,643
    1900 SH TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS INC 67,664 66,120

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
     
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS
    EIN:
    31-6653312
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SANDERS FOUNDATION
     
    C/O FILIP S SANDERS
    EIN:
    31-6653312
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX PAID RELATED TO DIVIDENDS 2,686 2,686   0