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 08-01-2015 , and ending 07-31-2016
Name of foundation
THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2115 CONNOR PARK COVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SALT LAKE CITY, UT841092468
A Employer identification number

68-0422838
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(801) 467-6868
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$4,776,738J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 157,373 157,373  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 161,216
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 611,527
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 161,216
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........ 318,589 318,589  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,853      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 32,100 32,100    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,957 357    
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 60 60    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 41,970 32,517   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 398,140 398,140
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 440,110 32,517   398,140
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -121,521
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 286,072
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 155,795 84,163 84,163
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)....... 2,311,902 Click to see attachment2,262,013 4,600,741
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 70,819 Click to see attachment70,819 91,834
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) 2,538,516 2,416,995 4,776,738
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
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........ 2,538,516 2,416,995
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,538,516 2,416,995
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,538,516 2,416,995
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
2,538,516
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-121,521
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,416,995
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
2,416,995
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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 SALES OF STOCK AND MUTUAL FUNDS P 2015-07-31 2016-07-31
b SALES OF STOCK AND MUTUAL FUNDS P 2015-07-30 2016-07-31
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 32,288   33,052 -764
b 579,239   417,259 161,980
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -764
b       161,980
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 161,216
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 290,872 4,554,269 0.063868
2013 379,290 4,444,614 0.085337
2012 251,459 3,957,110 0.063546
2011 156,658 3,557,727 0.044033
2010 319,243 3,410,341 0.093610
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.350394
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
0.070079
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
4,348,139
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
304,713
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,861
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
307,574
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
398,140
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 2,861
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,861
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,861
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 2,005
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 2,005
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 13
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 869
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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bulletUT
    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 ofbulletTHEODORE SCHMIDT Telephone no.bullet (801) 467-6868

    Located atbullet3115 CONNOR PARK COVESALT LAKE CITYUT ZIP+4bullet841092468
    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
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    THEODORE SCHMIDT PRESIDENT
    10.00     		0 0 0
    2115 CONNOR PARK COVE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84109
    SANDEFUR SCHMIDT TREASURER
    2.00     		0 0 0
    501 E NORMONDY DRIVE
    PROVO,UT84604
    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  
    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.............bullet  
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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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
    4,312,477
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    101,877
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,414,354
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    4,414,354
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    66,215
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,348,139
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    217,407
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    217,407
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,861
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,861
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    214,546
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    214,546
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    214,546
    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
    398,140
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    398,140
    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
    2,861
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    395,279
    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 7 214,546
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 153,340
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 58,985
    d From 2013...... 163,255
    e From 2014...... 70,785
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 446,365
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 398,140
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 214,546
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 183,594
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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 5 629,959
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		153,340
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		476,619
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 58,985
    c Excess from 2013.... 163,255
    d Excess from 2014.... 70,785
    e Excess from 2015.... 183,594
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or 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
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
    225 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE
    FLOOR 17
    CHICACO,IL60601     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXAMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 200
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
    1701 NORTH BEAUREGARD
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22311     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 200
    AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
    55 WEST WACKER DRIVE
    SUITE 1150
    CHICACO,IL60601     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 250
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    555 EAST 300 SOUTH 200
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84109     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    BALLET WEST
    320 WEST 600 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    CARE
    151 ELLIS ST NE
    ATLANTA,GA303032440     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 100
    CHARITY NAVIGATOR
    139 HARRISTOWN ROAD 201
    GLEN ROCK,NJ07452     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 800
    CLASSIC 89
    BRIGHAM YOUNG UNVIESITY
    PROVO,UT84602     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FDN
    PO BOX 1776
    WILLIAMSBURG,VA23187     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1690 WATERMILL ROAD
    SAN RAMON,CA94582     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    FRIENDS OF THE SMITHSONIAN
    PO BOX 37012 MRC 712
    WASHINGTON,DC200137012     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 195
    GEORGE WASHINGTON MT VERNON
    POST OFFICE BOX 110
    MOUNT VERNON,VA22121     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    HILLSDALE COLLEGE
    33 EAST COLLEGE STREET
    HILLSDALE,MI49242     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 200
    INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
    3301 N FAIRFAX DR 440
    ARLINGTON,VA22201     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
    PO BOX 3988
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84110     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 250
    JUDICIAL WATCH
    425 3RD STREET SW 800
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    KBYU
    BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
    PROVO,UT84602     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    KUED
    101 S WASATCH DR
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    MALIHEH FREE CLINIC
    415 EAST 3900 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84107     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS
    18251 QUANTICO GATEWAY DR
    TRIANGLE,VA22172     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    MILOS PETROVIC
    PRIVATE INFORMATION
    BERKLEY,CA94704     		NONE INDIVIDUAL GRANT - ARTISTIC SUPPORT 18,855
    MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
    222 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 250
    NATE AZERA
    2535 BRUCEMONT DRIVE
    TAYLORSVILLE,UT84129     		NONE INDIVIDUAL TUTION 1,740
    NATIONAL LEGAL & POLICY CENTER
    107 PARK WASHINGTON COURT
    FALL CHURCH,VA22046     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION
    200 SE 1ST ST SUITE 800
    MIAMI,FL33131     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 200
    NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK DEFENSE
    8001 BRADDOCK ROAD
    SPRINGFIELD,VA22160     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERV
    1500 WESEK BLVD
    HUNGERSTOWN,MD21740     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH
    301 WAKARA WAY
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84108     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
    1050 WEST 500 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84104     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    PARENTS TELEVISION COUNCIL
    707 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD 2
    LOS ANGELES,CA90017     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    PHI DELTA THETA EDUCATION FUND
    2 SOUTH CAMPUS AVENUE
    OXFORD,OH45056     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    RESCUE MISSION OF SALT LAKE
    463 S 400 WEST
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 600
    RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE
    138 W BROADWAY
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    SALT LAKE CITY MISSION
    PO BOX 142
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT841100142     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 600
    SALT LAKE CITY ROTARY FOUNDATION
    10 W 100 S 400
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 8,000
    SMILE TRAIN
    41 MADISON AVE 28TH FLO
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
    425 E 100 S
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 100
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS
    243 EAST 400 SOUTH 111
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES
    1706 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    THE ROAD HOME
    210 RIO GRANDE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT841011104     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    POBOX 96322
    WAHSINGTON,DC20090     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    TRACEY AVIARY
    589 E 1300 S
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84105     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    UNITED WAY OF SALT LAKE CITY
    175 W TEMPLE 30
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    US OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
    1 OLYMPIC PLZ
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO809095760     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    USO
    PO BOX 96322
    WASHINGTON,DC200906322     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA
    59 SOUTH 100 WEST
    LOGAN,UT84321     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 125,000
    UTAH FOOD BANK
    3150 SOUTH 900 WEST
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84119     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 1,100
    UTAH HERITAGE FOUNDATION
    485 NORTH CANYON ROAD
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84103     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 3,500
    UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    410 CAMPUS CENTER DRIVE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT841120350     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    UTAH SYMPHONY
    123 WEST SOUTH TEMPLE
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    UTAH YOUTH VILLAGE
    5800 HIGHLAND DR
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT841211359     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    WORLD CUP DREAMS FOUNDATION
    14017 110TH AVE NE
    KIRKLAND,WA98034     		PUBLIC CHARITY EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 26,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 398,140
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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....     14 157,373  
    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 ............     		    18 161,216  
    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)..   318,589  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13318,589
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    68-0422838
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 2,853      

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    68-0422838
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORP BONDS UBS ACCOUNT - 139 70,819 91,834

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    68-0422838
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMMON STOCK UBS ACCOUNT - 138 357,605 526,892
    COMMON STOCK UBS ACCOUNT - 139 1,538,888 2,550,370
    COMMON STOCK UBS ACCOUNT - 210 100,706 186,840
    COMMON STOCK UBS ACCOUNT - 344 54,340 1,089,900
    MUTUAL FUNDS UBS ACCOUNT - 138 36,480 44,149
    MUTUAL FUNDS UBS ACCOUNT - 139 173,994 202,590

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    68-0422838
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    FOREIGN FEES 60 60    


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    68-0422838
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 32,100 32,100    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THEODORE & ELIZABETH SCHMIDT FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    68-0422838
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 357 357    
    990PF TAXES 6,600