Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O Box 6
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Mountain Lakes, NJ07046
A Employer identification number

22-3135737
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(973) 299-6344
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$11,005,542J 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) 1,000,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 7 7 7
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 213,239 213,239 213,239
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 76,989
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 199,893
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 76,989
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........ 1,290,235 290,235 213,246
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 88,325 52,995   35,330
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 6,500 3,900   2,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 14,272 8,563   5,709
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 4,596 2,758   1,838
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 113,693 68,216   45,477
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 548,000 548,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 661,693 68,216   593,477
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 628,542
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 222,019
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 213,246
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 50,544 71,854 71,854
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,310,686 1,931,616 1,931,616
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)....... 9,545,252 Click to see attachment8,919,812 8,919,812
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 84,008 Click to see attachment82,260 82,260
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) 10,990,490 11,005,542 11,005,542
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.................. 10,990,490 11,005,542
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
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)..... 10,990,490 11,005,542
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,990,490 11,005,542
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
10,990,490
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
628,542
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,619,032
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
613,490
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
11,005,542
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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 500 IShares IBOXX Investment Grade Corporate P 2009-01-20 2015-09-21
b 365 IShares IBOXX Investment Grade Corporate P 2009-07-27 2015-09-21
c 220 IShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF P 2008-10-17 2015-08-05
d 300 IShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF P 2008-10-17 2015-08-05
e 125 IShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF P 2008-10-17 2015-08-05
(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 57,859   50,368 7,491
b 42,237   37,012 5,225
c 34,039   12,133 21,906
d 46,417   16,566 29,851
e 19,341   6,825 12,516
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       7,491
b       5,225
c       21,906
d       29,851
e       12,516
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 76,989
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 571,064 10,936,538 0.05222
2013 510,393 10,116,404 0.05045
2012 504,065 9,646,028 0.05226
2011 498,581 9,960,843 0.05005
2010 554,664 9,654,838 0.05745
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.262427
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
0.052485
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
10,839,278
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
568,900
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,220
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
571,120
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
593,477
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 2,220
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 2,220
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 2,220
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 3,554
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 4,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 7,554
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 5,334
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet5,334 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
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.dircksfoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletThomas C Dircks Telephone no.bullet (973) 299-6344

    Located atbullet20 North BriarcliffMountain LakesNJ ZIP+4bullet07046
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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
    Robert E Dircks Trustee
    10.00     		22,000    
    12 Henry Court
    Mt Arlington,NJ07856
    Thomas C Dircks Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    20 North Briarcliff
    Mountain Lakes,NJ07046
    Joan Walsh Trustee
    10.00     		22,000    
    706 Mercers Mill Lane
    West Chester,PA19382
    Carolyn Van Riper Trustee
    15.00     		44,325    
    36 Bridge Street
    Groton,MA01450
    William C Dircks Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    21887 Chase Drive
    Novi,MI48375
    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  
    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
    10,961,259
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    43,084
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    11,004,343
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    11,004,343
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    165,065
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    10,839,278
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    541,964
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    541,964
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,220
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,220
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    539,744
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    539,744
    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
    539,744
    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
    593,477
    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
    593,477
    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
    2,220
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    591,257
    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 7 539,744
    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...... 74,116
    b From 2011...... 2,966
    c From 2012...... 27,307
    d From 2013...... 11,967
    e From 2014...... 29,129
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 145,485
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 593,477
    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)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 539,744
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 53,733
    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 5 199,218
    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) ...     		74,116
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		125,102
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 2,966
    b Excess from 2012.... 27,307
    c Excess from 2013.... 11,967
    d Excess from 2014.... 29,129
    e Excess from 2015.... 53,733
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundati
    PO Box 6
    Mountain Lakes,NJ07046
    (978) 449-0072
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    The application process is as follows:Step 1: Determine eligibility by view funding guidelines at the Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation's web site at www.dircksfoundation.orgIf the criterion is met, the applicant will fill in the information requested in the on-line grant request information section. (This serves as a letter of inquiry and provides the necessary information needed by the review board). Within one week, the applying organization will be contacted regarding the status of the request. If the request is not initially denied the applicant will be provided a user name and password to enable them to submit an application.Step 2: The applicant will complete the application and forward it, with information requested, to the Foundation. The trustees review applications five times each year, January, March, May, August and November.Step 3: If a site visit is requested by the Foundation a representative from the Foundation will contact the organization to set a date. Step 4: After
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Funding Guidelines: The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation focuses on programs and projects that provide opportunities to children and individuals who are physically, mentally or economically disadvantaged. The Foundation concentrates on small non-profit organizations that provide programs and projects that prevent or solve problems, rather than meet basic needs. Grants are awarded for one year only and typically range from $1,000 to $15,000. Recipients are required to report on the program that was funded and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.Funding Restrictions: Grants are only awarded to organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. One grant can be awarded by the Foundation to an organization within one calendar year. The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation does not award grants for political or lobbying activities, operating budgets, deficit or debt reduction, loans or housing projects. Also, grants are not made to programs of national
    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
    Cancer Hope Network
    2 North Road Suite A
    Chester,NJ07930     		None 501(c)3 Partial Funding of Cancer Hope Network's Patient Services Director 5,000
    Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Alliance
    PO Box 148
    McSherrytown,PA17344     		None 501(c)3 PA Tourette Syndrome Information & Consultation 5,000
    Why Me Inc
    1152 Pleasant Street
    Worcester,MA01602     		None 501(c)3 toward Childhood Cancer Lifeline and Sherry's House programs 20,000
    The Childrens Therapy Center
    29-01 Berkshire Road
    Fairlawn,NJ07410     		None 501(c)3 Early Enrichment (EEP) Scholarships and Support 10,000
    Court Appointed Special Advocates o
    18 Cattano Avenue
    Morristown,NJ07960     		None 501(c)3 Fostering Futures (FF) Program 5,000
    The Phoenix Center Inc
    16 Monsignor Owens Place
    Nutley,NJ07110     		None 501(c)3 Leisure & Recreation 15,000
    Michael Lisnow Respite Center
    112 Main Street
    Hopkinton,MA01748     		None 501(c)3 toward Michael Carter Lisnow Scholarship Fund 20,000
    Cedar Hill Community Development Corp
    226 Cornelia Street
    Boonton,NJ07005     		None 501(c)3 After School Program Scholarships for Low Income Working Families 2015 5,000
    Maternal & Child Health Consortium
    30 W Barnard St Suite 1
    West Chester,PA19382     		None 501(c)3 toward the Healthy Start and Family Benefits 20,000
    College of Mount Saint Vincent
    6301 Riverdale Avenue
    Riverdale,NY10471     		None 501(c)3 Scholarships 5,000
    Saint Athanasius Church
    2154 61st Street
    Brooklyn,NY11204     		None 501(c)3 St. Athanasius Hispanic Scholarship Fund 20,000
    Emmanuel Cancer Foundation
    1833 Front Street
    Scotch Plains,NJ07076     		None 501(c)3 Pediatric Cancer Family Services Program 10,000
    Family Promise of Bergen County
    Ridgewood UMC 100 Dayton Street
    Ridgewood,NJ07450     		None 501(c)3 Camp Lots of Fun 5,000
    Happiness is Camping
    62 Sunset Lake Road
    Hardwick,NJ07825     		None 501(c)3 Camp Direct Medical Services 15,000
    Jersey Battered Womens Service Inc
    PO Box 1437
    Morristown,NJ07962     		None 501(c)3 Protective Services 10,000
    Main Street Counseling Center
    8 Marcella Avenue
    West Orange,NJ07052     		None 501(c)3 toward the School-Based Counseling program 10,000
    Medical Needs Foundation
    PO Box 303
    Mountain Lakes,NJ07046     		None 501(c)3 Medical Needs Foundation--Family Support Program 10,000
    Embrace Kids Foundation
    121 Somerset Street
    New Brunswick,NJ08901     		None 501(c)3 David E. Zullo Pediatric Palliative Care Program (PACCT) 5,000
    Saint Barnabas High School
    425 East 240th Street
    Bronx,NY10470     		None 501(c)3 toward the Sr. Georgette Dircks Scholarship Fund 10,000
    Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund
    580 Virginia Drive Suite 110
    Fort Washington,PA19034     		None 501(c)3 Bright Lights and Single Parents project 10,000
    North Jersey Navigators Inc
    PO Box 1517
    Bayonne,NJ07002     		None 501(c)3 Adaptive Sports for Children with Disabilites 7,500
    Artistic Realization Technologies I
    11 Whippoorwill Way
    Belle Meade,NJ08502     		None 501(c)3 A.R.T. NJ Studio Program 7,500
    Loaves Fishes
    PO Box 1
    Ayer,MA01432     		None 501(c)3 Food Pantry 2,000
    Visiting Nurse Assoc of Northern NJ
    175 South Street
    Morristown,NJ07960     		None 501(c)3 Friendship House 10,000
    St Joseph's Preparatory High School
    1733 West Girard Avenue
    Philadelphia,PA19130     		None 501(c)3 Scholarships and Grants for students-in-need 15,000
    StudentPartner Alliance
    PO Box 566 60 East Willow St
    Millburn,NJ07041     		None 501(c)3 STEM Scholarship Program for Low-Income, Inner-City Students 10,000
    Loyola University Maryland
    4501 North Charles Street
    Baltimore,MD21210     		None 501(c)3 Dircks Family Men's Lacrosse Scholarship 5,000
    Planned Lifetime Assistance Network
    Loeser Avenue PO Box 547
    Somerville,NJ08876     		None 501(c)3 Promoting Independent Living for Individuals with Disabilities 5,000
    Mine Hill Fire Department
    230 Rt 46 East
    Mine Hill,NJ07803     		None 501(c)3 Fireman Training 1,000
    Hudson County CASA
    442 Hoboken Avenue
    Jersey City,NJ07306     		None 501(c)3 Project Helping Hands 5,000
    Celtic Charms Inc
    671 Fort Plains Road
    Howell,NJ07731     		None 501(c)3 Pink Sock Scholarship Program ($10,000) / Equine Costs ($10,000) 20,000
    All Saints Community Service Devel
    601 Jackson Street
    Hoboken,NJ07030     		None 501(c)3 toward the Jubilee Center Children's Program 5,000
    Haven of Hope for Kids
    PO Box 292
    Hope,NJ07844     		None 501(c)3 Haven of Hope for Kids 5,000
    Quest Therapeutic Services
    461 Cann Road
    West Chester,PA19382     		None 501(c)3 Hippotherapy (Equine-Assisted Therapy) Program Support to Serve Children with Special Needs 20,000
    The CASA Project Inc
    100 Grove Street
    Worcester,MA01605     		None 501(c)3 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Child Court Advocacy. 10,000
    Adler Aphasia Center
    60 West Hunter Avenue
    Maywood,NJ07607     		None 501(c)3 Aphasia Communication Groups to support Long-Term Rehab of Stroke and Brain Trauma Survivors 10,000
    Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach
    36 South Street
    Morristown,NJ07960     		None 501(c)3 Free Farmers Market Program 5,000
    Family Promise of Morris County
    PO Box 1494
    Morristown,NJ07962     		None 501(c)3 Connections Program-Mentoring, Education & Access to Resources 5,000
    Fellowship House of South Camden
    1722 S Broadway
    Camden,NJ08104     		None 501(c)3 Summer Camp 2015 5,000
    FISH Hospitality Program Inc
    456 New Market Road
    Piscataway,NJ08854     		None 501(c)3 FISH Hospitality Program, Inc. 7,500
    HomeSharing Inc
    120 Findern Avenue
    Bridgewater,NJ08807     		None 501(c)3 Shared Affordable Housing 5,000
    The Lake Drive Foundation for Child
    PO Box 155
    Mountain Lakes,NJ07046     		None 501(c)3 Sound Start Program 10,000
    Wings for Success
    PO Box 1184
    Frazer,PA19355     		None 501(c)3 Clothing and Workshop Program 2,500
    Chester County Fund for Women and G
    1025 Andrew Drive Suite 200
    West Chester,PA19380     		None 501(c)3 Girls Advisory Board Program 15,000
    Our Lady of the Magnificat Catholic
    PO Box 445
    Ocean Beach,NY11770     		None 501(c)3 Church Maintenance 1,500
    180 Turning Lives Around
    1 Bethany Rd Bldg 3 Suite 42
    Hazlet,NJ07730     		None 501(c)3 Amanda's Easel Creative Arts Therapy 5,000
    Fisherman's Mark
    89 N Main Street
    Lambertville,NJ08530     		None 501(c)3 Fisherman's Mark Bridge to Self Sufficiency 5,000
    IM Able Foundation
    220 Park Road North Building 7
    Wyomissing,PA19610     		None 501(c)3 Adaptive EquipmentGrant 5,000
    Operation Outreach-USA
    360 Woodland St
    Holliston,MA01746     		None 501(c)3 Operation Outreach Literacy Program in the Plainfield, NJ Public Schools 5,000
    Our Lady of Grace
    28 Tarbell Street
    Pepperell,MA01463     		None 501(c)3 2015 Grand Annual collection 1,000
    Pikeswille Volunteer Fire Company
    40 E Sudbrook Lane
    Pikesville,MD21208     		None 501(c)3 Fireman Training 2,500
    Prevention Education Inc TA PEI Kid
    231 Lawrence Road
    Lawrenceville,NJ08646     		None 501(c)3 Crisis Intervention for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse 5,000
    Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Cen
    728 E Allegheny Avenue
    Philadelphia,PA19134     		None 501(c)3 Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center 5,000
    St Catherine of Alexandria Parish
    107 North Main Street
    Westford,MA01886     		None 501(c)3 Charitable Activities 1,000
    Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
    PO Box 32040
    Newark,NJ07102     		None 501(c)3 Children's Education Project 5,000
    Adoption Center of Delaware Valley
    1500 Walnut St Ste 701
    Philadelphia,PA19102     		None 501(c)3 Match Event Program 5,000
    America's Grow-A-Row
    150 Pittstown Road
    Pittstown,NJ08867     		None 501(c)3 2016 Fresh Produce Initiative 5,000
    Bethany Cares Inc
    275 West Market
    Newark,NJ07013     		None 501(c)3 Freedom School 2015 5,000
    Brandywine YMCA
    295 Hurley Road
    Caotesville,PA19320     		None 501(c)3 Early Learning Readiness Program - Brandywine YMCA 10,000
    Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Chur
    1130 Hardy Road
    Venton,VA24179     		None 501(c)3 Food Pantry 1,000
    County College of Morris Foundation
    214 Center Grove Road
    Randolph,NJ07869     		None 501(c)3 Summer Academy 5,000
    Crohn's Colitis Foundation-Syracuse
    2117 Buffalo Road 299
    Rochester,NY14624     		None 501(c)3 5th Annual Golf For Guts Tournament 2,000
    Esophageal Cancer Support Group of
    PO Box 2446
    Ventnor,NJ08406     		None 501(c)3 Esophagael Cancer Support 1,000
    Every Child Valued Fred VereenJrCom
    175Johnson Avenue
    Lawrenceville,NJ08646     		None 501(c)3 Every Child Valued After School and Summer Enrichment Programs 5,000
    Friends-HighSchoolLeadershipPublic
    KleinZelmanLLP 485MadisonAveSte1301
    NY,NY10022     		None 501(c)3 Syracuse University's Summer Institute Scholarships 5,000
    Friends of the Israel Defense Force
    1430 Broadway Suite 1301
    New York,NY10018     		None 501(c)3 Soldier Support Programs 7,500
    Health Care for the Homeless
    421 Fallsway
    Baltimore,MD21202     		None 501(c)3 Winter Needs for the Homeless 2,000
    Helping Up Mission
    969 E Swedesford Road
    Exton,PA19341     		None 501(c)3 Elizabeth B. Stull Education Fund 1,000
    Interfaith Food Pantry
    2 Executive Drive
    Morris Plains,NJ07950     		None 501(c)3 Client Healthy Choices 5,000
    Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
    100 Fanny Road
    Mountain Lakes,NJ07046     		None 501(c)3 S.K.O.R. (Special Kids Organized Recreation) 5,000
    Mepkin Abbey
    1098 Mepkin Abbey Road
    Moncks Corner,SC29461     		None 501(c)3 Charitable Activities 2,000
    Minding Our Business Inc
    2083 Lawrenceville Road
    Lawrenceville,NJ08648     		None 501(c)3 Minding Our Business Summer Program: A Bridge to the Future for Mercer County Low-Income Youth 2,500
    Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton
    73 North Clinton Avenue
    Trenton,NJ08609     		None 501(c)3 Mount Carmel Guild Food Pantry 7,500
    Mount Sinai Helth Systems-Internati
    150 E 42nd Street 2nd Floor
    New York,NY10017     		None 501(c)3 Outreach Program 5,000
    Orchard Friends School
    405 Linden Ave
    Riverton,NJ08077     		None 501(c)3 Enhancing Education Through Technology 6,500
    Our Daily Bread Hot Meal Program
    725 Fallsway
    Baltimore,MD21202     		None 501(c)3 Soup Kitchen 2,500
    Twin Oaks Horse Sanctuary
    PO Box 284
    Lake Grove,NY11755     		None 501(c)3 Senior Horse Care 1,500
    Your Grandmother's Cupboard
    173 A Route 37 West
    Toms River,NJ08755     		None 501(c)3 GOOD Program (Growing Our Outreach Destinations) 5,000
    Home of the Sparrow
    858 E Swedesford Road
    Exton,PA19341     		None 501(c)3 Elizabeth B. Stull Education Fund 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 548,000
    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 ...........     		    14   7
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14   213,239
    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 ............     		        76,989
    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)..     290,235
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13290,235
    (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)
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    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    iShares Tr MSCI EAFE Index Fd (EFA) 167,117 167,117
    iShares Russell 2000 Growth Index Fd 883,732 883,732
    iShares IBOXX High Yield ETF (HYG) 73,731 73,731
    Powershares Global Exchange Traded Fd 81,930 81,930
    SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Unit Ser 1 (SPY) 935,763 935,763
    SPDR Gold Tr Gold Shs (GLD) 57,528 57,528
    SPDR SER Tr DB Intl Govt Inflation Prote 12,590 12,590
    SPDR SER Tr S&P Oil & Gas Expl & Prodtn 55,484 55,484
    Sector SPDR Tr Shs Ben Int Energy (XLE) 77,511 77,511
    Vanguard Sector Index Fds Utils Vipers 193,496 193,496
    Vanguard Index Fds Vanguard Growth Viper 1,457,011 1,457,011
    Vanguard Index Fds Vanguard Small Cap 480,952 480,952
    Wisdomtree Tr Intl Smallcap Divid Fd 328,846 328,846
    Vanguard REIT Index Fund (VGSIX) 292,370 292,370
    Wintergreen Fund (WGRIX) 301,836 301,836
    General Electric Co (GE) 52,955 52,955
    iShares Inc MSCI Canada Index Fd (EWC) 94,858 94,858
    iShares Tr MSCI Emerging Mkts Index Fd 474,352 474,352
    iShares IBOXX Investment Grade Corp Bd 209,208 209,208
    SPDR Series Trust GLB Dow ETF (DGT) 216,498 216,498
    Apple Inc (APPL) 191,573 191,573
    Barclays Bank PLC Ipath GS Crude Oil 21,182 21,182
    Cablevision Sys Corp NY Group Cl A Com 130,790 130,790
    Caterpillar Inc (CAT) 40,776 40,776
    Intel Corp. (INTC) 66,144 66,144
    Intl Business Mac (IBM) 37,845 37,845
    iShares Inc MSCI Pacific ex Japan Index 99,545 99,545
    iShares Tr S&P Latin Amer 40 Index Fd 58,039 58,039
    iShares Tr S&P Global Infrastructure Inx 78,195 78,195
    iShares Tr MSCI EAFE Value Index Fd 150,213 150,213
    Market Vectors ETF Tr Gold Miners ETF 19,853 19,853
    Pepsico Inc (PEP) 79,936 79,936
    Wisdomtree Tr India Earnings Fd 125,734 125,734
    iShares Select Dividend ETF 86,798 86,798
    iShares China Large Cap ETF 119,845 119,845
    Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Div Appr 112,285 112,285
    Vanguard FTSE Developed Market 108,104 108,104
    Vanguard Whitehall FDS High Dividend 115,678 115,678
    AT&T (T) 34,685 34,685
    Chevron Corp (CVX) 87,351 87,351
    ConocoPhillips (COP) 72,836 72,836
    Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) 71,060 71,060
    Exxon Mobil Corp (XCM) 89,097 89,097
    Ford Motor Corp (F) 45,793 45,793
    IShares S&P MSCI GSCI Commodity Indexed 1,807 1,807
    IShares S&P MidCap 400 Value ETF (IWO) 18,986 18,986
    IShares TR Intl Developed Real Estate 13,943 13,943
    Pfizer Inc (PFE) 57,168 57,168
    Powershares DB Commodity Index (DBC) 2,124 2,124
    Powershares ETF Traded Fd (PHO) 3,424 3,424
    Select Sector SPDR TR (XLB) 5,862 5,862
    Vanguard Telecommunications Svcs Vipers 48,332 48,332
    Vanguard Index Funds Small Cap 19,260 19,260
    Vanguard Index Funds Mid Cap 20,539 20,539
    Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) 40,459 40,459
    Verizon Communications (VZ) 61,473 61,473
    Wisdomtree Emerging Mkts (DGS) 21,527 21,527
    Wisdomtree Emerging Mkts Eqty Inc (DEM) 18,161 18,161
    Disney Walt Co (DIS) 95,622 95,622

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    22-3135737
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Amount
    Unrealized investment losses 613,490


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    22-3135737
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Dues 1,160 696   464
    Investment Fees 70 42   28
    Maintenance 698 419   279
    Office Supplies 1,442 865   577
    Postage 599 359   240
    Telephone 471 283   188
    Website Maintenance 156 94   62