Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)510 MAINE STREET PO BOX 140
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
QUINCY, IL62306
A Employer identification number

37-1404507
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(217) 277-2526
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$4,547,389J 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 392 15  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 55,950 55,950  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 185,596
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 984,144
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 185,596
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........ 241,938 241,561  
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 1,515      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 44,024 44,024    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,756 6,756    
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 246 236    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 52,541 51,016   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 242,710 242,710
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 295,251 51,016   242,710
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -53,313
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 190,545
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 292,692 104,685 104,686
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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) 500,040 Click to see attachment500,002 500,005
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,658,603 Click to see attachment2,791,332 3,846,146
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 99,241 Click to see attachment99,240 96,552
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) 3,550,576 3,495,259 4,547,389
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.................. 3,550,576 3,495,259
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)..... 3,550,576 3,495,259
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,550,576 3,495,259
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
3,550,576
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-53,313
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
172
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,497,435
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,176
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,495,259
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ASAHI KAISEI CORP P 2015-10-19 2015-10-30
b 4 FINNING INTL INC P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
c 250 NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD P 2013-03-28 2015-10-19
d 45 MANULIFE FINL CORP P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
e 255 WEATHERFORD INTL P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
200 IDEXX LABORATORIES INC P 2013-01-11 2015-03-31
500 RESMED INC P 2009-09-16 2015-03-31
174 BAIDU INC P 2015-10-19 2015-12-01
78 MANULIFE FINL CORP P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
70 NOBLE CORP PLC P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
43 NESTLE P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
65 NABORS INDUSTRIES P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
1400 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP P 2012-08-14 2015-02-13
300 STARBUCKS CORP P 2009-04-08 2015-03-31
4 DEUTSCHE POST AG P 2015-10-19 2015-11-19
76 POTASH CORP P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
23 PARAGON OFFSHORE LTD P 2013-09-23 2015-09-18
12 NOVARTIS AG P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
200 NOBLE CORP P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
800 PALL CORP P 2012-10-08 2015-06-11
0.4 CIELO SA P 2015-04-29 2015-04-24
0.05 RYANAIR HLDGS PLC P 2015-11-02 2015-11-02
116 RIO TINTO PLC P 2013-07-30 2015-10-19
115 UBS GROUP P 2013-03-28 2015-10-19
210 POTASH CORP P 2008-12-31 2015-10-19
22 PARTNERRE LTD P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
500 TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY P 2013-09-27 2015-06-19
0.75 COMMERCIAL INTL BANK P 2015-12-17 2015-12-17
75.8 SOUTH32 LTD P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
27 SCHLUMBERGER LTD P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
87 AXA P 2009-03-16 2015-10-19
91 RIO TINTO PLC P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
67 PARAGON OFFSHORE LTD P 2007-10-18 2015-09-18
200 UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2013-06-24 2015-03-16
13 CHINA MOBILE LTD P 2012-02-06 2015-01-27
41 TECHTRONIC INDS LTD P 2015-10-19 2015-12-29
59 SUNCOR ENERGY INC NEW P 2013-03-28 2015-10-19
42 BASF SE P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
90 SCHLUMBERGER LTD P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
81 UBS GROUP P 2009-03-16 2015-10-19
500 STRATASYS LTD P 2011-09-21 2015-11-23
27 TIGER BRANDS LTD P 2011-03-03 2015-04-24
115 WEATHERFORD INTL PLC P 2015-03-24 2015-10-19
91 TALISMAN ENERGY INC P 2013-09-23 2015-03-03
119 BHP BILLITON LTD P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
152 SUNCOR ENERGY INC NEW P 2008-03-31 2015-10-19
12 CORE LABORATORIES INC P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
300 ADOBE SYSTEMS INC P 2010-11-12 2015-01-08
28 NETEASE INC P 2010-12-10 2015-05-22
212 NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD P 2014-12-29 2015-10-19
56 TENARIS P 2013-09-26 2015-10-19
55 BRITISH AMERN TOB P 2007-12-21 2015-10-19
95 TALISMAN ENERGY INC P 2007-10-18 2015-03-03
200 ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO P 2014-03-17 2015-03-16
300 AMETEK INC NEW P 2009-09-25 2015-01-08
222 ORIFLAME COSMETICS P 2010-12-10 2015-04-08
7 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTD P 2015-10-19 2015-10-29
2 UNILEVER P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
75 BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
74 TECK RESOURCES LTD P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
0.22 GOOGLE P 2015-05-01 2015-05-04
300 BB&T CORP P 2010-01-15 2015-06-19
42 SANLAM LTD P 2010-12-10 2015-01-28
0.5 BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT CLASS A P 2015-05-14 2015-05-12
277 VALE P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
95 CANADIAN NATL RY CO P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
155 TENARIS P 2008-03-31 2015-10-19
600 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP P 2015-01-08 2015-02-13
400 DANAHER CORP P 2005-06-15 2015-01-08
51 TIGER BRANDS LTD P 2010-12-10 2015-04-24
33 BHP BILLITON LTD P 2013-07-29 2015-10-19
5 ALLEGION PLC P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
80 CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
125 UNILEVER P 2007-12-21 2015-10-19
300 PALL CORP P 2014-10-07 2015-06-11
800 FISERV INC P 2002-11-27 2015-03-16
9 TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI P 2010-12-10 2015-02-04
7 BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
104 EATON CORP PLC P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
57 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD P 2010-12-15 2015-10-19
220 VALE P 2010-12-07 2015-10-19
1200 STRATASYS LTD P 2015-01-01 2015-11-23
300 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC P 2002-11-27 2015-01-08
2 BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
155 CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
91 ENSCO PLC P 2013-11-01 2015-10-19
47 DIAGEO PLC P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
10 YARA INTL P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
50 ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO P 2014-03-17 2015-06-19
500 MICROSOFT CORP P 2002-11-27 2015-03-31
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
9 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD P 2013-10-30 2015-10-19
16 INGERSOLL-RAND PLC P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
55 ENSIGN ENERGY SVC INC P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
32 ALLEGION PLC P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
200 CHURCH & DWIGHT INC P 2011-05-11 2015-03-16
1000 PRIVATEBANCORP INC P 2009-05-01 2015-06-19
4 ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE P 2013-09-23 2015-10-19
419 WEATHERFORD INTL PLC P 2013-03-28 2015-10-19
15 FINNING INTL INC P 2010-12-23 2015-10-19
95 INGERSOLL-RAND PLC P 2007-10-18 2015-10-19
3500 EMC CORP MASS P 2014-01-15 2015-09-23
300 QUALCOMM INC P 2010-02-26 2015-03-16
(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 2,125   2,120 5
b 62   89 -27
c 2,496   4,035 -1,539
d 742   1,917 -1,175
e 2,352   8,294 -5,942
31,249   19,436 11,813
35,949   11,325 24,624
849   617 232
1,286   1,294 -8
863   2,335 -1,472
3,298   1,907 1,391
649   1,933 -1,284
60,529   56,755 3,774
28,712   3,446 25,266
2,644   2,681 -37
1,655   2,449 -794
6   328 -322
1,126   640 486
2,467   9,005 -6,538
99,799   51,480 48,319
6     6
4     4
4,353   5,917 -1,564
2,327   1,770 557
4,572   6,398 -1,826
3,055   1,753 1,302
44,624   33,163 11,461
3     3
408   671 -263
1,997   2,357 -360
2,254   1,954 300
3,415   7,978 -4,563
17   1,265 -1,248
23,274   14,956 8,318
854   655 199
822   742 80
1,644   1,767 -123
3,385   2,874 511
6,656   9,896 -3,240
1,639   2,682 -1,043
11,500   36,505 -25,005
707   706 1
1,061   1,390 -329
705   996 -291
4,180   9,954 -5,774
4,235   7,956 -3,721
1,336   813 523
21,809   8,842 12,967
4,118   1,061 3,057
2,116   2,818 -702
1,500   2,713 -1,213
6,497   4,106 2,391
736   1,964 -1,228
38,975   21,673 17,302
15,366   4,612 10,754
1,526   5,694 -4,168
591   563 28
91   80 11
2,547   1,972 575
449   3,533 -3,084
122     122
12,352   8,351 4,001
504   335 169
18     18
1,261   5,176 -3,915
5,618   2,530 3,088
4,153   7,966 -3,813
25,941   25,785 156
34,337   10,880 23,457
1,336   1,446 -110
1,159   2,308 -1,149
318   191 127
1,851   3,158 -1,307
5,665   4,219 1,446
37,425   24,928 12,497
59,717   13,674 46,043
128   151 -23
255   186 69
5,304   5,390 -86
8,301   3,599 4,702
1,002   7,552 -6,550
27,600   86,865 -59,265
28,121   9,633 18,488
236   214 22
3,587   4,827 -1,240
1,475   5,241 -3,766
5,358   4,316 1,042
436   329 107
9,010   5,418 3,592
20,390   14,655 5,735
1,752     1,752
1,311   1,305 6
851   742 109
358   1,009 -651
1,889   979 910
17,046   8,132 8,914
36,623   17,056 19,567
26   69 -43
3,864   5,087 -1,223
231   409 -178
5,051   3,807 1,244
87,039   91,957 -4,918
20,793   11,838 8,955
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       5
b       -27
c       -1,539
d       -1,175
e       -5,942
      11,813
      24,624
      232
      -8
      -1,472
      1,391
      -1,284
      3,774
      25,266
      -37
      -794
      -322
      486
      -6,538
      48,319
      6
      4
      -1,564
      557
      -1,826
      1,302
      11,461
      3
      -263
      -360
      300
      -4,563
      -1,248
      8,318
      199
      80
      -123
      511
      -3,240
      -1,043
      -25,005
      1
      -329
      -291
      -5,774
      -3,721
      523
      12,967
      3,057
      -702
      -1,213
      2,391
      -1,228
      17,302
      10,754
      -4,168
      28
      11
      575
      -3,084
      122
      4,001
      169
      18
      -3,915
      3,088
      -3,813
      156
      23,457
      -110
      -1,149
      127
      -1,307
      1,446
      12,497
      46,043
      -23
      69
      -86
      4,702
      -6,550
      -59,265
      18,488
      22
      -1,240
      -3,766
      1,042
      107
      3,592
      5,735
      1,752
      6
      109
      -651
      910
      8,914
      19,567
      -43
      -1,223
      -178
      1,244
      -4,918
      8,955
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 2 185,596
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 -29,880
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 240,127 4,957,420 0.048438
2013 197,070 4,417,404 0.044612
2012 186,582 3,929,361 0.047484
2011 212,000 3,973,508 0.053353
2010 196,500 4,018,652 0.048897
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.242784
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
0.048557
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
4,664,241
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
226,482
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,905
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
228,387
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
242,710
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,905
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 1,905
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 1,905
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
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  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 44
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,949
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
     
    No
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    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 ofbulletJOHN G STEVENSON JR Telephone no.bullet (217) 224-0401

    Located atbullet510 MAINE STREETQUINCYIL ZIP+4bullet62301
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    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
    JOHN G STEVENSON JR PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    510 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301
    ROBERT BLACK TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    510 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301
    DALE STEVENSON SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    510 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    4,566,469
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    168,801
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,735,270
    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
    4,735,270
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    71,029
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,664,241
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    233,212
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    233,212
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,905
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,905
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    231,307
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    231,307
    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
    231,307
    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
    242,710
    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
    242,710
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    1,905
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    240,805
    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 7 231,307
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 176,535
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 242,710
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 176,535
    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..... 66,175
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........     		165,132
    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) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    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:
    JOHN G STEVENSON JR
    510 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301
    (217) 277-2526
    JWGFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN INCLUDING ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
    cAny submission deadlines:
    JUNE 30
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING QUINCY AND THE TRI STATE AREA
    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
    ADVOCACY NETWORK FOR CHILDREN
    531 HAMPSHIRE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 10,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    1005 NORTH 12TH STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 5,000
    BLESSING HOSPITAL
    11TH BROADWAY
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    CAPITAL PROJECT 10,000
    BLESSING HOSPITAL
    11TH BROADWAY
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    HOSPITALITY HOUSE 560
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    2336 OAK STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 10,000
    CARE NET PREGNANCY SRVS OF QUINCY
    436 S 6TH STREET 200
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 10,000
    CHADDOCK
    205 S 24TH STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 10,000
    CHEERFUL HOME
    315 S 5TH STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 50,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF QUINCY AREA
    4531 MAINE
    SUITE A
    QUINCY,IL62305     		    QUINCY PROMISE FUND 1,500
    GOOD SAMARITAN HOME
    2130 HARRISON STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    CAPITAL GRANT 28,413
    HORIZONS SOCIAL SERVICES
    701 HAMPSHIRE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 16,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    936 BROADWAY
    SUITE F
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 10,000
    QUINCY ART CENTER
    1515 JERSEY STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 16,000
    QUINCY HUMANE SOCIETY
    1701 N 36TH STREET
    QUINCY,IL62305     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 4,251
    QUINCY PARK FOUNDATION
    1231 BONANSINGA DRIVE
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    KIWANIS PARK PROJECT 5,000
    QUINCY SOCIETY OF FINE ARTS
    300 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    TREES FOR TOMORROW 2,500
    QUINCY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOC
    428 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 1,500
    SALVATION ARMY
    501 BROADWAY
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN 5,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    501 BROADWAY
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM 15,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS
    510 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE 2,000
    UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY
    936 BROADWAY
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    PROGRAM EXPENSES 25,000
    QUINCY FAMILY YMCA
    3100 MAINE STREET
    QUINCY,IL62301     		    GENERAL OPERATING EXEPNSE 4,986
    Total .................................bullet 3a 242,710
    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 ...........     		    14 392  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 55,950  
    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 ............     		    18 185,478 118
    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)..   241,820 118
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13241,938
    (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?...........
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BOOKKEEPING 1,515      

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    US BANCORP VAR PREP PFD 99,240 96,552

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADOBE SYSTEMS INC. 36,815 112,728
    ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO 37,928 58,741
    ALPHABET INC VOTING 25,083 62,241
    ALPHABET INC NONVOTING 25,003 60,710
    AMETEK INC NEW 36,701 91,746
    ANSYS INC 26,680 92,500
    BALCHEM CORP 27,512 60,800
    BB&T CORP 62,006 83,182
    CERNER CORP 28,269 84,238
    CHURCH & DWIGHT INC 32,529 67,904
    DANAHER CORP 27,680 92,880
    E M C CORP    
    EBAY INC 33,500 46,716
    ECOLAB INC 31,960 102,942
    FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC 42,576 65,028
    FASTENAL CO 81,793 89,804
    FASTENAL CO    
    FASTENAL CO    
    FISERV INC 22,230 109,752
    FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES 64,729 57,172
    GOOGLE INC CLASS C    
    GOOGLE INC CLASS A    
    GOOGLE INC CLASS A    
    IDEXX LABORATORIES INC 38,896 58,336
    ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC 39,541 83,412
    ISHARES BARCLAYS 1-3 CREDIT BOND 156,363 156,900
    JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP    
    LKQ CORP 66,671 74,075
    MICROSOFT CORP 45,431 85,994
    MOHAWK INDS INC 57,893 56,817
    NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC 74,864 63,648
    ORACLE CORP 52,830 94,978
    PALL CORP    
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 51,806 61,540
    POLARIS INDS INC 84,569 51,570
    PRIVATEBANCORP INC 34,091 90,244
    PROTO LABS INC 79,709 89,166
    PTC INC 68,104 69,260
    QUALCOMM INC 44,489 44,987
    RESMED INC 33,831 64,428
    ROPER TECHNOLOGIES 83,321 94,895
    STARBUCKS CORP 17,817 108,054
    STARBUCKS CORP    
    STERICYCLE, INC 33,169 96,480
    STERICYCLE, INC    
    STRATASYSINC    
    STRYKER CORP 45,493 74,352
    TJX COS 44,862 85,092
    TRACTOR SUPPLY CO 64,628 85,500
    TRACTOR SUPPLY CO    
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 61,845 62,560
    VANGUARD SHORT TERM ET CORP 160,498 157,980
    VERIFONE SYSTEMS INC 63,315 47,634
    WABTEC 53,843 42,672
    ADVANCED INFO SERVICES 2,332 1,539
    AERCAP HLDGS NV 2,294 2,503
    AIA GROUP LTD 2,104 2,145
    ALLEGION PLC    
    ASTRAZENECA 3,013 3,157
    AXA ADR    
    BAIDU INC ADR 1,389 1,701
    BANK OF CHINA 2,420 2,229
    BASF AG    
    BHP BILLITON LTD    
    BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC    
    BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT    
    CANADIAN NATL RAILWAY CO 1,252 2,626
    CANADIAN NATURAL RES LTD    
    CANADIAN NATURAL RES LTD    
    CANAIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD    
    CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD    
    CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD    
    CARNIVAL PLC ADR 2,463 2,618
    CHECK POINT SOFTWARE 1,931 1,953
    CHINA MOBILE LTD 3,256 2,985
    CIELO SA 2,069 1,745
    CK HUTCHISON ADR 2,592 2,567
    CORE LABORATORIES INC    
    DANSKE BANK 3,775 3,263
    DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG 3,042 3,147
    DOMINION DIAMOND CORP 1,643 1,616
    DIAGEO PLC    
    EATON CORP    
    ENSCO PLC    
    ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICES    
    FINNING INTL INC    
    FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO 3,149 3,048
    FUJI HEAVY INDS LTD ADR 3,768 4,124
    GROUPE CGI INC 2,595 2,842
    IMPERIAL TOB GROUP PLC 2,688 2,644
    INFOSYS LTD SP ADR 3,103 2,898
    INGENICO GROUP UNSP ADR 2,175 2,222
    INGERSOLL RAND CO    
    IPSEN S A 2,922 3,145
    ITV PLC UNSPON ADR 2,968 3,136
    KBC GROEP NV 2,707 2,679
    KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS 2,373 2,367
    LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC 3,067 2,854
    MACQUARIE GROUP LTD 2,905 2,953
    MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP    
    MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP    
    MEDA AB 2,632 2,318
    MELCO PBL ENTERTAINMENT 2,242 2,201
    MS&AD INS GROUP HLDGS 3,322 3,369
    NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD    
    NESTLE SA REG ADR 3,422 5,507
    NIPPON TELEGRAPH 2,207 2,424
    NOBLE CORP    
    NOVARTIS AG 2,187 3,528
    PARAGON OFFSHORE LTD    
    PARAGON OFFSHORE LTD    
    PARTNERRE LTD    
    PERSIMMON PLC 2,422 2,430
    POTASH CORP OF SASK INC    
    PRUDENTIAL PLC 3,762 3,606
    PT BANK MANDIRI PERSERO 1,798 1,772
    RECKITT BENCKISER PLC 2,454 2,399
    RIO TINTO PLC    
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 2,166 1,796
    RYANAIR HLDGS PLC 3,039 3,199
    SAFRAN SA 3,539 3,120
    SAMPO OYJ 3,025 3,111
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD    
    SHIRE PLC 2,918 2,870
    SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP ADR 2,376 2,193
    SONY CORP ADR NEW 2,790 2,510
    SUNCOR ENERGY 2,216 1,909
    SWEDBANK AB ADR 3,152 2,947
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG 3,120 3,208
    TALISMAN ENERGY INC    
    TATA MOTORS LMTD 1,684 1,709
    TECH RESOURCES LTD    
    TECHTRONIC INDS LTD 2,842 3,211
    TENARIS SA ADR    
    TESCO PLC 1,802 1,331
    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL ADR 3,367 3,741
    TOTAL SA SPONS ADR 3,605 3,191
    UBS AG REG    
    UBS AG REG    
    UBS AG REG    
    UNILEVER NV    
    UNITED OVERSEAS BK LTD 2,599 2,480
    VALES AADR    
    VALES AADR    
    WEATHERFORD INTL LTD    
    WEATHERFORDINTLLTD    
    WNS HOLDINGS LTD ADR 3,393 3,337
    WOLSELEY PLC JERSEY 2,591 2,446
    YARA INTERNATIONAL ASA    
    UBS GROUP AG 5,039 4,823
    DODGE & COX FS INTL STK FD 225,000 198,766
    AAC TECHNOLOGIES HLDGS 2,561 2,405
    AKBANK TURK ANONIM SIRKETI 4,946 2,553
    AMBEV SA 5,519 3,880
    AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV ADR 2,133 1,687
    BAIDU INC 4,757 7,562
    BANCO DO BRASIL SA 9,896 2,363
    BANCO MACRO SA 3,276 4,533
    BB SEGURIDADE PARTICIPACOES 4,284 2,208
    BIDVEST GROUP LTD 2,178 2,080
    BIDVEST GROUP LTD    
    CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP 9,104 7,812
    CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP    
    CHIINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP    
    CHINA MOBILE LTD 5,388 5,746
    CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY CO LTD 3,357 1,807
    CHINA SHENHUA ENERGY CO LTD    
    CIELO SA 3,138 3,108
    CLICKS GROUP LTD 3,456 3,137
    CNOOC LTD 5,214 2,923
    COMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL BANK 2,520 2,949
    COMPANHIA ENERGETICA DE MINAS 4,086 920
    COMPANHIA ENERGETICA DE MINAS    
    GAZPROM OAO 6,434 2,397
    GAZPROM OAO    
    GAZPROM OAO    
    GAZPROM OAO    
    IMPERIAL HOLDINGS 4,393 1,532
    KASIKORNBANK PUB CO LTD 2,988 1,840
    KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC 5,613 4,264
    KIMBERLY CLARK DE MEXICO SAB 2,979 3,416
    KOC HOLDINGS AS 3,509 3,184
    LOCALIZA RENT A CAR 5,721 2,766
    LUKOL OIL CO 5,060 3,411
    MOBILE TELESYSTEMS 6,167 1,934
    NEDBANK GROUP LTD 3,099 2,008
    NETEASE INC 2,664 9,243
    NETEASE INC    
    ORIFLAME COSMETICS SA    
    PERUSAHAAN PERSEROAN 4,657 5,639
    PERUSAHAAN PERSEROAN    
    PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TEL CO 4,332 3,377
    PRETORIA PORTLAND CEMENT 3,570 982
    PT ASTRA INTL TBK 5,368 3,751
    PT BANK MANDIRI PERSERO TBK 5,047 4,465
    PT SEMEN GRESIK PERSERO TBK 4,011 2,723
    PT UNITED TRACTORS TBK 3,840 1,944
    PT EXPLORATION & PR 2,556 718
    SANLAM LTD 2,196 2,130
    SBERBANK RUSSIA 8,973 4,632
    SHINHAM FINANCIAL GROUP 5,286 4,232
    SHOPRITE HOLDINGS LTD 2,752 1,742
    STANDARD BANK GROUP LTD 4,024 1,965
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO 4,648 8,304
    TIGER BRANDS LTD    
    TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLER TKC 4,541 2,428
    VALE SA 6,165 553
    VODACOM GROUP LTDL 2,487 2,009
    WEICHAI POWER CO LTD 4,598 1,985
    WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LTD 3,639 3,124
    WYNN MACAU LTD 3,170 1,302
    YPF SOCIEDAD ANONIMA 3,453 2,657

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    500,002
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    500,005
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Description Amount
    OTHER 2,176


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    ADR FEES 236 236    
    REGISTRATION 10      


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Description Amount
    NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 172


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT 44,024 44,024    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JW GARDNER II FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    37-1404507
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 1,391 1,391    
    INCOME TAX 5,365 5,365