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
TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1050 WESTLAKES DR
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BERWYN, PA19312
A Employer identification number

46-5601414
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(610) 893-9800
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$20,976,511J 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) 20,465,741
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 339,497 339,497  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 543,317
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,446,367
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 543,317
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 46,107 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 21,394,662 882,814  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 7,136 3,568   3,568
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 45,018 42,373   2,645
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 554 554   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 52,708 46,495   6,213
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 520,925 520,925
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 573,633 46,495   527,138
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 20,821,029
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 836,319
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.............   20,484 20,484
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........   1,411,047 1,411,047
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) 0 Click to see attachment2,151,701 2,190,037
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment1,793,072 2,294,942
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment1,417,508 1,411,106
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment14,027,217 13,648,895
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) 0 20,821,029 20,976,511
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 0 20,821,029
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)..... 0 20,821,029
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 0 20,821,029
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
0
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
20,821,029
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
20,821,029
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
20,821,029
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 8,254,012   7,903,050 350,962
b 192,355     192,355
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       350,962
b       192,355
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 543,317
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 1,050,849 22,051,096 0.047655
2013 1,045,285 21,160,025 0.049399
2012 699,525 19,517,036 0.035842
2011 619,415 18,416,704 0.033633
2010 651,628 12,306,087 0.052952
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.219481
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
0.043896
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
15,165,872
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
665,721
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
8,363
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
674,084
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
527,138
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 16,726
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 16,726
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 16,726
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 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 397
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 17,123
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletPA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMATTHEW PILCHER Telephone no.bullet (610) 893-9383

    Located atbullet1050 WESTLAKES DRBERWYNPA ZIP+4bullet19312
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    KAREN LEGGIO CHAIRPERSON AND DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    MICHAEL RISKA TREASURER AND DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    MICHELE BLAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    KATHLEEN AMBROSE DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    JANE LEIPOLD DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    JAMES O'TOOLE DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    AMY SHAH DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    JIM TOTH DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    JOAN WAINWRIGHT DIRECTOR
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    HAROLD BARKSDALE DIRECTOR (FORMER)
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    JAXON LANG CHAIR (FORMER)
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    JOANN PICCOLO DIRECTOR (FORMER)
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    KEITH SHUEY DIRECTOR (FORMER)
    0.23     		0 0 0
    1050 WESTLAKES DR
    BERWYN,PA19312
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 NONE 0
    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 NONE 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    15,019,270
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    377,554
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    15,396,824
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    15,396,824
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    230,952
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    15,165,872
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    758,294
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    758,294
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    16,726
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    16,726
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    741,568
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    46,107
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    787,675
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    787,675
    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
    527,138
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    527,138
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    527,138
    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 7 787,675
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 28,864
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 139,669
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 168,533
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 527,138
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 527,138
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 168,533 168,533
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		92,004
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ABET FOUNDATION INC
    415 NORTH CHARLES ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		  SO III FI SUPPORT STUDENTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 8,225
    AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
    2025 E ST NW
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20006     		  PC DISASTER RELIEF FOR NEPAL 50,000
    ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM & FORSYTH COUNTY
    206 N SPRUCE ST
    WINSTON SALEM,NC27101     		  PC ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM 10,000
    BLOOM AGAIN FOUNDATION
    221 E WALNUT ST
    PASADENA,CA91101     		  PC ASSISTANCE WITH INDIGENT FAMILIES 5,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HARRISBURG INC
    1227 BERRYHILL ST
    HARRISBURG,PA17104     		  PC ASSIST CHILDREN IN LEARNING ABOUT STEM 10,000
    CAITLIN'S SMILES INC
    3303 N 6TH ST
    HARRISBURG,PA17110     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER 3,500
    CAPITAL AREA THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 339
    GRANTVILLE,PA17028     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 10,000
    THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
    34TH STREET CIVIC CENTER BLVD
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE 25,000
    MOSES CONE-WESLEY LONG COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION INC (CONE HEALTH FND)
    1200 N ELM ST
    GREENSBORO,NC27401     		  SO II FOR ASSISTANCE WITH CANCER RESEARCH 4,000
    NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FOUNDATION (DISCOVERE)
    1420 KING ST
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		  PC ASSISTANCE WITH STEM EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 50,000
    DONOR NETWORK WEST
    12667 ALCOSTA BLVD
    SAN RAMON,CA94583     		  PC TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTS 2,500
    EAST PENNSBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    890 VALLEY ST
    ENOLA,PA17025     		  PC NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH 5,000
    US FOUNDATION FOR THE INSPIRATION & RECOGNITION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY(FIRST)
    200 BEDFORD ST
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		  PC SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL STEM PROGRAMS 201,100
    GIRLSTART INC
    1400 W ANDERSON LN
    AUSTIN,TX78757     		  PC SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL STEM PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS 5,000
    GUILFORD EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC
    902 BONNER DR
    JAMESTOWN,NC27282     		  PC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 2,500
    HARRISBURG AREA YMCA
    123 FORSTER ST
    HARRISBURG,PA17102     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH 5,000
    HOPE SERVICES
    30 LAS COLINAS LN
    SAN JOSE,CA95119     		  PC TO ASSIST PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 5,000
    DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    3011 WEST GRAND BLVD STE 1004
    DETROIT,MI48202     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS 1,000
    MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    10 WEST SEVENTH ST
    ST PAUL,MN55102     		  PC SUPPORT STEM PROGRAMS 5,000
    PALMYRA AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 25
    PALMYRA,PA17078     		  PC SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL STEM PROGRAMS 4,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTRAL DAUPHIN SCHOOLS (PANTHER RAM FOUNDATION)
    600 RUTHERFORD RD
    HARRISBURG,PA17109     		  PC NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH 5,000
    RIDER UNIVERSITY
    2083 LAWRENCEVILLE RD
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  PC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS 1,000
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF WINSTON-SALEM
    419 S HAWTHORNE RD
    WINSTON SALEM,NC27103     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN SEEKING MEDICAL CARE 5,000
    RUNNING FOR RACHEL
    5101 MOUNTAIN RIDGE LN
    HARRISBURG,PA17112     		  PC SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH 5,000
    SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    1101 21ST AVE
    SIDNEY,NE69162     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF STEM EDUCATION 5,000
    UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
    3211 FOURTH ST NE
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20017     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF STEM EDUCATION 5,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA INC
    315 WEST 36TH ST 8TH FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		  PC SUPPORT MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS IN SAN JOSE 5,000
    TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION
    201 SOUTH MARKET ST
    SAN JOSE,CA95113     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF STEM EDUCATION 25,000
    THE ARC OF GREENSBORO
    14 OAK BRANCH DR STE B
    GREENSBORO,NC27407     		  PC IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 5,000
    VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION
    902 PRICES FORK RD UNIVERSITY
    GATEWAY CENTER STE 400
    BLACKSBURG,VA24061     		  PC SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL STEM PROGRAMS 5,000
    YOUTH UNLIMITED PROGRAMS
    PO BOX 485
    HIGH POINT,NC27261     		  PC SUPPORT SUMMER CAMPS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN 5,000
    PHILADELPHIA VIP
    150 WALNUT ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		  PC SUPPORT PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 12,500
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL PA
    2420 GEHMAN LN NO 100
    LANCASTER,PA17602     		  PC SUPPORT STEM PROGRAMS 20,000
    HERSHEY FOOD BANK AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
    PO BOX 205
    HERSHEY,PA17033     		  PC SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD KITCHEN 5,600
    Total .................................bullet 3a 520,925
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 339,497  
    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 ............     		    18 543,317  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aRECOVERIES OF PRIOR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS     		    01 46,107  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 928,921 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13928,921
    (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
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    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-5601414
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    46-5601414
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    TE CONNECTIVITY FDN TA
     

       
    1100 WEHRLE DR 2ND FLR
     
    BUFFALO, NY14221

    		$ 20,465,741


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

    46-5601414
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO $ 20,465,741 2015-04-30
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    46-5601414
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    EXPLANATION - TRANSFEREE FOUNDATION UNDER IRC 507(B)(2) FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1 AND FORM 990-PF, PART XIII: ON APRIL 30, 2015, THE TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION TA (THE "FOUNDATION") (EIN 23-2022928), A PRIVATE NON-OPERATING FOUNDATION ORGANIZED AS A PENNSYLVANIA CHARITABLE TRUST, TRANSFERRED SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS ASSETS TO THE TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION (THE "SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION") (EIN 46-5601414), A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.THE TRUSTEE OF THE FOUNDATION DETERMINED THAT IT WOULD BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE FOUNDATION TO BE RESTRUCTURED FROM A TRUST TO A NONPROFIT CORPORATION. THUS, THE FOUNDATION'S TRUSTEE (1) ESTABLISHED A NEW PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION (THE SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES, (2) APPLIED FOR, AND OBTAINED, A RECOGNITION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OF THE SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION'S EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CLASSIFICATION AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE, AND (3) CAUSED THE FOUNDATION'S ASSETS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION. THE SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION IS EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED BY THE SAME PERSONS WHO EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED THE FOUNDATION.AS A RESULT OF THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS FROM THE FOUNDATION TO A SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED BY THE SAME PERSONS THAT CONTROLLED THE TRANSFEROR FOUNDATION, THE SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION IS NOT TREATED AS A NEWLY CREATED ORGANIZATION AS PROVIDED IN REG. 1.507-3(A)(9)(I). FOR 2015, THE SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION IS REPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTION HISTORY ON FORM 990 PF, PAGE 3, PART V AND UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME HISTORY ON FROM 990 PF, PAGE 9 PART XIII.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CITIGROUP INC. 7000SH 6,982 7,001
    KEY BANK NATIONAL MEDIUM TERM NOTE 15000SH 15,110 15,102
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 25000SH 25,243 25,173
    HARTFORD FINL SVCS GRP 20000SH 20,622 20,667
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION MEDIUM TERM NOTE 50000SH 50,801 52,272
    CATERPILLAR FINANCIALS MEDIUM TERM NOTE 20000SH 19,988 19,950
    MCKESSON CORP 20000SH 20,015 19,944
    APPLE INC. 25000SH 24,987 25,015
    APPALACHIAN POWER CO 20000SH 20,882 20,834
    FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 2000SH 19,991 19,944
    HESS CORP 15000SH 14,982 14,678
    AT&T INC. 15000SH 14,886 14,931
    BECTON DICKINSON AND CO 5000SH 5,000 4,993
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP MEDIUM TERM NOTE 2000SH 19,970 19,975
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO MEDIUM TERM NOTE 15000SH 15,006 14,927
    CITIGROUP INC. 15000SH 14,952 14,851
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 10000SH 10,000 9,938
    HSBC BANK USA 15000SH 14,974 14,996
    HSBC USA INC. 20000SH 19,966 20,287
    AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE 25000SH 24,904 25,178
    FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO LLC 2000SH 20,000 19,578
    EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION 15000SH 15,000 15,011
    SUNTRUST BANKS INC. 30000SH 29,973 30,149
    TIME WARNER INC. 30000SH 29,984 29,835
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPER 20000SH 20,187 19,174
    ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV 50000SH 52,959 55,328
    BB&T CORPORATION MEDIUM TERM NOTE 15000SH 14,978 15,101
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. 5000SH 5,048 5,007
    L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORP 15000SH 16,002 15,605
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. 10000SH 9,935 10,022
    KEYCORP MEDIUM TERM NOTE 10000SH 10,016 9,962
    MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC. 10000SH 10,710 10,491
    PROLOGIS LP 70000SH 69,989 70,881
    TEXTRON INC. 10000SH 9,984 10,062
    GOOGLE INC. 50000SH 49,549 53,241
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL COMPANY 15000SH 15,737 16,247
    VORNADO REALTY LP 20000SH 21,496 21,222
    SOUTHERN CAL EDISON 30000SH 29,544 29,419
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC 10000SH 9,999 9,975
    CBS CORP 20000SH 19,696 19,778
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP 50000SH 52,470 52,277
    PHILLIPS 66 5000SH 5,254 5,144
    TD AMERITRADE HOLDING CO 9000SH 8,993 8,915
    FEDEX CORP 50000SH 49,873 48,708
    VENTAS REALTY LP/CAP CRP 20000SH 19,703 19,470
    DIGITAL REALTY TRUST LP 25000SH 24,032 24,016
    DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP 20000SH 19,833 19,227
    ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS 20000SH 20,067 16,463
    HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST 5000SH 5,008 4,891
    AON PLC 25000SH 25,930 25,617
    DTE ENERGY COMPANY 5000SH 4,989 5,138
    AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES IN MEDIUM TERM NOTE 25000SH 26,179 26,048
    FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 10000SH 9,973 10,244
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 10000SH 10,207 10,585
    HCP INC. 30000SH 29,893 29,801
    PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES 20000SH 20,220 20,478
    CAN FINANCIAL CORP 20000SH 19,998 19,910
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 20000SH 19,950 20,160
    MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP 5000SH 4,982 4,659
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC. 10000SH 9,900 10,083
    CVS HEALTH CORP 25000SH 25,622 25,515
    MORGAN STANLEY MEDIUM TERM NOTE 5000SH 4,991 5,016
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 20000SH 19,980 22,786
    ORACLE CORP 25000SH 24,990 24,870
    MONSANTO CO 10000SH 9,936 8,600
    AT&T INC. 10000SH 9,971 9,249
    GATX CORP 10000SH 9,986 9,545
    BERKLEY (WR) CORPORATION 25000SH 24,874 23,972
    CBS CORP 10000SH 9,870 8,579
    FEDEX CORP 50000SH 4,972 4,455
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 10000SH 9,979 9,300
    SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS 10000SH 9,923 7,685
    VALERO ENERGY CORP 5000SH 4,980 4,169
    AMGEN INC. 10000SH 9,941 9,265
    TIME WARNER INC. 10000SH 9,992 9,522

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC. 378SH 36,378 49,182
    SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY 615SH 37,270 39,673
    DANAHER CORP COM 710SH 39,375 65,945
    DELTA AIR LINES INC. 680SH 27,694 34,469
    FEDEX CORP COM 275SH 43,513 40,972
    GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 1420SH 31,532 44,233
    UNION PACIFIC CORP COM 310SH 19,510 24,242
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM 320SH 25,929 30,742
    VODAFONE GROUP SPONSORED AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPT 661SH 34,198 21,324
    COMCAST CORP CLASS A 1085SH 37,935 61,227
    WALT DISNEY CO 626SH 54,886 65,780
    LOWES COMPANIES INCORPORATED 525SH 23,382 39,921
    NIKE INC. CL B 868SH 33,221 54,250
    PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED 23SH 18,944 29,324
    STARBUCKS CORP COM 865SH 25,356 51,925
    ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV NV 415SH 42,479 51,875
    CVS HEALTH CORPORATION 575SH 51,818 56,218
    DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INCORPORATED 336SH 26,358 31,315
    PEPSICO INC. COM 600SH 40,370 59,952
    PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. 285SH 25,754 25,054
    EOG RESOURCES INC. COM 487SH 37,784 34,475
    HALLIBURTON HLDG CO COM 853SH 36,760 29,036
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD. 454SH 37,387 31,667
    SUNCOR ENERGY INC. 1347SH 37,592 34,752
    AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INCORPORATED 781SH 48,536 48,399
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 527SH 39,824 51,093
    BLACKROCK INC. 110SH 36,143 37,457
    CITIGROUP INC. 910SH 44,711 47,093
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 1130SH 50,356 74,614
    METLIFE INCORPORATED 480SH 18,440 23,141
    PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. 519SH 38,466 49,466
    WELLS FARGO & CO 1310SH 49,091 71,209
    AMGEN INC. COM 220SH 19,769 35,713
    BIOGEN, INC. 160SH 47,221 49,016
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING C 597SH 28,761 52,184
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC. COM 430SH 34,390 43,512
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 443SH 35,458 45,505
    MERCK & COMPANY INC. 1035SH 47,470 54,669
    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 113SH 34,712 61,344
    STRYKER CORP COM 387SH 36,867 35,968
    ZOETIS INC. 541SH 16,972 25,925
    ALPHABET INC. CL C 87SH 28,318 66,023
    ALPHABET INC. CL A 87SH 28,302 67,687
    ANALOG DEVICES INC. 465SH 25,326 25,724
    APPLE INC. 1154SH 77,662 121,470
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC. 1340SH 30,756 36,388
    EMC CORP MASS COM 840SH 21,409 21,571
    MASTERCARD INC. CLASS A 590SH 44,456 57,442
    ORACLE CORPORATION COM 1445SH 44,044 52,786
    QUALCOMM INC. COM 640SH 40,187 31,990

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    2,151,701
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    2,190,037
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FPA NEW INCOME FUND 62693.77SH AT COST 632,000 623,803
    FEDERAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CLASS INTERNATIONAL 59381.91SH AT COST 659,180 632,417
    FIDELITY FOCUSED HIGH INCOME FUND 106956SH AT COST 900,000 856,718
    RIDGEWORTH SEIX FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND I 44752.46SH AT COST 401,844 369,655
    VANGUARD INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES FUND CLASS ADMIRAL 7843.14SH AT COST 200,000 197,726
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF 4100SH AT COST 494,619 461,742
    LSV VALUE EQUITY FUND STRATEGY 22984.01SH AT COST 449,675 524,265
    DIAMOND HILL LARGE-CAP FUND CLASS INSTITUTIONAL 26001.08SH AT COST 576,027 560,323
    T ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 16424.99SH AT COST 343,934 474,518
    MORGAN STANLEY INSTL FUND INC. SMALL CO GROWTH PORTFOLIO CLASS IS 15007.06SH AT COST 270,619 206,655
    MORGAN STANLEY INSTL FUND INC. GROWTH PORTFOLIO CLASS IS 16339.27SH AT COST 629,783 662,394
    VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND CLASS INSTITUTIONAL 5446SH AT COST 1,038,226 1,016,333
    WILMINGTON LARGE-CAP STRATEGY FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES 92378.75SH AT COST 1,600,000 1,566,744
    WILMINGTON MULTI-MANAGER REAL ASSET FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES 79830.69SH AT COST 1,163,655 1,046,580
    HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND CLASS INSTITUTIONAL 35144.32SH AT COST 2,200,992 2,088,627
    WCM FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND 104000SH AT COST 1,300,000 1,270,880
    ISHARES CURRENCY HEDGE MSCI EUROZONE ETF 7700SH AT COST 202,529 198,814
    OBERWEIS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND INSTITUTIONAL CLASS 33653.85SH AT COST 350,000 347,308
    WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE EMERGING MARKETS FUND CLASS INSTITUTIONAL 17585.72SH AT COST 364,020 313,026
    WISDOMTREE JAPAN HEDGE EQUITY ETF 4600SH AT COST 250,114 230,367

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 7,136 3,568   3,568


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    RECOVERIES OF PRIOR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS 46,107   46,107


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 42,310 42,310   0
    ADR FEES 63 63   0
    CONSULTING FEES 2,645 0   2,645


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    TE CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-5601414
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 554 554   0