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
NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)10309 N RIVER ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MEQUON, WI530924561
A Employer identification number

39-6589261
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(262) 242-3040
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$53,477,867J 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) 0
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 636 636  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 695,365 695,365  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,002,591
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 11,141,807
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,002,591
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 -158,136 -41,825 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,540,456 1,656,767 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 120,000 96,000 0 24,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 8,808 7,046 0 1,762
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,050 5,445 0 605
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,467 0 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 55,175 10,743 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 256 0 0 256
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 192,756 119,234 0 26,623
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,493,825 2,493,825
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,686,581 119,234 0 2,520,448
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,146,125
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,537,533
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 7,563,886 13,878,632 13,878,632
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 12,843,049 Click to see attachment2,838,049 2,198,800
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 28,280,697 Click to see attachment30,721,355 37,296,964
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment103,471 Click to see attachment103,471
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 48,687,632 47,541,507 53,477,867
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) Click to see attachment15,045 Click to see attachment15,045
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 15,045 15,045
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 48,672,587 47,526,462
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 48,672,587 47,526,462
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 48,687,632 47,541,507
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
48,672,587
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,146,125
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
47,526,462
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
47,526,462
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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 PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP - PASSTHROUGH ENTITY      
b ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS LP - PASSTHROUGH ENTITY      
c 46 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC   2014-11-11 2015-11-24
d 10000 NATIONAL HEALTH 5.08%   2007-11-06 2015-11-03
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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       1,122
b       -338
c 9,284,975   10,005,000 -720,025
d 157,500   135,000 22,500
e 1,699,332     1,699,332
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       1,122
b       -338
c       -720,025
d       22,500
e       1,699,332
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 1,002,591
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 2,223,410 51,157,798 0.043462
2013 1,987,186 46,092,877 0.043113
2012 1,914,482 41,144,076 0.046531
2011 1,569,888 37,296,123 0.042093
2010 1,345,701 32,675,095 0.041184
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.216383
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
0.043277
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
58,288,619
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,522,557
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
15,375
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,537,932
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,520,448
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 30,751
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 30,751
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 30,751
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 55,371
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 55,371
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 24,620
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet24,620 RefundedBullet 11 0
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)
    bulletWI
    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 ofbulletLYNN NICHOLAS Telephone no.bullet (414) 272-4650

    Located atbullet700 N WATER STREETMILWAUKEEWI ZIP+4bullet53202
    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
    ALBERT O NICHOLAS TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    6002 N HIGHWAY 83
    CHENEQUA,WI53029
    NANCY J NICHOLAS TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    6002 N HIGHWAY 83
    CHENEQUA,WI53029
    LYNN S NICHOLAS TRUSTEE
    25.00     		120,000 0 0
    10309 N RIVER ROAD
    MEQUON,WI53092
    SUSAN N FASCIANO TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2533 INDIAN RIDGE DRIVE
    GLENVIEW,IL60025
    DAVID O NICHOLAS TRUSTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2401 W RANGE LINE TERRACE
    MEQUON,WI53092
    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 N/A 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  
    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
    53,437,847
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    5,738,416
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    59,176,263
    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
    59,176,263
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    887,644
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    58,288,619
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,914,431
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,914,431
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    30,751
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    30,751
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,883,680
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,883,680
    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
    2,883,680
    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
    2,520,448
    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
    2,520,448
    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
    2,520,448
    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 2,883,680
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 2,471,726
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,520,448
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 2,471,726
    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..... 48,722
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		2,834,958
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    LYNN NICHOLAS NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUND
    10309 NORTH RIVER ROAD
    MEQUON,WI53092
    (262) 242-3040
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    TYPE WRITTEN LETTER WITH HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS
    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
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    660 E MASON STREET STE 200
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) RELAY FOR LIFE. ELIMINATING CANCER AS A MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEM BY PREVENTING CANCER, SAVING LIVES AND DEMINISHING SUFFERING THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. 5,000
    5P SOCIETY
    PO BOX 268
    LAKEWOOD,CA90714     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO PROVIDE NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CHI DU CHAT SYNDROME. 5,000
    ALS ASSOCIATION SE WI CHAPTER
    2421 N MAYFAIR ROAD STE 212
    WAUWATOSA,WI53226     		NONE 501(C)(3) BOUGHT TABLE AT BALL. DEDICATED TO FIGHT AGAINST ALS THROUGH RESEARCH, PATIENT SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AWARENESS. 20,000
    ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN
    517 N SEGOE ROAD STE 301
    MADISON,WI53705     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO SUPPORT PEOPLE FACING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS TO GROW AS THE NEED INCREASES. 1,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    8317 ELDERBERRY RD
    MADISON,WI53717     		NONE 501(C)(3) BREAST CANCER LUNCHEON SPONSOR - DECICATED TO ELIMINATING CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SERVICE. 15,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    660 E MASON STREET STE 200
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) COACHES VS CANCER - DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING CANCER AS A MAJOR HEALH PROBLEM BY PREVENTING CANCER, SAVING LIVES AND DIMISHING SUFFERING THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SERVICE. 25,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 4002902
    DES MOINES,IA50340     		NONE 501(C)(3) WEST BEND HEART WALK & TEACHING GARDEN - DEDICATED TO FIGHTING HEART DISEASE AND STROKE THROUGH EDUCATION. 50,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER MILW CHAPTER
    2600 W WISCONSIN AVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53233     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF DISASTER, AND HELP PEOPLE PREVENT, PREPARE AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES. 50,000
    ANXIETY DISORDERS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 560
    OCONOMOWOC,WI53066     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES AFFECTED BY ANXIETY DISORDER WITH TREATMENT, TRAINING AND AWARENESS. 15,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO MILWAUKEE
    8415 W GREENFIELD AVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53214     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO PROVIDE A MENTOR TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. 10,000
    BIRCH CREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER INC
    PO BOX 230
    EGG HARBOR,WI54209     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY IN DOOR CTY WI FOR ADVANCED YOUNG MUSICANS. 10,000
    BLOOD CENTER OF WISCONSIN
    638 NORTH 18TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53233     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT A RESEARCH DOCTOR. SCIENTISTS MAKE DISCOVERIES WHICH IMPROVE DIAGNOSIS, ADVANCE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY LEAD TO CURES. 75,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE
    1437 NORTH PROSPECT AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53210     		NONE 501(C)(3) FUND THE LITTLE DRIBBLERS PROGRAM. PROMOTE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPEMENT BY BUILDING SELF ESTEEM, VALUES AND SKILLS. 75,000
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION
    MS 3050 PO BOX 1997
    MILWAUKEE,WI53201     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. ADVANCE THE WORK OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE, REASEARCH AND TEACHING. 150,000
    COA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTERS
    909 EAST NORTH AVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53212     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO HELP MILW CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL WORK. 10,000
    COLUMBIA ST MARY'S FOUNDATION
    13111 N PORT WASHINGTON ROAD
    MEQUON,WI53097     		NONE 501(C)(3) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. SUPPORT A NEW ADDITION, WHICH WILL ALLOW EXPANSION OF CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WILL ALSO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. 75,000
    COPE SERVICES
    885 BADGER CIRCLE
    GRAFTON,WI53024     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT,CRISIS INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. 5,000
    DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 26017
    MADISON,WI53726     		NONE 501(C)(3) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. OFFERS WOMEN OF ALL AGES A RICH HERITAGE BASED ON PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL INTEGRITY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INTELLECTUAL HONESTY. 80,000
    DOOR COUNTY YMCA
    3866 GIBRALTAR ROAD
    FISH CREEK,WI54212     		NONE 501(C)(3) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES. 60,000
    FAMILY PROMISE OF OZAUKEE COUNTY
    PO BOX 499
    PORT WASHINGTON,WI53074     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN - TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS & EXPERT MGMT TO HOMELESS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 10,000
    EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
    8740 WASHINGTON BLVD
    CULVER CITY,CA90232     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. OFFERS SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS CHALLENGED BY LEARNING, DEVELOPMENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR MEDICAL DISABILITIES. 20,000
    FIRST STAGE CHILDREN'S THEATER
    929 NORTH WATER STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDE THEATER EXPERIENCES AND SERVE AS THEATER ARTS-IN-EDUCATION RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS. 50,000
    FROEDERT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    9200 W WISCONSIN AVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53226     		NONE 501(C)(3) FUND CANCER RESEARCH. PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE HIGHLY SPECIALIZED CARE, RESEARCH AND TRAINING OF FROEDERT HOSPITAL AND THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WI. 200,000
    GATHERING ON THE GREEN INC
    PO BOX 524
    THIENSVILLE,WI53092     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. DELIVERING THE PERFORMING ARTS TO NEW AUDIENCES AND THE NEXT GENERATION. 10,000
    INNOVATION CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF WI- MILWAUKEE
    3271 N LAKE DRIVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53211     		NONE 501(C)(3) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. DEVELOPE A WORLD-CLASS, PUBLIC, PRIVATE RESEARCH PARK THAT SPURS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY LEADING TO NEW PRODUCTS, BUSINESSES AND JOBS. 150,000
    JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
    1300 N JACKSON STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT BREAKFAST CLUB. DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. 10,000
    JUDITH ANN GRIESE FOUNDATION
    7400 E CRESTLINE CIRCLE
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE FIND HOPE AND HEALING WITHIN THEMSELVES. 15,000
    MADISON AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION
    3921 ANCHOR DR
    MADISON,WI53714     		NONE 501(C)(3) "LAUNCHPAD AND ALTERNATIVE STATEWIDE MUSIC COMPETITION. TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN MUSIC. 50,000
    LAD LAKEST ROSE CENTER
    3801 NORTH 88TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53222     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. CHANGING HEARTACHE TO HOPE FOR WOMEN, GIRLS AND FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL CARE, STABILIZATION PLACEMENT AND RESPITE CARE. 50,000
    LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN INC
    2724 WEST WELLS STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53208     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDES LITERACY EDUCATION TO MOTIVATED ADULTS THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. 15,000
    MACC FUND
    1200 N MAYFAIR ROAD SUITE 265
    MILWAUKEE,WI53226     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND HOPE TEAM. SUPPORTS RESEARCH, EFFECIVE TREATMENT AND CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER. 137,000
    MAKE A DIFFERENCE - WISCONSIN
    710 N PLANKINTON AVE STE 310
    MILWAUKEE,WI53203     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SUPPORTS MONEY SMART AND LIFE SMART EDUCATION. 7,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN
    13195 WEST HAMPTON AVENUE
    BUTLER,WI53007     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. GRANTS THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH HOPE, STRENGTH AND JOY. 7,500
    MEQUON-THIENSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 514
    MEQUON,WI53092     		NONE 501(C)(3) UNDERWRITE TARTAN BALL MUSIC. ENRICHING THE EDUCATION OF MEQUON THIENSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. 10,000
    MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 4777
    NEW YORK,NY10163     		NONE 501(C)(3) RUN SPONSOR. SUPPORTS PARKINSON'S RESEARCH. 25,000
    MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
    700 N ART MUSEUM DRIVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. COLLECT & PRESERVE ART AND PRESENT TO THE COMMUNITY AS A VITAL SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION. 15,000
    NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCRELOSIS SOCIETY WI CHAPTER
    1120 JAMES DRSUITE A
    HARTLAND,WI53029     		NONE 501(C)(3) MS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. TO SUPPORT RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD OF MS AND ALLOW NEW METHODS OF REPAIRING BRAINS IN PEOPLE WITH MS. 75,000
    MILWAUKEE FILM
    2290 E WISCONSIN AVE STE200
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. A WORLD OF MOVING IDEAS SUPPORTING CINEMATIC PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY. 20,000
    MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM
    800 WEST WELLS STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53233     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SUPPORT EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 25,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC
    2819 W RICHARDSON PLACE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53208     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON THE NEAR WEST SIDE OF MILWAUKEE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT STRIVE TO SUPPORT PERSONAL GROWTH, ENRICHMENT, KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCEY. 15,000
    NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION
    2545 NORTH 29TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53210     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND LEADERSHIP. 15,000
    OUR NEXT GENERATION INC
    804 E JUNEAU AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. ENHANCING EDUCATION & LIFE SKILLS OF CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS. 20,000
    RCD FOUNDATION
    1135 LONE TREE ROAD
    ELM GROVE,WI53122     		NONE 501(C)(3) CONNOR'S VIRTUAL ERGO CHALLENGE - TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER IN WISCONSIN. 1,000
    PEARLS FOR TEEN GIRLSINC
    2100 N PALMER STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53212     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROGRAMS FOR MAXIMIZING GIRLS' SELF-DEVELOPMENT. 10,000
    PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER
    833 NORTH 26TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53223     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO HELP INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 10,000
    PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN
    759 NORTH MILWAUKEE STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) NIGHT FOR SIGHT EVENT. PROMOTE HEALTH VISION AND EYE SAFETY. 55,000
    RAWHIDE BOYS RANCH
    E7475RAWHIDE ROAD
    NEW LONDON,WI54961     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SUPPORT COUNSELING SERVICES FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. 80,000
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
    8948 W WATERTOWN PLANK ROAD
    WAUWATOSA,WI53226     		NONE 501(C)(3) CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDES A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED AS A RESULT OF THEIR CHILD'S ILLNESS OR INJURY. 12,000
    SIXTEENTH STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
    1337 S CESAR E CHAVEZ DRIVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI532042714     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDE QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. 15,000
    SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER
    619 W WALNUT STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53212     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDE SHELTER FOR BATTERED AND WOMEN AND CHILDREN. 18,000
    SAMARITAN FOUNDATION FOR CHURCH AND FAMILY WELLNESS INC
    500 W SILVER SPRINGS DR SUITE K270
    GLENDALE,WI53217     		NONE 501(C)(3) UNDERWRITE BOOKLETS FOR MPS SCHOOLS. SERVING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH WHOLE PERSON WELLNESS AND SERVICES. 50,000
    THE GATHERING OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN
    804 EAST JUNEAU AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY. 20,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    4757 NORTH 76TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53218     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS AND MEET THE HUMAN NEEDS IN HIS NAME WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. 25,000
    UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER
    1028 SOUTH 9TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53204     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO HISPANICS AND NEAR SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCTION, CULTURAL ARTS, RECREATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 10,000
    UPAF
    929 NORTH WATER STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SUPPORTS THE PERFORMING ARTS IN MILWAUKEE. 20,000
    UWM ATHLETICS SUMMER CAMP
    PO BOX 413
    MILWAUKEE,WI53201     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, SUPPORTS BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 19,925
    WALKER'S POINT YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER INC
    2030 W NATIONAL AVENUE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53204     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. MEET THE NEEDS OF RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND OTHER TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILES FROM MILWAUKEE'S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. 15,000
    WI ALLIANCE FOR FIRE SAFETY
    17750 WEST LIBERTY LANE
    NEW BERLIN,WI53146     		NONE 501(C)(3) GOLF OUTING - BENEFITS ST. MARY'S BURN CENTER AND THE WI CAMP FOR BURNED AND INJURED YOUTH. 5,400
    WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY
    4500 W WISCONSIN AVE
    MILWAUKEE,WI53208     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO SUPPORT ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND FORGOTTEN ANIMALS. 25,000
    ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE
    1421 NORTH WATER STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53202     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. SUPPORT, EDUCATE & CONSERVE PROGRAMS FOR ANIMALS AT THE ZOO. 15,000
    ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION
    1401 N 2ND STREET
    ROCKFORD,IL61107     		NONE 501(C)(3) ANNUAL ENDOWMENT. SUPPORTS ENHANCEMENTS AND PROGRAMMING AT THE NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY AND GARDENS. 400,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,493,825
    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 ...........     		    14 636  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 695,365  
    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.....     15 32,631  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    01 1,002,591  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aLOSS FROM PARTNERSHIPS     		  -116,311 01    
    bLOSS FROM PARTNERSHIPS     01 -74,456  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -116,311 1,656,767 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,540,456
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ANDERSON TACKMAN & CO, PLC - FOR TAX PREPARATION 6,050 5,445 0 605

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      2,838,049 2,198,800

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS AT COST 28,400,343 32,735,166
    PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT COST 2,321,012 4,561,798

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    SUSPENSE 0 400 400
    DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE 0 78,451 78,451
    PREPAID EXCISE TAX 0 24,620 24,620


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 136 0 0 136
    FILING FEES 95 0 0 95
    POSTAGE 25 0 0 25


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    DORCHESTER MINERALS LP - PASSTHROUGH ENTITY 29,368 29,368  
    DORCHESTER MINERALS LP - PASSTHROUGH ENTITY 3,263 3,263  
    LOSS FROM PARTNERSHIPS -116,311   0
    LOSS FROM PARTNERSHIPS -74,456 -74,456 0


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCRUED PAYROLL TAXES 15,045 15,045


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 2,467 0 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NICHOLAS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
     
    C/O LYNN S NICHOLAS
    EIN:
    39-6589261
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX (FORM 990-PF) 44,432 0 0 0
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID BY PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES 10,743 10,743 0 0