Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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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
MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1801 YORK STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DENVER, CO80206
A Employer identification number

45-2385853
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 399-3000
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$14,708,177J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,661 2,661  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 384,310 384,310  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -6,885
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,249,101
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 380,086 386,971  
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 63,349 36,600   26,749
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 27,497 27,497   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
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 9,753 4,728   5,025
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 100,599 68,825   31,774
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 637,200 637,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 737,799 68,825   668,974
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -357,713
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 318,146
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,911,543 1,634,797 1,634,797
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)....... 4,845,437 Click to see attachment6,593,940 6,504,384
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,682,880 Click to see attachment6,790,076 6,568,996
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 15,439,860 15,018,813 14,708,177
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.................. 15,439,860 15,018,813
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)..... 15,439,860 15,018,813
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 15,439,860 15,018,813
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
15,439,860
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-357,713
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
15,082,147
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
63,334
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
15,018,813
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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 INVESCO INTERNATIONA   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
b ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
c COLUMBIA ACORN INTER   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
d QUALIFIED INVESTMENT ITUTIONAL   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
e DEUTSCHE GLOBAL REAL CURITIES   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
FRANKLLIN HIGH INCOME   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
IVY ASSET STRATEGY   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
RS GLOBAL NATURAL RE   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
TEMPLETON GLOBAL BON   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
VANGUARD BD INDEX   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
VANGUARD BD INDEX   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
VANGUARD BD INDEX   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
VANGUARD SHORT TERM   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
VANGUARD SHORT TERM   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
RS GLOBAL NATURAL RE   2014-12-31 2015-02-18
OPPENHEIMER INTL SMALL   2015-01-01 2015-12-21
VANGUARD DEVELOPED MARKET   2015-01-01 2015-12-21
VANGUARD DIVIDEND GROWTH   2015-01-01 2015-12-21
VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK   2015-01-01 2015-12-21
VANGUARD 500 INDEX   2015-01-01 2015-12-21
ALLIANCEBERN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR   2015-01-01 2015-08-25
BAIRD CORE PLUS BOND FUND   2015-01-01 2015-09-25
DOUBLELINE CORE FIX INCOME   2015-01-01 2015-08-25
METROPOLITAN WEST TR BOND   2015-01-01 2015-12-14
FPL FLOATING RATE INCOME   2015-01-01 2015-01-27
VANGUARD INTM TERM INV   2015-01-01 2015-12-24
VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET   2015-01-01 2015-05-13
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 1,180   1,160 20
b 9,310   9,205 105
c 25,780   24,773 1,007
d 45,105   45,020 85
e 1,300   1,225 75
25,152   24,900 252
73,105   71,250 1,855
8,700   8,381 319
4,500   4,526 -26
24,759   24,727 32
13,865   13,846 19
16,505   16,484 21
37,586   37,520 66
37,515   37,520 -5
28,801   36,619 -7,818
121,925   116,925 5,000
433,374   424,063 9,311
177,535   160,888 16,647
277,200   282,002 -4,802
425,935   453,873 -27,938
335,363   351,633 -16,270
62,309   63,410 -1,101
380,195   387,137 -6,942
336,733   328,642 8,091
149,530   149,903 -373
70,550   68,635 1,915
112,800   111,719 1,081
12,489     12,489
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       20
b       105
c       1,007
d       85
e       75
      252
      1,855
      319
      -26
      32
      19
      21
      66
      -5
      -7,818
      5,000
      9,311
      16,647
      -4,802
      -27,938
      -16,270
      -1,101
      -6,942
      8,091
      -373
      1,915
      1,081
      12,489
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 -6,885
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 1,280,099 11,613,620 0.110224
2013 226,556 787,681 0.287624
2012 44,228 210,210 0.210399
2011 0 0 0.000000
2010      
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.608247
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
0.152062
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,240,505
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
188,634
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,181
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
191,815
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
668,974
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 3,181
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 3,181
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 3,181
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 49
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 3,230
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)
    bulletCO
    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 ofbulletROBERT MARSH Telephone no.bullet (303) 399-3000

    Located atbullet1801 YORK STREETDENVERCO ZIP+4bullet80206
    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
    PHILIP S MEHLER MD PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN/DIREC
    1.00     		0 0 0
    101 GRAPE STREET
    DENVER,CO80220
    JAY MOSKOWITZ DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12136 WEST BAYAUD AVENUE SUITE 200
    LAKEWOOD,CO80228
    MORTON ZUSSMAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    5601 LOGAN STREET
    DENVER,CO80216
    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
     
    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
    903,298
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    356,098
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,259,396
    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
    1,259,396
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    18,891
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,240,505
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    62,025
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    62,025
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,181
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,181
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    58,844
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    58,844
    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
    58,844
    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
    668,974
    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
    668,974
    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
    3,181
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    665,793
    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 58,844
    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...... 33,717
    d From 2013...... 187,172
    e From 2014...... 701,474
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 922,363
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 668,974
    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..... 58,844
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 610,130
    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 1,532,493
    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 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		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 ......     		1,532,493
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 33,717
    c Excess from 2013.... 187,172
    d Excess from 2014.... 701,474
    e Excess from 2015.... 610,130
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    THE MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION CO PHILI
    1801 YORK STREET
    DENVER,CO80206
    (303) 399-3000
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITE A LETTER TO THE ORGANIZATION AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE MAIN FOCI ARE THE ELDERLY AND YOUTH, JEWISH CAUSES IN COLORADO, AND NOT MORE THAN 25% OF ANNUAL DONATIONS TO ANY ONE 501(C)(3).
    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
    CU BOULDER ROHR CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER
    909 14TH STREET
    BOULDER,CO80302     		NONE PC RENOVATION OF TWO FLOORS INSIDE CENTER 50,000
    EAST DENVER ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE
    198 S HOLLY
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC YOUNG RABBI RECRUITMENT FUND, GLASSMAN TORAH, ANNUAL DINNER, NEW SCHOLARS KOLLEL PROGRAM 21,750
    ERUV FUND
    33 SOUTHMORE DRIVE
    DENVER,CO80220     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,800
    HILLEL ACADEMY
    450 SOUTH HUDSON STREET
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC BUILDING REMODEL, GENERAL SUPPORT 171,000
    MERKAZ TORAH VACHESED
    295 S LOCUST STREET
    DENVER,CO80224     		NONE PC AVOS UBANIM 10,750
    TOMCHEI SHABBOS OF DENVER
    139 SOUTH ELM STREET
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,250
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD ELIEZER
    1102 E 16TH ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11210     		NONE PC FEED THE CHILDREN PROGRAM 12,000
    COLORADO PREVENTION CENTER
    13199 E MONTVIEW BLVD
    AURORA,CO80231     		NONE PC OUTREACH PROJECT 7,500
    GOLDEN HILL CEMETARY
    12000 W COLFAX AVE
    DENVER,CO80215     		NONE PC TRUSTEE DONATION 100
    DENVER ZOO
    2300 STEELE STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    MB GLASSMAN SYNAGOGUE
    7329 E BYERS AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80231     		NONE PC CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT 15,800
    GANEINU
    428 S FOREST STREET
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC DAYCARE 10,000
    DENVER KOLLEL
    1516 XAVIER ST SUITE 301
    DENVER,CO80201     		NONE PC GOLD PROGRAM - REACH OUT TO ELDERLY, CLASSES 45,750
    FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH
    208 EAST 51ST STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PC MOTORCYCLE RESPONSE UNIT 36,000
    EATING RECOVERY CENTER FOUNDATION
    7351 E LOWRY BLVD
    DENVER,CO80231     		NONE PC PROGRAM TO HELP YOUNG WOMEN WITH ANOREXIA 7,500
    ONE FAMILY
    1029 TEANECK ROAD 3B
    TEANECK,NJ76666     		NONE PC PROGRAM TO HELP SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES 3,000
    HADASSAH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    POB 12000
    IS     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    BIKUR CHOLIM
    9 TAYLOR COURT 201
    MONROE,NY10950     		NONE PC APARTMENT UPKEEP, GENERAL SUPPORT 15,500
    FARE
    7925 JONES BRANCH DRIVE
    MCLEAN,VA22102     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    BOULDER COUNTY CENTER FOR JUDAISM
    4900 SIOUX DR
    BOULDER,CO80303     		NONE PC BUILDING PROJECT 10,000
    DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION
    655 BROADWAY
    DENVER,CO80203     		NONE PC GALA/TRUSTEE DONATION 13,000
    STAPLETON CHABAD
    STAPLETON
    DENVER,CO80238     		NONE PC JEWISH LIFE CENTER OPERATING BUDGET 2,500
    BETH JACOB HIGH SCHOOL
    5100 W 14TH AVE
    DENVER,CO80204     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS 11,850
    KESHET
    450 SOUTH HUDSON STREET
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC OPERATIONS/EDUCATION 20,000
    JERUSALEM INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
    185 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 1701
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
    1399 ROXBURY DR
    LOS ANGELES,CA90035     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    CHAI LIFELINE
    151 WEST 30TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    ACE SCHOLARSHIP
    1201 EAST COLFAX
    DENVER,CO80220     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP 500
    YELVIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    1555 STUART STREET
    DENVER,CO80204     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,850
    CHABADBAIS MENACHEM
    400 S HOLLY STREET
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,500
    AISH DENVER
    9550 E BELLEVIEW AVE
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YEKET
    PO BOX 2090
    TEANECK,NJ07666     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    NATIONAL EATING DISORDER SOCIETY
    165 WEST 46TH STREET 402
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    JEWISH COLORADOJEWISH STUDENT CONNECTION
    300 S DAHLIA ST SUITE 101
    DENVER,CO80246     		NONE PC ADOLESCENT PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT 37,000
    COLORADO HEBREW CHORALE
    495 S JERSEY ST
    DENVER,CO80224     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,200
    YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM
    1550 STUART STREET
    DENVER,CO80204     		NONE PC REMODEL & NAMING OF COMMUNITY HALL, GENERAL SUPPORT 51,000
    AFMDA
    6505 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 650
    LOS ANGELES,CA90048     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,800
    JOI DENVER
    9550 E BELLEVIEW AVE
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111     		NONE PC SHABBOT PROGRAM FOR YOUNG FAMILIES 10,000
    VARIOUS TRUSTEE DONATIONS
    VARIOUS PO BOXES
      JERUSALEM91001
    IS     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,300
    Total .................................bullet 3a 637,200
    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 2,661  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 384,310  
    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 -6,885  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 380,086 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13380,086
    (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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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    45-2385853
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    US BANK 3,860,418 3,975,308
    SANFORD BERNSTEIN 2,929,658 2,593,688

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    45-2385853
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    US BANK 4,028,029 3,999,359
    SANFORD BERNSTEIN 2,565,911 2,505,025

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    45-2385853
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 63,349 36,600   26,749


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    45-2385853
    Description Amount
    NET UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) 63,334


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    45-2385853
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MEMBERSHIP 1,500 750   750
    ADMIN ASSISTANT SERVICES FEE 1,517 759   758
    OFFICE EXPENSE 2,777 1,389   1,388
    YEAR END GIFT 300 0   300
    ACCOUNTING FEE 2,145 1,073   1,072
    INSURANCE 1,514 757   757


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MB GLASSMAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    45-2385853
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 27,497 27,497   0