Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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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
BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
FOUNDATION INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)400 PARAMUS ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PARAMUS, NJ07652
A Employer identification number

22-3180605
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(201) 251-8589
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$1,650,446J 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) 534,087
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 49 49  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
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 65,369
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 28,585
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 36,784 36,784
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 569,294 0 569,294
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,140,214 49 606,078
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 16,776 0 0 16,776
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 529,742 0 264,493 265,249
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 178,783 0 89,264 89,519
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,440 0 5,213 5,227
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 60,379 0 60,379
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 16,653 0 8,315 8,338
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 301,076 0 150,322 150,754
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,113,849 0 577,986 535,863
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,113,849 0 577,986 535,863
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 26,365
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 49
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 28,092
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............. 454,844 413,011 413,011
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet35,591
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   33,126 35,591 35,591
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.............. 10,299 13,187 13,187
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 42,686 69,777 69,777
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,703,238
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet2,584,358 1,115,786 Click to see attachment1,118,880 1,118,880
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,656,741 1,650,446 1,650,446
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 44,701 26,881
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 74,253 59,413
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)......... 118,954 86,294
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 1,487,637 1,564,152
25 Temporarily restricted............... 50,150 0
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)..... 1,537,787 1,564,152
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,656,741 1,650,446
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
1,537,787
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
26,365
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,564,152
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
1,564,152
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
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 973,078 445,653 2.183488
2013 948,602 1,551,890 0.611256
2012 26,586 337,716 0.078723
2011 460,760 303,483 1.518240
2010 436,601 132,693 3.290309
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
27.682016
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
1.536403
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,731,276
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,659,938
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,659,938
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
535,863
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1
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 1
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 1
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  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNJ
    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
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.bcsc.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletGeorge Stolberg Telephone no.bullet (201) 251-8589

    Located atbullet400 paramus roadparamusNJ ZIP+4bullet07653
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    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
    DARIUSZ M WINNICKI ESQ vice president administrat
    2.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    dr david C Verducci trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    dr howard lerner trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    DR kathleen semergieff vice president education
    1.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    Dr PJ ricatto trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    Dr stephen T boswell president
    1.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    george stolberg cpa trustee
    3.50     		16,776 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    roger imfeld trustee
    1.00     		0 0 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    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
    Kathleen Klein CENTER DIRECTOR
    40.00     		98,239 26,364 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    PEGGY SILVERMAN Bookkeeper
    40.00     		54,048 22,269 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    bridget pronovost Assistant director
    40.00     		70,779 289 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    katelyn burwell Mission Commander
    40.00     		51,587 6,812 0
    po box 647
    paramus,NJ07653
    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 CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR STUDENTS TO SIMULATE LEARNING IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE AND SPACE EXPLORATION THROUGH HANDS ON SIMULATED SPACE FLIGHT 29,548
    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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    520,206
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,237,435
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,757,641
    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
    1,757,641
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    26,365
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,731,276
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    86,564
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
    535,863
    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
    535,863
    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
    535,863
    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 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    1993-06-18
    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
    28,092 22,283 0 0 50,375
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 23,878 18,941 0 0 42,819
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		535,863 973,078 948,602 26,586 2,484,129
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		535,863 973,078 948,602 26,586 2,484,129
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		57,709 14,855 51,730 956 125,250
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    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
    amission activity         569,294
    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 49  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    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 ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 453220 36,784      
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 36,784 49 569,294
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13606,127
    (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.)
    1 Simulator missions & gift shop sales provided space education to visit
    10 see line 1
    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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    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
    FOUNDATION INC
    Employer identification number

    22-3180605
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
    FOUNDATION INC         		Employer identification number
    22-3180605
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    alfiero and lucia palestroni founda  
    333 Sylvan Avenue
     
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ07632

    		$ 75,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    Hackensack University Medical Cente  
    30 Prospect Avenue
     
    hackensack, NJ07601

    		$ 7,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    Robert and Catherine Murray Charita  
    115 W Century Rd Ste 120
     
    Paramus, NJ07652

    		$ 20,000


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

    the emil buehler perpetual trust  
    113 johnson avenue
     
    hackensack, NJ07601

    		$ 425,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
    FOUNDATION INC         		Employer identification number

    22-3180605
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
    FOUNDATION INC         		Employer identification number

    22-3180605
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    accounting fees 10,440 0 5,213 5,227

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    computer 1994-11-14 9,363 6,103 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    fax machine 1994-09-15 1,200 1,200 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    off. supplies,equipment 1994-09-15 966 966 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    copier mach 1994-09-15 5,000 5,000 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    wooden benches & work 1994-09-15 8,000 8,000 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    kitchen equip 1994-09-15 1,373 1,373 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    dec addit-amex 1994-12-15 2,176 2,176 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    camera install 1995-03-06 2,598 2,598 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    decorating 1994-06-17 7,224 5,030 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sounding board 1994-06-20 5,160 3,053 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    decorating 2 1994-07-05 13,300 9,261 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    carpet 1994-07-05 3,295 2,295 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sounding board 2 1994-07-18 20,300 12,011 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    misc cont chairs 1994-09-27 3,235 2,109 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    beckley-cardy 1994-09-30 429 280 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    kitchen 1994-10-06 1,267 825 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    frames 1994-10-11 393 292 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    pipe works 1994-06-27 1,122 540 SL 40.000000000000 28 0 28  
    frames 2 1994-10-27 180 134 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    tile 1994-10-31 15,794 7,623 SL 40.000000000000 395 0 395  
    carpet 2 1994-10-31 3,476 2,855 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    office 1994-10-31 7,491 5,598 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    upbeat 1994-11-09 394 257 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    decorating 3 1994-11-09 33,468 27,479 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    office solutions 1994-11-01 413 269 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    av graphics 1994-12-15 1,571 1,571 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sounding board 1995-01-30 6,009 6,009 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    mobile demo table 1995-02-16 1,143 1,143 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    window blinds 1995-03-29 620 620 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    marker boards 1995-03-28 1,182 1,182 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    plaque - pedestal 1995-04-29 438 438 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    footprint office 1995-07-18 5,665 5,665 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    custom interiors 1995-10-06 6,954 6,954 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sculpture 1994-11-01 18,667 15,328 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    landscape 1994-11-01 4,275 2,787 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    building 1994-11-01 1,408,290 680,624 SL 40.000000000000 35,207 0 35,207  
    flag poles 1994-09-15 5,010 5,010 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    landscape 2 1994-12-15 11,585 11,585 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    dec addit 1994-12-15 23,875 11,521 SL 40.000000000000 597 0 597  
    jan '95 additions 1995-01-15 90,864 45,593 SL 40.000000000000 2,272 0 2,272  
    feb '95 additions 1995-02-16 2,683 1,339 SL 40.000000000000 67 0 67  
    mar '95 additions 1995-03-15 142,748 71,010 SL 40.000000000000 3,569 0 3,569  
    april '95 additions 1995-04-15 3,635 1,803 SL 40.000000000000 91 0 91  
    bronze plaques 1995-04-29 5,000 5,000 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    security systems 1995-04-29 675 675 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    bronze plaques 2 1995-05-15 4,333 4,333 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    may '95 additions 1995-05-15 25,006 12,328 SL 40.000000000000 625 0 625  
    air cond repairs 1995-07-15 9,850 9,850 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    gen cont 1995-08-15 18,575 8,990 SL 40.000000000000 464 0 464  
    gen cont 1995-09-15 6,765 3,276 SL 40.000000000000 169 0 169  
    irrigation system 1995-10-04 3,450 1,659 SL 40.000000000000 86 0 86  
    landscaping 1995-10-27 9,052 4,361 SL 40.000000000000 226 0 226  
    electrical work 1995-11-28 2,827 1,364 SL 40.000000000000 71 0 71  
    lynch - contracting 1995-11-21 2,800 1,345 SL 40.000000000000 70 0 70  
    12/16/94 changes 1996-04-02 6,023 2,825 SL 40.000000000000 151 0 151  
    simulator 1994-11-01 1,079,852 970,000 200DB 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sony equip 1994-09-15 121,894 121,894 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    satellite imaging sys 1994-09-15 2,500 2,500 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    glove box 1996-03-02 1,950 1,950 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    grinnell bricks 1996-08-06 3,749 1,727 SL 40.000000000000 94 0 94  
    landscaping 1996-09-18 12,000 12,000 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    us satelite labs 1996-11-30 3,500 3,500 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    earth program 1996-12-31 5,499 5,499 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    apple power mac 7200 1997-03-01 1,370 1,370 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    lego systems inc 1997-05-10 3,062 3,062 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    9 ibm 760ed p133 notebooks 1997-05-15 46,647 46,647 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sony camcorder 1997-06-10 1,599 1,599 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    ibm 386 computer - camp 1997-06-01 954 954 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    picnic area & island 1997-09-18 14,959 6,467 SL 40.000000000000 374 0 374  
    weather system antenna 1997-10-31 755 755 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    american office furniture 1998-03-12 1,373 1,373 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    task chairs 1998-07-23 1,435 1,435 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    #120 Robo AC 1998-07-21 1,446 1,446 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    J&R Sound-audio visual 1998-07-19 2,169 2,169 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    office furniture 1998-05-15 1,827 1,827 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    simulator computer 1998-06-01 1,798 1,798 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    computer-compusa 1998-06-01 1,768 1,768 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    simulator chairs 1999-04-28 1,775 1,775 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    simulator computers 1999-04-01 60,457 60,457 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    2 epson stylus clr 880 ne 1999-08-19 483 483 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    2 superstack I switches 1999-08-27 2,718 2,718 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    2 epson stylus clr 880 ne 1999-08-19 965 965 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    4 labelwriter asch 250 1999-07-01 1,045 1,045 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    2 epson stylus clr740inkj 1999-07-06 462 462 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    connection & switch setup 1999-09-27 1,500 1,500 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    ethernet upgrade 1999-12-02 5,230 5,230 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    mars scenario 2000-04-05 5,250 5,250 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    shuttle 2003-07-31 26,157 26,157 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    hertz reception furniture 2003-05-31 2,730 2,730 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    gateway computer systems 2003-03-20 18,293 18,293 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    Mobile shuttle 2003-12-05 1,295 1,202 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    upgrade theater (wonderwork) 2004-05-24 74,700 74,700 SL 10.000000000000 0 0 0  
    shuttle floors 2004-08-11 4,500 4,500 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    mobile shuttle 2004-12-01 11,924 11,072 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    computer 2005-05-16 2,215 2,215 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    carpet-moomjy 2005-12-05 7,892 7,328 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    nat'l bus furniture 2006-06-09 5,704 5,704 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    ali carpet 2006-08-03 5,610 5,610 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    sim upgrade 2007-05-23 6,340 6,340 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    computer 2007-05-15 26,660 26,660 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    computer upgrades 2007-07-19 4,531 4,531 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    computer upgrades 2007-07-19 3,148 3,148 SL 3.000000000000 0 0 0  
    dell computer w/ accessories 2008-07-24 8,476 8,476 SL 3.000000000000 0 0 0  
    new roof 2010-05-31 34,104 3,254 SL 39.000000000000 897 0 897  
    simulator 2013-04-01 2,577 1,650 200DB 10.000000000000 185 0 258  
    picnic tables 2013-06-11 4,650 184 SL 40.000000000000 116 0 116  
    computer 2013-04-10 6,023 4,578 200DB 5.000000000000 578 0 1,205  
    computer hardware 2013-04-01 789 276 SL 5.000000000000 158 0 158  
    computer software 2013-04-01 329 115 SL 5.000000000000 66 0 66  
    picnic tables 2014-09-23 4,650 116 SL 10.000000000000 465 0 465  
    carpet 2014-12-31 7,290   SL 7.000000000000 1,041 0 1,041  
    simulator 2015-06-02 60,956   200DB 5.000000000000 12,191 0 7,112  
    picnic tables 2015-06-23 2,517   SL 10.000000000000 126 0 126  

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      Supplemental Information for Part VIII, Part 1: TRUSTEE GEORGE STOLBERG RECEIVED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,776 FOR THE ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. THIS AMOUNT REPRESENTS PAYMENT FOR MR. STOLBERG'S SERVICES WITH REGARDS TO MONTHLY ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE.

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    computer 9,363 6,103 3,260 3,260
    fax machine 1,200 1,200 0 0
    off. supplies,equipment 966 966 0 0
    copier mach 5,000 5,000 0 0
    wooden benches & work 8,000 8,000 0 0
    kitchen equip 1,373 1,373 0 0
    dec addit-amex 2,176 2,176 0 0
    camera install 2,598 2,598 0 0
    decorating 7,224 5,030 2,194 2,194
    sounding board 5,160 3,053 2,107 2,107
    decorating 2 13,300 9,261 4,039 4,039
    carpet 3,295 2,295 1,000 1,000
    sounding board 2 20,300 12,011 8,289 8,289
    misc cont chairs 3,235 2,109 1,126 1,126
    beckley-cardy 429 280 149 149
    kitchen 1,267 825 442 442
    frames 393 292 101 101
    pipe works 1,122 568 554 554
    frames 2 180 134 46 46
    tile 15,794 8,018 7,776 7,776
    carpet 2 3,476 2,855 621 621
    office 7,491 5,598 1,893 1,893
    upbeat 394 257 137 137
    decorating 3 33,468 27,479 5,989 5,989
    office solutions 413 269 144 144
    av graphics 1,571 1,571 0 0
    sounding board 6,009 6,009 0 0
    mobile demo table 1,143 1,143 0 0
    window blinds 620 620 0 0
    marker boards 1,182 1,182 0 0
    plaque - pedestal 438 438 0 0
    footprint office 5,665 5,665 0 0
    custom interiors 6,954 6,954 0 0
    sculpture 18,667 15,328 3,339 3,339
    landscape 4,275 2,787 1,488 1,488
    building 1,408,290 715,831 692,459 692,459
    flag poles 5,010 5,010 0 0
    landscape 2 11,585 11,585 0 0
    dec addit 23,875 12,118 11,757 11,757
    jan '95 additions 90,864 47,865 42,999 42,999
    feb '95 additions 2,683 1,406 1,277 1,277
    mar '95 additions 142,748 74,579 68,169 68,169
    april '95 additions 3,635 1,894 1,741 1,741
    bronze plaques 5,000 5,000 0 0
    security systems 675 675 0 0
    bronze plaques 2 4,333 4,333 0 0
    may '95 additions 25,006 12,953 12,053 12,053
    air cond repairs 9,850 9,850 0 0
    gen cont 18,575 9,454 9,121 9,121
    gen cont 6,765 3,445 3,320 3,320
    irrigation system 3,450 1,745 1,705 1,705
    landscaping 9,052 4,587 4,465 4,465
    electrical work 2,827 1,435 1,392 1,392
    lynch - contracting 2,800 1,415 1,385 1,385
    12/16/94 changes 6,023 2,976 3,047 3,047
    simulator 1,079,852 970,000 109,852 109,852
    sony equip 121,894 121,894 0 0
    satellite imaging sys 2,500 2,500 0 0
    glove box 1,950 1,950 0 0
    grinnell bricks 3,749 1,821 1,928 1,928
    landscaping 12,000 12,000 0 0
    us satelite labs 3,500 3,500 0 0
    earth program 5,499 5,499 0 0
    apple power mac 7200 1,370 1,370 0 0
    lego systems inc 3,062 3,062 0 0
    9 ibm 760ed p133 notebooks 46,647 46,647 0 0
    sony camcorder 1,599 1,599 0 0
    ibm 386 computer - camp 954 954 0 0
    picnic area & island 14,959 6,841 8,118 8,118
    weather system antenna 755 755 0 0
    american office furniture 1,373 1,373 0 0
    task chairs 1,435 1,435 0 0
    #120 Robo AC 1,446 1,446 0 0
    J&R Sound-audio visual 2,169 2,169 0 0
    office furniture 1,827 1,827 0 0
    simulator computer 1,798 1,798 0 0
    computer-compusa 1,768 1,768 0 0
    simulator chairs 1,775 1,775 0 0
    simulator computers 60,457 60,457 0 0
    2 epson stylus clr 880 ne 483 483 0 0
    2 superstack I switches 2,718 2,718 0 0
    2 epson stylus clr 880 ne 965 965 0 0
    4 labelwriter asch 250 1,045 1,045 0 0
    2 epson stylus clr740inkj 462 462 0 0
    connection & switch setup 1,500 1,500 0 0
    ethernet upgrade 5,230 5,230 0 0
    mars scenario 5,250 5,250 0 0
    shuttle 26,157 26,157 0 0
    hertz reception furniture 2,730 2,730 0 0
    gateway computer systems 18,293 18,293 0 0
    Mobile shuttle 1,295 1,202 93 93
    upgrade theater (wonderwork) 74,700 74,700 0 0
    shuttle floors 4,500 4,500 0 0
    mobile shuttle 11,924 11,072 852 852
    computer 2,215 2,215 0 0
    carpet-moomjy 7,892 7,328 564 564
    nat'l bus furniture 5,704 5,704 0 0
    ali carpet 5,610 5,610 0 0
    sim upgrade 6,340 6,340 0 0
    computer 26,660 26,660 0 0
    computer upgrades 4,531 4,531 0 0
    computer upgrades 3,148 3,148 0 0
    dell computer w/ accessories 8,476 8,476 0 0
    new roof 34,104 4,151 29,953 29,953
    simulator 2,577 1,835 742 742
    picnic tables 4,650 300 4,350 4,350
    computer 6,023 5,156 867 867
    computer hardware 789 434 355 355
    computer software 329 181 148 148
    picnic tables 4,650 581 4,069 4,069
    carpet 7,290 1,041 6,249 6,249
    simulator 60,956 12,191 48,765 48,765
    picnic tables 2,517 126 2,391 2,391


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    bank charges 4,923 0 2,458 2,465
    Dues and subscriptions 639 0 319 320
    EQUIPMENT EXPENSE 9,029 0 4,508 4,521
    INSURANCE 47,220 0 23,576 23,644
    LANDSCAPE 26,190 0 13,076 13,114
    LICENSE fEE 24,885 0 12,425 12,460
    MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT 25,515 0 12,739 12,776
    meals and entertainment 3,765 0 1,880 1,885
    MISCELLANEOUS 796 0 397 399
    OFFICE EXPENSE 15,055 0 7,517 7,538
    PROGRAM EXPENSE 29,548 0 14,753 14,795
    REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 63,416 0 31,663 31,753
    TELEPHONE 11,377 0 5,680 5,697
    UTILITIES 38,718 0 19,331 19,387


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    mission activity 569,294   569,294


    TY 2015 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    22-3180605

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    merchandise sales      
    Merchandise sales of unrelated items