Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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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
THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA941114243
A Employer identification number

94-3241225
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 677-5922
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$4,948,263J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 69,184 69,184  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 229,273 224,766  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,426,461
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,822,297
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,426,461
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 196 196  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,725,114 1,720,607  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 39,000 0   39,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 13,100 2,100   11,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 18,058 18,058   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 7,416 287   180
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 2,136 0   2,136
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 79,710 20,445   52,316
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,251,385 3,103,063
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,331,095 20,445   3,155,379
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,605,981
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,700,162
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......... 33,508 102,471 102,471
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,123    
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.......... 6,622    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 242,093 Click to see attachment130,712 130,712
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,875,943 Click to see attachment885,355 885,355
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 977,000 Click to see attachment485,438 485,438
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,953,113 Click to see attachment3,344,287 3,344,287
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,065
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,065      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,089,402 4,948,263 4,948,263
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 26,772 2,100
18 Grants payable.................. 1,212,178 1,360,500
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment12,099
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,238,950 1,374,699
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 6,850,452 3,573,564
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 6,850,452 3,573,564
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,089,402 4,948,263
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
6,850,452
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,605,981
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,244,471
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,670,907
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
3,573,564
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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        
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,821,950   2,395,836 1,426,114
b 347     347
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       1,426,114
b       347
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 1,426,461
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 5,012,340 7,755,492 0.646296
2013 3,613,994 7,079,715 0.510472
2012 5,532,058 9,259,098 0.597473
2011 6,161,962 13,443,732 0.458352
2010 9,719,800 16,103,922 0.603567
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
22.816160
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
0.563232
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
6,548,004
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
3,688,045
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
17,002
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
3,705,047
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
3,155,379
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 34,003
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 34,003
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 34,003
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 21,904
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 15,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 36,904
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 2,901
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,901 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    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 addressbulletNONE
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHOMAS MOFFETT Telephone no.bullet (415) 677-5922

    Located atbulletONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255SAN FRANCISCOCA ZIP+4bullet941114243
    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
    BARBRO OSHER PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    BERNARD OSHER VICE-PRESIDENT
    3.00     		0 0 0
    ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    ULLA REILLY FORMER SECRETARY
    16.00     		9,000 0 0
    ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    THOMAS MOFFETT CFO
    6.00     		0 0 0
    ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    VESNA LJUNGGREN SECRETARY
    16.00     		30,000 0 0
    ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
    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
    6,239,986
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    170,321
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    237,413
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,647,720
    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
    6,647,720
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    99,716
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,548,004
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    327,400
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    327,400
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    34,003
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    34,003
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    293,397
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    293,397
    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
    293,397
    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
    3,155,379
    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
    3,155,379
    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
    3,155,379
    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 7 293,397
    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...... 8,923,488
    b From 2011...... 5,503,093
    c From 2012...... 5,096,421
    d From 2013...... 3,271,994
    e From 2014...... 4,641,131
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 27,436,127
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,155,379
    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..... 293,397
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,861,982
    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 30,298,109
    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) ...     		8,923,488
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		21,374,621
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 5,503,093
    b Excess from 2012.... 5,096,421
    c Excess from 2013.... 3,271,994
    d Excess from 2014.... 4,641,131
    e Excess from 2015.... 2,861,982
    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).)
    BERNARD OSHER
    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:
    VESNA LJUNGGREN
    ONE FERRY BUILDING SUITE 255
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941114243
    (415) 677-2886
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THERE IS NO REQUIRED FORMAT, HOWEVER, THE APPLICANT MUST SHOW FINANCIAL NEED AND SUBSTANTIATE THAT THEY ARE A QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO RESTRICTIONS, HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION'S INTENT IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF SWEDISH CULTURE AND TRADITION.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
    2600 PARK AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554071090     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 42,000
    AMERICAN-SCANDANAVIAN FOUNDATION
    58 PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 75,000
    AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
    639 38TH STREET
    ROCK ISLAND,IL612012296     		N/A PC EDUCATION 40,000
    AXIS INC
    1660 VIRGINIA ROAD
    LOS ANGELES,CA900195934     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 2,500
    BASTAD KAMMARMUSIKFESTIVAL
    BOX 1014
    BSTAD   SE-269 21
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY CORPORATION
    75 BATTERY PLACE
    NEW YORK,NY10280     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 3,500
    BISHOP HILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 92
    BISHOP HILL,IL61419     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,337
    BRAHE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    NORRBACKAGATAN 70 C
    STOCKHOLM   SE-113 34
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 1,377
    BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC
    PETER JAY SHARP BUILDING 30
    LAFAYETTE AVENUE
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 50,000
    CALIFORNIA FILM INSTITUTE
    1001 LOOTENS PLACE SUITE 220
    SAN RAFAEL,CA94901     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
    3148 THISTLEWOOD STREET
    THOUSAND OAKS,CA91360     		N/A PC EDUCATION 12,000
    CAPPELLA SF (VOCI MAESTRI)
    809 BARNESON AVENUE
    SAN MATEO,CA94402     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    CARL ELDH STUDIO MUSEUM
    LGEBODAVGEN 10
    STOCKHOLM   SE-113 47
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    CHURCH OF SWEDEN LOS ANGELES
    PO BOX 1621
    SAN PEDRO,CA907331621     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 15,000
    CHURCH OF SWEDEN SAN FRANCISCO
    2454 HYDE STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 25,000
    CITY PARKS FOUNDATION
    830 FIFTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY100657001     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 7,000
    COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF SANTA CRUZ
    PO BOX 531
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95061     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 2,000
    CONCORDIA COLLEGE
    901 8TH STREET SOUTH
    MOORHEAD,MN56562     		N/A PC EDUCATION 20,000
    DE SVENSKA HISTORIEDAGARNA
    PO BOX 5243
    STOCKHOLM   SE-102 45
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 11,000
    DROTTNINGHOLMS SLOTTSTEATER
    BOX 6
    STOCKHOLM   SE-178 02
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 60,000
    FESTSPEL I PITEA
    FRAMNS FOLKHGSKOLA
    JEBYN   SE-943 33
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    FORENINGEN DALHALLAS VANNER
    FATBURS BRUNNSGATA 29
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 28
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 50,000
    FORENINGEN FOR JUDISK KULTUR I SVERIGE
    DJURGRDSVGEN 110
    STOCKHOLM   SE-115 21
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 20,000
    FRACTURED ATLAS INC
    248 WEST 35TH STREET 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    FRIA TEATERN
    HGDALSPLAN 10
    BANDHAGEN   SE-124 54
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    FRIENDS OF THE HOUSE OF SWEDEN
    2900 K STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
    944 FORT BARRY
    SAUSALITO,CA94965     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    JUDISK KRONIKA
    BOX 5053
    STOCKHOLM   SE-102 42
    SW     		N/A NC CHARITABLE 25,000
    JUDISKA MUSEET
    BOX 6299
    STOCKHOLM   SE-102 34
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 55,000
    JUSSI BJORLING SALLSKAPET
    HOVRA GA LANDSVGEN 5
    KORSKROGEN   SE-820 42
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 3,000
    KRONOS PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
    1242 NINTH AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94122     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    KULTURFORENINGEN PETRUS DE DACI
    STRANDGATAN 34
    VISBY   SE-621 56
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    LANSTEATERN GOTLAND
    BREDGATAN 10
    VISBY   SE-621 57
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 6,000
    LIVSTYCKET
    TENSTAGNGEN 20
    SPNGA   SE-163 64
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 85,000
    LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION
    151 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
    LOS ANGELES,CA900123034     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    MALMO KAMMARKOR
    NILS HOLGERSSONS VG 12
    ABBEKS   SE-274 56
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 7,000
    MALMO KONSTMUSEUM
    MALMHUSVGEN BOX 406
    MALM   SE-201 24
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    MILLESGARDEN
    CARL MILLES VG 2
    LIDING   SE-181 34
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 30,000
    MUSIK I DALARNA
    NYBROGATAN 12
    FALUN   SE-791 71
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    NEW YORK SCANDIA SYMPHONY INC
    909 THIRD AVENUE SUITE 583
    NEW YORK,NY10150     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 12,000
    NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM FOUNDATION
    3014 NW 67TH STREET
    SEATTLE,WA98117     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 35,000
    OPERAFABRIKEN
    TEGELGRDSGATAN 32
    MALM   SE-211 33
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    ORDER OF THE TEASPOON
    C/O TIDNINGEN PO BOX 2052
    STOCKHOLM   SE-103 12
    SW     		N/A NC CHARITABLE 20,000
    OTHER MINDS
    333 VALENCIA STREET SUITE 303
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY SOCIETY OF NEW YORK INC
    10 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    POETRY FLASH
    1450 FOURTH STREET SUITE 4
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 2,500
    PRINS EUGENS WALDEMARSUDDE
    BOX 16176
    STOCKHOLM   SE-103 24
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 40,000
    ROMEO & JULIA KOREN
    KUNGL DRAMATISKA TEATERN BOX 5037
    STOCKHOLM   SE-102 41
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    SACRED & PROFANE A CHAMBER CHORUS
    1199 CORNELL AVENUE
    BERKELEY,CA94706     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 7,500
    SAMI CULTURAL CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA
    PO BOX 4167
    ARCATA,CA95518     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 12,500
    SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
    145 NINTH STREET SUITE 200
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 8,000
    SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
    DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 35,000
    SANKTA KATHARINASTIFTELSEN
    SJLSGRDSGATAN 13
    STOCKHOLM   SE-111 31
    SW     		N/A NC CHARITABLE 40,000
    SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 3148
    THISTLEWOOD STREET
    THOUSAND OAKS,CA91360     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 10,000
    SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
    8800 SW OLESON ROAD
    PORTLAND,OR97223     		N/A PC EDUCATION 3,000
    SCANDINAVIAN SCHOOL IN SAN FRANCISCO
    20 WOODSIDE AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94127     		N/A PC EDUCATION 40,000
    SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
    833 MARKET STREET SUITE 812
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    SMOKY VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 84
    LINDSBORG,KS67456     		N/A PC EDUCATION 7,500
    ST OLAV'S CHURCH INC
    PO BOX 1621
    SAN PEDRO,CA94109     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 5,000
    STADRA SOMMARSCEN
    PRSTGATAN 26
    NORA   SE-713 31
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 6,000
    STIFTELSEN HILDASHOLM
    BOX 64
    LEKSAND   SE-793 22
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    STIFTELSEN KULTURCENTRUM
    BOX 17
    KOPPARBERG   SE-714 21
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 100,000
    STIFTELSEN LINNES RASHULT
    BOX 500
    LMHULT   SE-343 23
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 12,000
    STIFTELSEN OMODERNT
    HUMLESTIGEN 14
    LVSJ   SE-125 51
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    STIFTELSEN VATTNAS KONSERTLADA
    LITORINAVGEN 22
    LIDING   SE 181 22
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    STOCKHOLM EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
    GTGATAN 62 6 TR
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 26
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    STOCKHOLMS LITTERATURFESTIVAL
    MARIA PRSTGRDSGATAN 15 B NB
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 52
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 10,000
    SWEDISH AMERICA HERITAGE ONLINE
    845 COUNTY ROAD SUITE 2470
    SALEM,MO65560     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 3,500
    SWEDISH WOMENS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL INC
    PO BOX 4128
    FORT LAUDERDALE,FL33338     		N/A PC EDUCATION 8,000
    THE CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER INC
    416 CEDAR AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    THE SCANDINAVIAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY OF GREATER BOSTON INC
    206 WALTHAM STREET
    WEST NEWTON,MA02465     		N/A PC EDUCATION 10,000
    ULRIKSDALS SLOTTSTEATER CONFIDENCEN
    SOLNA
    SOLNA   SE-170 79
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 80,000
    UPPSALA UNIVERSITY SAMI
    BOX 638
    UPPSALA   SE-751 26
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    UPPSALA UNIVERSITY CHORAL
    BOX 638
    UPPSALA   SE-751 26
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    VADSTENA ACADEMY
    SURBRUNNSGATAN 64
    STOCKHOLM   SE-113 27
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 60,000
    VOCALESSENCE
    1900 NICOLLET AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    WANAS FOUNDATION
    BOX 67
    KNISLINGE   SE-289 21
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 30,000
    WILHELM STENHAMMAR FOUNDATION
    BOX 2154
    NORRKPING   SE-600 02
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
    1900 PATTISON AVENUE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19145     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 90,000
    AMERICA SCORES BAY AREA
    1610 HARRISON STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    AVALON MUSIC CONSORT
    C/O THOMAS RUDBERG VASTERASGATAN 3
    A
    STOCKHOLM   SE-113 43
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 3,000
    BARD COLLEGE
    30 CAMPUS ROAD
    ANNANDALEONHUDSON,NY12504     		N/A PC EDUCATION 10,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    1291 WEST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    URBANA,IL61801     		N/A PC EDUCATION 20,871
    BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
    43 THORNDIKE STREET SUITE 302
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021411764     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 4,000
    BURNT NORTON CENTRE FOR THE LITERARY ARTS FOUNDATION
    540 PACIFIC AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94133     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 1,500
    STIFTELSEN CAPELLAGARDEN
    VICKLEBY BYGATA 25
    FARJESTADEN   SE-386 93
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 25,000
    COMMUNITY PARTNERS
    1000 NORTH ALAMEDA STREET SUITE 240
    LOS ANGELES,CA90012     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    COMPAGNIE JUS DE LA VIE
    HELENEBORGSGATAN 8C
    STOCKHOLM   SE-117 32
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 4,300
    CUTTING BALL THEATER
    277 TAYLOR STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 50,000
    DAG HAMMARSKJOLD FUND FOR JOURNALISTS
    132 EAST 43RD STREET SUITE 457
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 5,000
    ERIC ERICSON CHAMBER CHOIR
    BRANNKYRKAGATAN 41 A OG
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 22
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    STIFTELSEN BERGMANCENTER PA FARO FOUNDATION
    SVENS 1118
    FARO   SE-624 66
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 50,000
    ADOLF FREDRIK'S MUSIC SCHOOL
    TEGNERGATAN 44-46
    STOCKHOLM   SE-113 29
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 10,000
    FINLANDIA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 92046
    PASADENA,CA911092046     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 4,000
    FISKATRA MUSEUM
    GRASANDSGATAN 16
    SALTSJOBADEN   SE-133 41
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    FLORENCE ACADEMY OF ART
    VIA LUNA
    FIRENZE   FI
    IT     		N/A NC EDUCATION 50,000
    FOLKETS HUS OCH PARKER
    SWEDENBORGSGATAN 1
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 48
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    FORUM ARNAULT AND LAGERCRANTZ HB
    SIGTUNAGATAN 14
    SALEM   SE-113 22
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 30,000
    FREDRIKA BREMER FORBUNDET
    HAMMARBY ALLE 93 4TR
    STOCKHOLM   SE-120 63
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 12,500
    GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
    800 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE
    ST PETER,MN56082     		N/A PC EDUCATION 4,000
    HALLWYLSKA MUSEET
    HAMNGATAN 4
    STOCKHOLM   SE-111 47
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    ILDANCE
    BOX 11074
    GOTEBORG   SE-404 22
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 9,000
    JONKOPING LANS MUSEUM
    DAG HAMMARSKJOLDS PLATS 2
    JONKOPING   SE-553 22
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    JOSEPHSSON JUPITHER
    STORGATAN 46
    STOCKHOLM   SE-114 55
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION
    175 8TH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    KAROLINA INSTITUTET
    SOLNAVAGEN 1
    SOLNA   SE-171 77
    SW     		N/A NC CHARITABLE 500,000
    KULTURFORENINGEN I REN KULTUR
    SANKT SIGRIDSGATAN 16
    GOTEBORG   SE-412 66
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 8,000
    KUNGLIGA VETENSKAPSAKADEMIEN
    LILLA FRESCATIVAGEN 4A
    STOCKHOLM   SE-114 18
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    LINKOPINGS CASTLE AND CATHEDRAL MUSEUM
    BORGGARDEN
    LINKOPING   SE-582 28
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 8,000
    LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL
    125 MAIDEN LANE FLOOR 2
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    MALMO ACADEMY OF MUSIC
    YSTADVAGEN 25
    MALMO   SE-214 45
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 25,000
    MARAGRET JENKINS DANCE COMPANY
    507 POLK STREET SUITE 320
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 30,000
    MUSEUM JORN SILKEBORG
    GUDENAVEJ 7
    SILKEBORG   8600
    DA     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    NORDIC SONG FESTIVAL
    SANGVAGEN 2 A IGH 1303
    JARFALLA   SE-177 36
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 8,000
    NORDISKA KAMMARMUSIKFORENINGEN
    HOGBERGSGATAN 30
    STOCKHOLM   SE-116 30
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 12,000
    NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
    3225 WEST FOSTER AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		N/A PC EDUCATION 12,000
    NUTIDA SVENSKT SILVER
    ARSENALSGATEN 3
    STOCKHOLM   SE-111 47
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    OJAI FESTIVALS
    PO BOX 185
    OJAI,CA93023     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 7,500
    OPEN ART
    KOPMANGATAN 28
    OREBRO   SE-702 23
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
    3201 CAMINO TASSAJARA
    DANVILLE,CA94506     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
    1528 WALNUT STREET SUITE 301
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 7,500
    PIANO VISIONS
    FREDSGATAN 12
    STOCKHOLM   SE-111 52
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    1600 SW 4TH AVENUE SUITE 730
    PORTLAND,OR97201     		N/A PC EDUCATION 10,000
    RODA STEN KULTURFORENING
    RODA STEN 1
    GOTEBORG   SE-414 51
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    RORSTRAND MUSEUM
    FABRIKSGATAN 4
    LIDKOPING   SE-531 30
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 12,000
    SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS CHORUS
    44 PAGE STREET SUITE 200
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    SANCTA BIRGITTA KLOSTERMUSEUM
    LASARETTSGATAN
    VADSTENA   SE-592 30
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 8,000
    SITE SWEDEN
    LM ERICSSONS VAG 26
    HAGERSTEN   SE-126 26
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    SKANSKA OPERAN
    TORPGATAN 21
    MALMO   SE-211 32
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    STIFTELSEN SOPTIPPEN
    DALTORPSGATAN 13
    GOTEBORG   SE-412 73
    SW     		N/A NC CHARITABLE 15,000
    STIFTELSEN STRANDVERKET I MARSTRAND
    HAMNGATAN 56
    MARSTRAND   SE-442 67
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    STIFTELSEN VILLA SAN MICHELE
    LE AXEL MUNTHE 34
    ANACAPRI   800 71
    IT     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 12,000
    STOCKHOLM PIANO FESTIVAL
    VATTANGSVAGEN 5
    LIDINGO   SE-181 32
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    SUSQUEHANNA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY
    378 OLD YORK ROAD
    NEW CUMBERLAND,PA17070     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 1,000
    SVENSK TEATERUNION
    KAPLANSBACKEN 2
    STOCKHOLM   SE-112 24
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    SVENSKA HEMSLOJDSFORENINGARNAS
    ASOGATAN 122
    STOCKHOLM   SE-116 24
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    SVENSKA KAMMARKOREN
    C/O JONAS LARRSON CARNEGIEGATAN 16A
    GOTEBORG   SE-415 53
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    SVENSKA VITTERHETSSAMFUNDET
    MARIATORGET 1C
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 48
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    SVENSK-CHILENSKA KULTURINSTITUTET
    BOKVAGEN 7 1 TR
    SOLNA   SE-169 33
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 30,000
    SWEDISH COUNCIL OF AMERICA
    3030 WEST RIVER PARKWAY
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406     		N/A PC CHARITABLE 20,000
    SWEDISH EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY INC
    32 HEMLOCK TERRACE
    WAYNE,NJ074704342     		N/A PC EDUCATION 6,000
    THE SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL DUO COMPETITION
    HANTVERKARGATAN 10
    KATRINEHOLM   SE-641 30
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 12,000
    STIFTELSEN GRENNA MUSEUM
    BRAHEGATAN 38-40
    GRANNA   SE-563 22
    SW     		N/A NC EDUCATION 10,000
    TEATER QUILT
    C/O JOHANSSON HORNSGATAN 29E
    STOCKHOLM   SE-118 49
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 8,000
    TEMPO DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
    PO BOX 17099
    STOCKHOLM   SE-104 62
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15,000
    THE MAESTRO FOUNDATION
    3025 OLYMPIC BLVD SUITE 113
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 5,000
    THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED
    257 WEST 52ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 20,000
    TROENDEGRUPPEN
    ANKARSKATAVAGEN 83B
    PITEA   SE-941 34
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10,000
    UC REGENTS
    1111 FRANKLIN STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94607     		N/A PC EDUCATION 13,000
    UNGA ROMATEATER
    ROMA KUNSGARD
    ROMAKLOSTER   SE-505 62
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 9,000
    UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
    XXX UCB
    BOULDER,CO80309     		N/A PC EDUCATION 10,000
    VOKALENSEMBLEN VOCES
    JOAKIM ALMEN
    JOHANNESHOV   SE-121 48
    SW     		N/A NC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 9,000
    WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA
    2700 F STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20566     		N/A PC ARTS AND HUMANITIES 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,251,385
    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 69,184  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 229,273  
    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.....     14 196  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 1,426,461  
    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 1,725,114 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,725,114
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 13,100 2,100   11,000

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 485,438 485,438

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMMON STOCK 831,314 831,314
    COMMON STOCK CALLS 0 0
    PREFERRED STOCK 0 0
    REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS 54,041 54,041

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    130,712
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    130,712
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


    0


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EI FUND IV FMV 8,879 8,879
    FCOI II HOLDINGS FMV 228,540 228,540
    OSTERWEIS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND FMV 3,060,186 3,060,186
    CASH EQUIVALENTS AT COST 13,610 13,610
    PUBLICLY TRADED PARTNERSHIPS FMV 20,730 20,730
    DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST RECEIVABLE AT COST 12,342 12,342

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN OR LOSS 1,670,907


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSE 2,136 0   2,136


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FCOI II HOLDINGS LP PFIC 196 196 196


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME PAYABLE 0 12,099


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 18,058 18,058   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BARBRO OSHER PRO SUECIA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3241225
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 287 287   0
    OTHER TAXES 180 0   180
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON INVESTMENT INCOME 6,949 0   0