Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3300 East First Avenue No 390
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Denver, CO80206
A Employer identification number

83-6058353
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 468-6060
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$67,332,408J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 171,613 171,613  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 5,038,710
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 11,214,323
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 5,889,733
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 502,038 502,038  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,712,361 6,563,384  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 62,214 125   62,089
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 34,410 0   34,410
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 56,628 0   56,628
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 8,032 0   8,032
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,237 1,500   1,737
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 95,000 75,000   20,000
17 Interest............... 55 55   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 182,089 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 18,378 0   18,378
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 43,718 20,430   23,288
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 503,761 97,110   224,562
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 17,207,500 17,207,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 17,711,261 97,110   17,432,062
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -11,998,900
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 6,466,274
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 5,391,892 1,947,946 1,947,946
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet1,000,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 19,093,372 Click to see attachment16,201,095 25,034,305
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).......... 38,411,235 Click to see attachment32,748,558 39,349,157
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,000 Click to see attachment1,000 Click to see attachment1,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 63,897,499 51,898,599 67,332,408
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
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 63,897,499 51,898,599
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 63,897,499 51,898,599
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 63,897,499 51,898,599
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
63,897,499
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-11,998,900
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
51,898,599
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
51,898,599
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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 Marketable securities      
b Marketable securities      
c Convexity Capital P    
d ICAP Offshore Fund P    
e Eaton Park P    
CamCap Energy P    
Wellington Trust Fund P    
Newport Asia P    
Highclere P    
Fortress Credit Opps P    
Capital Gains Dividends P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,079,820   364,590 2,715,230
b 1,999,998   2,045,608 -45,610
c 1,000,000   590,940 409,060
d 3,003,160   2,029,200 973,960
e 2,039   1,494 545
1,000,000   1,222,293 -222,293
      752,884
      24,193
      122,107
      30,351
1,129,306     1,129,306
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       2,715,230
b       -45,610
c       409,060
d       973,960
e       545
      -222,293
      752,884
      24,193
      122,107
      30,351
      1,129,306
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 5,889,733
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 5,755,166 86,270,634 0.066711
2013 13,521,815 84,474,994 0.160069
2012 7,281,001 80,825,946 0.090082
2011 6,306,074 82,185,625 0.076730
2010 7,486,884 47,714,064 0.156911
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.550503
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
0.110101
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
75,197,675
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
8,279,339
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
64,663
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
8,344,002
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
17,432,062
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 64,663
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 64,663
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 64,663
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 113,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 14,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 127,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 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 62,337
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 62,337
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMary Beth Wallingford Telephone no.bullet (303) 468-6060

    Located atbullet3300 East First Avenue No 390DenverCO ZIP+4bullet80206
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    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
     
    No
    .........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). Click to see attachment
    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
    Anna M Sie Trustee
    6.80     		0 0 0
    3300 East First Avenue 390
    Denver,CO80206
    John J Sie Trustee
    29.30     		12,462 30,161 0
    3300 East First Avenue 390
    Denver,CO80206
    Michelle S Whitten Executive Director
    10.00     		49,752 4,176 0
    3300 East First Avenue 390
    Denver,CO80206
    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
    Monticello Associates Investment advisor 75,000
    1800 Larimer St Ste 2100
    Denver,CO80202
    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
    68,926,477
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    7,416,340
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    76,342,817
    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
    76,342,817
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,145,142
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    75,197,675
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,759,884
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    3,759,884
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    64,663
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    64,663
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,695,221
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    12,500
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,707,721
    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
    3,707,721
    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
    17,432,062
    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
    17,432,062
    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
    64,663
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    17,367,399
    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 3,707,721
    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...... 5,133,802
    b From 2011...... 2,216,049
    c From 2012...... 3,383,461
    d From 2013...... 9,518,083
    e From 2014...... 1,510,490
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 21,761,885
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 17,432,062
    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..... 3,707,721
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 13,724,341
    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 35,486,226
    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) ...     		5,133,802
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		30,352,424
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 2,216,049
    b Excess from 2012.... 3,383,461
    c Excess from 2013.... 9,518,083
    d Excess from 2014.... 1,510,490
    e Excess from 2015.... 13,724,341
    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).)
    Anna M Sie
    John J Sie
    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
    Adam's Camp
    6767 South Spruce Street Ste 102
    Centennial,CO80112     		  PC Sponsorship and Scholarship support for camp for children with special needs 5,000
    ArapahoeDouglas Mental Health Network
    155 Inverness Drive West Ste 200
    Englewood,CO80112     		  PC Shine On - 60th Anniversary Gala sponsorship 10,000
    ARC ThriftMetropolitan Assoc for RC
    12345 W Alameda Pkwy Ste 111
    Lakewood,CO80228     		  PC Sponsorship of Dance Like Nobody's Watching 10,000
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
    122017 W 9th Avenue
    Denver,CO80204     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    California Maternal Mental Health
    27101 Island View Ct
    Valentia,CA91355     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Cancer League of Colorado
    PO Box 5373
    Englewood,CO801555373     		  PC 2015 Hope Ball sponsorship 10,000
    Catholic Charities USA
    PO Box 17066
    Baltimore,MD212971066     		  PC General operating support 1,000
    Childrens Diabetes Foundation
    4380 S Syracuse St 430
    Denver,CO80237     		  PC General operating support 3,500
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    13123 E 16th Ave B045
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Sponsorship benefiting pediatric health care 277,000
    Colorado Ballet
    1075 Santa Fe Drive
    Denver,CO80204     		  PC General operating support 20,000
    Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
    3000 Youngsfiled Street Ste 350
    Wheat Ridge,CO80215     		  PC Supporting Asian American Pacific Islander cultural events in the Rocky Mountain Region 500
    Denver Academy
    4400 East Iliff
    Avenue Denver,CO80222     		  PC Assist future generations of children with learning differences who will need financial aid 1,500
    Denver Adult DS Clinic
    700 Potomac St Suite A
    Aurora,CO80011     		  PC Support to benefit adults with Down Syndrome through services, programs and resources 10,000
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		  PC General operating support 160,000
    Denver Biennial of the Americas Corp
    PO Box 300382
    Denver,CO80203     		  PC To support the economics of early education and brain development 50,000
    Denver Film Society
    1510 York St 3rd Floor
    Denver,CO80206     		  PC Renovation of the Maglione Theatre 193,340
    Denver Health and Hospitals Foundation
    655 Broadway Suite 750
    Denver,CO80203     		  PC Gold-level sponsor of 2015 Night Shine gala for the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Endowment. 25,000
    Denver Options Inc
    9900 East Iliff Avenue
    Denver,CO80231     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Denver School of Science and Technology
    3401 Quebec St Suite 7200
    Denver,CO80207     		  PC Support the 2015 Slice of Pi - Xenon Sponsorship event 25,000
    Denver School of Science and Technology
    3401 Quebec St Suite 7200
    Denver,CO80207     		  PC Support the 2015 Slice of Pi event benefitting the education for students with special needs 46,775
    Denver School of Science and Technology
    3401 Quebec St Suite 7200
    Denver,CO80207     		  PC Support the Promise to Give event benefitting the education for students with special needs 250,000
    Friends of the Haven
    P O Box 102375
    Denver,CO80250     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3300 E 1st Avenue Suite 390
    Denver,CO80206     		  PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome 1,455,250
    Global Livingston Institute
    1031 33rd St Suite 174
    Denver,CO80205     		  PC General operating support 30,000
    Diamonds in the Rough Foundation
    3000 East 1st Ave Suite 243
    Denver,CO80206     		  PF For programs that deal with supporting at-risk youth, wellness for children, etc. 12,500
    I CON Foundation
    3600 S Beeler St Suite 100
    Denver,CO80237     		  PC General operating support 6,400
    John Lynch Foundation
    P O Box 172247
    Tampa,FL33672     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    Judi's House
    1741 Gaylord St
    Denver,CO80206     		  PC General operating support 20,000
    Kroenke Sports Charities
    PO Box 94014
    Palatine,IL600944014     		  PC General operating support 300
    Make-a-Wish Foundation - Colorado Chapter
    7951 E Maplewood Ave Ste 126
    Greenwood Village,CO80111     		  PC General operating support 9,038
    Mayo Clinic
    200 1st St SW
    Rochester,MN55905     		  PC General operating support 10,000
    Mayo Clinic
    200 1st St SW
    Rochester,MN55905     		  PC General operating support 10,000
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    PO Box 27106
    New York,NY10087     		  PC General operating support 20,000
    Mile High Montessori Early Learning Cntrs
    1780 Marion Street
    Denver,CO80218     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Mizel Museum
    4350 S Monaco Street 5th Floor
    Denver,CO80237     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    Mizel Museum dba The CELL
    1625 S Broadway Ste 780
    Denver,CO80202     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    My Lifelineorg Cancer Foundation
    1355 S Colorado Blvd Bldg C-601
    Denver,CO80222     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    National Down Syndrome Congress
    30 Mansell Ct Suite 108
    Roswell,GA30076     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    National Football Foundation
    1042 Southbury Place
    Highlands Ranch,CO80129     		  PC Supporting Ed McCaffrey Football Camp for children and young adults with Down Syndrome 550
    Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy
    401 Hackensack Ave 9th Floor
    Hackensack,NJ07601     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Reach Out and Read Colorado
    1660 S Albion St Suite 905
    Denver,CO80222     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association
    3515 S Tamarac Drive Suite 320
    Denver,CO80237     		  PC To support children and families with Down Syndrome 10,000
    Rocky Mountain Preparatory School
    7808 Cherry Creek South Drive 3-300
    Denver,CO80231     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    Sewall Child Development Center Inc
    1360 Vine Street
    Denver,CO80206     		  PC To sponsor programs dedicated to helping children with special needs associated with disabilities, developmental delays, and economic disadvantages 2,500
    Shalom Cares
    14800 E Belleview Drive
    Aurora,CO800152258     		  PC To provide care and comfort for aging adults. 5,000
    Special Olympics Inc
    1133 19th St NW Suite 1200
    Washington,DC20036     		  PC General operating support 10,000
    Stanley British Primary School
    350 Quebec Street
    Denver,CO802306809     		  PC To support the Inclusion School Study benefiting children's education & the Curious Minds Grant 25,000
    Sue Miller Day of Caring
    5515 East Vassar Avenue
    Denver,CO80222     		  PC Evening of Caring "Model of Hope" sponsorship to support women who had breast cancer 10,000
    The 1990 Institute
    P O Box 383
    San Francisco,CA941040383     		  PC China's Green Student Forum which promotes solidarity of the youth to save China's environment 5,000
    The Adoption Exchange
    14232 E Evans Avenue
    Aurora,CO800141432     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    The Chosen & Dearly Loved Founder
    1400 Wewatta Street Suite 900
    Denver,CO80202     		  PC General operating support 20,000
    The Joshua School
    2303 E Dartmouth Avenue
    Englewood,CO80113     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    The Kempe Foundation
    13123 E 16th Aven B390
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    The Rise School of Denver
    4901 E Eastman Avenue
    Denver,CO80222     		  PC General operating support 5,000
    The University of Texas Foundation
    PO Box 250
    Austin,TX787670250     		  PC To support MD Anderson Cancer Center's academic, research, and public service efforts 45,000
    Third Sector New England Inc
    89 South Street Suite 700
    Boston,MA02111     		  PC To support the Early Childhood Philmathropist Group 5,000
    Third Way Center
    P O Box 61385
    Denver,CO80206     		  PC General operating support 25,000
    University of Colorado School of Medicine
    13121 E17th Ave Mail Stop C234
    Aurora,CO80045     		  GOV To support programs, services, training, and research provided by JFK Partners at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus 5,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Linda Crnic Institute Flexible Endowment Research Fund 500,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC To support LCI Recruiting of Dr. Espinoza 150,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Scholarship support for the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder 500,000
    Univ Denver - Fisher Early Learning Cntr
    1899 E Evans Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		  PC Fisher Early Learning Center; To Assist Student Population w/Special Needs 5,000
    University of Denver
    2201 S Gaylord Street
    Denver,CO80202     		  PC Joseph Korbel School of Intl. Studies Korbel Dinner Fund to support ASCEND 25,000
    University of Denver
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		  PC Sie Complex Capital Campaign Fund to support ASCEND 12,935,847
    University of Washington Foundation - Experimental Education Unit
    Box 357925
    Seattle,WA981987925     		  PC Funding for Experimental Education Unit, Applied Research Unit, and Professional Dev Unit 15,000
    Volunteers of America
    2660 Larimer Street
    Denver,CO80205     		  PC Western Fantasy 2015 Sponsorship 25,000
    Volunteers of America
    2660 Larimer Street
    Denver,CO80205     		  PC General operating support 2,000
    Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
    7711 E Academy Blvd 1
    Denver,CO80230     		  PC General operating support 2,000
    Wish of a Lifetime
    110 16th Street Suite 406
    Denver,CO80202     		  PC General operating support 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 17,207,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    13123 E 16th Ave B045
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Education specialist 182,963
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    13123 E 16th Ave B045
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Sie Center annual operating support. 170,000
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		  PC General operating support 100,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Conditional grant for BioFrontiers 1,000,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Funding of the annual operating deficit of the Linda Crnic Institute, not to exceed $12 million. 5,220,593
    University of Colorado Foundation
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  PC Linda Crnic Institute recruitment of Dr. Espinosa 600,000
    University of Colorado College of Music
    13001 E17th Pl Mail Stop A065
    Aurora,CO80045     		  GOV Dan Sher Endowment 500,000
    University of Denver
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		  PC Sie Complex at Korbel School 2,564,153
    Total .................................bullet 3b 10,337,709
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 171,613  
    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.....     14 502,038  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 5,038,710  
    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 5,712,361 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    135,712,361
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Kundinger, Corder & Engle, P.C. 3,000 1,500   1,500
    Hanson & Co. CPAs 237 0   237

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    Diamonds in the Rough Foundation
          		3000 East 1st Ave Ste 243
    Denver,CO80206     		2015-09-09 12,500 To support porgrams that deal with at-risk youth in the community and children's wellness. 12,500 The Foundation is not aware of a diversion of funds by the grantee. 9/7/16 2016-09-07 Funds were expended in accordance with the terms of the sponsorship agreement.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Longleaf Small Cap Fund 4,765,357 4,355,765
    Dodge & Cox International Equity Fund 5,814,986 5,572,403
    AT&T 1,240,919 2,038,311
    Liberty Media Corporation 925,475 2,475,144
    Starz 777,228 3,340,586
    Liberty Media Corporation - LMCK 1,767,437 4,802,688
    Liberty Broadband Corporation 304,902 814,262
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - LBRDK 604,791 1,635,146

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Wellington Trust Company, CTF Research Equity Fund AT COST 11,148,147 10,874,205
    Newport Asia Institutional Fund AT COST 3,375,488 3,939,145
    Highclere Investment Fund AT COST 4,631,580 4,481,208
    Viking Global Equities AT COST 2,000,000 5,510,541
    Maverick Fund LDC AT COST 2,000,000 2,813,026
    Highfields Capital AT COST 1,709,152 2,867,061
    Indus Structured Finance AT COST 411,826 136,783
    Fortress Credit Opportunities Fund AT COST 528,403 803,511
    CamCap Energy Offshore Fund AT COST 3,277,707 1,943,018
    Convexity Capital Offshore LP AT COST 3,503,622 5,861,048
    Sowood Alpha Fund AT COST 74,511 7,315
    Eaton Park Overseas Fund AT COST 88,122 112,296

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    H&K Law, LLC 1,080 0   1,080
    Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP 6,952 0   6,952


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Public service videos 1,000 1,000 1,000


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Office supplies 11,577 0   11,577
    Telephone 6,703 0   6,703
    Postage 93 0   93
    Payroll processing fee 3,764 0   3,764
    Subscriptions 1,082 0   1,082
    Bank service charges 69 0   69
    Investment expense 20,430 20,430   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Wellington Equity Research 298,630 298,630 298,630
    Newport Asia Institutional Fund 20,583 20,583 20,583
    Highclere Investment Fund 110,669 110,669 110,669
    Fortress Credit Opportunities Fund 72,156 72,156 72,156


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Paul Comstock Partners 20,000 0   20,000
    Monticello Associates 75,000 75,000   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2015 estimated excise tax paid 113,023 0   0
    2014 excise tax paid 69,033 0   0
    2013 excise tax paid 33 0   0