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
Francis Beidler Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)53 W JACKSON No 530
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60604
A Employer identification number

36-4260449
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 922-3792
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$14,801,365J 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 131 131  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 206,113 206,113  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,853,021
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,913,031
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,853,021
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 199,268 239,116  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,258,533 2,298,381  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 7,500 3,750   3,750
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 4,300 0   4,300
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 686 686   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 42,037 16,758   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 100,355 35,597   14,198
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 154,878 56,791   22,248
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 754,250 754,250
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 909,128 56,791   776,498
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,349,405
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,241,590
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............. 111,019 59,555 59,555
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 579,237 1,856,355 1,856,355
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,253,549 Click to see attachment4,855,718 8,137,602
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).......... 4,877,986 Click to see attachment4,371,246 4,719,547
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment28,306 Click to see attachment28,306
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,821,791 11,171,180 14,801,365
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........ 1,500,000 1,500,000
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 5,620,544 5,620,544
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,701,247 4,050,636
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,821,791 11,171,180
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,821,791 11,171,180
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
9,821,791
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,349,405
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,171,196
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
16
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
11,171,180
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 GAIN/LOSS FROM PARTNERSHIP P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c GAIN/LOSS ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE P    
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 1,333,971     1,333,971
b 1,577,087   1,060,010 517,077
c 1,973     1,973
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       1,333,971
b       517,077
c       1,973
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 1,853,021
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 767,733 15,465,231 0.049643
2013 756,769 15,476,744 0.048897
2012 713,345 15,193,141 0.046952
2011 732,994 14,789,146 0.049563
2010 735,357 15,978,439 0.046022
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.241077
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
0.048215
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
14,075,612
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
678,656
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
22,416
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
701,072
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
776,498
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 22,416
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 22,416
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 22,416
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 9,629
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 9,629
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 12,787
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    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 ofbulletFRANCIS BEIDLER III Telephone no.bullet (312) 922-3792

    Located atbullet53 WEST JACKSON STE 530CHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60604
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    FRANCIS BEIDLER III OFFICER
    1.00     		2,500 0 0
    53 WEST JACKSON BLVD SUITE 530
    CHICAGO,IL60604
    ELIZABETH TISDAHL OFFICER
    1.00     		2,500 0 0
    53 WEST JACKSON BLVD SUITE 530
    CHICAGO,IL60604
    THOMAS B DORRIS OFFICER
    1.00     		2,500 0 0
    53 WEST JACKSON BLVD SUITE 530
    CHICAGO,IL60604
    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
    8,242,783
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,327,631
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    4,719,547
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    14,289,961
    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
    14,289,961
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    214,349
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    14,075,612
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    703,781
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    703,781
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    22,416
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    22,416
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    681,365
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    1,000
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    682,365
    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
    682,365
    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
    776,498
    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
    776,498
    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
    22,416
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    754,082
    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 7 682,365
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 736,699
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 776,498
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 736,699
    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..... 39,799
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		642,566
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    FRANCIS BEIDLER III
    53 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 530
    CHICAGO,IL60604
    (312) 922-3792
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ALL APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO EVALUATE ORGANIZATION AND REQUEST.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE. ALL DONEES MUST BE QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 170(C).
    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
    ACLU-ROGER BALDWIN FOUNDATION
    180 N Michigan Ave Ste 2300
    Chicago,IL60601     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Catholics for a Free Choice
    1436 U St NW Ste301
    Washington,DC20009     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 13,000
    Air Life Line of the Midwest
    6100 W Dirksen Pkwy
    Peoria,IL61607     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    All our Childrens Advocacy Center
    8651 S 79th St
    Justice,IL60458     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 5,000
    Alternatives Inc
    4730 N Sheridan Rd
    Chicago,IL60640     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Association House of Chicago
    2150 W North Ave
    Chicago,IL60647     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,500
    Auxiliary of Stroger Hospital
    720 S Wolcott
    Chicago,IL60612     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Bens Education Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 350
    Washington,DC20006     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 7,000
    Better Government Assoc
    28 E Jackson Blvd Ste1900
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 43,000
    Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago
    625 W Jackson Ste 300
    Chicago,IL60606     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Childcare Network-Evanston
    1335 Dodge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,500
    Cabrini Green Legal Aid Fund
    740 N Milwaukee Ave
    Chicago,IL60642     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Child Care Center Assoc Evanston
    1840 Ashbury
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,500
    Center for Domestic Peace
    2741 N Spalding
    Chicago,IL60647     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 5,000
    Center on Halsted
    3656 N Halsted
    Chicago,IL60613     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Channel 11 Chicago Educational TV Assoc
    5040 N St Louis
    Chicago,IL60625     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    Chapin Hall Center for Children
    1155 E Sixtieth St
    Chicago,IL60637     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Chicago Architecture Found
    224 S Michigan Ave
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Chicago Area Project
    200 S Michigan Ste1400
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Chicago Botanic Garden
    PO Box 400
    Glencoe,IL60022     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Chicago Childrens Museum
    640 E Illinois
    Chicago,IL60611     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 38,500
    Chicago Foundation for Women
    230 W Superior 4th Floor
    Chicago,IL60610     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Chicago Legal Clinic
    2938 E 91st St
    Chicago,IL60617     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Chicago Metro Battered Women's Network
    1 E Wacker Dr Ste 1630
    Chicago,IL60601     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Chicago Volunteer Legal Serv
    100 N LaSalle St Ste 900
    Chicago,IL60602     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 9,500
    Center for American Progress
    1333 H St NW 10th Fl
    Washington,DC20005     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Chicago Youth Centers
    104 S Michigan Ave 14th Floor
    Chicago,IL60603     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 45,500
    City Holiday Gift & Food Drive-Evanston
    2100 Ridge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 8,000
    HARVARD UNIVERSITY
    1350 massachusetts ave
    Cambridge,MA02138     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Evanston Township High School Health Center
    1600 Dodge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 10,500
    Evanston School Childrns Clothing Assn
    1314 Ridge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,500
    Evanston Hospital
    1603 Orrington Ave Ste 750
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,500
    Evanston History Center
    225 Greenwood
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    ETHS District Foundation
    1600 Dodge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Erie Family Health Center
    2100 Ridge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 13,000
    Youth Organizations Umbrella
    1027 Sherman St 2SW
    Evanston,IL60202     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 8,000
    Deerfield Academy Scholarship Fund
    PO Box 306
    Deerfield,IL01342     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    DAV Van Fund
    5820 S Hohman
    Hammond,IN46320     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    CYC Camp Rosenthal
    3384 Clawson Rd
    Dowaglac,MI49047     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 7,000
    Cradle The
    2049 Ridge Rd
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Court Appointed Special Advocates
    910 W Van Buren Ste 339
    Chicago,IL60607     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    Congaree Land Trust
    PO Box 5232
    Columbia,SC29250     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Evanston YMCA-Project Soar
    1000 Grove St
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Family Focus
    310 S Peoria Ste 401
    Chicago,IL60607     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 5,500
    Family Institute
    618 Library Place
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 8,000
    Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre-Evanston
    2100 Ridge Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Forest Landowner Foundation
    900 Circle 75 Pkwy Ste 205
    Atlanta,GA30339     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Forest Park Project
    PO Box 868
    Lake Forest,IL60045     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 16,000
    Foundation 65
    PO Box 750
    Evanston,IL60204     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    Friends of the Chicago River
    407 S Dearborn St Ste 1580
    Chicago,IL60605     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Gateway Foundation
    55 E Jackson Ste 1500
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    Giant Steps IL
    8320 S Madison St
    Burr Ridge,IL60527     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 30,000
    Girl Scouts of Chicago
    222 S Riverside Plaza Ste 2120
    Chicago,IL60606     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Glessner House Museum
    1800 S Prairie Ave
    Chicago,IL60616     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    Greater Chicago Food Depository
    4100 W Ann Lurie Place
    Chicago,IL60632     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 8,000
    Hadley School for the Blind
    700 Elm St
    Winnetka,IL60093     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Hammond Education Fund
    5727 Sohl Ave
    Hammond,IN46320     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Evanston YWCA Day Care
    1215 Church St
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Haven School PTA
    2417 Prairie Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    Heartland Alliance
    208 S LaSalle St Ste 1818
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Hines Fisher House-VA Hospital
    5000 S Fifth Ave
    Hines,IL60141     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Illinios Patriot Education Fund
    4044 N Lincoln Ste 436
    Chicago,IL60618     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence
    175 W Jackson Ste A-1038
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 5,000
    Illinois Partners for Human Service
    560 W Lake St
    Chicago,IL60661     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Insight Center-CommEducDevel
    2201 Broadway Ste 815
    Oakland,CA94612     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Jacob Beidler Elementary School
    3151 W Walnut
    Chicago,IL60612     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 13,000
    Jazz Institute of Chicago
    410 S Michigan Ave Ste 500
    Chicago,IL60605     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Lake Forest College
    555 N Sheridan
    Lake Forest,IL60045     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 5,000
    Lake Forest Hospital
    660 N Westmoreland
    Lake Forest,IL60045     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Landmarks Preservation Council
    53 W Jackson
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Latino Resources Scholarship Fund
    9540 Drake Ave
    Evanston,IL60203     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Legal Assistance Foundation
    111 W Jackson 3rd Floor
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,500
    Lincoln Park Zoological Society
    2200 N Cannon Dr
    Chicago,IL60614     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,500
    Literature for All of Us
    2010 Dewey Ave
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Make A Wish Foundation
    640 N LaSalle St 280
    Chicago,IL60654     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 500
    Metro Squash
    5655 S University
    Chicago,IL60637     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 10,000
    Moran Cntr for Youth Advocacy
    828 Davis St Ste 304
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,500
    Music Inst of Chicago
    1702 Sherman St
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    NAMIFlorida
    1020 E Lafayette St 102
    Tallahassee,FL32301     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    NAMIPalm Beach County
    400 S Dixie Hwy 16
    Lake Worth,FL33460     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    NASBHC
    666 11th St NW Ste 735
    Washington,DC20001     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    National AllianceMentally Ill
    Colonial Place Three 2107 Wilson
    BlvdSte 300
    Arlington,VA22201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    National Audubon Society
    Francis Beidler Forest 336
    Sanctuary Rd
    Harleyville,SC29448     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 25,000
    Nat'l Center on Poverty Law S Shriver
    205 W Monroe St 2nd Floor
    Chicago,IL60606     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    Night Ministry
    4711 N Ravenswood
    Chicago,IL60640     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    NWestern Univ Feinberg School of Medicine
    420 E Superior 9th Floor
    Chicago,IL60611     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    HOME
    2916 Central St
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    NWestern Univ Law School
    750 N Lake Shore Drive 8th Floor
    Chicago,IL60611     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 9,000
    Operation Gratitude
    16444 Refugio Rd
    Encino,CA91436     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Ounce of Prevention Fund
    33 W Monroe St Ste 2400
    Chicago,IL60603     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 18,000
    Planned Parenthood
    18 S Michigan Ave 6th Floor
    Chicago,IL60603     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 27,000
    Ploughshares Fund
    Fort Mason
    San Francisco,CA94123     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Posse Foundation
    111 W Jackson Ste 1900
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 5,000
    Project on Government Oversight
    1900 L Street NW Ste314
    Washington,DC20036     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 15,000
    Ptrsp for Public Service
    1725 Eye St NW Ste 900
    Washington,DC20006     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    Public Interest Law Initiative
    c/o DePaul Univ 25 E Jackson
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 33,500
    Ragdale Foundation
    1260 N Green Bay Rd
    Lake Forest,IL60045     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Rainbow Hospice
    444 N Northwest Hwy Ste 145
    Park Ridge,IL60068     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Rush PresbytSt Lukes Hospital
    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago,IL60612     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 10,000
    Sacred Places
    1700 Samson St 10th Floor
    Philadelphia,PA19103     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Shorefront
    PO Box 1894
    Evanston,IL60204     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Smith Museum of Stained Glass
    Navy Pier
    Chicago,IL60611     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    Soul Children
    PO Box 201247
    Chicago,IL60620     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    NWestern Univ Law-Entrepreneurship Program
    357 E Chicago Ave
    Chicago,IL60611     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    Youth Job Center of Evanston
    1114 Church St
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Youth Guidance
    122 S Michigan Ave Ste 1510
    Chicago,IL60603     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    YMCA of Evanston
    1000 Grove St
    Evanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    WBEZ Chicago Public Radio
    848 E Grand Ave
    Chicago,IL60611     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 11,000
    Voices for Illinois Children
    208 S LaSalle St Ste1580
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    Donors Forum of Chicago
    208 S LaSalle St Ste740
    Chicago,IL60604     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,150
    Urban Education Initiative
    1313 E 60th St
    Chicago,IL60637     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    The Hill Fund
    717 E High St
    Pottstown,PA19464     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,500
    Teach for America
    350 N Ogden Suite 410
    Chicago,IL60607     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    Strategic Learning Initiatives
    954 W Washington
    Chicago,IL60607     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,000
    St Margaret Mercy - McAuley Clinic
    5454 Hohman Ave
    Hammond,IN46320     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    South Central Community Services
    8316 S Ellis
    Chicago,IL60609     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 20,600
    South Carolina Nature Conservancy
    PO Box 5475
    Columbia,SC29250     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    Thresholds
    2700 Lakeview
    Chicago,IL60614     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,500
    PROject on Government Oversight WORLD SECURITY INSTITUTE
    1779 Massachusetts Ave NW
    Washington,DC20036     		  PC GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC 15,000
    ANIXTER
    2100 Ridge
    EVAnston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 4,000
    CASA OF LAKE COUNTY
    24647 MILWAUKEE AVE
    VERNON HILLS,IL60061     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,500
    EVANSTON PARK FOUNDATION
    2100 Ridge
    EVanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 6,000
    FOREFRONT LIBRARY
    208 S LaSalle St Ste 1818
    EVanston,IL60201     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    GLOBAL GIVING - JUCONI
    1110 VERMONT AVE NW STE 550
    WAShington,DC20005     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,500
    GORTON COMMUNITY CENTER
    400 E ILLINOIS
    LAKE Forest,IL60045     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 2,000
    JEWISH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
    216 W JACKSON STE 700
    CHicago,IL60606     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    LGBT FUND OF CHICAGO COMM TRUST
    225 N MICHIGAN STE 2200
    CHicago,IL60601     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,500
    NUTCRACKER -JOFFREY BALLET
    10 E RANDOLPH ST
    CHicago,IL60601     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 3,500
    RESULTS EDUCATION FUND
    1101 15TH ST STE 1200
    WAshington,DC20005     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 1,000
    VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
    1707 L ST NW STE 300
    WAshington,DC20036     		  PC General, Religious, Educational or Scientific 7,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 754,250
    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 ...........     		    14 131  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 206,113  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 1,853,021  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aFOUNDATION HOLDINGS II     		    01 74,585  
    bRIVERROCK INV FUND IV 900099 -20,639 01 74,554  
    cAUTOFAIR INVESTORS     01 60,000  
    dRIVERROCK INV FUND III 900099 -13,841 01 29,977  
    ePY grant recovery     01 1,000  
    fforeign w/h tax claims     01 677  
    gENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PTNRS 900099 -4,362      
    hPLAINS ALL AMERICAN 900099 -2,683      
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -41,525 2,300,058 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,258,533
    (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:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 4,300 0   4,300

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3,000 SHS. AT&T 82,817 103,230
    590 shs. Baxter Int'l 13,867 22,509
    4,075 shs. Cisco Systems 77,931 110,657
    3,225 shs. Corning 39,375 58,953
    1,650 shs. CVS 49,731 161,321
    2,007 shs. EMC Corp 49,953 51,540
    3,868 shs. Fidelity Nat'L Financial 82,358 134,104
    3,604 shs. IBM Corp 53,709 495,982
    512 shs. McDonalds 35,031 60,488
    3,396 shs. McDonalds 249,989 401,203
    3,330 shs. Microsoft 83,765 184,748
    2,184 shs. Microsoft 59,990 121,168
    250 shs. Monsanto 20,207 24,630
    4,575 shs. Pfizer 76,733 147,681
    1,850 shs. Qualcomm 70,395 92,472
    1,500 shs. Schlumberger 75,548 104,625
    1,830 shs. Stericycle 198,720 220,698
    1,024 shs. Stericycle 99,903 123,494
    4,020 shs. Texas Inst 80,921 220,336
    4,960 shs. The Mosaic Co. 300,106 136,846
    2620 shs. Visa 50,024 203,181
    7,673 adr Glaxo Smithkline 315,050 311,511
    12,855 SHS UNILEVER 111,635 556,879
    20,500 adr Nestle 124,999 1,525,610
    2,920 adr Novartis 164,302 251,237
    12,000 adr Sanofi Aventis 431,925 511,800
    3,470 autonation 197,732 207,020
    3,125 berry plastics group 75,082 113,063
    1,000 borg warner 56,316 43,230
    54,525 covanta holding 868,391 844,592
    1,289 shs fidelity nat'l financial 11,819 14,475
    190 shs google 100,218 144,187
    900 shs AMERICAN EXPRESS 71,210 62,595
    750 SHS APPLE 77,182 78,945
    590 SHS BAXALTA 11,254 23,028
    852 SHS BORG WARNER 50,437 36,832
    425 SHS JOHNSON & jOHNSON 39,240 43,656
    6,570 SHS MIRON TECHNOLOGY 201,911 93,031
    275 SHS TJX 19,083 19,500
    500 SHS VIACOM 19,029 20,580
    2,100 SHS AXALTA 57,830 55,965

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Foundation Holdings II, LLC FMV 135,479 135,479
    Oak Harbor IV FMV 14,644 308,676
    River Rock Investment III FMV 340,249 390,314
    Autofair Investors FMV 600,000 600,000
    RIVER ROCK INVESTMENT IV FMV 493,555 494,216
    oak Harbor X FMV 330,516 301,371
    OAk Harbor XI LLC FMV 1,982,433 2,047,056
    FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP FMV 128,785 114,525
    FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP FMV 197,452 193,420
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCT PARTNERS FMV 73,092 76,740
    PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE FMV 75,041 57,750

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DUE FROM INVESTMENTS   28,306 28,306


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Description Amount
    nondeductible expenses from PARTNERSHIPS 16


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GENERAL OFFICE EXPENSE 63,200 0   12,640
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,180 1,180   0
    il charity bureau fund 15 0   15
    filing fees 10 0   10
    BANK FEES 738 738   0
    INSURance 1,533 0   1,533
    OTHER DEDUCTIONS FROM PARTNERSHIPS 33,679 33,679   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FOUNDATION HOLDINGS II 74,585 74,585 74,585
    RIVERROCK INV FUND IV 53,915 74,554 53,915
    AUTOFAIR INVESTORS 60,000 60,000 60,000
    RIVERROCK INV FUND III 16,136 29,977 16,136
    PY grant recovery 1,000   1,000
    foreign w/h tax claims 677   677
    ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PTNRS -4,362 0 -4,362
    PLAINS ALL AMERICAN -2,683 0 -2,683


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 686 686   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Francis Beidler Foundation
    EIN:
    36-4260449
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN WITHHOLDING TAX ON SECURITIES 16,662 16,662   0
    2014 federal 990-PF extension 11,500 0   0
    2014 il extension 3,000 0   0
    federal estimates 990T 3,857 0   0
    iL-1120 estimates 1,922 0   0
    federal extension 990-T 5,000 0   0
    foreiGN WITHHOLDING TAX ON partnerships 96 96   0