Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6616 LYBROOK COURT
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BETHESDA, MD20817
A Employer identification number

52-1774631
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(301) 922-2700
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$7,022,791J 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 10,656 10,656  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 276,676 271,784  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 870,950
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,538,074
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 870,950
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,158,282 1,153,390  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,764 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 20,670 20,670   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 14,288 14,288   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 37,722 34,958   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 447,050 447,050
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 484,772 34,958   447,050
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 673,510
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,118,432
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.............   59,998 59,998
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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)....... 2,953,717 Click to see attachment3,712,479 6,798,389
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).......... 194,789 Click to see attachment194,629 164,404
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,148,506 3,967,106 7,022,791
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) Click to see attachment32,734 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 32,734 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........ 1,325,752 1,325,752
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,790,020 2,641,354
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 3,115,772 3,967,106
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,148,506 3,967,106
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
3,115,772
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
673,510
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
177,824
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,967,106
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
3,967,106
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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 MORGAN STANLEY-STOCK OPTIONS P 2015-10-19 2015-10-19
b MORGAN STANLEY -NONCOVERED P    
c MORGAN STANLEY-ROYAL BANK OF CANADA(5,000 SHARES) P 2008-10-02 2015-01-02
d MORGAN STANLEY KRAFT FOODS P   2015-03-26
e MORGAN STANLEY -MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL P 2008-04-22 2015-09-18
MORGAN STANLEY-WALT DISNEY P    
MORGAN STANLEY -UNRECAP SECTION 1250 P    
COMPASS HOLDING PARTNERSHIP 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 46,189     46,189
b 813,036   305,574 507,462
c 342,392   201,700 140,692
d 112,645   60,410 52,235
e 152,430   81,026 71,404
54,674   18,414 36,260
2,403     2,403
10,099     10,099
4,206     4,206
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       46,189
b       507,462
c       140,692
d       52,235
e       71,404
      36,260
      2,403
      10,099
      4,206
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 2 870,950
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 407,760 7,540,325 0.054077
2013 372,786 7,146,580 0.052163
2012 306,799 6,289,078 0.048783
2011 316,232 6,046,400 0.052301
2010 277,900 6,122,308 0.045391
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.252715
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
0.050543
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
7,418,240
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
374,940
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
11,184
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
386,124
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
447,050
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 11,184
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 11,184
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 11,184
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 5,833
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,833
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 5,351
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)
    bulletMD
    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 ofbulletKAREN BEARDSLY Telephone no.bullet (301) 922-2700

    Located atbullet6616 LYBROOK COURTBETHESDAMD ZIP+4bullet20817
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    KAREN BEARDSLEY TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    6616 LYBROOK COURT
    BETHESDA,MD20817
    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
    7,493,576
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    37,632
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,531,208
    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
    7,531,208
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    112,968
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,418,240
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    370,912
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    370,912
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    11,184
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    11,184
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    359,728
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    359,728
    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
    359,728
    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
    447,050
    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
    447,050
    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
    11,184
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    435,866
    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 7 359,728
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013...... 8,987
    e From 2014...... 37,882
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 46,869
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 447,050
    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..... 359,728
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 87,322
    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 5 134,191
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		134,191
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013.... 8,987
    d Excess from 2014.... 37,882
    e Excess from 2015.... 87,322
    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).)
    KAREN BEARDSLEY
    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:
    KAREN BEARDSLY
    6616 LYBROOK COURT
    BETHESDA,MD20817
    (301) 922-2700
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO SPECIFIC FORMAT REQUIRED
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    A WIDER CIRCLE
    9159 BROOKEVILLE RD
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    ALTERNATIVE HOUSE
    PO BOX 694
    DUNN LORING,VA22027     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000
    ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 96011
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    250 WILLIAMS STREET NW
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 50
    AMERICAN RED CROSS-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
    2025 ES STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    APPLETREE INSTITUTE
    415 MICHIGAN AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    ARENA STAGE
    1101 6TH ST SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    ATHLETES SERVING ATHLETES
    PO BOX 4222
    LUTHERVILLE,MD21094     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY FUND
    317 SOUTH COLLEGE ST
    AUBURN,AL36849     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE RESCUE SQUAD
    5020 BATTERY LANE
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    BEVERLY HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    505 N RODEO DR
    BEVERLY HILLS,CA90210     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    BISHOP JOHN T WALKER SCHOOL
    3640 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20032     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,250
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON
    8380 COLESBILLE ROAD
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 103,945
    BULLIS SCHOOL
    10601 FALLS RD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000
    CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
    645 TAYLOR ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
    620 MICHIGAN AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20064     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 250
    CENTER FOR INSPIRED TEACHING
    1436 U ST NW SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 20,500
    CENTRAL UNION MISSION
    PO BOX 96763
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000
    CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
    60 HERNDON AVE
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 11,000
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    111 MICHIGAN AVE NW 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20310     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000
    CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER
    616 H STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 100
    CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
    1423 GIRARD ST NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000
    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
    66 GEORGE ST
    CHARLESTON,SC29424     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    COMPASSION & CHOICE
    PO BOX 101810
    DENVER,CO80250     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSES 750
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
    6931 ARLINGTON ROAD 200
    BETHESDA,MD20815     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    DARTMOUTH COLLEGE FUND
    6016 MCNUTT HALL
    DARTMOUTH,NH03755     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 3,000
    DC CENTRAL KITCHEN
    425 2ND ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000
    DC DESIGN HOUSE
    956 MACKALL FARMS LANE
    MCLEAN,VA22101     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    333 7TH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 100
    DREW UNIVERSITY-THE ANNUAL FUND
    36 MADISION AVENUE
    MADISON,NJ07940     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    EAST END HOSPICE
    481 WESTHAMPTON-RIVERHEAD RD
    WESTHAMPTON,NY119787048     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OF MARYLAND
    901 NORTH MILTON AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21205     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 31,000
    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DEANWOOD
    1008 45TH ST NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION
    111 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 240
    ROCKVILLE,MD20850     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    FOOD & FRIENDS
    218 RIGGS RD NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20011     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 2,000
    GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
    37TH O ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20057     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
    1 WORLD AVENUE
    LITTLE ROCK,AR72202     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,125
    HOLTON ARMS SCHOOL
    7303 RIVER ROAD
    BETHESDA,MD20817     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 6,100
    HOPE IN SOUTH AFRICA
    PO BOX 308
    POOLEVILLE,MD20837     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    HOPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER
    2840 LIBERTY AVENUE STE 201
    PITTSBURGH,PA15222     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    HOUSE OF RUTH
    5 THOMAS CIRCLE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,000
    KENNEDY CENTER
    2700 F STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20566     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 100
    MARCH OF DIMES
    1275 MAMRONECK AVENUE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 100
    MARTHA'S TABLE
    2114 14TH ST NW/
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000
    MD PUBLIC TELEVISION
    11767 OWINGS MILLS ROAD
    OWINGS MILLS,MD21117     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    MERCERSBURG ACADEMY
    300 E SEMINARY ST
    MERCERSBURG,PA17236     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSES 1,500
    METROPOLITAN CLUB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
    1700 H STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM
    1341 PRINCESS ANNE ROAD
    VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23457     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
    1250 NEW YORK AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 250
    NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONSERVATION TRUST
    4022-A HUMMER RD
    ANNANDALE,VA22003     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    NOYES CHILDREN'S LIBRARY FUND
    PO BOX 31
    KENSINGTON,MD20895     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 2,000
    NYU FOUNDATION
    70 WASHINGTON SQUARE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10012     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    OPERATION SMILE
    3641 FACULTY BLVD
    VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23453     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 980
    OXFAM AMERICA
    226 CAUSEWAY ST 5TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02114     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 100
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    434 WEST 33RD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,100
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
    3727 14TH ST NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 750
    ROTARY FOUNDATION
    1560 SHERMAN AVE
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 2,500
    SALVATION ARMY
    615 SLATERS LANE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22313     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 3,100
    SEED SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON DC
    4300 C STREET SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 20,000
    SHRINE MONT
    221 SHRINE MONT CIRCLE
    BASYE,VA22810     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BOILOGY INSTITUTE
    1500 REMOUNT RD
    FRONT ROYAL,VA22630     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION(FRONT ROYAL)
    PO BOX 9016
    PITTSFIELD,MA01202     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 25,000
    SO OTHERS MY EAT (SOME)
    71 O STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSES 5,000
    ST ALBAN'S SCHOOL
    MT ST ALBAN
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,500
    ST MARY'S HELPING HANDS INC
    28291 OLD VILLAGE ROAD
    MECHANICSVILLE,MD20659     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    10033 RIVER ROAD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 6,000
    ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA ACADEMY
    300 GITTINGS ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21230     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSESGENERAL PURPOSES 27,000
    ST JAMES SCHOOL
    820 WEST BROAD STREET
    FALLS CHURCH,VA22046     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 10,500
    SUFFIELD ACADEMY
    18 NORTH MAIN STREET
    SUFFIELD,CT06078     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
    900 SOUTH CROUSE AVE
    SYRACUSE,NY13244     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    THE ARMY DISTAFF FOUNDATION
    6200 OREGON AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20015     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    THE PENN FUND
    3451 WALNUT ST 433 FRANKLIN BLDG
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191046205     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    THE STUDIO THEATRE
    1501 14TH ST NW 3
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM
    600 N CHARLES ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    TRINITY COLLEGE FUND
    125 MICHIGAN AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 5,000
    USC
    900 WEST 34TH STREET STE 465
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    WAMU
    4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 150
    WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY
    1201 NEW YORK AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 500
    WESTMINISTER (VT) HISTORIAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 2-3651 US ROUTE 5
    WESTMINISTER,VT05158     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    WETA
    3939 CAMPBELL AVENUE
    ARLINGTON,VA22206     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    16945 TRAP ROAD
    VIENNA,VA22182     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 150
    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
    1250 24TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 1,000
    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
    4899 BELFORT ROAD SUITE 300
    JACKSONVILLE,FL32256     		NONE NONPROFIT GENERAL PURPOSES 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 447,050
    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 10,656  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 276,676  
    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 ............     		    14 870,950  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,158,282 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,158,282
    (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.)
    8 SALE PROCEEDS FROM MARKETABLE SECURITIES ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO
    8 PROVIDE GRANTS TO VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE
    8 ORGANIZATIONS.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 2,764 0   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC 69,238 93,350
    ARES CAPITAL CORP 152,078 57,627
    AT&T 257,156 262,548
    BANK OF HAWAII CORP 47,426 62,900
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 39,806 153,959
    BP PLC SPONS ADR 61,941 31,260
    BROWN & BROWN 0 0
    CATERPILLAR 136,799 122,328
    CHEMOURS 3,348 2,144
    CHEVRON CORP 217,090 179,920
    COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDING(PER K-1) 120,539 197,036
    CONAGRA FOODS,INC 94,632 168,640
    CONOCO PHILLIPS 136,663 99,216
    DEERE & CO 99,497 152,540
    E I DU PONT 62,487 133,200
    ELI LILLY & CO 72,827 168,520
    FAIRFAX FNCL HLDG 0 0
    FASTENAL CO 0 0
    FULTON FINANCIAL CORP 53,737 52,040
    GENERAL ELECTRIC 229,785 249,200
    IBM 111,090 192,668
    INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY 11,095 5,873
    JOHNSON AND JOHNSON 128,634 205,440
    KRAFT FOODS(SPIN-OFF TO MONDELEZ INT.) 0 0
    LEGGETT & PLATT INC 52,659 50,424
    MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS 1,466 6,829
    MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC 0 0
    MONDELEZ INT'L INC(SPIN-OFF FROM KRAFT FOODS) 0 0
    MOODYS CORPORATION 0 0
    NVR INC 0 0
    ONEBEACON INSURANCE GROUP LT CLASS A 58,474 35,704
    PEPCO HOLDINGS 72,062 130,050
    REALTY INCOME CORP 34,195 154,890
    ROYAL BANK CANADA 333,247 2,410,832
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC 207,301 138,120
    SYSCO CORP 30,232 32,800
    TRUST CO BANK CORP 49,095 36,840
    URSTADT BIDDLEPPTYS CLASS A 38,655 96,200
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 283,176 351,272
    WALT DISNEY CO 0 0
    WASH REIT MARYLAND (WRE) 164,345 162,360
    WD 40 0 0
    WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP 19,401 37,190
    WELLS FARGO & CO 176,420 341,109
    WHITESTONE REIT CL B SBI 63,338 48,040
    YUM BRANDS 22,545 175,320

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIRST TRUST SPECIALTY TRUST(ETF) AT COST 57,276 37,071
    HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTHMCAP(ETF) AT COST 73,429 86,943
    NUVEEN SENIOR INCOME FUND(ETF) AT COST 63,924 40,390

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DEDUCTIONS-PORTFOLIO INCOME 7,945 7,945   0
    INVESTMENT INTEREST EXPENSE 6,343 6,343   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Description Amount
    NET ASSETS(RBC ADJUSTMENT) 177,824


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-CASH OVERDRAFT(BROKERAGE MMF) 32,734 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FERRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-1774631
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 16,664 16,664   0
    TAXES (FEDERAL) -FORM 990T 4,006 4,006   0