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 DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2838 MCGILL TERRACE N W
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200082748
A Employer identification number

52-1406566
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(202) 466-6231
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$5,912,191J 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 944 944  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 113,971 113,971  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 757,030
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,533,122
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 754,431
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........ 871,945 869,346  
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).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 241 0   0
17 Interest............... 116 0   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
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 20,209 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 20,566 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 324,650 324,650
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 345,216 0   324,650
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 526,729
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 869,346
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)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 26,267 201,904 201,904
3 Accounts receivable bullet10,012
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   12,285 10,012 10,012
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) bullet515,009
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 515,009 515,009 515,009
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)....... 4,195,452 Click to see attachment4,549,212 4,487,860
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment700,056 Click to see attachment697,406 Click to see attachment697,406
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,449,069 5,973,543 5,912,191
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 26,303 26,303
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)......... 26,303 26,303
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,422,766 5,947,240
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,422,766 5,947,240
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,449,069 5,973,543
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
5,422,766
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
526,729
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,949,495
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,255
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
5,947,240
Form 990-PF (2015)
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 ABBOTT LABORATORIES - 33.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
b ABBOTT LABORATORIES - 130.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
c ACE LTD - 982.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-25
d ACE LTD - 15.000 SHS P 2015-06-12 2015-06-25
e ALPHABET INC CL A - 18.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
AMGEN INC - 41.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
CBS CORP NEW CL B SHRS - 109.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
CHEVRON CORP - 901.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-08-12
CHEVRON CORP - 73.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
COMCAST CORP (NEW) CLASS A - 104.000 SHS P 2015-06-25 2015-11-18
CROWN CASTLE INTL CORP NEW - 77.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE PLC - 95.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE PLC - 109.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
DUFF & PHELPS SLOT ENGY MLP FD - 2,000.000 SHS P 2014-06-25 2015-04-20
DUFF & PHELPS SLOT ENGY MLP FD - 1,500.000 SHS P 2014-06-25 2015-04-20
DUFF & PHELPS SLOT ENGY MLP FD - 100.000 SHS P 2014-06-25 2015-04-20
DUFF & PHELPS SLOT ENGY MLP FD - 1,400000 SHS P 2014-06-25 2015-04-21
ESTEE LAUDER CO INC CL A - 87.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
ESTEE LAUDER CO INC CL A - 73.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
FACEBOOK INC CL-A - 1,700.000 SHS P 2014-08-11 2015-04-24
FACEBOOK INC CL-A - 1,600.000 SHS P 2014-08-22 2015-04-24
FACEBOOK INC CL-A - 66.000 SHS P 2015-08-25 2015-11-18
GILEAD SCIENCE - 56.000 SHS P 2015-09-22 2015-11-18
GOLDMAN SACHS GRP INC - 31.000 SHS P 2015-08-25 2015-11-18
HOME DEPOT INC - 58.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
HOME DEPOT INC - 880.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-19
HOME DEPOT INC - 13.000 SHS P 2015-06-12 2015-11-19
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC - 35.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC - 119.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC SHS - 91.000 SHS P 2015-06-12 2015-11-18
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO - 318.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO - 186.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
LINKEDIN CORP-A - 30.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
MACYS INC - 51.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
MACYS INC - 93.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
MACYS INC - 1.443000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-12-22
MASTERCARD INC CL A - 50.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
MASTERCARD INC CL A - 68.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
MONSANTO CO/NEW - 56.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
NEXTERA ENERGY INC COM - 64.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC - 1,278.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
PROLOGIS INC COM - 160.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC - 208.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC - 107.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
SCHLUMBERGER LTD - 71.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
STARBUCKS CORP WASHINGTON - 44.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
STARBUCKS CORP WASHINGTON - 2.022000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-10-15
STARWOOD HTLS & RSTS WW INC - 77.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC - 7.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC - 93.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
UNION PACIFIC CORP - 92.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP - 15.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP - 1.350000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-09-22
UNITEDHEALTH GP INC - 2.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
UNITEDHEALTH GP INC - 894.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-08-25
VISA INC CL A - 83.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
VISA INC CL A - 137.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
WELLS FARGO & CO NEW - 96.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
WELLS FARGO & CO NEW - 111.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
WILLIAMS CO INC - 119.000 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
BLACKROCK INC - 570.000 SHS P 2013-07-05 2015-04-24
BLACKROCK INC - 27.000 SHS P 2013-07-05 2015-11-18
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW - 777.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-04-24
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW - 223.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-08-25
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW - 500.000 SHS P 2013-11-21 2015-08-25
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW - 37.000 SHS P 2015-06-12 2015-08-25
EOG RESOURCESINC - 895.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-04-24
EOG RESOURCESINC - 71.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-11-18
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 303.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 1697.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 225.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-20
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 1197.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-21
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2000.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-22
FIRST TR MLP&ENRG INC FND - 2578.000 SHS P 2012-01-27 2015-04-22
HALLIBURTON CO - 2,500.000 SHS P 2013-08-16 2015-04-24
HALLIBURTON CO - 500.000 SHS P 2013-08-19 2015-04-24
HUMANA INC - 1,000.000 SHS P 2013-08-21 2015-04-24
HUMANA INC - 500.000 SHS P 2013-11-21 2015-04-24
HUMANA INC - 1,000.000 SHS P 2014-01-17 2015-04-24
MCKESSON CORP - 535.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-04-24
MCKESSON CORP - 20.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-06-12
MCKESSON CORP - 27.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-11-18
ORACLE CORP - 2,266.000 SHS P 2013-07-11 2015-04-24
ORACLE CORP - 129.000 SHS P 2013-07-11 2015-06-12
ORACLE CORP - 217.000 SHS P 2013-07-11 2015-11-18
PEPSICO INC NC - 1,000.000 SHS P 2013-08-22 2015-04-24
PEPSICO INC NC - 176.000 SHS P 2013-09-25 2015-04-24
PEPSICO INC NC - 68.000 SHS P 2013-09-25 2015-11-18
SEADRILL LTD - 2,500.000 SHS P 2013-07-31 2015-04-24
SEADRILL LTD - 599.000 SHS P 2013-08-19 2015-04-24
SEADRILL LTD - 901.000 SHS P 2013-08-28 2015-04-24
SEADRILL LTD - 500.000 SHS P 2013-12-17 2015-04-24
SEADRILL LTD - 500.000 SHS P 2013-12-17 2015-04-24
VALERO ENERGY CP DELA NEW - 3,000.000 SHS P 2013-08-07 2015-04-24
VALERO ENERGY CP DELA NEW - 1,000.000 SHS P 2013-08-19 2015-04-24
VALERO ENERGY CP DELA NEW - 1,000.000 SHS P 2014-01-17 2015-04-24
AMERICAN EXPRESS - 1,234.000 SHS P 2012-02-27 2015-04-24
AMERICAN EXPRESS - 46.000 SHS P 2012-02-27 2015-06-12
AMERICAN EXPRESS - 80 SHS P 2012-02-27 2015-11-18
APPLE INC - 1,235.000 SHS P 2012-03-01 2015-04-24
APPLE INC - 1,323.000 SHS P 2012-02-28 2015-04-24
APPLE INC - 53.000 SHS P 2012-03-01 2015-11-18
APPLE INC - 85.000 SHS P 2012-07-05 2015-11-18
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL-B NEW - 150.000 SHS P 2013-08-12 2015-04-24
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL-B NEW - 500.000 SHS P 2013-11-21 2015-04-24
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL-B NEW - 850.000 SHS P 2005-03-03 2015-04-24
BLACKSTONE GROUP - 226 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
BLACKSTONE GROUP - 95 SHS P 2015-04-24 2015-06-12
DANAHER CORPORATION - 1,000.000 SHS P 2014-01-17 2015-04-24
DANAHER CORPORATION - 1,902.000 SHS P 2012-07-05 2015-04-24
DANAHER CORPORATION - 98.000 SHS P 2013-08-19 2015-04-24
JOHNSON & JOHNSON - 730.000 SHS P 2007-08-31 2015-04-24
JOHNSONS, JOHNSON - 1,000.000 SHS P 2013-11-21 2015-04-24
JOHNSONS, JOHNSON - 270.000 SHS P 2013-07-29 2015-04-24
KINDER MORGAN - 1,502.000 SHS P 2007-08-31 2015-04-24
KINDER MORGAN - 163.000 SHS P 2000-08-31 2015-11-18
KINDER MORGAN - 2,552.000 SHS P 2007-08-31 2015-12-07
KINDER MORGAN - 2,552.000 SHS P 2012-07-05 2015-12-07
KINDER MORGAN - 2,552.000 SHS P 2015-06-12 2015-12-07
PHILLIPS 66 COM - 2,000.000 SHS P 2006-10-11 2015-04-24
PHILLIPS 66 COM - 85.000 SHS P 2006-12-27 2015-04-24
PHILLIPS 66 COM - 915.000 SHS P 2013-07-29 2015-04-24
PJT PARTNERS INC P 2015-09-30 2015-09-30
PJT PARTNERS INC P 2015-04-24 2015-11-18
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-04-30 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-05-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-06-30 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-07-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-08-29 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-09-30 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-10-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-11-28 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-12-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2015-01-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2015-02-27 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P   2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2015-03-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2012-12-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2010-02-26 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2010-02-26 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2010-02-26 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2010-12-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2013-12-30 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2013-12-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-01-31 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-02-28 2015-04-24
HARTFORD FLOATING RATE I P 2014-03-31 2015-04-24
THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. P    
THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. P    
THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.-SALE OF PARTNERSHIP P    
THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.-SALE OF 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 1,615   1,600 15
b 5,939   6,302 -363
c 101,846   106,360 -4,514
d 1,556   1,587 -31
e 13,655   10,288 3,367
6,570   6,936 -366
5,592   6,742 -1,150
77,181   98,479 -21,298
6,707   7,979 -1,272
6,497   6,370 127
6,592   6,650 -58
8,315   7,947 368
8,912   9,118 -206
28,899   40,000 -11,101
21,450   30,000 -8,550
1,430   2,000 -570
20,090   28,000 -7,910
7,631   7,157 474
6,100   6,005 95
140,454   126,293 14,161
132,192   120,492 11,700
7,088   5,599 1,489
6,032   5,808 224
6,005   5,699 306
7,316   6,575 741
110,957   99,765 11,192
1,639   1,445 194
3,664   3,593 71
12,343   12,215 128
5,260   6,405 -1,145
21,775   19,865 1,910
12,535   11,619 916
7,432   7,764 -332
3,513   3,421 92
3,625   6,238 -2,613
49,581   96,784 -47,203
4,705   4,523 182
6,713   6,151 562
5,372   6,613 -1,241
6,369   6,751 -382
103,478   106,489 -3,011
6,747   6,835 -88
18,660   16,762 1,898
9,326   8,623 703
5,552   6,508 -956
2,304   2,266 38
118,224   104,160 14,064
5,542   6,416 -874
911   911 0
12,753   12,106 647
8,017   9,845 -1,828
1,761   1,754 7
119,542   157,829 -38,287
237   237 0
99,885   106,127 -6,242
5,776   5,603 173
10,969   9,249 1,720
5,496   5,256 240
6,175   6,078 97
4,521   6,233 -1,712
211,982   147,022 64,960
9,706   6,964 2,742
114,562   93,730 20,832
30,269   26,900 3,369
67,869   62,835 5,034
5,022   5,142 -120
86,286   70,420 15,866
6,024   5,586 438
6,181   6,060 121
40,647   40,000 647
34,488   33,940 548
40,620   40,000 620
40,602   40,000 602
40,601   40,000 601
40,599   40,000 599
4,567   4,500 67
40,599   40,000 599
24,299   23,940 359
40,699   40,000 699
52,461   51,560 901
119,852   118,512 1,340
23,970   23,786 184
181,826   92,621 89,205
90,913   50,810 40,103
181,826   97,134 84,692
122,627   66,787 55,840
4,741   2,497 2,244
5,081   3,371 1,710
97,006   72,701 24,305
5,690   4,139 1,551
8,381   6,962 1,419
94,741   80,463 14,278
16,674   14,400 2,274
6,799   5,564 1,235
28,376   107,711 -79,335
6,799   26,654 -19,855
10,227   41,667 -31,440
5,675   20,167 -14,492
5,675   20,162 -14,487
180,720   111,690 69,030
60,240   35,124 25,116
60,240   51,950 8,290
96,241   66,882 29,359
3,683   2,493 1,190
5,744   4,336 1,408
160,226   96,056 64,170
171,643   99,754 71,889
6,188   4,122 2,066
9,924   7,431 2,493
21,318   17,938 3,380
71,061   59,013 12,048
120,805   50,856 69,949
7,106   9,348 -2,242
4,014   3,934 80
83,151   79,462 3,689
158,153   99,897 58,256
8,149   6,740 1,409
73,892   45,170 28,722
101,222   96,330 4,892
27,330   25,584 1,746
66,560   17,210 49,350
3,945   1,868 2,077
1,477   1,069 408
34,018   55,848 -21,830
4,926   12,018 -7,092
81,282   26,627 54,655
6,909   2,803 4,106
74,373   54,671 19,702
19   4 15
131   23 108
2,034   2,076 -42
2,106   2,157 -51
1,971   2,023 -52
1,806   1,843 -37
1,901   1,939 -38
1,935   1,948 -13
1,933   1,946 -13
1,958   1,969 -11
2,440   2,395 45
1,617   1,580 37
1,150   1,141 9
10     10
1,069   1,473 -404
65,388   65,338 50
63,657   62,425 1,232
109,867   106,753 3,114
71,588   70,374 1,214
63,790   63,489 301
25,991   26,514 -523
2,172   2,224 -52
2,115   2,171 -56
1,941   1,987 -46
2,144   2,205 -61
      -16
      3,167
      1
      109
3,265     3,265
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       15
b       -363
c       -4,514
d       -31
e       3,367
      -366
      -1,150
      -21,298
      -1,272
      127
      -58
      368
      -206
      -11,101
      -8,550
      -570
      -7,910
      474
      95
      14,161
      11,700
      1,489
      224
      306
      741
      11,192
      194
      71
      128
      -1,145
      1,910
      916
      -332
      92
      -2,613
      -47,203
      182
      562
      -1,241
      -382
      -3,011
      -88
      1,898
      703
      -956
      38
      14,064
      -874
      0
      647
      -1,828
      7
      -38,287
      0
      -6,242
      173
      1,720
      240
      97
      -1,712
      64,960
      2,742
      20,832
      3,369
      5,034
      -120
      15,866
      438
      121
      647
      548
      620
      602
      601
      599
      67
      599
      359
      699
      901
      1,340
      184
      89,205
      40,103
      84,692
      55,840
      2,244
      1,710
      24,305
      1,551
      1,419
      14,278
      2,274
      1,235
      -79,335
      -19,855
      -31,440
      -14,492
      -14,487
      69,030
      25,116
      8,290
      29,359
      1,190
      1,408
      64,170
      71,889
      2,066
      2,493
      3,380
      12,048
      69,949
      -2,242
      80
      3,689
      58,256
      1,409
      28,722
      4,892
      1,746
      49,350
      2,077
      408
      -21,830
      -7,092
      54,655
      4,106
      19,702
      15
      108
      -42
      -51
      -52
      -37
      -38
      -13
      -13
      -11
      45
      37
      9
      10
      -404
      50
      1,232
      3,114
      1,214
      301
      -523
      -52
      -56
      -46
      -61
      -16
      3,167
      1
      109
      3,265
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 2 754,431
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 291,278 6,536,567 0.044561
2013 301,604 6,021,158 0.050091
2012 300,348 5,938,752 0.050574
2011 303,154 6,179,294 0.049060
2010 297,804 6,070,342 0.049059
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.243345
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
0.048669
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
9,995,218
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
486,457
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
8,693
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
495,150
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
324,650
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.
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
Page 4
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 17,387
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 17,387
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 17,387
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 1,727
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 1,727
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 8
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 15,668
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)
    bulletDC
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    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 ofbulletMORTON A BENDER Telephone no.bullet (202) 466-6231

    Located atbullet2838 MCGILL TERRACE N WWASHINGTONDC ZIP+4bullet20008
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    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
    MORTON A BENDER DIR-PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    GRACE M BENDER DIR-SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    JAY S BENDER DIR-TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    10509 UNITY LANE
    POTOMAC,MD20854
    LISA ANN BENDER-FELDMAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    2579 EAGLE RUN LANE
    WESTON,FL33327
    KENNETH H BENDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    BOX 779 20135 MULLEN ROAD
    FRENCH TOWN,MT59834
    SCOTT M BENDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    12700 GLENN MILL ROAD
    POTOMAC,MD20852
    JACK B BENDER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    8709 GRANT STREET
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    4,983,304
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    113,306
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    5,050,819
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    10,147,429
    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
    10,147,429
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    152,211
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    9,995,218
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    499,761
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    499,761
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    17,387
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    17,387
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    482,374
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    482,374
    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
    482,374
    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
    324,650
    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
    324,650
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    324,650
    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 7 482,374
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 324,573
    b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20 67
    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$ 324,650
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 324,573
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		Click to see attachment67
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 10
    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 ..........     		482,364
    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).)
    MORTON A BENDER
    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:
    MORTON A BENDER
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    (202) 466-5821
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    REQUESTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE GENERALLY MADE TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE GREATER METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AREA.
    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
    AIDS UNITED
    1424 K STREET NW SUITE 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ALZHEIMERS DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
    57 W 57TH ST STE 904
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    8550 ARLINGTON BLVD
    FAIRFAX,VA22031     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY HILLEL
    4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE
    1110 VERMONT AVE NW STE 900
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
    1100 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    ART STREAMS
    620 PERSHING DRIVE
    SILVER SPRING,MD20910     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    ARTS FOR THE AGING
    12320 PARKLAWN DRIVE
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ASPEN INSTITUTE
    1 DUPONT CIR NW 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC
    128 M ST NW 150
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
    6 HERNDON AVE
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    CHILDREN'S NAT'L MEDICAL CTR
    111 MICHIGAN AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20010     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    CITY DANCE
    1570 E JEFFERSON ST
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    333 7TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    FOR LOVE OF CHILDREN
    1763 COLUMBIA ROAD NW FIRST FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    FORD'S THEATRE SOCIETY
    511 10TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    FOUNDATION FOR ART & PRESERVATION IN EMBASSIES
    1725 I STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    2301 SCOTT KEY DRIVE
    DISTRICT HEIGHTS,MD20747     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    FREER & SACKER GALLERIES
    1050 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20013     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    FRIENDS OF CANCER RESEARCH
    1800 M STREET NW SUITE 1050 SOUTH
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR
    3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    GREAT AND SMALL17320 MOORE RD
    17320 MOORE RD
    BOYDS,MD20841     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    HORTON'S KIDS INC
    100 MARYLAND AVE NE 520
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    IONA SENIOR SERVICES
    4125 ALBEMARLE ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    1800 ORLEANS ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    JUBILEE JOBS INC
    2712 ONTARIO ROAD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONS CENTER
    5200 PAINT BRANCH PKWY
    COLLEGE PARK,MD20740     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    KNOCKOUT ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN
    4400 JENIFER ST NW 4
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    LIFE WITH CANCER
    8411 PENNELL ST
    FAIRFAX,VA22031     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000
    LIVING IN PINK
    4513 SANGAMORE ROAD
    BETHESDA,MD20816     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500
    MENTORS INC
    1012 14TH ST NW STE 304
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    MIND BODY SOLUTION
    945 COX FARM ROAD
    ORONO,MN55356     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION
    225 N WASHINGTON ST 2
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
    6TH CONSTITUTION AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20565     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
    8TH ST NW F ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    NO GREATER SACRIFICE
    1101 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    SHASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK
    1312 E CAPITOL ST NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
    2900 ROCKY POINT DR
    TAMPA,FL33607     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    SMOKE & MIRRORS
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    SOCIETY FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH
    1025 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 601
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
    8804 POSTOAK RD
    POTOMAC,MD20854     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    ST ANN'S INFANT & MATERNITY HOME
    4901 EASTERN AVE
    HYATTSVILLE,MD20782     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    262 DANNY THOMAS PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    ST PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    4700 WHITEHAVEN PKWY NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    SUITED FOR CHANGE
    1010 VERMONT AVE NW 450
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    SUSAN G KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
    12820 HILLCREST RD C-105
    DALLAS,TX75230     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    THE ADVISORY BOARD FOUNDATION
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
    ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    THE KENNEDY CENTER
    2700 F ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20566     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000
    THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON
    4759 RESERVOIR RD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    THE LIGHT OF HEALING HOPE FND
    2801 NEW MEXICO AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20007     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
    1600 21ST STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,250
    THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC
    1319 F ST NW STE 604
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500
    THE SHAKESPEARE THEATER CO
    450 7TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    THE ARC
    1825 K STREET NW SUITE 1200
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL
    1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    U S HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
    100 RAOUL WALLENBERG PLACE SW
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    USO OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON
    228 MCNAIR RD
    FORT MYER,VA22211     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    WASHINGTON DC JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
    1529 16TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 4,400
    WASHINGTON TENNIS & EDUCATION FND
    1600 KENNEDY ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20011     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    WETA
    2775 S QUINCY ST
    ARLINGTON,VA22206     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC
    1525 14TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    WILNER EYE CLINIC
    1132 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 203
    ODENTON,MD21113     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    WILSON CENTER
    1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    WOMEN AGAINST ALZHEIMER
    2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 700
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    WOMEN'S HEART ALLIANCE
    2838 MCGILL TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF THE AMERICA
    1001 NORTH 19TH STREET
    ARLINGTON,VA22209     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 324,650
    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 ...........     		    14 944  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 113,971  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14    
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    14 757,030  
    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).. 0 871,945 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13871,945
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AppliedToPriorYearElection
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Election:
    PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 4942(H)(2) AND TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2), THE FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEARS UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AS BEING MADE OUT OF UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME FROM THE TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 IN THE AMOUNT OF $67.

    TY 2015 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Statement:
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF TAX AND REVENUE (OTR) HAS ELIMINATED THE IRS FORM 990 FILING OBLIGATION FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE SUBJECT TO THE DISTRICT'S FRANCHISE OR PERSONAL INCOME TAXES. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH DC OPERATIONS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR FORM 990 WITH OTR IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN D.C. TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.

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    TY 2015 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.   PURCHASED     1,580     0 1,580  
    LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS   PURCHASED     724     0 724  
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME   PURCHASED     295     0 295  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, LLC 4,549,212 4,487,860

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ALPINE EQUITY, L P 56 -2,594 -2,594
    ARTWORK 700,000 700,000 700,000


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Description Amount
    2014 EXCISE TAX - INVESTMENT INCOME 2,255


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 2,490 0   0
    INVESTMENT FEES 17,719 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DOROTHY G BENDER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    52-1406566
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 241 0   0