Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)624 REELFOOT AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
UNION CITY, TN38261
A Employer identification number

13-4228589
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(731) 885-2847
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$146,331,978J 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) 7,369,479
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 287,582 287,582  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 624,847 624,847  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,971,093 1,971,093  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 10,253,001 2,883,522  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 400,000 300,000   100,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 28,650 21,488   7,162
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 34,132 30,719   3,413
17 Interest............... 4,670 4,670    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 150,651 150,607   44
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 173,997 173,703   294
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 792,100 681,187   110,913
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,321,352 3,321,352
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,113,452 681,187   3,432,265
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 6,139,549
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,202,335
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 16,638,129 17,654,502 17,654,502
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) bullet87,815,115
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   85,667,473 Click to see attachment87,815,115 87,815,115
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)....... 37,248,909 Click to see attachment40,862,361 40,862,361
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)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 139,554,511 146,331,978 146,331,978
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 36,613,000 35,613,000
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 attachment1,167,801 Click to see attachment1,472,861
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 37,780,801 37,085,861
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........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 101,773,710 109,246,117
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 101,773,710 109,246,117
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 139,554,511 146,331,978
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
101,773,710
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
6,139,549
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
3,613,453
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
111,526,712
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,280,595
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
109,246,117
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
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 6,890,795 60,758,423 0.113413
2013 2,852,926 39,938,191 0.071434
2012 1,826,566 25,968,196 0.070339
2011 1,890,790 26,264,163 0.071991
2010 2,541,689 20,973,488 0.121186
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.448363
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
0.089673
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
61,979,461
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
5,557,884
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
22,023
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
5,579,907
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
5,579,907
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 22,023
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 22,023
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 22,023
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
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  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 522
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 22,545
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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bulletTN
    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
     
     
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 ofbulletAL CRESWELL Telephone no.bullet (731) 885-3661

    Located atbullet624 E REELFOOT AVEUNION CITYTN ZIP+4bullet38261
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
     
    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
    CHRISTOPHER KIRKLAND SEC/DIRECTOR
    10.00     		100,000 0 0
    4306 ESTESWOOD DRIVE
    NASHVILLE,TN37215
    MACY D SWENSSON DIRECTOR
    10.00     		100,000 0 0
    8 TRAILBRIDGE DRIVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45241
    JENNY D KIRKLAND PRES/DIRECTO
    15.00     		100,000 0 0
    760 SANDERS CHAPEL ROAD
    UNION CITY,TN38261
    BEDFORD F KIRKLAND DIRECTOR
    12.00     		100,000 0 0
    204 JAROD WAY
    LEBANON,TN37087
    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  
    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.............bullet  
    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 PROMETHEAN FOUNDAION, UNION CITY, TENNESSEE SERVES THE LOCAL AREA IN PROVIDING DAY CARE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING APPLICANTS TO INCREASE THE SOCIAL, MORAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE AVAILABLE TO THESE CHILDREN 1,713,891
    2 DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA'S MISSION IS EDUCATION: TO ENHANCE CHILDREN AND ADULTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. DISCOVERY PARK'S EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS COMPEL VISITORS OF ALL AGES TO "SEE BEYOND" THEIR CURRENT LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE IN MANY AREAS. DISCOVERY PARK FOCUSES ON NATURE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HISTORY AND ART. LAND WAS DONATED FOR THE ERECTION OF THE DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA. 1,472,861
    3 UNION CITY ROTARY CLUB - IS THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. THE MISSION OF THE ROTARY IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO OTHERS, PROMOTE INTEGRITY, AND ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH ITS FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE UNION CITY ROTARY CLUB SPONSERS THE LARGEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AREA FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. THEY ALSO SPONSER OR SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA, OBION COUNTY DISTINGUISHED SPEACKERS, READING RAILROAD, ROTARY RELAYS AND THE PROMETHEAN FOUNDATION. 51,000
    4 CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, FOUNDED IN 1926, IS AN INDEPENDENT, CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL WITH STUDENTS FROM 18 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS. THEY PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH SUPERIOR PREPARATION FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND LIFE. THEY INSPIRE A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND INDEPENDENT THINKING THROUGH A STEADFAST COMMITMENT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. 8,000
    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 LOANS TO DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA 2,147,642
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet2,147,642
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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
    44,528,312
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    18,394,999
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    62,923,311
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    62,923,311
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    943,850
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    61,979,461
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,098,973
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    3,098,973
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    22,023
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    22,023
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,076,950
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,076,950
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    3,076,950
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    3,432,265
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    2,147,642
    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
    5,579,907
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    22,023
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    5,557,884
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 3,076,950
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 1,493,015
    b From 2011...... 582,971
    c From 2012...... 536,186
    d From 2013...... 861,745
    e From 2014...... 4,088,028
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 7,561,945
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 5,579,907
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 3,076,950
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,502,957
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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 10,064,902
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,493,015
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		8,571,887
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 582,971
    b Excess from 2012.... 536,186
    c Excess from 2013.... 861,745
    d Excess from 2014.... 4,088,028
    e Excess from 2015.... 2,502,957
    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).)
    ROBERT JENNY KIRKLAND
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AAFPRS FOUNDATION
    310 S HENRY ST
    310 S HENRY ST
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		    RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY 5,000
    ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
    635 W 7TH ST SUITE 301
    635 W 7TH ST SUITE 301
    CINCINNATI,OH45203     		    EDUCATION AND SPORTS FOR YOUTH 1,500
    BOTH HANDS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 2713
    PO BOX 2713
    BRENTWOOD,TN37024     		    COMFORT TO WIDOWS & AID TO ORPHANS 1,500
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
    1015 COLLEGE
    1015 COLLEGE
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    OUTREACH TO DISADVANTAGE YOUTH 2,000
    CINCINNATI COUNTY DAY SCHOOL
    6904 GIVEN ROAD
    6904 GIVEN ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45243     		    PROVIDE PREPARATION FOR ED SUCCESS 8,000
    COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
    UC CIVIC AUDITORIUM
    HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    BRING QUALITY MUSIC TO AREA 2,100
    COURT APPT SPECIAL ADVOCA
    102 E MAIN
    102 E MAIN
    LEBANON,TN37088     		    JUVINELLE COURT ADVOCATES 1,000
    DISCOVERY PARK OF AMERICA
    830 EVERETT BLVD
    830 EVERETT BLVD
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM-NATURE, SCIENCE, 1,472,861
    EMPOWER ME DAYCAMP
    PO BOX 672
    PO BOX 672
    LEBANON,TN37088     		    RECREATION CHILDREN W/ DISABILITIES 1,000
    FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
    1722 REELFOOT AVE STE 200
    1722 REELFOOT AVE STE 200
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 2,000
    FRIST CENTER-VISUAL ARTS
    919 BROADWAY
    919 BROADWAY
    NASHVILLE,TN37203     		    PRESENT HIGH QUALITY EDUC PROGRAMS 1,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OBION CO
    228 E MAIN ST
    228 E MAIN ST
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    HOMES FOR LOW INCOME 2,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WILSON CO
    205 S MAPLE STREET
    205 S MAPLE STREET
    LEBANON,TN37087     		    HOMES FOR LOW INCOME 1,000
    INTERFAITH DENTAL CLINIC
    1721 PATTERSON STREET
    1721 PATTERSON STREET
    NASHVILLE,TN37203     		    MEDICAL 1,000
    JOSH CARES
    7870 E KEMPER ST
    7870 E KEMPER ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45249     		    EMOTIONAL SUPPORT-HOSPITAL YOUTH 1,000
    LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES
    401 E MCMILLAN ST
    401 E MCMILLAN ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45206     		    HELP TROUBLED YOUTH 2,500
    MAGDALEN HOUSE
    1302 REDWOOD CIRCLE
    1302 REDWOOD CIRCLE
    DALLAS,TX75218     		    SAFE PLACE FOR WOMEN OF ALCHOL ABUSE 5,000
    MAIN STREET UNION CITY
    PO BOX 382
    PO BOX 382
    UNION CITY,TN38281     		    PRESERVE HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN 1,000
    MASQUERADE THEATRE
    PO BOX 1414
    PO BOX 1414
    UNION CITY,TN38281     		    QUALITY ART THRU LIVE PERFORMANCE 2,000
    MERCY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
    112 NINTH AVENUE S
    112 NINTH AVENUE S
    FRANKLIN,TN37064     		    MEDICAL 5,000
    MIDDLE TN BOY SCOUTS OF A
    3414 HILLSBORO PIKE
    3414 HILLSBORO PIKE
    NASHVILLE,TN37215     		    EDUCATIONAL 2,000
    MIDDLE TN SALVATION ARMY
    631 DICKERSON ROAD
    631 DICKERSON ROAD
    NASHVILLE,TN37207     		    HELPING UNDERPRIVILAGED 1,000
    NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION
    639 LAFAYETTE ST
    639 LAFAYETTE ST
    NASHVILLE,TN37203     		    FOOD BANK 2,000
    NEW LEASH ON LIFE
    507 JIM DRAPER BLVD
    507 JIM DRAPER BLVD
    LEBANON,TN37087     		    DOG RESCUE 2,000
    NORTHWEST SAFE LINE
    PO BOX 1831
    PO BOX 1831
    DYERSBURG,TN38025     		    SOCIAL SERVICE - SHELTER 2,000
    OBION CO DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
    624 E REELFOOT AVENUE
    624 E REELFOOT AVENUE
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    EDUCATIONAL 1,500
    OBION COUNTY SALVATION ARMY
    1303 E REELFOOT AVENUE
    1303 E REELFOOT AVENUE
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    HELPING UNDERPRIVILAGED 2,000
    OPERATION STAND DOWN
    1125 12TH AVE S
    1125 12TH AVENUE S
    NASHVILLE,TN37203     		    HELP VETERANS & FAMILIES 5,000
    PHOEBE CONNECTIONS
    508 CHELSEA LANE
    508 CHELSEA LANE
    LEBANON,TN37090     		    HELP WIDOWS-CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 1,000
    PRESTON TAYLOR MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 90442
    PO BOX 90442
    NASHVILLE,TN37209     		    CHRISTIAN YOUTH MINISTRY 2,500
    PROMETHEAN FOUNDATION
    624 E REELFOOT AVENUE
    624 E REELFOOT AVENUE
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    PROVIDE DAYCARE FOR AT RISK CHILDREN 1,713,891
    RAISE THE CURTAIN CINCINNATI
    4015 RED BANK ROAD
    4015 RED BANK ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45227     		    CHILDREN'S THEATRE 2,000
    SAFE HAVE FAMILY SHELTER
    1234 3RD AVE S
    1234 3RD AVE S
    NASHVILLE,TN37210     		    HELP THE HOMELESS 2,500
    ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOUSE
    5601 NEW YORK AVE
    5601 NEW YORK AVE
    NASHVILLE,TN37209     		    FOOD PANTRY 1,500
    TN DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF
    PO BOX 62
    PO BOX 62
    UNION CITY,TN38281     		    DOG RESCUE 4,000
    UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL
    HIGH SCHOOL DR
    HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE
    UNION CITY,TN38261     		    EDUCATIONAL 1,000
    UNION CITY ROTARY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 275
    PO BOX 275
    UNION CITY,TN38281     		    SERVICES OBION CO WITH SCHOLARSHIP P 51,000
    UNION CITY YOUNG LIFE
    PO BOX 3233
    PO BOX 3233
    JACKSON,TN38303     		    CHRISIAN MINISTRY 2,000
    WILSON CO CIVIC LEAGUE
    PO BOX 1231
    PO BOX 1231
    LEBANON,TN37088     		    IMPROVE SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN COUNTY 2,000
    WILSON COUNTY SCAN
    105 EAST HIGH STREET
    105 EAST HIGH STREET
    LEBANON,TN37087     		    SENIOR CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,321,352
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 ...........     		    18 270,834 16,748
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 624,847  
    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.....         1,971,093
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		         
    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)..   895,681 1,987,841
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,883,522
    (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.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
    FOUNDATION
    Employer identification number

    13-4228589
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number
    13-4228589
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    KIRKLAND 2004 CHARITABLE LEAD
    KIRKLAND 2004 CLAT

       
    203 THORNHILL CRESENT
     
    BRENTWOOD, TN37027

    		$ 1,768,940


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    KIRKLAND 2005 CHARITABLE LEAD  
    203 THORNHILL CRESENT
     
    BRENTWOOD, TN37027

    		$ 481,440


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    KIRKLAND 2007 CHARITABLE LEAD  
    203 THORNHILL CRESENT
     
    BRENTWOOD, TN37027

    		$ 3,847,162


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
     
     

    ROBERT KIRKLAND  
    760 SANDERS CHAPEL ROAD
     
    UNION CITY, TN38261

    		$ 1,271,937


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    13-4228589
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    4
    		 NOTE RECEIVABLE-JIM WHITE $ 1,271,937 2015-01-15
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
    FOUNDATION         		Employer identification number

    13-4228589
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 28,650 21,488   7,162
    .        

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMM. 1ST. BANCSHARES (12.000 SHARES    
    COMM. 1ST. BANCSHARES (800.5 SHARES)    
    LPL - STOCKS 1,568,624  
    LPL - ADJ TO MARKET 1,249,376 2,818,000
    SIMMONS 1ST NATIONAL (229,096 SHARES 2,000,125  
    SIMMONS/COMM. 1ST. BANCSHARES-ADJ TO 9,766,246 11,766,371
    WELLINGTON TRUST COMPANY 26,256,784  
    WELLINGTON TRUST COMPANY - ADJ TO MA   26,256,784
    GALLEON PARTNERS SPC LP 21,206  
    GALLEON PARTNERS SPC LP - ADJ TO MAR   21,206

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS OF INVESTMENTS 2,280,595


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    WIRE FEE 47 47    
    WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT FEE 156,372 156,372    
    OFFICE EXPENSE 294     294
    PORTFOLIO FEES 17,284 17,284    


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GAINS SHORT TERM 1,339 1,339  
    LOSS SHORT TERM -259,563 -259,563  
    GAINS LONG TERM 1,117,643 1,117,643  
    OTHER INCOME(LOSS) INVESTMENT 1,111,674 1,111,674  


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAINS OF INVESTMENTS 3,613,452
    ROUNDING 1


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    2014 DONATION TO DPA 1,167,801 1,472,861


    TY 2015 OtherNotesLoansRcvblShortSch2
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Name of 501(c)(3) Organization Balance Due
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2008)
          		2,870,660
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2009)
          		3,288,538
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2010)
          		4,171,600
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2011)
          		14,569,355
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2012)
          		30,298,540
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2013)
          		26,466,180
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2014)
          		4,002,600
    DUE FROM DPC LLC (2015)
          		2,147,642


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 34,132 30,719   3,413


    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Name Address
    KIRKLAND 2004 CHARITABLE LEAD
    ANNUITY TRUST     		760 SANDERS CHAPEL ROAD
    UNION CITY,TN38261
    KIRKLAND 2005 CHARITABLE LEAD
    ANNUITY TRUST     		760 SANDERS CHAPEL ROAD
    UNION CITY,TN38261
    KIRKLAND 2007 CHARITABLE LEAD
    ANNUITY TRUST     		760 SANDERS CHAPEL ROAD
    UNION CITY,TN38261
    ROBERT JENNY KIRKLAND 760 SANDERS CHAPEL ROAD
    UNION CITY,TN38261


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT E & JENNY D KIRKLAND
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    13-4228589
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER TAXES 119,541 119,497   44
    PROPERTY TAXES 6 6    
    FOREIGN TAX 31,104 31,104