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 WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)800 EL CAMINO REAL NO 210
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MENLO PARK, CA94025
A Employer identification number

94-6072264
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(650) 325-7600
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$40,950,933J 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) 749,521
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 70,799 70,799  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,127,537 1,127,537  
5a Gross rents............ 45 45  
b Net rental income or (loss) 45
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 264,311
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 18,360,211
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 264,311
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 344,470 245,722  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,556,683 1,708,414  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 34,000 17,000   17,000
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 52,315 52,315   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 191,125 191,125   0
17 Interest............... 1,111 1,111   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 147,656 39,025   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 135,895 135,895   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 562,102 436,471   17,000
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,413,000 2,413,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,975,102 436,471   2,430,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -418,419
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,271,943
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............. 1,595,411 1,186,055 1,186,055
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet1,268,589
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,268,589 1,268,589 1,268,589
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 10,572,768 Click to see attachment11,509,536 13,131,929
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).......... 28,414,768 Click to see attachment27,468,937 25,364,360
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) 41,851,536 41,433,117 40,950,933
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................. 3,202,379 2,005,052
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)......... 3,202,379 2,005,052
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 37,380,568 38,159,476
25 Temporarily restricted............... 1,268,589 1,268,589
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    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 38,649,157 39,428,065
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 41,851,536 41,433,117
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
38,649,157
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-418,419
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,197,327
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
39,428,065
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
39,428,065
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b WASH SALE ADJUSTMENTS P    
c FROM PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES - L/T P    
d FROM PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES - S/T P    
e 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 17,659,420   18,095,900 -436,480
b 16,496     16,496
c 570,041     570,041
d 2,423     2,423
e 111,831     111,831
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       -436,480
b       16,496
c       570,041
d       2,423
e       111,831
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 2 264,311
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 2,336,050 43,181,456 0.054098
2013 2,266,342 42,798,943 0.052953
2012 2,321,001 42,983,245 0.053998
2011 2,864,076 43,324,487 0.066108
2010 1,818,521 43,104,103 0.042189
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.269346
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
0.053869
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
41,855,953
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,254,738
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
12,719
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,267,457
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,430,000
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 12,719
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 12,719
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 12,719
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 29,321
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 29,321
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 16,602
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet16,602 RefundedBullet 11 0
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDAVID WOLLENBERG Telephone no.bullet (650) 325-7600

    Located atbullet800 EL CAMINO REAL NO 210MENLO PARKCA ZIP+4bullet94025
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DAVID A WOLLENBERG TRUSTEE
    5.00     		34,000 0 0
    800 EL CAMINO REAL
    MENLO PARK,CA94025
    CHRISTOPHER WOLLENBERG TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    7200 WILVURNDALE DR
    ANNANDALE,VA22003
    RICHARD H WOLLENBERG TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    4450 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RD
    LONGVIEW,WA98632
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    32,886,705
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,378,159
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    8,228,489
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    42,493,353
    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
    42,493,353
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    637,400
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    41,855,953
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,092,798
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,092,798
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    12,719
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    85,035
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    97,754
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,995,044
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,995,044
    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
    1,995,044
    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
    2,430,000
    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
    2,430,000
    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
    12,719
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,417,281
    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 1,995,044
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 368,551
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,430,000
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 368,551
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 1,995,044
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 66,405
    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 66,405
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		66,405
    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.... 66,405
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or 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
    ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION
    509 OLIVE WAY SUITE 500
    SEATTLE,WA981012556     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    ALLIANCE FOR FULL ACCEPTANCE
    29 LEINBACH DR
    CHARLESTON,SC29407     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    ARTS IMPACT
    800 OAKESDALE AVE SW
    RENTON,WA98057     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 4,000
    ASIAN ART MUSEUM
    200 LARKIN STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    BATES COLLEGE
    2 ANDREWS ROAD
    LEWISTON,ME04240     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    BOALT HALL ALUMNI FOUNDATION-UNIV OF CAL
    475 BOALT HALL
    BERKELELY,CA94720     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 30,000
    BRING ME A BOOK FOUNDATION
    1045 TERRA BELLA AVENUE
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94043     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    BROWN UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 1908
    PROVIDENCE,RI02912     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
    645 TAYLOR STREET NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    CAPITAL HOSPICE
    9300 LEE HIGHWAY SUITE 500
    FAIRFAX,VA22031     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    CASA OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
    330 TWIN DOLPHIN DRIVE SUITE 139
    REDWOOD CITY,CA94065     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    CHARTWELL SCHOOL
    2511 NUMA WATSON ROAD
    SEASIDE,CA93955     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    CLARKSVILLE-JOHNSON CO
    101 N JOHNSON ST
    CLARKSVILLE,AR72830     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 8,000
    CLATSKANIE CULTURAL CENTER
    75 S NEHALEM ST
    CLATSKANIE,OR97016     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 60,000
    COLORADO COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
    PO BOX 1117
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80901     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 5,000
    COLUMBIA THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    1538 COMMERCE AVENUE
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 65,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SW WASHINGTON
    1053 OFFICERS ROW
    VANCOUVER,WA98661     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 12,500
    DIABESITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    2320 WEST COMMODORE WAY SUITE 100
    SEATTLE,WA98199     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    DONORSCHOOSE INC
    347 W 36TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 20,000
    FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO
    233 POST STREET 6TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 40,000
    GALLOWAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    305 NORTH CONGRESS STREET
    JACKSON,MS39201     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    HEROES INC
    666 11TH STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS
    900 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET
    HONOLULU,HI96805     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF JOHNSON CNTY
    PO BOX 523
    CLARKSVILLE,AR72830     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON INC
    600 STEWART STREET SUITE 600
    SEATTLE,WA98101     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 75,000
    JAMES MADISON UNIV FNDN INC
    JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
    HARRISONBURG,VA22801     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    KELSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    601 CRAWFORD STREET
    KELSO,WA98626     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 5,000
    LIFE WORKS
    906 NEW YORK STREET
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY
    1731 S BROADWAY
    ST LOUIS,MO63104     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    LITERACY COUNCIL OF N VA INC
    2855 ANNANDALE ROAD
    FALLS CHURCH,VA22042     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1600 MAPLE STREET PO BOX 3010
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
    1600 MAPLE STREET PO BOX 3010
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 101,500
    MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1005 DR DB TODD JR BOULEVARD
    NASHVILLE,TN37208     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    NATIONAL CAPITAL POISON CENTER
    3201 NEW MEXICO AVENUE NW SUITE 31
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSN
    165 WEST 46TH STREET SUITE 402
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    OREGON ALLIANCE INDEPENDENT COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
    16101 SW 72ND AVENUE SUITE 100
    PORTLAND,OR97224     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 85,000
    OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY
    1945 SE WATER AVENUE
    PORTLAND,OR97214     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 260,000
    OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    850 SW 35TH STREET
    CORVALLIS,OR97333     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 100,000
    OREGON SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
    921 SW WASHINGTON SUITE 200
    PORTLAND,OR97205     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    OSU SCHOOL OF FORESTRY
    850 SW 35TH STREET
    CORVALLIS,OR97333     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    PALO ALTO MEDICAL FOUNDATION
    795 EL COMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO,CA94301     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
    1615 DELAWARE ST
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 100,000
    REBUILDING TOGETHER PENINSULA
    PO BOX 4031
    MENLO PARK,CA94026     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    REED COLLEGE
    3203 SE WOODSTOCK BLVD
    PORTLAND,OR97202     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 400,000
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
    520 SAND HILL ROAD
    PALO ALTO,CA94304     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    SAINT LOUIS BALLET COMPANY
    218 THF BOULEVARD
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    SEATTLE MILK FUND
    1130 N NORTHGATE WAY
    SEATTLE,WA98133     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    SEATTLE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    11065 FIFTH AVENUE NE SUITE A
    SEATTLE,WA98125     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,000
    SMITH COLLEGE
    33 ELM STREET
    NORTHAMPTON,MA01063     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 10,000
    SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING INC
    634 NORTH GRAND BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 4,000
    ST LOUIS ARTWORKS
    3547 OLIVE STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63103     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 3,500
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
    599 NATHAN ABBOTT WAY
    STANFORD,CA94305     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY
    818 MEMORIAL WAY RM S235
    STANFORD,CA94305     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    500 ALA MOANA BLVD SUITE 3-400
    HONOLULU,HI96813     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    THE CHILDRENS HEALTH COU
    650 CLARK WAY
    PALO ALTO,CA94304     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 115,000
    THE EXPLORATORIUM
    3601 LYON STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94123     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    UCSF FOUNDATION
    1600 DIVISADERO ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94115     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC
    220 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 1120
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 50,000
    UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION
    301 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    UNITED SAINTS RECOVERY PROJECT
    2309 DRYADES STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70113     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    UNITED WAY OF COWLITZ COUNTY
    1338 COMMERCE SUITE 211
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 50,000
    UNIVERSITY CITY CHILDRENS CENTER
    6646 VERNON AVE
    UNIVERSITY CITY,MO63130     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
    96 FALMOUTH STREET
    PORTLAND,ME04103     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 9,000
    VA TECH FOUNDATION
    902 PRICES FORK RD SUITE 4500
    BLACKSBURG,VA24061     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    VISTA CENTER
    2470 EL CAMINO REAL STE 107
    PALO ALTO,CA94306     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 135,000
    WASHINGTON PULP & PAPER FOUNDATION INC
    BLOEDEL HALL PO BOX 352100
    SEATTLE,WA98195     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 25,000
    WESTERN PA HUMANE SOCIETY
    1101 WESTERN AVENUE
    PITTSBURGH,PA15233     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    WHITMAN COLLEGE
    345 BOYER AVENUE
    WALLA WALLA,WA99362     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    1946 WCR 53
    KEENESBURG,CO80643     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
    900 STATE STREET
    SALEM,OR97301     		NONE N/A RESTRICTED 50,000
    WORLD FORESTRY CENTER
    4033 SW CANYON ROAD
    PORTLAND,OR97221     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    YMCA LITERACY COUNCIL
    600 LOUGHBOROUGH AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63111     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY
    1555 MONTHOMERY STREET STE 1104
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    YOUTH & FAMILY LINK
    PO BOX 2052
    LONGVIEW,WA98632     		NONE N/A UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,413,000
    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 70,799  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,127,537  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......     15 45  
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 98,967  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 264,311  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aFROM PASS-THRU ENTITIES     		    14 245,503  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,807,162 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,807,162
    (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:  
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    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 WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    94-6072264
    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 WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    94-6072264
    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
     
     

    RICHARD P WOLLENBERG CHARITABLE LEA  
    4450 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RD
     
    LONGVIEW, WA98632

    		$ 749,521


    (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.)
    (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.)
    (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 WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-6072264
    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
     
    		$    
    (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 WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-6072264
    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)

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    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
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    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
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    PARTNERSHIPS AT COST 796,250 796,250
    PENINSULA TECH AT COST 559,450 632,288
    PENINSULA VENTURES PRIN AT COST 414,174 592,040
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    EXCHANGE TRADED & CLOSED-END FUNDS AT COST 12,063,513 9,771,084

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    FILING FEES 150 150   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
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    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
    Description Amount
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    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE WOLLENBERG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6072264
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    STATE TAXES 15,599 15,599   0