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 GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NORTH LIBERTY, IA52317
A Employer identification number

42-1462088
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(319) 626-3600
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$86,048,416J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 8,466 8,466  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,951,954 1,951,954  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,699,607
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,747,739
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,699,607
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,660,027 3,660,027 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 609 609 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 157,763 157,763 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 50,996 8,162 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 209,368 166,534 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,511,000 4,511,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,720,368 166,534 0 4,511,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,060,341
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,493,493
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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......... 3,582,009 2,083,792 2,083,792
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 17,203,295 Click to see attachment17,165,439 30,086,172
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).......... 38,209,171 Click to see attachment38,684,903 53,878,452
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) 58,994,475 57,934,134 86,048,416
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 25,037,662 25,037,662
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 33,956,813 32,896,472
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 58,994,475 57,934,134
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 58,994,475 57,934,134
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
58,994,475
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,060,341
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
57,934,134
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
57,934,134
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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 .5 SH GANNETT CO INC P 2008-08-14 2015-06-29
b 1297 SH KRAFT FOODS GROUP P 2008-12-29 2015-07-06
c .37 SH TALEN ENERGY CORP P 2004-09-22 2015-06-01
d .888 SH TOPBUILD CORP P 2008-08-14 2015-06-30
e .080 SH WESTROCK COMPANY P 2008-08-14 2015-07-02
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 6   2 4
b 69,515   48,115 21,400
c 7   6 1
d 25   7 18
e 5   2 3
1,678,181     1,678,181
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       4
b       21,400
c       1
d       18
e       3
      1,678,181
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,699,607
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 4,366,133 90,271,272 0.048367
2013 3,827,935 78,435,910 0.048803
2012 3,070,413 63,805,480 0.048121
2011 2,963,426 62,692,872 0.047269
2010 2,642,004 55,928,164 0.047239
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.239799
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
0.047960
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
89,873,903
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
4,310,352
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
34,935
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
4,345,287
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
4,511,000
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 34,935
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 34,935
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 34,935
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 35,000
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 35,000
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 65
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet65 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
 
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)
    bulletIA
    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 ofbulletTOM HILL Telephone no.bullet (319) 626-3600

    Located atbullet901 NORTH KANSAS AVENORTH LIBERTYIA ZIP+4bullet52317
    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
    ANN S GERDIN PRESIDENT/SEC/TREAS
    1.00     		0 0 0
    901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE
    NORTH LIBERTY,IA52317
    MICHAEL J GERDIN VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE
    NORTH LIBERTY,IA52317
    JULIE J DURR VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE
    NORTH LIBERTY,IA52317
    ANGELA K JANSSEN VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE
    NORTH LIBERTY,IA52317
    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
    87,654,877
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    3,587,664
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    91,242,541
    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
    91,242,541
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,368,638
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    89,873,903
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,493,695
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    4,493,695
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    34,935
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    34,935
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,458,760
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,458,760
    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
    4,458,760
    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
    4,511,000
    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
    4,511,000
    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
    34,935
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,476,065
    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 4,458,760
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 1,911,077
    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$ 4,511,000
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 1,911,077
    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..... 2,599,923
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		1,858,837
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or 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
    THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
    ONE WEST PARK RD PO BOX 4550
    IOWA CITY,IA522444550     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATING FUND 3,200,000
    IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES
    400 E 14TH ST
    DES MOINES,IA50319     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATING FUND 10,000
    SMILE TRAIN
    41 MADISON AVENUE 28TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATING FUND 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION
    205 COMMONS
    CEDAR FALLS,IA50614     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATING FUND 1,300,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,511,000
    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 8,466  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,951,954  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 1,699,607  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 3,660,027 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    133,660,027
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    42-1462088
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACCO BRANDS 10,415 8,200
    ACCO BRANDS 12,382 9,754
    AGL RESOURCES INC 164,664 239,734
    AGL RESOURCES INC 222,688 352,040
    ALLSTATE CORP 140,200 348,760
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 97,979 206,122
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 26,010 54,717
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 73,713 155,071
    ALTRIA GROUP INC 14,471 30,444
    AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER 190,362 286,921
    ASSOCIATED BANC CORP 60,886 107,700
    ASSOCIATED BANC CORP 6,975 12,338
    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP 23,425 41,717
    ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP 28,400 50,577
    AT & T 20,127 23,743
    AT & T 29,666 34,995
    AT & T 84,010 99,101
    AT & T 16,481 19,442
    AVERY DENNISON CORP 55,410 126,072
    AVERY DENNISON CORP 80,913 184,095
    BANCORPSOUTH INC 7,918 18,424
    BANCORPSOUTH INC 34,528 80,343
    BANK HAWAII CORP 104,084 171,340
    BANK HAWAII CORP 51,010 83,972
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 41,919 113,973
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 5,893 16,022
    BANK OF MONTREAL 16,985 16,531
    BANK OF MONTREAL 54,202 52,753
    BB&T CORP 113,421 190,260
    BB&T CORP 26,710 44,805
    BLACK HILLS CORP 10,149 14,625
    BLACK HILLS CORP 86,994 125,361
    BLACK HILLS CORP 41,950 60,452
    BLACK HILLS CORP 8,216 11,840
    BLACK HILLS CORP 14,789 21,311
    BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP 63,540 73,283
    BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP 23,595 27,213
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 166,093 352,205
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 2,660 5,641
    CATERPILLAR 207,618 167,793
    CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 59,422 53,611
    CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 47,090 42,485
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 90,724 81,234
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 46,719 41,831
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 132,419 118,567
    CHEVRON CORPORATION 25,921 23,210
    CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 51,779 114,790
    CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 78,442 173,901
    CITIGROUP INC 20,334 37,053
    COLUMBIA PIPELINE GROUP 65,883 32,400
    COLUMBIA PIPELINE GROUP 12,918 94,660
    COLUMBIA PIPELINE GROUP 22,550 18,560
    COMERICA INC 192,142 313,223
    COMMERCIAL METALS 40,726 50,229
    DELUXE CORP 47,748 113,225
    DELUXE CORP 150,857 357,728
    DOW CHEMICAL CO. 79,386 147,645
    DOW CHEMICAL CO. 135,189 251,428
    DTE ENERGY CO 60,494 95,907
    DTE ENERGY CO 171,365 271,684
    DTE ENERGY CO 33,636 53,326
    DTE ENERGY CO 14,871 23,576
    EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO 204,851 362,124
    EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO 48,807 86,278
    EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO 138,401 244,656
    EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO 27,115 47,932
    EATON CORP 274,234 416,320
    ELI LILLY & CO 80,103 176,272
    ELI LILLY & CO 101,737 223,879
    ENTERGY CORP NEW 109,705 112,452
    ENTERGY CORP NEW 67,757 69,454
    ENTERGY CORP NEW 45,749 46,895
    F N B CORP-PA 58,883 84,736
    F N B CORP-PA 15,537 22,358
    FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 70,172 124,379
    FIRST BANCORP P R 102 111
    FIRST BANCORP P R 268 289
    FIRST BANCORP P R 51 55
    FIRST BANCORP P R 93 101
    FIRST HORIZON NATL CORP 67,404 149,193
    FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP INC-DEL 18,282 38,998
    FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP INC-DEL 23,518 50,166
    FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP 26,355 29,208
    FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP 7,666 8,496
    FIRSTENERGY CORP 264,914 189,745
    FIRSTENERGY CORP 121,825 87,258
    FIRSTENERGY CORP 198,287 142,023
    FIRSTMERIT CORP 56,553 84,242
    FIRSTMERIT CORP 11,080 16,505
    FIRSTMERIT CORP 664 988
    FULTON FINANCIAL CORP-PA 21,757 32,837
    FULTON FINANCIAL CORP-PA 25,438 38,393
    GALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO 109,779 161,959
    GALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO 28,888 42,619
    GANNETT CO INC 5,841 23,816
    GANNETT CO INC 5,413 22,073
    GENERAL ELECTRIC 108,630 203,846
    GENERAL MILLS INC 108,192 157,296
    GENERAL MILLS INC 94,708 137,692
    GENUINE PARTS CO 32,120 49,816
    GENUINE PARTS CO 142,714 221,339
    GENUINE PARTS CO 27,967 43,374
    HALYARD HEALTH INC 5,557 7,885
    HALYARD HEALTH INC 6,378 9,021
    HOME DEPOT 123,446 465,785
    HUBBELL INC. 241,663 437,200
    HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC 63,409 134,091
    INTERNATIONAL PAPER 193,754 284,824
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 46,815 96,932
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 63,812 132,126
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 12,533 25,950
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 22,514 46,617
    KEMPER CORP 96,148 140,507
    KEMPER CORP 37,598 54,944
    KEYCORP NEW 66,662 135,066
    KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 130,200 240,342
    KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 149,440 275,859
    KRAFT HEINZ CO 48,115 94,370
    LEGGETT & PLATT INC 62,036 118,328
    LEGGETT & PLATT INC 76,004 144,969
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP-IND 47,404 132,435
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP-IND 39,578 110,572
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP-IND 76,853 214,711
    M&T BANK CORP 90,258 144,447
    MASCO CORP 28,862 108,219
    MASCO CORP 36,681 137,538
    MATTEL INC 85,212 98,899
    MATTEL INC 24,651 28,610
    MERCK & CO INC 69,819 111,820
    MERCK & CO INC 22,954 36,763
    MERCK & CO INC 65,070 104,214
    MERCK & CO INC 12,763 20,441
    MERCURY GENERAL CORP NEW 73,972 86,620
    MERCURY GENERAL CORP NEW 122,173 143,063
    MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL 89,017 174,562
    NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC 99,545 127,818
    NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC 4,232 5,435
    NISOURCE INC 37,059 92,341
    NISOURCE INC 7,266 18,105
    NISOURCE INC 12,685 31,606
    OGE ENERGY CORP 258,732 272,627
    ONE GAS INC. 21,482 60,204
    ONE GAS INC. 19,262 53,983
    ONE GAS INC. 5,576 15,603
    ONEOK INC NEW 148,098 118,368
    ONEOK INC NEW 132,794 106,137
    ONEOK INC NEW 38,444 30,726
    PACWEST BANCORP 53,267 146,885
    PACWEST BANCORP 22,851 63,012
    PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY 102,255 78,235
    PEOPLES UNITED FINL INC 28,596 38,421
    PEOPLES UNITED FINL INC 10,013 13,453
    PFIZER INC 31,226 52,939
    PFIZER INC 101,198 171,568
    PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP 186,054 268,624
    PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP 36,487 52,680
    PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORP 60,068 86,726
    PITNEY BOWES INC 49,759 50,716
    PITNEY BOWES INC 60,719 61,888
    PNC FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP INC 21,231 39,554
    PNC FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP INC 54,537 101,600
    PNC FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP INC 154,452 287,741
    PNC FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP INC 30,287 56,424
    PPG INDUSTRIES INC 286,637 710,713
    PPG INDUSTRIES INC 70,225 174,121
    PPL CORP 107,223 137,817
    R R DONNELLEY & SONS CO 12,680 11,776
    R R DONNELLEY & SONS CO 73,037 67,830
    R R DONNELLEY & SONS CO 36,962 34,327
    REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP 35,594 92,352
    RPM INTERNATIONAL INC 100,640 208,668
    RPM INTERNATIONAL INC 19,316 40,051
    SCANA CORPORATION NEW 108,542 160,178
    SCANA CORPORATION NEW 86,530 127,694
    SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP 56,085 98,250
    SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP 52,391 91,780
    SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 23,886 31,674
    SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 23,207 30,775
    SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 65,770 87,217
    SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 12,883 17,084
    STEEL DYNAMICS 38,154 59,704
    SUNTRUST BANKS INC 65,650 147,712
    SUNTRUST BANKS INC 70,448 158,508
    SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP 3,389 12,207
    TALEN ENERGY 7,935 3,140
    TCF FINANCIAL CORP 54,967 73,706
    TCF FINANCIAL CORP 18,943 25,402
    TECO ENERGY 107,410 160,273
    TEGNA INC. 26,148 74,620
    TEGNA INC. 24,243 69,185
    TEXTRON 106,512 241,347
    TOPBUILD CORP 3,520 13,046
    TOPBUILD CORP 4,483 16,616
    TRUSTMARK CORP 57,879 64,143
    TRUSTMARK CORP 36,778 40,758
    TUPPERWARE BRANDS 255,864 247,976
    UMPQUA HLDGS CORP 35,712 57,240
    UMPQUA HLDGS CORP 13,700 21,958
    UNITED BANKSHARES INC-W VA 36,090 60,516
    UNITED BANKSHARES INC-W VA 40,260 67,507
    UNIVERSAL CORP-VA 134,516 190,448
    UNIVERSAL CORP-VA 66,782 94,551
    US BANCORP DEL 59,280 102,408
    US BANCORP DEL 92,773 160,268
    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP 30,400 27,580
    VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP 27,827 25,246
    VERITIV CORPORTION 2,743 5,215
    WASHINGTON FEDERAL INC 61,624 107,425
    WASHINGTON FEDERAL INC 6,753 11,772
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC DEL 59,388 96,279
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC DEL 49,215 79,788
    WATSCO INC 178,664 357,480
    WATSCO INC 88,805 177,686
    WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP 43,103 89,553
    WELLS FARGO & CO 117,561 239,618
    WELLS FARGO & CO 8,454 17,232
    WESTROCK CO 184,742 271,713
    ZIONS BANCORPORATION 12,666 20,693
    ZIONS BANCORPORATION 37,948 61,998
    ZIONS BANCORPORATION 7,436 12,148
    ZIONS BANCORPORATION 13,385 21,867
    BERSHIRE HATHAWAY 1,237,113 2,185,262
    LAMAR ADVERTISING 730,062 2,423,192
    TJX COMPANIES 841,354 2,067,594

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    42-1462088
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DIMENSIONAL EMERGING MARKETS AT COST 660,292 531,679
    DIMENSIONAL EMERGING MARKETS VALUE AT COST 606,336 443,025
    DIMENSIONAL INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP AT COST 684,918 863,893
    DIMENSIONAL INTERNATIOANL SMALL CO AT COST 734,461 837,646
    DIMENSIONAL INTERNATIONAL VALUE III AT COST 1,477,656 1,363,218
    DIMENSIONAL LARGE CAP INTERNATIONAL AT COST 1,560,896 1,721,823
    DIMENSIONAL LARGE CAP VALUE III AT COST 8,939,421 13,782,702
    DIMENSIONAL US LARGE CO INSTL INDEX AT COST 9,098,688 15,043,889
    DIMENSIONAL US SMALL CAP AT COST 416,223 600,075
    DIMENSIONAL US MICRO CAP AT COST 3,082,570 4,230,080
    DIMENSIONAL SMALL CAP VALUE AT COST 3,515,961 4,743,191
    CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER AT COST 2,453,867 2,738,326
    INCOME FUND OF AMERICA AT COST 2,518,675 3,025,759
    FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS AT COST 2,934,939 3,953,146

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    42-1462088
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 609 609 0 0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    42-1462088
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 157,763 157,763 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GERDIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    42-1462088
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN INCOME TAXES 8,162 8,162 0 0
    EXCISE TAXES 42,834 0 0 0