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
CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)414 N ORLEANS ST No 301
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL606544466
A Employer identification number

36-3738769
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 226-6400
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$2,862,131J 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) 254,100
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 847 847  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 55,347 55,347  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 6,758
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,573,257
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 6,758
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........ 317,052 62,952  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 257 0   257
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 5,208 0   5,208
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 26,159 0   26,159
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 31,624 0   31,624
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 124,000 124,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 155,624 0   155,624
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 161,428
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 62,952
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 17,062 27,431 27,431
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 19,934 312,350 312,350
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)....... 1,369,751 Click to see attachment1,518,779 1,801,860
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 26,074 Click to see attachment76,279 75,171
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,050,531 Click to see attachment633,936 617,474
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment27,845 Click to see attachment27,845
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,483,352 2,596,620 2,862,131
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........ -29,310 -77,470
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 1,334,978 1,334,978
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,177,684 1,339,112
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,483,352 2,596,620
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,483,352 2,596,620
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
2,483,352
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
161,428
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,644,780
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
48,160
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
2,596,620
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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 1210 SHS MATTEL INC P 2014-05-14 2015-04-09
b 270 SHS PHARMACYCLICS INC P 2015-01-30 2015-05-26
c 1703 SHS HALLIBURTON CO P 2015-12-31 2015-09-15
d 515 SHS PIONEER NATURAL RES CO P 2015-12-31 2015-09-15
e 1736 SHS CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC P 2015-06-02 2015-09-15
5314.937 SHS WINTERGREEN FD P 2012-02-27 2015-01-30
9602.652 SHS OPPENHEIMER STEELPATH MLP ALPHA FD P 2015-12-31 2015-02-17
2465 SHS SPDR S&P REGIONAL BKNG P 2012-03-01 2015-02-17
145 SHS VOLKSWAGEN AG P 2013-10-17 2015-02-20
135 SHS SPDR GOLD TR P 2012-03-01 2015-04-09
1270 SHS ORACLE CORP P 2013-06-05 2015-04-09
765 SHS VENTAS INC P 2014-03-14 2015-04-14
1405 SHS AEROENVIRONMENT INC P 2015-12-31 2015-04-15
525 SHS APACHE CORP P 2015-12-31 2015-06-01
990 SHS GAP INC P 2013-08-07 2015-06-01
855 SHS JOY GLOBAL INC P 2015-12-31 2015-06-01
2585 SHS POTASH CORP SASK INC P 2015-12-31 2015-06-01
640 SHS YAHOO INC P 2014-04-23 2015-06-01
490 SHS SPDR GOLD TR P 2015-12-31 2015-06-01
4697.207 SHS MATTHEWS CHINA FD P 2015-12-31 2015-07-30
9150 SHS ASHMORE GROUP P 2015-12-31 2015-12-31
1820 SHS CISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2013-10-31 2015-10-19
4153.686 SHS ABERDEEN ASIA BD FD P 2015-12-31 2015-11-17
390 SHS UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC P 2012-03-01 2015-11-20
630 SHS QUALCOMM INC P 2014-01-08 2015-11-25
505 SHS ANTHEM INC P 2013-08-08 2015-11-30
784 SHS POWERSHARES QQQ TRUST D 2015-12-31 2015-12-24
326 SHS SPDR S&P 500 ETF D 2015-12-31 2015-12-24
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 29,138   46,777 -17,639
b 70,528   46,077 24,451
c 62,896   78,773 -15,877
d 60,227   80,663 -20,436
e 48,018   80,819 -32,801
88,600   78,236 10,364
118,017   87,565 30,452
99,334   67,376 31,958
34,768   34,025 743
15,473   22,530 -7,057
54,503   43,587 10,916
56,583   46,657 9,926
36,726   36,435 291
30,990   52,127 -21,137
37,411   44,391 -6,980
33,107   50,890 -17,783
79,840   103,195 -23,355
27,723   22,832 4,891
56,192   75,031 -18,839
107,660   110,000 -2,340
36,947   54,512 -17,565
51,184   41,128 10,056
40,000   45,673 -5,673
44,526   21,836 22,690
30,961   46,165 -15,204
66,078   44,503 21,575
86,575   54,414 32,161
65,353   50,282 15,071
3,899     3,899
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       -17,639
b       24,451
c       -15,877
d       -20,436
e       -32,801
      10,364
      30,452
      31,958
      743
      -7,057
      10,916
      9,926
      291
      -21,137
      -6,980
      -17,783
      -23,355
      4,891
      -18,839
      -2,340
      -17,565
      10,056
      -5,673
      22,690
      -15,204
      21,575
      32,161
      15,071
      3,899
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 6,758
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 104,743 2,750,267 0.038085
2013 119,249 2,578,390 0.046249
2012 107,042 2,326,212 0.046016
2011 100,000 2,403,962 0.041598
2010 118,271 2,295,686 0.051519
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.223467
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
0.044693
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
2,787,214
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
124,569
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
630
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
125,199
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
155,624
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 1 630
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........................... 3 630
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- ..... 5 630
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 2,600
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 2,600
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 1,970
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,970 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)
    bulletIL
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBRUCE A CROWN Telephone no.bullet (312) 226-6400

    Located atbullet414 N ORLEANS ST SUITE 301CHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet606544466
    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
    DONNA LYNN CROWN PRES/DIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    BRADLEY D CROWN V.P./DIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    BRUCE A CROWN TREAS/DIR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    LAURIE J CROWN SEC/DIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,664,899
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    136,915
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    27,845
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,829,659
    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
    2,829,659
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    42,445
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,787,214
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    139,361
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    139,361
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    630
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    630
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    138,731
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    138,731
    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
    138,731
    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
    155,624
    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
    155,624
    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
    630
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    154,994
    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 7 138,731
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 134,261
    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$ 155,624
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 134,261
    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..... 21,363
    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 ..........     		117,368
    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
    AFRICA FOUNDATION (USA)
    5390 KIETZKE LANE STE 202
    RENO,NV89511     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ASPEN HOMELESS SHELTER
    405 CASTLE CREEK RD 16
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ALPINE LEGAL SERVICES
    0405 CASTLE CREEK RD
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
    8877 JEFFERSON PAIGE ROAD
    SHREVEPORT,LA711198817     		N/A PUBLIC 2016 ANNUAL FUND 100
    ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER
    PO BOX 5598
    SNOWMASS VLG,CO81615     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    111 S MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    ASPEN ANIMAL SHELTER
    101 ANIMAL SHELTER ROAD
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    110 E HALLAM STE 126
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC CRADLE TO CAREER INITIATIVE FUND & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND 2,000
    ASPEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
    3 MUSIC SCHOOL ROAD
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    ASPEN HOPE CENTER
    PO BOX 1115
    ASPEN,CO81621     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ASPEN INSTITUTE
    ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW STE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20636     		N/A PUBLIC COMMUNITY FUND 1,500
    ASPEN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3273
    ASPEN,CO81612     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO
    110 E HALLAM STE 134
    ASPEN,CO81612     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADO
    225 E 16TH AVE STE 200
    DENVER,CO802031612     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    ASPEN VALLEY SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB
    300 AVSC DRIVE
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    BAL SWAN CHILDREN'S CENTER
    1145 E 13TH AVE
    BROOMFIELD,CO80020     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    BESSIE'S HOPE
    PO BOX 12675
    DENVER,CO80212     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    BIG HOUSE FOUNDATION
    211 SAMFORD AVENUE
    OPELIKA,AL36801     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    BRIGHT BY THREE
    3605 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
    DENVER,CO81612     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    CANINE THERAPY CORPS
    1700 W IRVING PARK STE 311
    CHICAGO,IL60613     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 3,500
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL COLORADO
    228 N CASCADE AVE
    CO SPRINGS,CO80903     		N/A PUBLIC MARIAN HOUSE SOUP KITCHEN 1,000
    CENTRO HUMANITARIO
    2260 CALIFORNIA ST
    DENVER,CO80205     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    CO COALITION OF HOMELESS
    2111 CHAMPA STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    CHALLENGE ASPEN
    PO BOX 6639
    SNOWMASS VLG,CO81615     		N/A   UNRESTRICTED 500
    COLORADO CATTLEMEN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST
    8833 RALSTON RD
    ARVADA,CO80002     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 250
    COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY dba CJE SENIORLIFE
    3003 W TOUHY AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL60645     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    COLORADO JUVENILE DEFENDER CENTER
    2062 STOUT STREET
    DENVER,CO80205     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FATHER WOODY'S HAVEN OF HOPE
    1101 W 7TH AVE
    DENVER,CO80204     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 250
    COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ART CENTER
    30 W DALE ST
    CO SPRINGS,CO80903     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    COLORADO SPRINGS TEEN COURT
    PO BOX 2169
    CO SPRINGS,CO80901     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,500
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    601 S HOWES ST
    FT COLLINS,CO80523     		N/A PUBLIC VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL 500
    COLORADO WATER TRUST
    1420 OGDEN ST STE A2
    DENVER,CO80218     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 250
    COLORADO YOUTH MATTER
    1650 FRANKLIN ST LL
    DENVER,CO80218     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    DELORES PROJECT
    PO BOX 1406
    DEVNER,CO802011406     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE
    2080 S QUEBEC ST
    DENVER,CO80231     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    DOUGLAS LAND CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 462
    CASTLE ROCK,CO80104     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    EDUCATING CHILDREN OF COLOR
    PO BOX 16074
    CO SPRINGS,CO80935     		N/A PUBLIC 2016 SUMMIT 2,500
    ENGLISH IN ACTION
    PO BOX 4856
    BASALT,CO81621     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    FAMILY VISITOR PROGRAMS
    PO BOX 1845
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81602     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FOODBANKROCKIESORG
    10700 E 45TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80239     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS
    2000 W UNION
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80110     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,200
    GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
    4100 W ANN LURIE PL
    CHICAGO,IL60632     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE SOUTH PLATTE VALLEY
    2129 W CHENANGO AVE UNIT A
    LITTLETON,CO80120     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 250
    ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    10 W 35TH ST STE 1700
    CHICAGO,IL60616     		N/A PUBLIC REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY ENDOWED FACULTY FUND 3,000
    INTERNATIONAL HEARING DOG INC
    5901 EAST 89TH AVENUE
    HENDERSON,CO80640     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 250
    JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS
    110 E HALLAM STE 104
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    KENOSHA JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB
    PO BOX 2131
    KENOSHA,WI53140     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
    1900 GRANT ST STE 1112
    DENVER,CO80203     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    LIFT-UP
    800 RAILROAD AVE
    RIFLE,CO81650     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    2001 N CLARK ST
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PUBLIC SKYLIGHT TV FUND 2,500
    MARYVILLE ACADEMY
    1150 N RIVER ROAD
    DES PLAINES,IL60016     		N/A PUBLIC GOLF PROGRAM 1,500
    LIMB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
    1601 EAST 19TH AVE STE 3200
    DENVER,CO80218     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
    1400 JACKSON ST
    DENVER,CO80206     		N/A PUBLIC FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH 2,000
    NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    251 E HURON STE 3-200
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    PARKER TASK FORCE
    19105 LONGS WAY
    PARKER,CO80134     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    PATHFINDERS ASPEN
    PO BOX 11799
    ASPEN,CO81612     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    PAWS CHICAGO
    1997 N CLYBOURN
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,500
    LONGHOPES DONKEY SHELTER
    66 N DUTCH VALLEY RD
    BENNETT,CO80102     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 50
    LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    420 JULIA STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    MILE HIGH MONTESORRI EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
    1780 MARION STREET
    DENVER,CO80218     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    REHAB INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    345 E SUPERIOR
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PUBLIC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 2,500
    REHAB INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO WOMEN'S BOARD
    345 E SUPERIOR
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PUBLIC WOMEN'S BOARD ANNUAL APPEAL FISCAL 2016 2,000
    ROCKY MT IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK
    3489 W 72ND AVE STE 211
    WESTMINSTER,CO80030     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ROCKY MTN FELINE RESCUE
    2390 S DELAWARE STREET
    DENVER,CO80223     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    ROCKY MTN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 48138
    DENVER,CO80204     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SO CO
    311 N LOGAN
    CO SPRINGS,CO80909     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    ROOM TO READ
    111 SUTTER ST 16TH FL
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    SHEDD AQUARIUM
    1200 S LAKE SHORE DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 4,000
    SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - CHICAGO
    2211 N OAK PARK AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60707     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    SOUTHERN COLORADO AIDS PROJECT
    1301 S EIGHTH ST STE200
    CO SPRINGS,CO80905     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    THE ARC OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION
    12 N MEADE AVENUE
    CO SPRINGS,CO80918     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    THE GAZETTE EL POMAR FOUNDATION
    30 E PIKES PEAK AVE STE 100
    CO SPRINGS,CO80903     		N/A PUBLIC EMPTY STOCKING FUND 500
    THE KOHN FOUNDATION
    173 CHISHOLM TRAIL
    SANTA FE,NM87506     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASPEN
    37925 HWY 82
    ASPEN,CO81611     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    RIVER BRIDGE REGIONAL CENTER
    520 21ST STREET
    GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO81601     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    TRASHMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 6200
    SNOWMASS VLG,CO81615     		N/A PUBLIC TRASHMASTER'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND 500
    SKYCLIFF STROKE CENTER
    4600 CO-86
    CASTLE ROCK,CO80104     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    TULANE UNIVERSITY
    1555 POYDRAS ST STE 1100
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70112     		N/A PUBLIC MILDRED AND HERMAN CROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 5,000
    TULANE UNIVERSITY
    1555 POYDRAS ST STE 1100
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70112     		N/A PUBLIC IDA & ABRAHAM ROGOVIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5,000
    TWO ANGELS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 740849
    ARVADA,CO80006     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
    2190 E ASBURY AVE
    DENVER,CO80208     		N/A PUBLIC BARRY S. CROWN MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
    2190 E ASBURY AVE
    DENVER,CO80208     		N/A PUBLIC VETERAN'S CLINIC GIFT FUND 2,000
    UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
    1848 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    MADISON,WI537264090     		N/A PUBLIC CHANCELLOR'S ANNUAL FUND 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CO HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    12401 E 17TH AVENUE
    AURORA,CO80045     		N/A PUBLIC PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; UCHF GREATEST NEEDS 1,500
    WORK OPTIONS FOR WOMEN
    1200 FEDERAL BLVD
    DENVER,CO80204     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    WILDAID
    744 MONTGOMERY ST STE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		N/A PUBLIC ELEPHANT PROGRAM/RHINO PROGRAM 1,000
    WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
    7711 EAST ACADEMY BLVD
    DENVER,CO80230     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 100
    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
    4899 BELFORT ROAD STE 300
    JACKSONVILLE,FL32256     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    YOUNG AMERICANS CTR FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION
    3550 EAST FIRST AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80206     		N/A   SEND-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM & EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2,500
    THE LEARNING SOURCE
    455 SOUTH PIERCE STREET
    LAKEWOOD,CO80226     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    YOUTH CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
    PO BOX 70556
    BETHESDA,MD20813     		N/A PUBLIC YOUTH CELEBRATE DIVERSITY & CHERRY CREEK DIVERSITY CONFERENCE 2,000
    KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 803338 38269
    CHICAGO,IL60680     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    DENVER POLICE BROTHERHOOD YOUTH BOXING TEAM
    2090 S BANNOCK ST
    DENVER,CO80223     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 3,500
    DENVER URBAN GARDENS
    1031 33rd STREET STE 100
    DENVER,CO80205     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 500
    DIVERS ALERT NETWORK
    6 W COLONY PLACE
    DURHAM,NC27705     		N/A PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    DIVINE FELINE INC
    2600 W 2ND AVE
    DENVER,CO80219     		N/A PUBLIC THE FELINE FIX PROGRAM 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 124,000
    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 ...........     		    14 847  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 55,347  
    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 6,758  
    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 62,952 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1362,952
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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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
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    36-3738769
    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
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    36-3738769
    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
     
     

    BRUCE A CROWN  
    c/o 414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
     
    CHICAGO, IL60654

    		$ 98,801


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

    BRADLEY D CROWN  
    c/o 414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
     
    CHICAGO, IL60654

    		$ 57,323


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

    LAURIE J CROWN  
    c/o 414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
     
    CHICAGO, IL60654

    		$ 97,976


    (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
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    36-3738769
    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
    1
    		 392 SHS POWERSHARES QQQ TRUST SRS 1 ETF263 SHS SPDR S&P 500 ETF $ 98,801 2015-12-21
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 392 SHS POWERSHARES QQQ TRUST SRS 1 ETF63 SHS SPDR S&P 500 ETF $ 57,323 2015-12-16
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 392 SHS POWERSHARES QQQ TRUST SRS 1 ETF263 SHS SPDR S&P 500 ETF $ 97,976 2015-12-31
    (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
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    36-3738769
    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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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    25M MATTEL INC DUE 11/01/16 26,074 25,234
    50M AUTOZONE INC DUE 01.13.17 50,205 49,937

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1110 SHS WELLS FARGO & CO 41,084 60,340
    1702 SH BROOKFIELD ASSET MGMT 35,315 53,664
    1210 SHS MATTEL INC 0 0
    1270 SHS ORACLE CORP 0 0
    1315 SHS CARNIVAL CORP 47,167 71,641
    1000 SH UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. 55,571 117,640
    145 SHS VOLKSWAGEN A G 0 0
    1540 SH MEDTRONIC PLC (F/K/A -INC.) 71,314 118,457
    1820 SHS CISCO SYSTEMS INC 0 0
    1405 SH AEROVIRONMENT INC. 0 0
    2585 SH POTASH CORP. SASK INC 0 0
    406 SHS BAYERISCHE MOTR NEW 45,677 42,492
    149SH ALPHABET INC f/k/a GOOGLE INC. CLASS C 70,345 113,073
    440 SH BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY B NEW 35,345 58,098
    505 SHS ANTHEM 0 0
    525 SH APACHE CORP. 0 0
    630 SH NESTLE S A REG B ADR 40,183 46,885
    630 SHS QUALCOMM 0 0
    635 SHS HEINEKEN NV NEW 44,611 54,336
    640 SHS YAHOO! INC 0 0
    645 SHS LYONDELLBASELL INDS 42,675 56,050
    685 SHS DISNEY WALT CO 41,154 71,980
    1410 SHS ROCHE HLDG 43,201 48,603
    740 SHS NORDSTROM INC 43,421 36,859
    765 SHS VENTAS INC COM 0 0
    770 SHS MASTERCARD INC 40,596 74,967
    855 SH JOY GLOBAL INC. 0 0
    9150 SH ASHMORE GRP PLC ORD 0 0
    935 SH BCE INC NEW 40,434 36,110
    990 SHS GAP INC 0 0
    247 SHS ALLERGAN PLC 67,373 77,187
    2895 SHS BANK OF AMERICA CORP 47,466 48,723
    1915 SHS BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING 43,220 35,351
    2318 SHS CABOT OIL & GAS 68,324 41,005
    2049 SHS CBRE GROUP INC 78,781 70,854
    1085 SHS EATON CORP PLC 70,377 56,463
    2170 SHS GENERAL MOTORS CO 80,112 73,802
    239 SHS GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP 42,664 43,075
    2218 SHS INTEL CORP 69,650 76,410
    655 SHS MCDONALDS CORP 63,004 77,382
    1490 SHS METLIFE INC 78,827 71,833
    814 SHS NXP SEMICONDUCTORS 70,888 68,580

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    7359.177 UNITS ABERDEEN ASIA BD FD INST AT COST 79,327 70,280
    11273.052 EATON VANCE FLOATING AT COST 104,784 97,963
    15627.645 OPPENHEIMER INTL BD FD AT COST 97,938 86,265
    21775.6100 LORD ABBETT SHORT AT COST 100,000 93,853
    2465 UNITS SPDR S&P REGIONAL BKING AT COST 0 0
    4697.207 MATTHEWS CHINA FUND AT COST 0 0
    4817.0830 MILLER CONV FD CL A AT COST 53,132 57,468
    898.677 UNITS WINTERGREEN FUND AT COST 13,229 13,929
    625 UNITS SPDR GOLD TRUST AT COST 0 0
    7819.6970 LOOMIS SAYLES BD FD AT COST 115,000 100,249
    9603 UNITS OPPENHEIMER STEELPATH AT COST 0 0
    392 SHS POWERSHARES QQQ TR AT COST 28,055 43,849
    263 SHS SPDR S&P 500 ETF AT COST 42,471 53,618

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 257 0   257


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DIVIDEND RECEIVABLE 0 395 395
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON CONTRIBUTED SECURITIES 0 27,450 27,450


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Description Amount
    REALIZED GAIN ON DONATED SECURITIES 48,160


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 23,674 0   23,674
    FOREIGN TAXES 2,416 0   2,416
    STATE REPORT FILING FEES 10 0   10
    OTHER FEES 59 0   59


    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Name Address
    BRUCE A CROWN 414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    BRADLEY D CROWN 414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654
    LAURIE J CROWN 414 N ORLEANS ST STE 301
    CHICAGO,IL60654


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CASTAWAYS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    36-3738769
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX 5,193 0   5,193
    IL TAX 15 0   15