Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
CHARITABLE TRUST
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)600 VINE STREET RM/STE 2650
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CINCINNATI, OH45202
A Employer identification number

30-0044978
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(513) 381-9200
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$2,339,115J 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 5 5  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 72,303 72,303  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 49,567
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 350,269
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 49,567
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........ 121,875 121,875  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 30,628 15,314   15,314
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 4,565 3,423   1,141
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,975 1,481   494
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 15,785 15,785    
17 Interest............... 74 74    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,989 740    
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 950     750
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 56,966 36,817   17,699
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 104,450 104,450
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 161,416 36,817   122,149
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -39,541
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 85,058
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 31,766 49,484 49,484
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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)....... 1,365,862 Click to see attachment1,273,425 2,065,618
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).......... 160,600 Click to see attachment196,144 224,013
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) 1,558,228 1,519,053 2,339,115
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
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........ 1,558,228 1,519,053
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,558,228 1,519,053
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,558,228 1,519,053
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
1,558,228
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-39,541
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
370
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,519,057
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
4
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,519,053
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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 UBS LT D P 2014-01-01 2015-12-01
b UBS LT E P 2014-01-01 2015-12-01
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 192,260   193,900 -1,640
b 148,670   106,802 41,868
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -1,640
b       41,868
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 49,567
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 123,236 2,483,313 0.049626
2013 132,537 2,413,749 0.054909
2012 120,858 2,218,369 0.054481
2011 126,092 2,181,925 0.057789
2010 136,454 2,220,898 0.061441
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.278246
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
0.055649
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
2,356,254
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
131,123
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
851
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
131,974
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
122,149
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 1,701
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,701
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,701
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 1,112
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,112
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 9 589
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletOH
    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 ofbulletPAUL F WENKER Telephone no.bullet (513) 381-9200

    Located atbullet600 VINE STREET SUITE 2650CINCINNATIOH ZIP+4bullet45202
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    PAUL F WENKER TRUSTEE
    1.50     		30,628 0 0
    600 VINE STREET SUITE 2650
    CINCINNATI,OH45202
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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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
    2,360,557
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    31,579
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,392,136
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,392,136
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    35,882
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,356,254
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    117,813
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    117,813
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,701
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,701
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    116,112
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    116,112
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    116,112
    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
    122,149
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    122,149
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    122,149
    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 7 116,112
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 5,997
    d From 2013...... 14,329
    e From 2014...... 182
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 20,508
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 122,149
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 116,112
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 6,037
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 26,545
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		26,545
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 5,997
    c Excess from 2013.... 14,329
    d Excess from 2014.... 182
    e Excess from 2015.... 6,037
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    PAUL F WENKER
    600 VINE STREET SUITE 2650
    CINCINNATI,OH45202
    (513) 381-9200
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    LETTER
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION
    OF CINCINNATI
    811 RACE STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,500
    ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE
    100 PURPOSE ROAD
    PIPPA PASSES,KY41844     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 5,000
    AUTISM SOCIETY
    PO BOX 58385
    CINCINNATI,OH45258     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,750
    BETHANY HOUSSE SERVICES
    1841 FAIRMOUNT AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45214     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BUTLER
    COUNTY
    5539 EUREKA DRIVE
    HAMILTON,OH45011     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER CINCINNATI
    2115 BEECHMONT AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45230     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    CARMEL MANOR (KY)
    100 CARMEL MANOR RD
    FORT THOMAS,KY410752395     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    CATHOLIC INNER-CITY SCHOOLS
    EDUCATION FUND
    100 EAST EIGHTH STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 5,000
    CHATFIELD COLLEGE
    20918 STATE ROUTE 251
    ST MARTIN,OH45118     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,500
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
    3333 BURNET AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45229     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,500
    CINCINNATI BALLET
    1555 CENTRAL PARKWAY
    CINCINNATI,OH45214     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
    4046 HAMILTON AVE
    SUITE 200
    CINCINNATI,OH45223     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,250
    CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    1241 ELM ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		    SUPPORT CHAROITABLE PURPOSE 750
    CINCINNATI ZOO
    3400 VINE STREET
    CINCINANTI,OH45220     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,500
    COVINGTON LADIES HOME
    702 GARRARD ST
    COVINGTON,KY41011     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 6,000
    DRAYTON HALL
    3380 ASHLEY RIVER ROAD
    CHARLESTON,SC29414     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 10,000
    EAST END ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
    4015 EASTERN AVENUE
    CINCINNATI,OH45226     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,500
    ELEMENTZ
    1100 RACE ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 750
    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFWALNUT HILLS
    2926 PARK AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45206     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    GATEWAY HOUSE
    2232 VINE STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45219     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,500
    GREATER MIAMI ROWING CENTER
    330 NORTH B STREET
    HAMILTON,OH45013     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,500
    HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
    47 E HOLLISTER
    SUITE 201
    CINCINNATI,OH45219     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    INNER CITY YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
    7374 READING ROAD
    SUITE 105
    CINCINNATI,OH45237     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,500
    JOBS PLUS
    1419 ELM ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 500
    JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH
    ASSOCIATION
    8041 HOSBROOK ROAD
    SUITE 422
    CINCINNATI,OH45236     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,500
    KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
    515 HILLTOP DR
    KENT,OH44242     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    KENTUCKY GATEWAY MUSEUM CENTER
    215 SUTTON STREET
    MAYSVILLE,KY41056     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    LEAGUE FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
    4193 TAYLOR RD
    BATAVIA,OH45103     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
    476 RIDDLE ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45220     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 500
    MADCAP PUPPETS
    3316 GLENMORE AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45211     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    MARVIN LEWIS COMMUNITY FUND
    LONGWORTH HALL
    700 PETE ROSE WAY
    UNIT 37
    CINCINNATI,OH45203     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,000
    MDA SUMMER CAMP
    1080 NIMITZVIEW DR
    SUITE 208
    CINCINNATI,OH45230     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,200
    OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY
    800 S FRONT STREET
    HAMILTON,OH45011     		    PROPMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    PRO SENIORS
    7162 READING ROAD
    SUITE 1150
    CINCINNATI,OH452373849     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 500
    ROTHENBERG SCHOOL ROOFTOP GARDEN
    PO BOX 9191
    CINCINNATI,OH45209     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    SCHOOL NEW TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
    208 EIGHTH AVE 311
    DAYTON,KY41074     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    SEVEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES
    901 FINELY STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45214     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    SHELTERHOUSE
    217 WEST 12TH ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45201     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,500
    SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR
    701 EAST COLUMBIA AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45215     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,000
    SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER
    2121 MADISON ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45208     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 3,000
    ST BONIFACE SCHOOL
    4305 PITTS AVENUE
    CINCINNATI,OH45223     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    ST FRANCIS - ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC
    WORKER HOUSE
    1437 WALNUT STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45250     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    ST MARGARET'S HALL
    1960 MADISON ROAD
    CINCINNATI,OH45206     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 5,000
    ST STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
    3804 EASTERN AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45226     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 600
    TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
    316 PIKE STREET
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,500
    THE ALS ASSOCIATION
    CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CHAPTER
    1170 OLD HENDERSON RD
    SUITE 221
    COLUMBUS,OH43220     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 2,500
    THE CARNEGIE (COVINGTON)
    1028 SCOTT BOULEVARD
    COVINGTON,KY41011     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
    WINKER CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND
    PO BOX 210033
    CINCINNATI,OH452210033     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 10,000
    WORDPLAY CINCY
    4041 HAMILTON AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45223     		    PROMOTE CHARITABLE PURPOSE 650
    WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS
    1814 DREMAN AVENUE
    CINCINNATI,OH45223     		    SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 104,450
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 5  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 72,303  
    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 49,567  
    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)..   121,875  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13121,875
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 1,975 1,481   494

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABS 25,787 33,683
    ABBVIE 13,106 23,696
    AFLAC    
    ALTRIA 18,630 34,926
    BOEING COMPANY 25,426 28,918
    CAL RESOURCE GROUP    
    CHEVRON CORP 20,061 53,976
    COCA COLA 25,574 30,072
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE 21,338 23,317
    CSX    
    DOW CHEMICAL 22,225 28,314
    DU PONT DE NEMOURS    
    EMERSON ELECTRIC    
    EXXON MOBILE CORP 38,865 77,950
    GENERAL ELECTRIC 26,078 40,495
    GENERAL MILLS 60,110 115,320
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE 10,502 10,088
    HOME DEPOT 24,784 52,900
    INT'L BUSINESS MACHINE    
    INTEL 22,051 37,895
    INVESCO 19,409 20,088
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 58,022 102,720
    MCDONALDS CORP 48,568 94,512
    MEDTRONIC 38,475 38,460
    NEXTERA ENERGY 26,860 41,556
    NIKE 27,679 75,000
    NORDSTROM INC 32,611 22,415
    NOVARTIS 28,924 25,812
    OCCIDENTAL 30,297 23,664
    PFIZER INC 17,252 31,796
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 308,218 595,575
    SANOFI SPON ADR    
    SEMPRA ENERGY 26,398 37,604
    SUNCOR ENERGY INC NEW 40,360 51,600
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS 19,857 24,665
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE    
    UNITED TECHS CORP 22,545 28,821
    US BANCORP 49,718 106,675
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM 28,652 46,220
    VF CORP 29,434 31,125
    XCEL ENERGY 26,190 35,910
    XEROX CORP 10,960 10,630
    YUM BRANDS INC 28,459 29,220

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BLACKROCK GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND AT COST 116,332 131,653
    ISHARE US FINANCIAL AT COST 22,689 35,352
    ISHARE MSCI EAFE EFT AT COST 23,671 23,488
    VANGUARD EXTD MRKT AT COST 33,452 33,520

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    RENDIGS, FRY, KILEY AND DENNIS 4,565 3,423   1,141


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Description Amount
    ROUNDING 4


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    TREASURER OF STATE OF OHIO 200      
    EXPONENT PHELANTHROPY 750     750


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Description Amount
    NON DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION 370


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE 15,785 15,785    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT A & MARIAN K KENNEDY
     
    CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    30-0044978
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    US TREASURY - 2014 TAX 1,137      
    US TREASURY - 2015 EST 1,112      
    UBS 1099 - FOREIGN PAID TAXES 740 740