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
SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)984 MAIN STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BRANFORD, CT06405
A Employer identification number

04-3600502
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 481-5740
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$82,417,176J 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) 28,603,500
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 720 720  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,671,138 1,671,138  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 21,160,280
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 26,202,428
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 21,160,280
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........ 51,435,638 22,832,138  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 224,448 0   224,448
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 193,960 135,772   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 22,631 22,631   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 244,163 85   11,103
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 494 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 549,634 150   475,369
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,235,330 158,638   710,920
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 30,556,720 30,556,720
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 31,792,050 158,638   31,267,640
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 19,643,588
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 22,673,500
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,485,083 1,330,456 1,330,456
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)....... 45,612,588 Click to see attachment46,040,651 81,017,025
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).......... 98,970 Click to see attachment84,354 68,736
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet4,160
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,201 1,453 Click to see attachment959 959
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 48,198,094 47,456,420 82,417,176
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........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 48,198,094 47,456,420
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 48,198,094 47,456,420
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 48,198,094 47,456,420
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
48,198,094
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
19,643,588
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
67,841,682
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
20,385,262
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
47,456,420
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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 ML 037   2015-02-26  
b HARRIS TRUST      
c HARRIS TRUST      
d SECURITIES LITIGATION INCOME      
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 22,314,764   1,824,283 20,490,481
b 808,093   838,587 -30,494
c 3,051,837   2,379,278 672,559
d 2,120     2,120
e 25,614     25,614
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       20,490,481
b       -30,494
c       672,559
d       2,120
e       25,614
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 21,160,280
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 31,879,196 77,484,926 0.411424
2013 26,989,321 63,626,304 0.424185
2012 21,353,386 60,738,266 0.351564
2011 18,314,259 44,564,641 0.410959
2010 9,737,924 41,818,197 0.232863
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
21.830995
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
0.366199
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
92,317,481
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
33,806,569
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
226,735
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
34,033,304
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
31,267,640
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 1 453,470
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........................... 3 453,470
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- ..... 5 453,470
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 237,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 237,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 5,139
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 221,609
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$ 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, CT
    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 addressbulletHTTP://SEEDLINGSCT.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletKAREN PRITZKER Telephone no.bullet (203) 481-5740

    Located atbullet235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROADSTONY CREEKCT ZIP+4bullet06405
    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
    KAREN PRITZKER DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
    10.00     		0 0 0
    235 THIMBLE ISLANDS ROAD
    STONY CREEK,CT06405
    MICHAEL VLOCK SECRETARY & TREASURER
    10.00     		0 0 0
    235 THIMBLE ISLANDS ROAD
    STONY CREEK,CT06405
    LINDA PRITZKER DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2120 SOUTH RESERVE STREET PMB126
    MISSOULA,MT59801
    AUDREY RATNER DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    5150 THREE VILLAGE DRIVE
    LYNDHURST,OH44124
    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
    LYNN K WAYNER COMMUNITY RELATIONS
    40.00     		224,448 0 0
    1398 WOODLAND FOREST LANE
    STONE MOUNTAIN,GA20083
    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
    SALLY AND BENNET SHAYWITZ MD LLC CONSULTANT 185,500
    11 CHESTNUT LANE
    WOODBRIDGE,CT06525
    JUDY L CUTHBERTSON CONSULTANT 63,670
    20 BROOKSIDE DRIVE
    HAMDEN,CT06517
    KEITH L MAGEE CONSULTANT 53,494
    PO BOX 51978
    BOSTON,MA02205
    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 SEEDLINGS TEACHER COLLABORATIVE IS A ONE WEEK WORKSHOP OFFERED IN THE SUMMER WHOSE GOAL IS TO (A)PROMOTE COLLABORATION AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS, (B)CAPTURE THE CREATIVITY OF PROJECT-BASED LEANING, AND (C) MAKE AVAILABLE A BROAD AND EXCITING ARRAY OF RESOURCES ON NEW HAVEN, CT. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND THE PRACTICAL KNOW-HOW TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT CURRICULAR UNITS TO STUDY NEW HAVEN, CT USING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING. EACH YEAR BETWEEN 25 - 30 PRE-SCHOOL TO GRADE 5 TEACHERS ATTEND THE WORKSHOP. 128,082
    2 DYSLEXIA PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT DYSLEXIA. TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SIGNS OF A DYSLEXIC PERSON AND THAT THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE. 332,704
    3 ACES OUTREACH PROGRAM IS FOR A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING ACUTE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES WITH TRAUMA AND FORMED CARE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL FILM. 6,000
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    91,234,770
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,488,561
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    93,723,331
    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
    93,723,331
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,405,850
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    92,317,481
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,615,874
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    4,615,874
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    453,470
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    453,470
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,162,404
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,162,404
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    4,162,404
    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
    31,267,640
    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
    31,267,640
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    31,267,640
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 4,162,404
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 7,696,396
    b From 2011...... 16,113,301
    c From 2012...... 18,351,939
    d From 2013...... 23,996,740
    e From 2014...... 28,084,254
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 94,242,630
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 31,267,640
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 4,162,404
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 27,105,236
    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 5 121,347,866
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		7,696,396
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		113,651,470
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 16,113,301
    b Excess from 2012.... 18,351,939
    c Excess from 2013.... 23,996,740
    d Excess from 2014.... 28,084,254
    e Excess from 2015.... 27,105,236
    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).)
    KAREN PRITZKER
    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
    AFROPOP WORLDWIDE
    220 36TH STREET UNIT 58
    BROOKLYN,NY11232     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 2,000
    AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY
    165 EAST 56 STREET SUITE 629
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    AMHERST COLLEGE TRUSTEES
    PO BOX 5000
    AMHERST,MA01002     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 125,000
    AMISTAD ACADEMY INC (ACHIEVEMENT FIRST)
    403 JAMES STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06513     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,615,000
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
    1952 WHITNEY AVENUE
    HAMDEN,CT06517     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    BERMUDA WELLNESS FOUNDATION
    641 SHUNPIKE ROAD 300
    CHATHAM,NJ07928     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 250,000
    BLUE MOUNTAIN ACTION COUNCIL
    1520 KELLY PLACE SUITE 140
    WALLA WALLA,WA99362     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 225,000
    BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
    745 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE SUITE 110
    BOSTON,MA02215     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 127,500
    BRANFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
    1111 MAIN STREET
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 3,500
    BRANFORD FOOD PANTRY INC
    30 HARRISON AVENUE
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
    181 LONGWOOD AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02115     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 331,200
    BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS
    77 W WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 2120
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    CALVIN HILL DAY CARE CENTER
    150 HIGHLAND STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 23,175
    CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    10900 EUCLID AVENUE
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST YMCA
    28 SCHOOL STREET
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 15,000
    CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    9500 EUCLID AVENUE / DV2
    CLEVELAND,OH44195     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    CLIFFORD BEERS CLINIC INC
    93 EDWARDS STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,256,397
    COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NEW HAVEN INC
    419 WHALLEY AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 21,000
    COMMUNITY DINING ROOM
    30 HARRISON AVENUE
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 12,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN
    70 AUDUBON STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 445,000
    CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY INC
    3190 WHITNEY AVENUE BUILDING 7
    HAMDEN,CT06518     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,250,000
    CONNECTICUT COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION REFORM
    195 CHURCH STREET 7TH FLOOR
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 450,000
    CONNECTICUT NEWS PROJECT INC
    1049 ASYLUM AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 100,000
    CONNECTICUT PLAYERS FOUNDATION (LONG WHARF THEATRE)
    222 SARGENT DRIVE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 265,000
    CONNECTICUT PUPLIC BROADCASTINT INC
    1049 ASYLUM AVENUE
    HARTFORD,CT06105     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 20,000
    CONNECTICUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN
    33 WHITNEY AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 75,000
    EDUCATE MAINE
    15 MONUMENT SQUARE SUITE 3E
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    ELM SHAKESPEARE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 206029
    NEW HAVEN,CT06520     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    EMANUEL CONGREGATION
    5959 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 38,000
    EYE TO EYE
    1430 BROADWAY FLOOR 6
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCTIONAL/COMMUNITY 75,000
    FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES OF CT
    235 NICOLL STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 25,000
    FAMILY REENTRY INC
    9 MOTT AVENUE SUITE 104
    NORWALK,CT06850     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 7,500
    FIDELITY INVESTMENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
    PO BOX 770001
    CINCINNATI,OH45277     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 50,000
    FOOTE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
    50 LOOMIS PLACE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 267,942
    FOUNDATION FOR NATIONAL ARCHIVES
    700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20408     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS & TRAUMA INC
    19 EDWARDS STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 250,000
    FRANCIS W PARKER SCHOOL
    330 WEST WEBSTER AVENE
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 174,445
    FRIENDS CENTER FOR CHILREND
    25 EAST GRAND AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06513     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 50,000
    FRIENDS OF YALE NEW HAVEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    PO BOX 1849
    NEW HAVEN,CT06508     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 27,000
    FUCHS MIZRACHI SCHOOL
    26600 SHAKER BLVD
    BEACHWOOD,OH44122     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 25,000
    GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE
    6 MAIN STREET PO BOX A
    EAST HADDAM,CT06423     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 60,000
    GOODWIN COLLEGE
    ONE RIVERSIDE DRIVE
    EAST HARTFORD,CT06118     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 250,000
    GRAMEEN AMERICA INC
    150 WEST 30TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 500,000
    GRAMEEN PRIMECARE INC
    150 WEST 30TH STREET 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,165,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    270 PEACHTREE STREET NW SUITE 1300
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 375,000
    HAMDEN HALL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
    1108 WHITNEY AVENUE
    HAMDEN,CT06517     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 18,000
    HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE
    893 WEST STRET
    AMHERST,MA01002     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 200,000
    HARLEM LACROSSE & LEADERSHIP
    40 HARRISON STREET APT 18C
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 45,000
    HARTFORD STAGE COMPANY
    50 CHURCH STREET
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 100,000
    HASTINGS CENTER INC
    21 MALCOLM GORDON ROAD
    GARRISON,NY10524     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 25,000
    HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND
    1860 S TAYLOR ROAD
    CLEVELAND,OH44118     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 40,000
    HIGH JUMP
    59 WEST NORTH BOULEVARD
    CHICAGO,IL60610     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 75,000
    HOPKINS SCHOOL
    986 FOREST ROAD
    NEW HAVEN,CT06515     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN.EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,832,166
    ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    10 W 35TH STREET SUITE 1700
    CHICAGO,IL60616     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,125,000
    INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS
    195 CHURCH STREET 12TH FLOOR
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 85,000
    JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
    33 WEST 60TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 510,000
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
    25701 SCIENCE PARK DRIVE
    CLEVELAND,OH44122     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 135,000
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
    360 AMITY ROAD
    WOODBRIDGE,CT06525     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 330,000
    LEAP-LEADERSHIPEDUCATION & ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP
    31 JEFFERSON STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCTIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH
    90 BROAD STREET 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 545,000
    MUSICAL ARTS FOUNDATION
    11001 EUCLID AVENUE
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 500,000
    MY HERO PROJECT INC
    1278 GLENNEYRE 286
    LAGUNA BEACH,CA92561     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 623,960
    NATIONAL DIAPER BANK NETWORK
    129 CHURCH STREET SUITE 611
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 50,000
    NATIONAL FOUNDATION TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NFTE)
    152 WEST 57 STREET 52ND FLOOR
    NNEW YORK,NY10019     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,025,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF NEW HAVEN
    333 SHERMAN AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    NEW HAVEN ECOLOY PROJECT
    358 SPRINGSIDE AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06515     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 30,000
    NEW HAVEN PRESERVATION TRUST
    922 STATE STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    NEW HAVEN READS
    45 BRISTOL STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 53,000
    ONLINE JOURNALISM PROJECT INC
    493 CENTRAL AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06515     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 190,000
    OPHELIA J BERRY FUND INC - ON BEHALF OF PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE
    397 LINDEN STREET
    WELLESLEY,MA02481     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 120,000
    PATRONS OF NEW HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
    133 ELM STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN,EDUCATIONAL,COMMUNITY 5,000
    PEER HEALTH EXCHANGE
    70 GOLD STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94133     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    PEN AMERICAN CENTER
    588 BROADWAY SUITE 303
    NEW YORK,NY10012     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN,EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 60,000
    PRITZKER MILITARY LIBRARY
    610 NORTH FAIRBANKS COURT 2ND FLOOR
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 25,000
    RATNER SCHOOL
    27575 SHAKER BOULEVARD
    PEPPER PIKE,OH44124     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    READ TO GROW INC
    53 SCHOOL GROUND ROAD UNIT 3
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 135,000
    ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
    1100 ROCK AND ROLL BOULEVARD
    CLEVELAND,OH44114     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 18,000
    SARAH FOUNDATION
    246 GOOSE LANE SUITE 104
    GUILFORD,CT06437     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 2,500
    SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION INC
    501 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST SUITE 400
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 12,500
    SHORELINE ARTS ALLIANCE
    725 BOSTON POST ROAD
    GUILFORD,CT06437     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    SING FOR HOPE
    575 EIGHTH AVENUE SUITE 1812
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    SMART KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABLITIES INC
    38 KINGS HIGHWAY NORTH
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT INC
    2666 STATE STREET SUITE 1
    HAMDEN,CT06517     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 70,000
    SQUASH HAVEN INC
    70 TOWER PARKWAY
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    ST MARTIN DE PORRES
    208 COLUMBUS AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06519     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 50,000
    SYMPHONY SPACE INC
    2537 BROADWAY AT 95TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 50,000
    TEACH FOR ALL INC
    315 WEST 36TH STREET 5TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,500,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA (NEW YORK)
    315 WEST 36TH STREET 7TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 3,000,000
    THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
    11001 EUCLID AVENUE
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    THE DIAPER BANK
    370 STATE STREET
    NORTH HAVEN,CT06473     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 37,500
    THE SMALL THINGS INC
    23 MONTOWESE TRAIL
    WALLINGFORD,CT06492     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 36,000
    TRUTH IN ADVERTISING
    984 MAIN STREET
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,000,000
    UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN TEAM FOUNDATION
    1040 POTTERSVILLE ROAD
    FAR HILLS,NJ07931     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 25,000
    UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
    71 ORANGE STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 375,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
    200 SE OAK ST 300
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 50,000
    WILLOUGHBY WALLACE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
    146 THIMBLE ISLANDS ROAD
    STONY CREEK,CT06405     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 13,000
    WOMEN & FAMILY LIFE CENTER
    96 FAIR STREET
    GUILFORD,CT06437     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 5,000
    YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITALNEONATAL ICU
    20 YORK STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 2,000,000
    YALE REPERATORY THEATRE
    PO BOX 208244
    NEW HAVEN,CT06520     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    YALE UNIV FUND FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH
    157 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,200,000
    YALE UNIV NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE
    157 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 202,585
    YALE UNIV WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH
    157 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 150,000
    YALE UNIVERSITY - CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA AND CREATIVITY
    157 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 1,147,850
    YALE UNIVERSITY - CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENCE
    157 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 350,000
    YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH
    15 WEST 16TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 100,000
    YOGI BERRA MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER
    8 QUARRY ROAD
    LITTLE FALLS,NJ07424     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 100,000
    YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE LIBRARY
    847 CHAPEL STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 10,000
    YOUTH CONTINUUM INC
    24 RIVER STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06513     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 60,000
    YOUTHS RIGHT MEDIA INC
    77 WILLOW STREET 2ND FLOOR
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		N/A PUBLIC HUMANITARIAN/EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY 8,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 30,556,720
    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 ...........     		    14 720  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,671,138  
    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 21,160,280  
    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 22,832,138 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1322,832,138
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    04-3600502
    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
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    04-3600502
    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
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 4,000,000


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

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 5,142,150


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

    ARTEMIS RISING FOUNDATION  
    2900 SCOTT STREET
     
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA94123

    		$ 250,000


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

    PRITZKER FOUNDATION  
    200 WEST MADISON STREET SUITE 2500
     
    CHICAGO, IL60606

    		$ 143,955


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 3,957,920


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 2,983,921


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    04-3600502
    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
    7
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 2,498,400


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 1,028,755


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 992,805


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 4,007,536


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    KAREN PRITZKER AND MICHAEL VLOCK  
    235 THIMBLE ISLAND ROAD
     
    STONY CREEK, CT06405

    		$ 1,598,057


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    CIBC TRUST COMPANY  
    WEST BAY STREET
     
      , NASSAU   BF

    		$ 2,000,000


    (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
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    04-3600502
    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
    2
    		 65,000 ROYAL CARIBBEAN $ 5,142,150 2015-03-23
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    5
    		 58,000 ROYAL CARIBBEAN $ 3,957,920 2015-05-07
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    6
    		 41,340 ROYAL CARIBBEAN $ 2,983,921 2015-05-14
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    7
    		 32,000 ROYAL CARIBBEAN $ 2,498,400 2015-06-03
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    8
    		 13,000 ROYAL CARRIBEAN $ 1,028,755 2015-07-09
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    9
    		 11,000 ROYAL CARRIBEAN $ 992,805 2015-08-05
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    04-3600502
    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
    10
    		 44,605 ROYAL CARRIBBEAN $ 4,007,536 2015-08-13
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    11
    		 16,435 ROYAL CARRIBBEAN $ 1,598,057 2015-10-29
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    04-3600502
    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 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 193,960 135,772   0
    HARRIS ACCOUNTING FEES 0 0   0

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    COMPUTER 2010-04-03 2,243 2,132 SL 5.000000000000 111 0    
    LAPTOP 2013-07-01 1,917 575 SL 5.000000000000 383 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    850 AAPL 56,132 89,471
    5173 ABEMX 70,000 58,773
    425 AEP 21,191 24,765
    285 AIG 17,735 17,661
    130 AMG 29,225 20,769
    430 AMGN 30,372 69,802
    275 AMP 15,094 29,266
    90 ANTM 10,406 12,550
    6739 ARTIX 210,000 192,953
    23369 ASFIX 258,000 235,799
    240 AVY 14,320 15,038
    125 AYI 22,806 29,225
    315 BA 46,466 45,546
    225 BBBY 16,510 10,856
    25048 BMASX 258,000 253,742
    605 C 32,034 31,309
    370 CAM 19,554 23,384
    325 CELG 22,433 38,922
    1190 CMCSA 45,989 67,152
    195 CMI 27,493 17,162
    375 COF 30,429 27,068
    95 COST 13,278 15,343
    28874 CRSOX 220,891 130,225
    2695 CSCO 73,232 73,183
    245 CTAS 17,611 22,307
    285 CTSH 14,296 17,106
    715 CVS 45,118 69,906
    24332 DBEF 715,762 660,857
    430 DFS 17,530 23,057
    280 DHR 10,891 26,006
    230 DIS 26,238 24,168
    520 DOW 27,876 26,770
    1085 DOX 48,496 59,208
    365 DPS 18,944 34,018
    245 EA 9,221 16,836
    305 ETR 23,528 20,850
    495 EXC 15,399 13,746
    350 EXPE 34,125 43,505
    135 FB 14,460 14,129
    70 FDS 9,946 11,380
    250 FFIV 30,785 24,240
    465 FITB 8,909 9,347
    555 FL 34,040 36,125
    440 FTI 14,572 12,764
    345 GE 10,471 10,747
    705 GILD 70,228 71,339
    55 GOOG 15,929 42,791
    55 GOOGL 15,935 41,738
    13248 GTEYX 367,166 393,612
    205 HAS 16,120 13,809
    1615 HBAN 18,362 17,862
    330 HCA 30,816 22,318
    310 HD 30,280 40,998
    220 HII 16,114 27,907
    865 HOLX 36,019 33,467
    1425 INTC 49,504 49,091
    2710 IWM 285,642 305,200
    2575 IYR 155,674 193,331
    40 JAZZ 4,570 5,622
    1100 JBLU 27,653 24,915
    320 JCOM 22,580 26,342
    420 JEC 18,068 17,619
    1055 JNJ 93,566 108,370
    435 JPM 29,036 28,723
    210 KORS 14,768 8,413
    920 KR 10,052 38,484
    325 LEA 28,676 39,920
    445 LNC 25,980 22,366
    520 LUV 13,177 22,391
    505 LYB 47,577 43,884
    400 M 15,296 13,992
    310 MCHP 14,954 14,427
    325 MDT 25,125 24,999
    23817.797 MISNX 292,000 275,334
    1785 MLPN 55,581 33,219
    540 MPC 13,134 27,994
    560 MSFT 14,815 31,069
    210 NKE 13,505 13,125
    1100 NVDA 35,494 36,256
    8376.546 OAKIX 210,000 178,923
    300 OII 11,374 11,256
    1130 ORCL 34,465 41,279
    60 PANW 11,360 10,568
    20 PCLN 8,430 25,499
    525 PEP 52,040 52,458
    1015 PFE 35,552 32,764
    465 PRU 33,677 37,856
    420 RAI 17,811 19,383
    210 RE 30,540 38,449
    165 RGA 12,965 14,116
    265 SBAC 32,202 27,844
    230 SBNY 21,492 35,275
    310 SEE 13,972 13,826
    225 SEIC 11,216 11,790
    175 SLB 15,539 12,206
    290 SPY 58,816 59,122
    315 STI 13,728 13,495
    4521.837 TFSCX 89,804 94,461
    380 TRV 30,564 42,887
    315 TTWO 11,319 10,975
    285 UNH 32,951 33,527
    245 V 16,856 19,000
    3895 VIG 211,769 302,875
    435 VLO 18,926 30,759
    385 VOYA 18,422 14,210
    480 VRSN 23,871 41,933
    13290 VWO 558,068 434,716
    1015 VZ 48,014 46,913
    1495.798 WAIGX 44,500 45,203
    1190 WFC 46,536 64,688
    265 WMT 13,980 16,245
    710 XOM 57,514 55,345
    15000 AA 423,569 148,050
    655900 AAPL 32,342,764 69,040,034
    200000 ADELPHIA 79,823 0
    29067 BWINA 741,209 685,109
    155861 BWINB 3,790,540 3,745,340
    5600 BAC 251,806 94,248
    670 C 249,548 34,673
    18000 FCEA 1,008,165 394,740
    426 FRP 2,931 0
    4464 FTR 24,488 20,847
    1000 IMS 20,000 25,470
    17100 NT 495,181 0
    750 RATE 11,250 9,975
    3000 VOYA 117,900 110,730

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GENESIS ENERGY LP AT COST 15,970 14,696
    MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP AT COST 8,561 6,510
    WESTERN GAS PARTNERS LP AT COST 59,823 47,530

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMPUTER 2,243 2,243 0  
    LAPTOP 1,917 958 959  


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Description Amount
    BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCE IN BASIS OF DONATED STOCKS SOLD 20,385,262


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEES - ILLINOIS 31 0   0
    TEACHERS COLLABORATIVE 128,082 0   128,082
    OFFICE EXPENSE 9,326 0   0
    CONSULTANT FEES FOR DYSLEXIA PROGRAM 239,223 0   239,223
    EMAIL SUPPORT & WEBSITE 3,164 0   0
    DYSLEXIA PROGRAM EXPENSES 93,481 0   93,481
    CONSULTANT FEES 26,241 0   0
    FEES - CT CORP. 284 0   0
    INVESTMENT INTEREST EXPENSE 18 0   0
    BANK SERVICE CHARGES 150 0   0
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 31 0   0
    SCHEDULE K-1'S LOSSES 11,170 0   0
    SCHEDULE K-1'S EXPENSES 14 0   0
    FEES - CT DEPT. LABOR 96 0   0
    CONSULTANT - ACES 6,000 0   6,000
    PAYROLL FEES 7,902 0   7,902
    PAYROLL - WC PREMIUM 681 0   681
    MEMBERSHIP DUES 21,000 0   0
    SOFTWARE 2,590 0   0
    ANNUAL FEES - ML 150 150   0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 22,631 22,631   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SEEDLINGS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-3600502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 85 85   0
    FEDERAL TAXES PAID 232,975 0   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 11,103 0   11,103