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
Roderick and Solange MacArthur
Justice Center
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Niles, IL60714
A Employer identification number

36-4445595
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 966-0143
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$112,816,744J 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) 49,600,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,725,196 1,725,196 1,725,196
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,545,721 1,545,721 1,545,721
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -282,876
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 10,094,851
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,501,332 0 134,858
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 55,089,373 3,270,917 3,405,775
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 78,422 7,842 0 70,580
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 744,367 0 0 730,369
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 167,920 2,314 0 156,305
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,027,064 0 0 1,032,613
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 19,725 0 0 19,725
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 245,513 245,513 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 60,305 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 13,280 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 67,826 0 0 68,904
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 85,299 0 0 85,494
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 767,849 0 0 787,821
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 3,277,570 255,669 0 2,951,811
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 350,853 350,853
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,628,423 255,669 0 3,302,664
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 51,460,950
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,015,248
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 3,405,775
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............. 31,169 54,653 54,653
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 536,496 9,798,248 9,798,248
3 Accounts receivable bullet5,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     5,000 5,000
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.......... 12,392 9,136 9,136
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 0 Click to see attachment2,476,115 2,476,115
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 13,407,056 Click to see attachment41,712,603 41,712,603
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 5,269,391 Click to see attachment13,635,702 13,635,702
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 43,108,796 Click to see attachment43,108,796 43,108,796
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet70,171
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet28,929 49,875 Click to see attachment41,242 41,242
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,797,692 Click to see attachment1,975,249 Click to see attachment1,975,249
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 64,212,867 112,816,744 112,816,744
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 130,148 170,088
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) Click to see attachment30,430 Click to see attachment324,418
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 160,578 494,506
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 64,052,289 112,322,238
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 64,052,289 112,322,238
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 64,212,867 112,816,744
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
64,052,289
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
51,460,950
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
115,513,239
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
3,191,001
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
112,322,238
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly Traded Securities P    
b
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 10,094,851   10,377,727 -282,876
b
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       -282,876
b
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 -282,876
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 -282,876
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 2,607,970 60,738,212 0.042938
2013 1,758,852 19,456,415 0.090400
2012 932,349 615,686 1.514325
2011 864,117 226,558 3.814109
2010 825,703 0 0.000000
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
25.461772
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
1.092354
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
87,489,025
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
95,568,986
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
30,152
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
95,599,138
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
3,302,664
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 60,305
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 60,305
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 60,305
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 84,011
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 20,200
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 104,211
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 43,906
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet43,906 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletwww.Law.Northwestern.edu/MacArthur
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMarylou Bane Telephone no.bullet (847) 966-0143

    Located atbullet9333 N Milwaukee AvenueNilesIL ZIP+4bullet607141303
    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
     
    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
    John R MacArthur Director/Chairman President
    1.00     		0 0 0
    9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
    Niles,IL60714
    James D Liggett Director/President
    1.00     		0 0 0
    9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
    Niles,IL60714
    Robert Cordova Vice Chairman/Director
    1.00     		0 0 0
    9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
    Niles,IL60714
    David J Bradford Director Secretary
    1.00     		0 0 0
    353 N Clark Street
    Chicago,IL60654
    Marylou Bane Treasurer/Administrator
    37.50     		78,422 7,986 0
    9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
    Niles,IL60714
    Locke Bowman Executive Director
    40.00     		140,485 8,431 0
    9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
    Niles,IL60714
    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
    Katharine Schwartzmann Co-Director of NOLA
    40.00     		131,519 13,168 0
    4400 S Carrollton Ave
    New Orleans,LA70119
    James Craig Co-Director of NOLA
    40.00     		131,311 7,925 0
    4400 S Carrollton Ave
    New Orleans,LA70119
    Eric Foley Attorney
    40.00     		59,423 4,222 0
    4400 S Carrollton Ave
    new Orleans,LA70119
    Emily Washington Attorney
    40.00     		58,509 4,716 0
    4400 S Carrollton Ave
    New Orleans,LA70119
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 RSMJC is a public interest litigation group that fights for human rights and social justice. Staff attorneys provide free legal representation to indigent defendants facing execution or lengthy incarceration, and in cases involving constitutional or significant issues in the field of criminal justice. The center is based at the Northwestern University School of Law, where students can obtain litigation experience and academic credit by working on cases under the direction of Justice Center attorneys.The Center opened an office in New Orleans in late 2013. This office has expanded opportunities to affect civil liberties and human rights through litigation to reform the criminal justice system. In 2014, the Center expanded opportunities to bring about meaningful and positive change in Mississippi through litigation of cases addressing systemic weaknesses in the state's criminal justice and legal systems, by opening an office at the University of Mississippi School of Law. 3,302,664
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    40,367,505
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    5,345,044
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    43,108,796
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    88,821,345
    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
    88,821,345
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,332,320
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    87,489,025
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,374,451
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
    3,302,664
    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
    3,302,664
    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
    3,302,664
    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  
    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......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    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.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........     		 
    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 ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    2012-11-30
    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
    3,405,775 2,763,108 984,454 196,236 7,349,573
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 2,894,909 2,348,642 836,786 166,801 6,247,137
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		3,302,664 2,607,970 1,758,852 933,239 8,602,725
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		350,853 197,892 360,190 0 908,935
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		2,951,811 2,410,078 1,398,662 933,239 7,693,790
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		2,916,301 2,024,607 656,303 130,824 5,728,035
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Death Penalty Information Center
    9333 N Milwaukee Ave
    Niles,IL60714     		None POF Program services 350,853
    Total .................................bullet 3a 350,853
    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 1,725,196  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,545,721  
    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 -282,876  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aCase Settlements     		        2,501,332
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 2,988,041 2,501,332
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    135,489,373
    (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.)
    11a The Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center is a premier civil rights organization in the United States has led battles against civil rights injustices, including police misconduct, executions, fighting for the rights of the indigent in the criminal justice system and winning multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for the wrongfully convicted.
    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.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    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
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
    Justice Center
    Employer identification number

    36-4445595
    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
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
    Justice Center         		Employer identification number
    36-4445595
    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
     
     

    SDMacArthur Trust  
    9333 N Milwaukee Avenue
     
    Niles, IL60714

    		$ 49,600,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
    Justice Center         		Employer identification number

    36-4445595
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
    Justice Center         		Employer identification number

    36-4445595
    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:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    RSM US LLP 19,725 0 0 19,725

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    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
    2010 PC 2010-01-01 1,307 1,307   0 % 0 0 0  
    2010 PC 2010-01-01 1,215 1,215   0 % 0 0 0  
    2010 PC 2010-01-01 1,195 1,195   0 % 0 0 0  
    2010 scanner 2010-01-01 2,402 2,402   0 % 0 0 0  
    2013 laptop 2013-01-01 1,783 892   0 % 0 0 0  
    2013 laptop 2013-01-01 1,783 891   0 % 0 0 0  
    2013 laptop 2013-01-01 1,630 815   0 % 0 0 0  
    2013 laptop 2013-01-01 1,696 848   0 % 0 0 0  
    Book Shelf 2013-01-01 1,105 395   0 % 0 0 0  
    Reception furniture 2013-01-01 8,014 2,862   0 % 0 0 0  
    Office furniture 2013-01-01 1,248 446   0 % 0 0 0  
    Copier/Printer 2013-01-01 9,630 4,815   0 % 0 0 0  
    Security 2013-01-01 2,289 1,145   0 % 0 0 0  
    Office chairs 2013-01-01 3,624 1,294   0 % 0 0 0  
    Server racks 2013-01-01 710 254   0 % 0 0 0  
    Laptops -7 2013-01-01 9,729 4,864   0 % 0 0 0  
    Backup drives 2013-01-01 2,368 1,184   0 % 0 0 0  
    Servers/router 2013-01-01 9,351 4,676   0 % 0 0 0  
    Conference table 2014-01-01 1,000 214   0 % 0 0 0  
    Conference chairs 2014-01-01 1,501 450   0 % 0 0 0  
    Laptops 2014-01-01 4,506 1,352   0 % 0 0 0  
    2014 laptop 2014-01-01 1,593 478   0 % 0 0 0  
    2014 BW 2014-01-01 1,964 589   0 % 0 0 0  
    2015 laptop 2015-01-01 1,225 123   0 % 0 0 0  
    2015 laptop 2015-01-01 1,183 118   0 % 0 0 0  
    2015 laptop 2015-01-01 1,183 118   0 % 0 0 0  
    2015 laptop 2015-01-01 1,056 106   0 % 0 0 0  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Actuant Corp 382,500 382,500
    Allstate Corp 514,000 514,000
    American Express Co 295,125 295,125
    American International Group Inc 598,325 598,325
    Arcelormittal SA Luxembourg 0 0
    Bank of America Corp Dep Shs Repstg 508,750 508,750
    Bank of America Funding Corp 111,077 111,077
    Black Finl LLC SR Unsecd 383,516 383,516
    Capital One Bk USA Natl Assn 293,574 293,574
    Centurylink Inc 487,500 487,500
    Citigroup Inc 214,214 214,214
    Citigroup Inc 481,250 481,250
    Citigroup Inc New 507,500 507,500
    Commonwealth Edison Company 138,857 138,857
    CST Brands Inc 198,000 198,000
    Fifth Third Bancorp JR Sub Dep 446,875 446,875
    General Electric Cap corp 169,654 169,654
    General Electric co 617,250 617,250
    Goldman Sachs 207,736 207,736
    Goldman Sachs Group Inc Jr 198,750 198,750
    Hartford Financial Services Group Inc 206,672 206,672
    HSBC USA 0 0
    Jefferies Group Inc 100,814 100,814
    JP Morgan Chase 599,500 599,500
    L Brands Inc 530,000 530,000
    Leucadia National Corp 244,821 244,821
    Leucadia National Corp 195,236 195,236
    M&T Bank Corp 210,500 210,500
    Merrill Lynch 208,576 208,576
    Metlife Inc 508,750 508,750
    metlife Inc 546,250 546,250
    Morgan Stanley 500,000 500,000
    Prudential Financial Inc 599,250 599,250
    Range Res Corp 186,250 186,250
    Southwestern Electric Power Company 155,035 155,035
    State Str Corp Dep Shs Repst 700,875 700,875
    Suntrust bks Inc 503,125 503,125
    Verizon Communications Inc 107,729 107,729
    Wachovia Corp 135,011 135,011
    Wells Fargo & Co 589,400 589,400
    Xerox 53,455 53,455

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Advisory Research Intl Small Cap 2,921,579 2,921,579
    Affiliated Managers Group Inc 693,160 693,160
    Allied World 991,523 991,523
    Allison Transmission Holdings 435,289 435,289
    Allstate Corp 414,750 414,750
    American Express Co 580,186 580,186
    American Financial Group Inc Ohio 495,140 495,140
    American International Group Inc 595,656 595,656
    Bank of America Corp 534,800 534,800
    BCE Inc 144,439 144,439
    Bed Bath & Beyond Inc 0 0
    Berkshire Hathaway Inc Del 898,136 898,136
    Biglari Holdings Inc 0 0
    Blackstone Group LP 713,456 713,456
    Block H & R Inc 833,250 833,250
    Brookdale Senior Living Inc 513,483 513,483
    Capital One Financial Corp 551,000 551,000
    Carrizo Oil & Co 201,203 201,203
    CDW Corp 783,962 783,962
    Chevron Corp 528,965 528,965
    CHS Inc 541,000 541,000
    CIT Group Inc 278,600 278,600
    Citi Group Inc 0 0
    Comcast Corp 452,004 452,004
    Conocophillips 121,394 121,394
    Convergys Corp 0 0
    Core-Mark Holding Company Inc 0 0
    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 0 0
    CST Brands Inc 1,017,249 1,017,249
    CSX Corp 282,596 282,596
    CVS Health Corp 578,505 578,505
    Delek US Holdings Inc 0 0
    Discover Financial Services 540,972 540,972
    Discover Financial Services 687,443 687,443
    Eagle Materials Inc 545,199 545,199
    Emerson Electric Company 0 0
    Enstar Group Ltd 506,685 506,685
    Fifth Third Bancorp 289,000 289,000
    First Rep Bk San Francisco 519,600 519,600
    FNF Group 633,421 633,421
    Fuller H B Company 566,416 566,416
    Gilead Sciences Inc 783,615 783,615
    Glaxosmithkline PLC 0 0
    Glead Sciences Inc 0 0
    Goldman Sachs Group Inc 394,500 394,500
    Grainger W W Inc 0 0
    Gulfport Energy Corp 0 0
    Harbor International Fund 1,381,829 1,381,829
    Harley Davidson Inc 689,156 689,156
    Johnson & Johnson 273,954 273,954
    JP MOrgan Chase & Company 608,532 608,532
    JP Morgan Chase & Company 549,600 549,600
    Kimco Realty 0 0
    Kraft Foods Group Inc 122,964 122,964
    KRR & Co L P DEL 687,519 687,519
    Loews Corp 699,149 699,149
    Medtronic Inc 610,899 610,899
    Metlife Inc 0 0
    Microsoft Corp 717,745 717,745
    Mondelez International Inc 459,386 459,386
    Morgan Stanley 404,250 404,250
    Morgan Stanley 286,299 286,299
    Motorola Solutions 0 0
    Northfield Bancorp Inc Del 0 0
    Oaktree Capital group LLC 815,058 815,058
    Oshkosh Truck Corp 261,256 261,256
    Pepsico Inc 627,598 627,598
    Pioneer Nat Res Co 384,039 384,039
    PNC Financial Services Group Inc 285,500 285,500
    PS Business Pks Inc CA PRD Reits 526,600 526,600
    Public Storage 268,101 268,101
    Public Storage Inc 609,840 609,840
    QWEST Corp 513,600 513,600
    Raymond James Financial Inc 453,220 453,220
    Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc 0 0
    Raytheon Company 0 0
    Ross Stores Inc 479,339 479,339
    Royal Dutch Shell PLC 128,452 128,452
    Schwab Charles Corp New 401,399 401,399
    Smucker J M Company 756,198 756,198
    TE Connectivity Ltd 802,585 802,585
    Telephone & Data 303,113 303,113
    Teletech Holdings Inc 364,812 364,812
    Thermo Fisher Scientific Co 701,590 701,590
    Tribune Media Company 464,313 464,313
    Twenty-First Century Fox Inc 522,081 522,081
    Union Pac Corp 532,620 532,620
    Unitedhealth Group Inc 453,385 453,385
    US Bancorp Del 0 0
    Ventas Inc 186,783 186,783
    Verizon Communications Inc 162,232 162,232
    Vornado Realty Trust 254,500 254,500
    Wisdom tree International 1,394,931 1,394,931

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    2,476,115
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    2,476,115
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Note Receivable FMV 43,108,796 43,108,796

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    2013 laptop 1,783 892 891  
    2013 laptop 1,783 891 892  
    2013 laptop 1,630 815 815  
    2013 laptop 1,696 848 848  
    Book Shelf 1,105 395 710  
    Reception furniture 8,014 2,862 5,152  
    Office furniture 1,248 446 802  
    Copier/Printer 9,630 4,815 4,815  
    Security 2,289 1,145 1,144  
    Office chairs 3,624 1,294 2,330  
    Server racks 710 254 456  
    Laptops -7 9,729 4,864 4,865  
    Backup drives 2,368 1,184 1,184  
    Servers/router 9,351 4,676 4,675  
    Conference table 1,000 214 786  
    Conference chairs 1,501 450 1,051  
    Laptops 4,506 1,352 3,154  
    2014 laptop 1,593 478 1,115  
    2014 BW 1,964 589 1,375  
    2015 laptop 1,225 123 1,102  
    2015 laptop 1,183 118 1,065  
    2015 laptop 1,183 118 1,065  
    2015 laptop 1,056 106 950  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Northwestern University - Outside Legal Services 1,023,046 0 0 1,028,595
    Jenner & Block - Legal Services 4,018 0 0 4,018


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Interest Receivable 1,797,692 1,959,585 1,959,585
    Excise Tax 0 15,664 15,664


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Description Amount
    Unrealized Loss on Investments 3,191,001


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Public Relations 22,993 0 0 22,993
    Project Expense 3,500 0 0 3,500
    Supplies 8,065 0 0 8,410
    Insurance 33,703 0 0 32,969
    Postage & Delivery 4,646 0 0 5,065
    Miscellaneous 6,707 0 0 6,707
    Litigation Expense 604,700 0 0 628,493
    Computer Maintenance 24,513 0 0 24,513
    Dues & Subscriptions 24,553 0 0 24,498
    Books & Publications 616 0 0 616
    Office Expense 3,844 0 0 3,844
    Temporary Help 22,278 0 0 18,482
    Training 2,498 0 0 2,498
    Payroll Processing 2,949 0 0 2,949
    Trust Fees 2,284 0 0 2,284


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Case Settlements 2,501,332   134,858


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    Deferred Excise Tax 15,719 0
    Due to related party 14,711 27,568
    Due to Broker 0 296,850


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Consulting 219,936 219,936 0 0
    Custodial Fees 25,577 25,577 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Roderick and Solange MacArthur
     
    Justice Center
    EIN:
    36-4445595
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Tax Provision 60,305 0 0 0