Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
PEIERLS FOUNDATION
 
% BRIAN ELIOT PEIERLS
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GOLDEN, CO80401
A Employer identification number

13-6082503
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 278-2889
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$110,914,400
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
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).............. 13,812,708
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 14,143 14,143  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 133,183 133,186  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 8,904,525
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 26,922,574
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 8,904,525
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........ 22,864,559 9,051,854  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 126,007 125,807 200  
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 102,456 10,618    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 305,326 305,326    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 533,789 441,751 200 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 6,711,200 6,711,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,244,989 441,751 200 6,711,200
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 15,619,570
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,610,103
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... 16,318,357 25,094,292 25,094,196
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 103,565,044 Click to see attachment95,943,588 80,215,406
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)........... 3,825,428 Click to see attachment4,900,479 5,604,798
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 123,708,829 125,938,359 110,914,400
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 123,708,829 125,938,359
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)...... 123,708,829 125,938,359
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 123,708,829 125,938,359
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)............... 1 123,708,829
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 15,619,570
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 139,328,399
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 13,390,040
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 125,938,359
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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 2536 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-11-02 2015-02-18
b 2330 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-11-03 2015-02-18
c 3242 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-10-05 2015-02-18
d 296 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-10-14 2015-02-18
e 2706 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-10-06 2015-02-18
997 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-10-02 2015-02-18
639 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-11-18 2015-02-20
42 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-11-03 2015-02-20
1619 ANI PHARMCEUTICALS INC.   2009-11-05 2015-02-20
0.7 ARCA BIOPHARMA, INC.   2006-02-22 2015-09-03
776 AVENTINE RENEWABLE ENERGY WTS.   2010-03-16 2015-10-31
180118 CARMENTA BIOSCI. SER A CV PFD   2014-01-16 2015-03-30
119813 CARMENTA BIOSCI. SER A CV PFD   2013-07-17 2015-03-30
131396 CARMENTA BIOSCI. SER A CV PFD   2014-06-27 2015-03-30
0.4 CERECOR INC. UNITS(COM + WTS)   2012-03-23 2015-10-20
0.6 CERTES NETWORKS INC. COMMON   2012-02-29 2015-02-18
0.8 CERTES NETWORKS INC. COMMON   2010-12-23 2015-02-18
800 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-09-19 2014-11-13
2000 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-09-03 2014-11-13
1100 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-09-20 2014-11-17
6000 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-09-24 2014-11-17
3400 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-10-07 2014-11-17
10100 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-09-19 2014-11-17
7900 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2004-03-24 2014-11-18
1600 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2002-10-07 2014-11-18
577 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2004-03-24 2014-11-18
8523 DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.   2004-03-24 2014-11-20
3700 INTEGRATED SILICON SOLUTION   2008-10-22 2015-05-21
3500000 INTERACT911 SER CC-1 CV PFD   2012-11-19 2015-10-31
10600000 INTERACT911 SER CC-1 CV PFD   2012-01-31 2015-10-31
3500000 INTERACT911 WTS. EXP. 11-16-14   2012-11-19 2014-11-16
0.4 LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.   2014-12-03 2015-05-21
275 MOVE, INC.   2005-08-09 2014-11-14
11250 MOVE, INC.   2002-01-30 2014-11-14
11250 MOVE, INC.   2002-01-30 2014-11-14
5000 MOVE, INC.   2002-01-29 2014-11-14
5000 MOVE, INC.   2002-01-29 2014-11-14
5000 MOVE, INC.   2000-04-24 2014-11-14
5000 MOVE, INC.   2000-04-24 2014-11-14
5463 OVASCIENCE INC. COMMON   2011-07-13 2014-12-04
4500 OVASCIENCE INC. COMMON   2011-07-13 2015-01-22
6714 OVASCIENCE INC. COMMON   2011-07-13 2015-01-26
2786 OVASCIENCE INC. COMMON   2012-03-30 2015-01-26
9000 OVASCIENCE INC. COMMON   2012-03-30 2015-01-27
114441 PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR INC.   2008-08-29 2014-12-12
5000 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-02-26
5800 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-02-27
11300 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-03-02
2900 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-03-02
5700 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-03-04
80 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-03-09
7500 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-03-09
32474 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.   2009-07-31 2015-03-16
1700 PLANAR SYSTEMS INC.   1999-10-26 2014-12-29
2900 PLANAR SYSTEMS INC.   1999-10-21 2014-12-29
1300 PLANAR SYSTEMS INC.   1999-10-26 2014-12-30
4000 PLANAR SYSTEMS INC.   1999-10-28 2014-12-30
896114 QUANTIA INC. SER A-1 CV PFD   2008-02-29 2015-07-13
1497999 QUANTIA INC. SER A-2 CV PFD   2012-11-21 2015-07-13
3256000 QUANTIA INC. SER B-1 CV PFD   2013-08-16 2015-07-13
6000 RALLY SOFTWARE   2003-08-11 2015-05-28
6000 RALLY SOFTWARE   2003-09-03 2015-05-28
6000 RALLY SOFTWARE   2004-11-24 2015-05-28
1666 RALLY SOFTWARE   2011-05-27 2015-05-28
1666 RALLY SOFTWARE   2011-05-27 2015-05-28
1666 RALLY SOFTWARE   2011-05-27 2015-05-28
2000 RALLY SOFTWARE   2003-08-11 2015-07-08
2000 RALLY SOFTWARE   2003-09-03 2015-07-08
2000 RALLY SOFTWARE   2004-11-24 2015-07-08
1300000 REFLEX SECURITY SER. B CV PFD.   2007-09-07 2014-12-31
12600 REFLEX SECURITY SER. C CV PFD.   2009-03-27 2014-12-31
1400 RISCORP INC. CONTINGENT RIGHTS   2000-07-24 2015-10-31
96500 RISCORP INC. CONTINGENT RIGHTS   2000-07-24 2015-10-31
25000 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-03
159700 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-05
68700 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-06
68900 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-09
112800 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-10
49800 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-12
18900 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-13
23300 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-03-17
406234 ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES INC. COM   2012-12-26 2015-05-01
56286 SOLFOCUS INC. COMMON   2010-04-09 2015-07-13
1633 SOLFOCUS INC. COMMON   2010-11-01 2015-07-13
63535 SOLFOCUS INC. COMMON   2008-12-19 2015-07-13
60977 SOLFOCUS INC. COMMON   2010-04-09 2015-07-13
1770 SOLFOCUS INC. COMMON   2010-11-01 2015-07-13
155700 SOLFOCUS INC. SER. A CV PFD.   2012-06-28 2015-07-13
296550 SOLFOCUS INC. SER. A-2 CV PFD.   2011-05-18 2015-07-13
14663 SOLFOCUS INC. SER. A-2 CV PFD.   2012-05-08 2015-07-13
192.1 SUNIVA INC. SER B CV PFD   2008-02-01 2015-10-15
28.5 SUNIVA INC. SER D CV PFD   2011-04-19 2015-10-15
112 SUNIVA INC. SER E CV PFD   2012-12-21 2015-10-15
185913.3 SUNIVA/SAFE_SHARES   2015-09-17 2015-10-15
536377 TABULA INC. SER D CV PFD   2011-03-01 2015-10-31
8666 VOLTARI CORP.   2007-12-31 2015-04-21
8670 VOLTARI CORP.   2011-07-06 2015-04-21
80 PHARMACYCLICS, INC. P 2009-07-31 2015-04-20
CAPITAL GAIN 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 167,624   139,844 27,780
b 154,008   128,432 25,576
c 214,289   215,872 -1,583
d 19,565   19,607 -42
e 178,860   175,456 3,404
65,899   67,162 -1,263
42,847   36,110 6,737
2,816   2,315 501
108,558   91,438 17,120
1     1
    2,328 -2,328
656,851   263,080 393,771
436,932   174,999 261,933
479,172   191,917 287,255
3     3
    292,900 -292,900
    785,100 -785,100
12,064   1,882 10,182
30,161   4,820 25,341
16,599   2,552 14,047
90,538   13,830 76,708
51,305   7,536 43,769
152,406   23,756 128,650
119,208   15,768 103,440
24,143   3,547 20,596
8,707   1,147 7,560
128,609   16,948 111,661
74,518   6,555 67,963
    250,649 -250,649
    797,063 -797,063
    25 -25
2     2
5,775   22,683 -16,908
236,250   67,550 168,700
236,250   67,550 168,700
105,000   30,050 74,950
105,000   30,050 74,950
105,000   411,180 -306,180
105,000   411,180 -306,180
153,061   11,052 142,009
224,803   9,104 215,699
335,769   13,582 322,187
139,022   15,323 123,699
449,461   49,500 399,961
1,430,513   1,248,658 181,855
1,079,763   6,400 1,073,363
1,261,864   7,424 1,254,440
2,493,670   14,464 2,479,206
639,969   3,712 636,257
1,282,077   7,296 1,274,781
20,620   102 20,518
1,907,410   9,606 1,897,804
8,303,535   41,567 8,261,968
15,057   8,976 6,081
25,686   15,312 10,374
11,554   6,864 4,690
35,550   21,120 14,430
    900,000 -900,000
    610,182 -610,182
    547,334 -547,334
116,401   15,000 101,401
116,401   15,000 101,401
115,473   15,000 100,473
32,321   21,450 10,871
32,321   21,450 10,871
32,321   21,450 10,871
39,000   5,000 34,000
39,000   5,000 34,000
39,000   5,000 34,000
    1,300,000 -1,300,000
    12,600 -12,600
       
       
35,059   14,885 20,174
232,262   95,088 137,174
100,656   40,905 59,751
101,077   41,024 60,053
159,853   67,163 92,690
72,560   29,652 42,908
27,616   11,253 16,363
33,558   13,873 19,685
649,471   241,878 407,593
    212,640 -212,640
    6,172 -6,172
    1,000,100 -1,000,100
    230,360 -230,360
    6,687 -6,687
    258,213 -258,213
    245,900 -245,900
    12,158 -12,158
    1,500,324 -1,500,324
34,360   359,955 -325,595
35,297   369,771 -334,474
380,526   185,913 194,613
    1,394,999 -1,394,999
140,588   1,260,220 -1,119,632
140,653   661,404 -520,751
20,620   103 20,517
      30,361
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       27,780
b       25,576
c       -1,583
d       -42
e       3,404
      -1,263
      6,737
      501
      17,120
      1
      -2,328
      393,771
      261,933
      287,255
      3
      -292,900
      -785,100
      10,182
      25,341
      14,047
      76,708
      43,769
      128,650
      103,440
      20,596
      7,560
      111,661
      67,963
      -250,649
      -797,063
      -25
      2
      -16,908
      168,700
      168,700
      74,950
      74,950
      -306,180
      -306,180
      142,009
      215,699
      322,187
      123,699
      399,961
      181,855
      1,073,363
      1,254,440
      2,479,206
      636,257
      1,274,781
      20,518
      1,897,804
      8,261,968
      6,081
      10,374
      4,690
      14,430
      -900,000
      -610,182
      -547,334
      101,401
      101,401
      100,473
      10,871
      10,871
      10,871
      34,000
      34,000
      34,000
      -1,300,000
      -12,600
       
       
      20,174
      137,174
      59,751
      60,053
      92,690
      42,908
      16,363
      19,685
      407,593
      -212,640
      -6,172
      -1,000,100
      -230,360
      -6,687
      -258,213
      -245,900
      -12,158
      -1,500,324
      -325,595
      -334,474
      194,613
      -1,394,999
      -1,119,632
      -520,751
      20,517
       
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 8,904,525
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))
2013 6,097,365 114,259,981 0.053364
2012 5,590,695 105,019,425 0.053235
2011 4,975,041 97,098,410 0.051237
2010 5,925,300 99,707,161 0.059427
2009 4,803,500 94,605,101 0.050774
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.268037
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 0.053607
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 120,604,658
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 6,465,254
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 86,101
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 6,551,355
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 6,711,200
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 Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 86,101
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 86,101
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 86,101
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 181,103
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.............. 7 181,103
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 95,002
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet40,000 RefundedBullet 11 55,002
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBRIAN ELIOT PEIERLS Telephone no.bullet (512) 789-7994
    Located atbullet3017 MCCURDY STREETAUSTINTX ZIP+4bullet78723
    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 2014, 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  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 6
    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 2014?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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
     
    No
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    3b
     
    No
    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 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    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
    E JEFFREY PEIERLS PRESIDENT
    0
    0    
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
    GOLDEN,CO80401
    BRIAN E PEIERLS VICE PRESIDENT
    0
    0    
    3017 MCCURDY STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78723
    MALCOLM A MOORE SECRETARY
    0
    0    
    1201 THIRD AVENUE
    SEATTLE,WA981013035
    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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    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.........................bullet  
    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
    88,309,882
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    28,529,459
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    5,601,936
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    122,441,277
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    122,441,277
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,836,619
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    120,604,658
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    6,030,233
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    6,030,233
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    86,101
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    86,101
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    5,944,132
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    5,944,132
    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
    5,944,132
    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
    6,711,200
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    6,711,200
    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
    86,101
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    6,625,099
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2013
    (c)
    2013
    (d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 5,944,132
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 1,771,918
    b Total for prior years:2012, 2011, 2010  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013....... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 6,711,200
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 1,771,918
    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 2014 distributable amount..... 4,939,282
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........
     
    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 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
    1,004,850
    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 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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).)
    EJEFFREY PEIERLS
    BRIAN ELIOT PEIERLS
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    EJEFFREY PEIERLS
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
    GOLDEN,CO80401
    (303) 922-6654
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED, BUT INCLUDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION LETTER
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE, NO RESPONSE WILL BE SENT UNLESS FOUNDATION IS FAVORABLY INCLINED
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, ONLY RECOGNIZED PUBLIC CHARITIES
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND
    2 PENN PLAZA SUITE 1102
    NEW YORK,NY10001
        SUPPORT 21,200
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2025 EAST STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
        SUPPORT 795,000
    CHIEF SEATTLE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    PO BOX 440408
    SEATTLE,WA981149758
        SUPPORT 33,000
    MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1005 DRIVE DB TODD JR BLVD
    NASHVILLE,TN372083599
        SUPPORT 61,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST
    2001 EAST MADISON STREET
    SEATTLE,WA981222959
        SUPPORT 85,500
    LEARNING ALLY
    20 ROSZEL ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ085409983
        SUPPORT 32,000
    THAT MAN MAY SEE INC
    10 KORET WAY BOX 0352
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941430352
        SUPPORT 111,000
    NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA FOUNDATION
    1156 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
        SUPPORT 58,000
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
    1330 WEST PEACHTREE STREET SUITE 1
    ATLANTA,GA383092904
        SUPPORT 29,200
    NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COUNCIL BSA
    PO BOX 670
    OAKLAND,NJ074361709
        SUPPORT 33,000
    SAYWHATCLUB
    18620 89TH AVENUE NE
    BOTHELL,WA98011
        SUPPORT 8,500
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
    434 WEST 33RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10001
        SUPPORT 240,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METROPOLITAN NEW JERSEY
    151 WASHINGTON STREET
    NEWARK,NJ07102
        SUPPORT 85,500
    LAKE WASHINGTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    11605 132ND AVENUE NE
    KIRKLAND,WA980348506
        SUPPORT 66,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS
    201 EAST BEN WHITE BLVD SUITE B
    AUSTIN,TX78704
        SUPPORT 85,500
    PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION
    930 G STREET
    SACRAMENTO,CA95814
        SUPPORT 41,100
    VIRGINIA GARCIA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER
    PO BOX 486
    CORNELIUS,OR97113
        SUPPORT 74,500
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AUSTIN TEXAS
    1400 TILLERY STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78721
        SUPPORT 79,500
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL
    12500 N IH 35
    AUSTIN,TX787531312
        SUPPORT 33,000
    AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    5930 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD
    AUSTIN,TX78752
        SUPPORT 38,400
    RAISING AUSTIN (TOGETHER4CHILDREN)
    PO BOX 10047
    AUSTIN,TX787661047
        SUPPORT 71,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011
        SUPPORT 60,300
    THE INTERFAITH ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
    1250 24TH STREET NW SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC200371186
        SUPPORT 58,500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO
    1777 SOUTH HARRISON STREET SUITE 5
    DENVER,CO80210
        SUPPORT 18,000
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL
    10455 WEST 6TH AVENUE SUITE 100
    DENVER,CO80215
        SUPPORT 30,400
    CARE INC
    465 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 475
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
        SUPPORT 553,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
    122 EAST 42ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY101681289
        SUPPORT 790,400
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
    7155 EAST 38TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO802032706
        SUPPORT 84,400
    STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
    655 KNIGHT WAY
    STANFORD,CA943057298
        SUPPORT 38,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    2424 SPRUCE STREET
    BOULDER,CO803024617
        SUPPORT 792,900
    YALE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
    PO BOX 2038
    NEW HAVEN,CT065212038
        SUPPORT 44,000
    COLORADO UPLIFT
    3914 KING STREET
    DENVER,CO802111932
        SUPPORT 145,000
    AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
    8333 GREENWOOD BLVD
    DENVER,CO802214488
        SUPPORT 124,000
    HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION
    363 SEVENTH AVENU 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY100013904
        SUPPORT 36,000
    UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION
    24 FARNSWORTH STREET
    BOSTON,MA022101409
        SUPPORT 23,300
    UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE
    689 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021393302
        SUPPORT 48,000
    SOUTHERN INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH
    MR BOX 1692 31 MCALISTER DRIVE
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70112
        SUPPORT 17,500
    METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 173362 - CAMPUS BOX 14
    DENVER,CO802173362
        SUPPORT 90,000
    GIRLS INCORPORATED OF METRO DENVER
    1499 JULIAN STREET
    DENVER,CO80204
        SUPPORT 41,000
    COLORADO I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION
    1836 GRANT STREET
    DENVER,CO802032022
        SUPPORT 142,500
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA
    333 SEVENTH AVENUE SECOND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY100015004
        SUPPORT 730,000
    ENERGY OUTREACH COLORADO
    225 EAST 16TH AVENUE SUITE 200
    DENVER,CO802031612
        SUPPORT 36,200
    HOPE CENTER
    3400 ELIZABETH STREET
    DENVER,CO802054244
        SUPPORT 57,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COLORADO
    1391 NORTH SPEER BLVD SUITE 450
    DENVER,CO802042561
        SUPPORT 70,000
    AMERICAN UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
    1901 L STREET SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
        SUPPORT 59,000
    MILE HIGH UNITED WAY (READING CORP)
    711 PARK AVENUE WEST
    DENVER,CO80205
        SUPPORT 102,000
    THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND (TOOLS OF THE MIND)
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 700
    BOSTON,MA021112680
        SUPPORT 70,000
    READING PARTNERS COLORADO
    3131 OSCEOLA STREET 303
    DENVER,CO80212
        SUPPORT 78,000
    DISTRICT 50-EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    7002 RELEIGH STREET
    WESTMINSTER,CO80030
        SUPPORT 72,000
    DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
    303 EAST 17TH AVENUE SUITE 200
    DENVER,CO80203
        SUPPORT 50,000
    ACCESS ESPERANZA CLINICS INC
    916 E HACKBERRY AVENUE
    MCALLEN,TX785015737
        SUPPORT 117,900
    HEART OF TEXAS WORKFORCE BOARD
    801 WASHINGTON AVENUE SUITE 700
    WACO,TX76701
        SUPPORT 15,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    1536 WYNCOOP STREET SUITE 200
    DENVER,CO80202
        SUPPORT 35,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,711,200
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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 14,143  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 133,183  
    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 8,904,525  
    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)..   9,051,851  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    139,051,851
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    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.)?
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    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.
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    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-6082503
    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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-6082503
    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
     
     

    E JEFFREY PEIERLS  
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
     
    GOLDEN, CO80401

    $116,940


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

    UD ETHEL F PEIERLS CHAR LEAD TRUST  
    C/O US TRUST 114 WEST 47TH STREET
     
    NEW YORK, NY10036

    $787,121


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

    E JEFFREY PEIERLS  
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
     
    GOLDEN, CO80401

    $75,091


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

    BRIAN PEIERLS  
    3017 MCCURDY STREET
     
    AUSTIN, TX78723

    $1,910,625


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

    ANTHONY PETRELLI  
    6250 RAIN DANCE TRAIL
     
    LITTLETON, CO80125

    $625


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

    MICHAEL MORGAN  
    5969 PONDEROSA WAY
     
    PARKER, CO80134

    $1,875


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-6082503
    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
     
     

    E JEFFREY PEIERLS  
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
     
    GOLDEN, CO80401

    $631,890


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

    E JEFFREY PEIERLS  
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
     
    GOLDEN, CO80401

    $134,678


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

    E JEFFREY PEIERLS  
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
     
    GOLDEN, CO80401

    $1,856,482


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

    ALICE GAY THAMES  
    3333 E FLORIDA AVENUE
     
    DENVER, CO80210

    $17,550


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

    E JEFFREY PEIERLS  
    73 SOUTH HOLMAN WAY
     
    GOLDEN, CO80401

    $8,259,112


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

    ALICE GAY THAMES  
    3333 E FLORIDA AVENUE
     
    DENVER, CO80210

    $20,719


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-6082503
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    1
    6000 RALLY SOFTWARE $ 116,940 2015-07-08
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    2
    3700 INTEGRATED SILICON $ 75,092 2015-05-18
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    3
    7500 PHARMACYCLICS $ 1,910,625 2015-03-05
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    4
    42000 DESCRATES SYSTEMS $ 631,890 2014-11-12
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    5
    5463 OVASCIENCE INC. $ 134,678 2014-11-17
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    6
    8600 PHARMACYCLICS. INC. $ 1,856,482 2015-02-26
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-6082503
    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
    7
    80 PHARMACYCLICS, INC. $ 17,550 2015-03-02
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    8
    32474 PHARMACYCLICS, INC. $ 8,259,112 2015-03-11
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    9
    80 PHARNACYCLICS, INC. $ 20,719 2015-04-16
    (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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    13-6082503
    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) (2014)

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    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

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    37830 ACUSPHERE INC. 1,844,198 2,648
    577688 AEROGROW INT'L INC. 1,121,719 687,449
    18850 AGENUS INC. 1,006,286 85,956
    30196 AGENUS INC. 88,684 137,694
    72949 ALIEN TECHNOLOGY SER. A' 208,113 104,317
    6880 AMERICA'S SUPPLIERS INC. 348,995 826
    1228 AMERICAN INT'L GP WT EXP 20,004 32,137
    2300 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GR 2,255,578 145,038
    14407 ANI PHARMACEUTICAL    
    146830 ARCA BIOPHARMA, INC. 1,733,166 107,182
    295900 ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC. 1,275,345 1,515,008
    22920 ASTEA INTERNATIONAL INC. 251,546 59,592
    5 BACTOLAC PHARMACEUTICAL INC. 160,650 593,000
    538649 BAROFOLD INC SER. A CV. 199,300 199,300
    169049 BAROFOLD INC SER. A CV. 62,548 62,548
    391566 BENECHILL INC. SER D CV 650,000 391,566
    473000 BIOCEPT, INC WARRANTS   231,770
    473000 BIOCEPT, INC COMMON 591,250 969,650
    243900 BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICAL 1,299,997 2,192,661
    722891 BIOPTIX DIAG SERIES B 899,999 7,229
    1944000 BIOPTIX DIAGNOSTICES C 486,000 19,440
    972000 BIOPTIX DIAG PFD WAR    
    60000 BIOPTIX DIAG SERIES C PF 150,000 6,000
    300000 BIOPTIX SER C PFD WTS    
    525251 CALIBER THERAPEUT B CV 57,778 57,778
    700335 CALIBER THER SERIES B 77,037 77,037
    2791187 CALIBER THER SERIES A1 307,031 307,031
    1575752 CALIBER THERAPEUTICS B 173,333 173,333
    700344 CALIBER THERAPEUTICS WT    
    77036.74 CALIBER THERA NOTES 77,037 77,037
    1876000 CALIENT TECH. SER 4 CV 938,000 2,345,000
    800000 CALIENT TECH. SER 5 CV 600,000 1,000,000
    513938 CALIENT TECH SER 6 PER 416,290 642,423
    702000 CALIENT TECH SER 7 CV 877,500 877,500
    276600 CAPSTONE THERAPEUTICS C 1,250,076 41,767
    58840 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS I 673,998 806,108
    431327 CARMENTA BIOSCIENCE   107,832
    172000 CASTLE BIOSCIENCES SER 1,001,178 1,001,178
    50428 CATALYST BIOSCIENCES CS 440,089 194,652
    1880 CEL-SCI CORP. 92,834 987
    53571 CERECOR INC. UNITS 900,000 307,498
    10714 CERECOR INC. WTS    
    CERTES NETWORKS COMMON    
    225000 CERTES NETWORKS SER A P 225,000 225,000
    296134 CERTES NETWORKS SER A P 296,134 296,134
    1 CGROWTH CAP INC COMMON    
    81840 CHEMOCENTRYX 930,940 572,062
    25102 CIBER, INC. 183,709 89,614
    226000 CODEXIS INC. 874,271 733,370
    151000 COVALENT DATA SER A CV 350,229 175,160
    190747 CONTRAFECT COMMON 914,177 774,433
    383000 CORTEX PHARMACEUTICALS 795,840 9,613
    88400 CROSSROADS SYSTEMS, INC. 1,054,245 121,992
    645006 CUR MEDIA COMMON 645,006 412,804
    645000 CUR MEDIA COMMON 322,494 412,800
    62579 CYCLACEL PHARMACEUTICALS 835,683 36,296
    11000 DATA I/O CORP. 60,500 33,000
    49000 DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC. 450,280 632,100
    1260025 DR SEARS FAM. ESS. SER 900,018 126,003
    43146 EASIC CORP. COMMON 927,438 32,360
    102479 EASIC CORP. COMMON 14,146 76,859
    34159 EASIC CORP. SER A-2 32,645 179,335
    9459 EASIC CORP. SER A-1 P 130,575 709,425
    19600 EDCI HOLDINGS, INC. 326,064 7,252
    196252 EDGE THERAPEUTIC 870,100 3,508,986
    9687 ENSERVCO CORP. 32,645 5,328
    635000 ENUMERAL BIOMEDICAL CS 635,000 184,150
    635000 ENUMERAL BIOMEDICAL WTS    
    450000 ETUBICS UNITS EXPIRED    
    450000 ETUBICS CON PFD NOTE 450,000 450,000
    77100 EVOKE PHARMACEUTICAL 901,699 285,270
    40000 EVOKE PHARMACEUTICAL 222,250 148,000
    195395 EVOTEC AG ADS 2,235,113 1,712,442
    88684 EXELIXIS INC. 1,578,428 533,878
    335000 FLUROFINDER CONV NOTE    
    516240 FLUOROFINDER CL A 245,833 245,833
    1552441 FLUOROFINDER CL A-1 591,126 739,272
    297640 FORCE10 SER. RE. ESCROW   8,929
    54500 FORESTAR GROUP INC. 1,282,556 771,175
    163328 GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, IN 1,250,000 1,038,766
    71500 GENMARK DIAGNOSTICES, IN 349,635 454,740
    13654 GOOD TIMES RESTAURANTS I 284,495 80,968
    138500 GTX, INC. 1,399,767 146,810
    19400 GTX, INC. 11,414 20,564
    420100 HARBOR DIVERSIFIED INC. 1,165,104 37,809
    79000 HEAT BIOLOGICS 790,000 320,740
    150000 HIBERNA CORP. COMMON 150,000 9,000
    2285000 HYPERACTIVE '08 SER C 799,750 799,750
    700000 HYPERACTIVE '10 SER D C 245,000 245,000
    319000 HYPERACTIVE '12 SER D C 111,650 111,650
    228500 HYPERATIVE SEC C PFD WT    
    95700 HYPERACTIVE SEC D PFD WT    
    1150000 IMTHERA MED, SER 1-A . 1,145,607 4,140,000
    230000 IMTHERA MED. SER 1-A 230,000 828,000
    75400 INCYTE CORP 466,635 8,861,762
    309492 INTEREACT911 SER PFD 123,594 12,380
    10600000 INTERACT911 SEC C-1    
    3500000 INTERACT911 SEC C-1    
    3500000 INTERACT911 WARRANTS S    
    97200 KINDRED BIOSCIENCES INC. 1,002,725 522,936
    36000 KINDRED BIOSCIENCES INC. 244,991 193,680
    8680 KINROSS GOLD CORP. 71,507 17,447
    88500 LANDEC CORP 279,218 1,088,550
    58933 LANTRONIX INC. 779,706 71,898
    200000 LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES A 787,880 160,000
    128571 LEXICON PHARMA INC CL A 885,987 1,222,710
    520000 LINEAGEN INC SER C-1 PF 520,000 520,000
    26910 LIVE MICROSYSTEMS INC. 1,140,033 10,495
    49286 LPATH WARRANTS 3/9/17 110,400 2,464
    566297 LPATH INC. COMMON 2,855,338 103,859
    57400 MAGNUM SEMICOND CV NOTE 57,400 57,400
    1496997 MAGNUM SEMI. SER E-1 1,634,786 1,796,396
    250000 MARKET FORCE SER B CV P 665,000 250,000
    301524 MIRAGEN THERA SER A PRE 904,572 1,335,751
    50028 MIRAGEN THERA SER B PREF 300,168 221,624
    77154 MIRAGEN THERA SER C PFD 341,793 341,792
    42775 MOVE, INC.    
    38190 MS & AD INSURANCE GROUP 1,350,346 1,136,764
    170000 MYREXIS, INC. 477,685 18,700
    81400 NEPHROGENEX INC COMMON 976,800 247,456
    1068000 NEUROTROPE SER A PFD 1,068,000 598,080
    2850824 NEW FRONTIER ENERGY IN 644,030 5,702
    575.3 NEW FRONTIER ENERGY SER 99,120 1
    1500 NEW FRONTIER SER B CV PFD 313,990 2
    1 NEWRON SPORT    
    511000 NEXTIO INC. SER. E CV P    
    107520 NEXTIO INC. SERIES F CV    
    10077 NEXTIO WT. EXP 12/30/202    
    104800 OMEROS CORP. 555,620 1,313,144
    2200 OMEROS CORP. 23,628 27,566
    119000 ONCOGENEX PHARMACEUTICA 1,101,292 246,330
    290000 OSTENDO TECH 731,820 730,800
    57580 OVASCIENCE INC. COMMON 403,469 746,813
    177400 PAIN THERAPEUTICS INC. 408,724 328,190
    5314 PAION AG 450,055 13,032
    488383 PEERNOVA SER A-1 CV PFD 781,510 781,510
    369800 PEREGRINE PHARMACEUTICA 634,242 414,176
    114441.4 PEREGRINE SEMI    
    22100 PHARMACYCLICS, INC.    
    2014 PHOTOMEDEX, INC. 366,788 967
    9900 PLANAR SYSTEMS INC.    
    700 PREMIER ALLI. GROUP SER D    
    233334 PREMIER ALLIANCE GR WTS 31,500  
    123681 PREMIER ALLIANCE GR COM    
    94900 PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICAL 385,668 696,566
    50546 QUALMARK CORP. 394,916 6,571
    1497999 QUANTIA INC SER A-2 CV    
    3256000 QUANTIA INC SER B-1 CV    
    896114 QUANTIA INC SER A-1    
    22998 RALLY SOFTWARE    
    910746 RAPT MEDIA SER B PFD 350,000 350,000
    1300000 REFLEX SECURITY SER. B    
    12600 REFLEX SECURITY SER. C C    
    382066 REFLEX SYS LLC SER B 15,265 38,206
    2367693 REFLEX SYS LLC SER A   236,769
    140000 RING ENERGY 770,000 1,454,600
    158645 ROOT9B TECH INC 112,778 222,103
    246000 SANGAMO BIOSCIENCES INC 1,127,936 1,734,300
    353900 SCICLONE PHARMACEUTICAL 1,400,033 2,696,718
    360000 SIGNAL GENETICS 971,770 298,872
    311213 SOLFOCUS INC. SER A 2    
    155700 SOLFOCUS INC. SER A    
    184201 SOLFOCUS COMMON    
    5884 SOLITARIO EXPL. & ROYALTY 6,884 2,943
    62725 SOMPO JAPAM NIPPONKOA 1,817,571 1,817,582
    80200 SORRENTO EXPLOR 581,450 692,928
    2954 STRASBAUGH 21,886 89
    5000 SUGGESTION BOX INC COM 353,645 45
    192.1 SUNIVA INC. SER. B CV P    
    28.5 SUNIVA INC. SER. D CV PF 359,955 34,360
    112 SUNIVA INC. SER E CV P 369,771 35,297
    SUNIVA INC. - SAFE 185,913 380,526
    10700 SUNRISE TELECOM, INC. 20,066 326
    700700 SYNCHR SER A CV PFD 729,429 729,429
    15602 SYNERON MEDICAL LTD. 148,704 126,532
    536377 TABULA INC. SER. D CV P    
    100000 TABULA CONV PROM NOTE 100,000 20,000
    353000 TARGACEPT INC. COM    
    381240 TARGACEPT PROM NOTE 343,116 343,116
    27928 TITAN PHARMACEUTICALS 1,047,803 118,973
    59000 TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS IN 896,155 2,293,979
    740000 UR-ENERGY, INC. 772,283 400,784
    182000 UR-ENERGY, INC 200,200 98,571
    91000 UR-ENERGY, INC WTS    
    31300 URSTADT BIDDLE PROP. (A) 194,305 629,130
    31300 URSTADT BIDDLE PREF COMM 196,966 544,933
    385841 VENAXIS, INC. 2,880,831 109,965
    16667 VENAXIS, INC. WTS    
    203828.5 VERASTEM INC. COM 1,499,050 375,044
    78403 VERASTEM INC. COM 491,088 144,262
    250000 VERASTEM INC.COM 441,499 460,000
    1242 VERNALIS PLC 498,746 2,744
    81359 VIOLIN MEMORY COMMON 960,000 130,988
    1425192 VITAL ACCESS CORP SER    
    278000 VITAL ACC CV PROM NOTE    
    1930656 VITAL ACCESS A-1 PFD 1,216,314 1,216,314
    145619 VITAL ACCESS WTS    
    41126 VITAL ACCESS WTS(KICKER)    
    8666 VOLTARI COMMON    
    8670 VOLTARI COMMON    
    68000 YAMANASHI CHUO BANK 709,115 320,620

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BOULDER VENTURES IV ANNEX, LP AT COST 159,975 356,853
    BOULDER VENTURES V, LP AT COST 1,544,822 1,877,077
    ORCHESTRA MEDICAL VENTURES II AT COST 1,918,473 1,917,091
    LONGWOOD FOUNDERS FUND LP AT COST 341,243 190,207
    SOFINNOVA HEALTHQUEST PARTNERS AT COST 148,905 560,323
    BOULDER VENTURES VI AT COST 787,061 703,247

    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Description Amount
       
       
       
       
       
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BOULDER VENTURES IV, ANNEX, LP 1,739 1,739    
    ORCHESTRA MEDICAL VENTURES II 71,665 71,665    
    BOULDER VENTURES V, LP 63,925 63,925    
    LONGWOOD VENTURES LP 51,928 51,928    
    SONFINNOVA HEALTHQUEST VENTURE 63,130 63,130    
    BOULDER VENTURES VI, LP 52,939 52,939    


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    REFLEX SYSTEMS, LLC      


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION 19,000 18,800 200  
    AGENCY FEES 107,007 107,007    


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    PEIERLS FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6082503
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    US EXCISE TAXES 91,838      
    FOREIGN TAXES 10,618 10,618