Form990-PF
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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
THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1720 BURNT BOAT DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BISMARCK, ND58502
A Employer identification number

45-6012703
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(701) 255-0479
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$18,885,918J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4,181 4,181 4,181
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 403,435 403,435 403,435
5a Gross rents............ 140,635 140,635 140,635
b Net rental income or (loss) 123,374
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,362,444
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,450,723
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,362,444
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)....... Click to see attachment 386,299 308,045  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,296,994 2,218,740 548,251
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 33,000 6,600   26,400
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 25,200 5,040   20,160
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 756 151   605
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,875 1,375   5,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 114,587 114,587    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 15,087 2,512   1,542
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 218    
20 Occupancy.............. 15,771 3,154   12,617
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 20,581 3,082   17,499
22 Printing and publications.......... 3,955 791   3,164
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 22,972 18,259   4,713
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 259,002 155,551   92,200
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 750,000 750,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,009,002 155,551   842,200
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,287,992
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,063,189
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 548,251
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............. 64,413 17,349 17,349
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 105,961 343,752 343,752
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)....... 11,838,836 Click to see attachment9,915,723 12,557,559
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,508,037 Click to see attachment4,016,136 4,233,993
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 452,730 Click to see attachment964,793 1,732,265
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet15,569
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet14,563 746 Click to see attachment1,006 1,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment100 Click to see attachment101  
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 13,970,823 15,258,860 18,885,918
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) Click to see attachment738 Click to see attachment783
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 738 783
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 13,970,085 15,258,077
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)..... 13,970,085 15,258,077
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 13,970,823 15,258,860
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
13,970,085
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,287,992
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
15,258,077
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
15,258,077
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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 US BANK P 2015-01-01 2015-06-30
b US BANK P 2015-01-01 2015-06-30
c US BANK P 2001-01-01 2015-12-31
d US BANK P 2001-01-01 2015-12-31
e COMMONFUND P 2008-06-01 2015-05-31
US BANK P 2011-01-01 2015-12-31
IDR K-1 NET LONG-TERM P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
(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 2,172,064   2,199,649 -27,585
b 1,939   1,067 872
c 1,217,289   1,179,146 38,143
d 45,595   42,973 2,622
e 4,000,000   2,665,444 1,334,556
13,612     13,612
224     224
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       -27,585
b       872
c       38,143
d       2,622
e       1,334,556
      13,612
      224
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 1,362,444
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 -26,713
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 873,149 19,917,270 0.04384
2013 744,750 17,804,280 0.04183
2012 556,654 15,013,933 0.03708
2011 613,954 14,112,926 0.04350
2010 470,578 13,163,443 0.03575
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.201997
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
0.040399
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
19,328,153
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
780,838
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
20,632
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
801,470
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
842,200
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 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 20,632
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 20,632
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 20,632
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 11,076
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 11,500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 22,576
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 221
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,723
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,723 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
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)
    bulletND
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.LEACHFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTAMI HELMERS Telephone no.bullet (701) 255-0479

    Located atbullet1720 BURNT BOAT ROADBISMARCKND ZIP+4bullet58501
    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
     
    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 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
     
    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 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
     
    No
    .........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
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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
    FRANK BAVENDICK Chairman
    3.00     		4,500    
    PO BOX 313
    BISMARCK,ND585020313
    BRIAN BJELLA President
    3.00     		5,000    
    PO BOX 2798
    BISMARCK,ND585022798
    WILLIAM DANIEL Vice President
    3.00     		5,000    
    304 EAST ROSSER SUITE 200
    BISMARCK,ND58501
    TODD STEINWAND SECR/TREAS
    2.00     		5,000    
    400 E BROADWAY AVE
    BISMARCK,ND58501
    JOHN ROSWICK Director
    2.00     		4,500    
    PO BOX 761
    BISMARCK,ND58502
    PAUL SCHLEISMAN Director
    2.00     		4,500    
    12600 MARION LANE WEST 103
    MINNETONKA,MN55305
    DON CLEMENT Director
    2.00     		4,500    
    1526 GALLEON PLACE
    BISMARCK,ND58504
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    US BANK NATIONAL ASSN TRUSTEE INVESTMENT ADVISOR 78,140
    PO BOX 0634
    MILWAUKEE,WI53201
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    18,402,017
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    386,822
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    833,651
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,622,490
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    19,622,490
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    294,337
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,328,153
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    966,408
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    966,408
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    20,632
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    20,632
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    945,776
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    945,776
    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
    945,776
    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
    842,200
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    842,200
    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
    20,632
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    821,568
    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 7 945,776
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 387,842
    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$ 842,200
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 387,842
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 454,358
    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 ..........     		491,418
    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
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATIO
    PO BOX 1136
    BISMARCK,ND585021136
    (701) 255-0479
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICANTS SUBMIT LETTER PROPOSALS INDICATING FUND UTILIZATION IF GRANTED. THE LEACH FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANT APPLICATION FORMS PRESCRIBED BY THE IRS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    JUNE 30
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE GIVEN ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST.
    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
    ABUSED ADULT RESOURCE CENTER
    PO BOX 5003
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN/FAMILIES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT. 15,000
    BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS
    600 SOUTH 2ND STREET SUITE 8
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC MENTOR MATCH PROGRAM WILL PLACE CHILDREN AT-RISK FROM SINGLE PARENT HOMES WITH SCREENED CARING ADULT VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PROFESSIONALLY- SUPPORTED ROLE MODELS FOR 20 CHILDREN AT-RISK. FUNDING NEEDED FOR A SOCIAL/STAFF WORKERS TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE EACH MENTOR MATCH AND ALL THE NECESSARY CASEWORK EVALUATIONS. 5,000
    BISMARCK-MANDAN CIVIC CHORUS
    PO BOX 2566
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC UNDERWITE SALARY OF DIRECTOR WITH FIVE PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT CONCERT SEASON. 3,500
    BISMARCK-MANDAN ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIAT
    PO BOX 2031
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC SUPPORT THE 2015-2016 SEASON WHICH INCLUDES SIX SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS 10,000
    BISMARCK ART GALLERIES ASSOCIATION
    422 EAST FRONT AVENUE
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC SPONSORSHIP OF EXHIBITS AND STUDENT EXHIBITS FOR BISMARCK PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. 4,000
    BISMARCK MEALS ON WHEELS INC
    PO BOX 2132
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC FUNDS COVER A PART-TIME PERSON TO COORDINATE PROGRAM & OVERSEE MEAL DELIVERY BY VOLUNTEERS. THIS GROUP DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY FEDERAL FUNDS FOR MEALS, THEY SERVE ANYONE IN NEED. PROVIDE MEALS 5 DAYS A WEEK FOR ELDERLY OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS. 10,000
    BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 5587
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC TOM AND FRANCES LEACH MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PARTICIPATION, PERFORMANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION. 3,500
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NORTHERN LIGH
    301 S 7TH STREET
    FARGO,ND58103     		NONE PC BISMARCK COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER SERVES NEEDS OF LOCAL SCOUT PROGRAMS IN BISMARCK - MANDAN AND SURROUNDING AREA. 5,000
    CENTRAL DAKOTA CHILDREN'S CHOIR
    1810 SCHAFER ST STE 4
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC ELEMENTARY CONCERT SERIES FOR 2ND & 3RD GRADE STUDENTS IN BURLEIGH & MORTON COUNTIES.THE ANNUAL EVENT DRAWS 1,600 STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS TOGETHER FOR THE SPRING CONCERT. 1,500
    CENTRAL DAKOTA HUMANE SOCIETY
    2090 37TH ST N
    MANDAN,ND58554     		NONE PC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR A NEW SHELTER TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND PROPER ENVIRONMENT FOR THE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE THAT CARE FOR THEM. 6,000
    CHARLES HALL YOUTH SERVICES
    PO BOX 1995
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC IMPACT CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM FOR SHELTERED AT-RISK YOUTH. PROVIDE A MENTORING PROGRAM WITH LOCAL ARTISTS TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPLORE THE WORLD IN A DIFFERENT MEDIUM. 15,000
    FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
    PO BOX 961
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATIONS COSTS IN ND - WORK WITH YOUTH IN THE AREA OF SPORTS TO ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER COACHES AND ATHLETS TO MAKE AN IMPACT THROUGH CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY, SERVICE, AND TEAMWORK. 10,000
    GATEWAY TO SCIENCE CENTER INC
    1810 SCHAFER ST STE 1
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC WORK MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - CENTER PROVIDES HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTED TO PUBLIC BY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO SHARE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS. STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE PART-TIME WORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN BASIC WORK SKILLS FROM TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS. 5,000
    GIRL SCOUTSDAKOTA HORIZONS - ND
    1421 S 12TH ST
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC SUPPORT OUTREACH EFFORTS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORT TRAINING FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS. 6,500
    UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
    6000 COLLEGE LANE
    JAMESTOWN,ND58405     		NONE PC CONTINUED SUPPORT OF EXISTING JC TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND WITH CASH AWARDS MADE ON ANNUAL BASIS TO A STUDENT WHO WILL ACHIEVE A DEGREE DURING THE AWARD YEAR. FOR ARTS, HUMANITIES, OR NURSING STUDENTS. 5,000
    GOLDEN AGE CLUB MANDAN ND
    PO BOX 267
    MANDAN,ND58554     		NONE PC SUPPORT CONGREGATE & HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO KEEP SENIORS IN GOOD HEALTH AND PROVIDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. 6,000
    MISSOURI SLOPE AREAWIDE UNITED WAY
    PO BOX 2111
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR THE KIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES AT-RISK SCHOOL AGE YOUTH WITH FOOD FOR TIMES WHEN THEY ARE NOT AT SCHOOL. 20,000
    ND FFA FOUNDATION INC
    309 NORTH MANDAN STREET
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC FFA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FOR "GREENHANDS" - A MOTIVATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR 1ST YEAR FFA MEMBERS STRESSING LEADERSHIP - CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GOAL SETTING, DEALING WITH PEER PRESSURE, PERSONAL VALUES, AND CAREERS. 6,000
    PRIDE INDUSTRIES INC
    PO BOX 4086
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC SPONSOR CELEBRATION OF TREES FUNDRAISER TO COVER SPECIAL NEEDS OR ITEMS AND EVENTS THAT ARE NOT FUNDED BY STATE FOR NEEDY UNPRVILEGED YOUTH/ADULTS. 3,000
    RUTH MEIERS HOSPITALITY HOUSE INC
    PO BOX 2092
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE "STONE SOUP KITCHEN" PROGRAM UPGRADES TO MEET HEALTH AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND INCREASE THE ABILITY TO SERVE MEALS. 10,000
    NORTH DAKOTA SADD INC B-M CHAPTER
    PO 743
    HILLSBORO,ND58045     		NONE PC SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE BISMARCK-MANDAN CHAPTER. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH TO ADDRESS IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THEIR LIVES SUCH AS ALCOHOL/DRUG/TOBACCO USE, IMPAIRED DRIVING, SUICIDE, AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOR WITH POSITIVE WAYS TO HELP THEM MAKE BETTER CHOICES AND DECISIONS. 5,000
    SALVATION ARMY OF BISMARCK MANDAN
    601 S WASHINGTON
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATION OF THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER WITH GYM ACTIVITIES, TUTORING, COMPUTER LAB AND OTHER SERVICES WHICH MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS BASED ON ECONOMIC RESTRAINTS. 12,000
    THEO ART SCHOOL OF BISMARCK
    1810 SCHAFER ST STE 5
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC EXPANDING ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE CITY BY OFFERING THEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BISMARCK PARKS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. FUNDS ALLOW STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE COULDN'T AFFORD TO ATTEND CLASSES TO PARTICIPATE. 3,000
    VOLUNTEER CAREGIVER EXCHANGE
    600 S 2ND ST STE 8
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATIONAL COSTS TO PROMOTE THE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY SO MORE SENIORS HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR RESIDENCES. 5,000
    BISMARCK YOUNG LIFE
    917 1/2 N 11TH STREET
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS. TRAIN STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERS TO BE POSITIVE MENTORS AND ROLE MODELS. 25,000
    CHILD'S HOPE LEARNING CENTER INC
    2921 N 19TH STREET
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC OPERATION COSTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 'EXPANDED HOURS' PROGRAM. FUNDING IS USED TO DEFRAY SALARY BUDGET FOR HIRING/RETAINING OF QUALIFIED DIRECT SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SPECIALIZED AYCARE OF CHILDREN 0-12 WITH MULTIPLE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, CHILDREN CONSIDERED AS AT-RISK ALONG WITH THEIR SIBLINGS. 14,000
    HEARTVIEW FOUNDATION
    101 E BROADWAY AVE
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR A 7,000 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 16-BED INPATIENT CARE FACILITY. 32,000
    MAKE A WISH OF NORTH DAKOTA
    1102 43RD ST SW STE 3
    FARGO,ND58103     		NONE PC ADOPT A WISH PROGRAM - GRANT ONE CHILD'S WISH IN ND; ORGANIZATION GRANTS WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS GIVING THEM HOPE AND JOY. 5,000
    THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEDORA FOUNDATIO
    PO BOX 1696
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A LIFE SKILLS CENTER IN MEDORA TO CENTRALIZE EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, EMPLOYEE DINING, GENERAL STORAGE, AND LAUNDRY. 50,000
    TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    PO BOX 340
    BELCOURT,ND58316     		NONE PC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN
    6000 COLLEGE LANE
    JAMESTOWN,ND58405     		NONE PC CAPITAL FUNDING ON A CLASSROOM IN SCIENCE LABORATORY BUILDING.4TH PMT ON 5 YR PLEDGE. 25,000
    SANFORD LEACH KIDNEY DIALYSIS CTR
    300 NORTH 7TH ST
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, KIDNEY DIALYSIS CENTER EXPANSION, ADD 8 STATIONS FOR DIALYSIS. FINAL PMT OF 5 YR PLEDGE. 45,000
    FARM RESCUE
    PO BOX 1100
    JAMESTOWN,ND58402     		NONE PC FUNDING TO OFFSET OPERATIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH VOLUNTEER WORK FORCE AS THEY ASSIST FAMILIES OUTSIDE THEIR HOME AREAS. PROVIDE PLANTING, HARVESTING, AND HAYING ASSISTANCE TO FARM FAMILIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED A MAJOR INJURY, ILLNESS OR NATURAL DISASTER. 5,000
    ND REGIONAL TEEN CHALLENGE
    PO BOX 1143
    MANDAN,ND58554     		NONE PC SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT FACILITY FOR ADDICTS WHO WANT TO ACHIEVE A DRUG-FREE LIFE. 40,000
    SCOTTISH RITE SPEECH THERAPY CENTER
    1009 BASIN AVE
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC SUPPORT HEARING AND SPEECH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. 5,000
    ND REGIONAL TEEN CHALLENGE
    PO BOX 1143
    MANDAN,ND58554     		NONE PC FUTURE COMMITMENT: SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT FACILITY FOR ADDICTS WHO WANT TO ACHIEVE A DRUG-FREE LIFE. 1 PAYMENT REMAINING ON PLEDGE. 40,000
    SLEEPY HOLLOW SUMMER THEATER
    PO BOX 675
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR STAGE/SOUND PROJECT. 3RD OF 5 PAYMENTS. 31,250
    SLEEPY HOLLOW SUMMER THEATER
    PO BOX 675
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC FUTURE COMMITMENT ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR STAGE/SOUND PROJECT. 1 PAYMENT OF 5 REMAINING. 31,250
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS ND
    2616 S 26TH ST
    GRAND FORKS,ND58201     		NONE PC OFFSET TRAVEL COSTS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS WHO TRAVEL TO BISMARCK-MANDAN FOR ONE OF THE STATE EVENTS. 3,000
    STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ND FDN
    PO BOX 1976
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC FUND A FILM ABOUT TOM & FRANCES LEACH IN A DOCUMENTARY "FATHER OF NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM INDUSTRY" AND SPONSOR CONSTRUCTION OF GREAT PLAINS THEATER INSIDE THE ND HERITAGE CENTER. 120,000
    STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ND FDN
    PO BOX 1976
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC FUND A FILM ABOUT TOM & FRANCES LEACH IN A DOCUMENTARY "FATHER OF NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM INDUSTRY" AND SPONSOR CONSTRUCTION OF GREAT PLAINS THEATER INSIDE THE ND HERITAGE CENTER. THIRD OF 5 PAYMENTS. 240,000
    BISMARCK-MANDAN CHAMBER FDN-PLAY GR
    1640 BURNT BOAT DR
    BISMARCK,ND58503     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A UNIVERSAL PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL LIMIATIONS IN MANDAN, ND. SECOND OF 5 PAYMENTS. 60,000
    THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEDORA FDN
    PO BOX 1696
    BISMARCK,ND58502     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A LIFE SKILLS CENTER IN MEDORA TO CENTRALIZE EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, EMPLOYEE DINING, GENERAL STORAGE, AND LAUNDRY. SECOND OF 5 PAYMENTS. 150,000
    THE YMCA
    1608 N WASHINGTON ST
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A FACILITY IN MANDAN. SECOND OF 5 PAYMENTS. 100,000
    THE YMCA
    1608 N WASHINGTON ST
    BISMARCK,ND58501     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A FACILITY IN MANDAN. FUTURE PAYMENTS FOR 3 YEARS. 300,000
    BISMARCK-MANDAN CHAMBER FDN-PLAYGRO
    1640 BURNT BOAT DR
    BISMARCK,ND58503     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A UNIVERSAL PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL LIMIATIONS IN MANDAN, ND. PLEDGED FOR NEXT 3 YEARS. 20,000
    ND SAFETY COUNCIL
    1640 BURNT BOAT DR
    BISMARCK,ND58503     		NONE PC SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A CENTER FOR SAFETY EDUCATION. FUTURE PAYMENTS OVER 4 YEARS. PENDING APPROVAL OF REDESIGN OF PROJECT. 200,000
    UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PF SUPPORT FOR MAKING SCHOLAR PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE. 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MARY
    7500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		NONE PC CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STUDENT LIVING AREA. FIRST PAYMENT ON 10 YEAR PLEDGE. 30,000
    WELCOME HOUSE
    1406 2ND ST NW SUITE 200
    MANDAN,ND58554     		NONE PC PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER. 7,250
    MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY DIV OF SPEC
    500 UNIVERSITY AVE W
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE PC SUPPORT FRANCES V. LEACH SCHOLARSHIP FOR A STUDENT PURSUING A DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. 2,000
    INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP
    111 11TH AVE SW SUITE 3
    MINOT,ND58701     		NONE PC REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CAMP AT THE PEACE GARDENS. 5,500
    HEARTVIEW FOUNDATION
    101 E BROADWAY
    BISMARCK,ND58503     		NONE PC EXPANSION OF THE FACILITIES INCLUDING PURCHASE OF A BUILDING. PROVIDES TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ADDICTION. SECOND OF 5 PAYMENTS. 96,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MARY
    7500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    BISMARCK,ND58504     		  PC CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STUDENT LIVING AREA. PAYMENTS THRU 2024. 720,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,587,250
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 4,181  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 403,435  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 123,374  
    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 1,362,220 224
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aTAX-EXEMPT INTEREST     		    14    
    bTHOMAS W. LEACH TRUST     15 386,299  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   2,279,509 224
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,279,733
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

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


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

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    Name:
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    Software Version:
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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
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    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
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    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
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    45-6012703
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    Software Version:
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    Software Version:
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    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
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    THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION INC
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    45-6012703
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    Software Version:
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    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    Software Version:
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    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
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    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
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    Software ID:
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    Software Version:
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    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
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    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
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    THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION INC
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    45-6012703
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    Software Version:
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    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
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    THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATION INC
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    Software ID:
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    Software Version:
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    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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