Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 05-01-2015 , and ending 04-30-2016
Name of foundation
GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O WELCH FORBES LLC 45 SCHOOL ST
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02108
A Employer identification number

04-6111826
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 523-1635
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$19,422,612J 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 41,380 41,380  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 429,481 429,481  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 595,022
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,128,814
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 595,022
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........ 1,065,883 1,065,883  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 168,855 0   168,855
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 42,422 0   42,619
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 13,139 13,139   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 98,432 98,432   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 39,675 1,675   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 2,600 0   2,600
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,235 0   8,236
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,304 0   1,304
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,922 125   6,797
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 381,584 113,371   230,411
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 696,070 696,070
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,077,654 113,371   926,481
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -11,771
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 952,512
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 23,161 26,278 26,278
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 328,972 745,847 745,847
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)....... 7,303,995 Click to see attachment7,248,770 14,841,300
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,012,834 Click to see attachment1,806,029 1,819,742
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 2,195,256 Click to see attachment2,025,523 1,989,445
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) 11,864,218 11,852,447 19,422,612
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 11,864,218 11,852,447
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 11,864,218 11,852,447
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 11,864,218 11,852,447
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
11,864,218
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-11,771
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,852,447
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
11,852,447
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 .2767 SHS GOOGLE INC CL P 2015-02-20 2015-05-04
b 2500 SHS APACHE CORP P 2005-02-01 2015-06-10
c 2000 SHS CARMAX INC P 2003-04-11 2015-06-10
d 1000 SHS DANAHER CORP P 2007-05-21 2015-06-10
e 1000 SHS HOME DEPOT INC P 2009-02-25 2015-06-10
4000 SHS HOSPITALITY PROP TRUST P 2008-04-22 2015-06-10
578.717 SHS IRON MTN INC COM P 2014-11-04 2015-06-10
7999.283 SHS IRON MTN INC COM P 2005-03-04 2015-06-10
600 SHS ISHARES IBOXX INST GRADE CRP BND P 2012-10-04 2015-06-10
600 SHS ISHARES 1-3 YEAR CR BND P 2012-10-04 2015-06-10
4000 SHS LIFE TIME FITNESS INC P 2013-01-15 2015-06-10
6000 SHS TERADATA CORP P 2010-06-14 2015-06-10
6000 SHS TORONTO DOMINION BANK ONTARIO P 2014-05-15 2015-06-10
900 SHS VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE-TERM BND P 2012-10-04 2015-06-10
1800 SHS VISA INC CLASS A SHARES P 2010-06-14 2015-06-10
200000 UNITS JPMORGAN CHASE SR M TERM NT P 2011-04-06 2015-06-24
99 SHS RMR GROUP INC P 2015-12-15 2015-12-28
10000 SHS SUNCOR ENERGY INC P 2015-02-20 2015-12-29
.6000 SHS RMR GROUP INC P 2015-12-15 2016-01-05
200000 UNITS GOLDMAN SACHS INC NOTE P 2011-02-15 2016-02-07
1000 SHS AFLAC INC P 2003-01-31 2016-02-29
1000 SHS HOME DEPOT INC P 2009-02-25 2016-02-29
1000 SHS MICROSOFT CORP P 2002-10-23 2016-02-29
5000 SHS VANGUARD EMERGING MKTS STK IDX P 2011-04-26 2016-02-29
1000 SHS VISA INC CLASS A SHS P 2010-06-14 2016-02-29
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 145   149 -4
b 146,722   139,123 7,599
c 145,985   17,616 128,369
d 85,878   35,680 50,198
e 110,348   20,290 90,058
117,292   133,870 -16,578
18,323   20,436 -2,113
253,272   175,796 77,476
69,009   70,760 -1,751
62,991   63,285 -294
288,130   205,584 82,546
235,553   199,328 36,225
267,955   285,959 -18,004
74,870   78,266 -3,396
124,921   33,780 91,141
200,000   200,000 0
1,390   1,232 158
263,281   302,826 -39,545
8   7 1
200,000   198,874 1,126
59,806   32,490 27,316
124,719   20,290 104,429
50,839   26,085 24,754
153,891   253,299 -99,408
72,841   18,767 54,074
645     645
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       -4
b       7,599
c       128,369
d       50,198
e       90,058
      -16,578
      -2,113
      77,476
      -1,751
      -294
      82,546
      36,225
      -18,004
      -3,396
      91,141
      0
      158
      -39,545
      1
      1,126
      27,316
      104,429
      24,754
      -99,408
      54,074
      645
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 2 595,022
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 976,247 19,676,750 0.049614
2013 953,050 18,705,539 0.050950
2012 851,025 17,302,600 0.049185
2011 833,458 17,010,354 0.048997
2010 795,369 16,597,484 0.047921
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.246667
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
0.049333
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
18,834,490
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
929,162
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
9,525
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
938,687
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
926,481
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 19,050
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 19,050
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 19,050
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 25,505
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 25,505
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 6,455
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet6,455 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA
    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.SHAWFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWELCH FORBES LLC Telephone no.bullet (617) 523-1635

    Located atbullet45 SCHOOL STREETBOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet02108
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    THOMAS E COURY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		168,855 30,333 0
    59 GILBERT ROAD
    NEEDHAM,MA02192
    BENJAMIN J WILLIAMS JR TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    45 SCHOOL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108
    THEODORE E OBER TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    45 SCHOOL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108
    PETER P BROWN TRUSTEE
    0.50     		0 0 0
    45 SCHOOL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108
    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 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    WELCH & FORBES LLC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 98,432
    45 SCHOOL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO GRANTEES:27 ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTED TOTAL HOURS = 161 19,606
    2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:15 ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTED TOTAL HOURS = 88 10,716
    3 COMMONWEALTH OF MA OFFICE OF PUBLIC COLLABORATIONMEDIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOTAL HOURS = 21US ATTORNEY'S PSN REVIEW COMMITTEE TOTAL HOURS = 32PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, PRESENTATIONS TOTAL HOURS = 37 10,958
    4 VOLUNTEER WORK:FY 2016 MOTHER'S DAY PEACE MARCH TOTAL HOURS = 8PGLA EVENT TOTAL HOURS = 6OTHER TOTAL HOURS = 11 3,044
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    19,096,721
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    24,589
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,121,310
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    19,121,310
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    286,820
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    18,834,490
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    941,725
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    941,725
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    19,050
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    19,050
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    922,675
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    922,675
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    922,675
    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
    926,481
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    926,481
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    926,481
    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 7 922,675
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013...... 7,577
    e From 2014...... 16,920
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 24,497
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 926,481
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 922,675
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,806
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 28,303
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		28,303
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013.... 7,577
    d Excess from 2014.... 16,920
    e Excess from 2015.... 3,806
    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:
    THOMAS E COURY GARDINER HOWLAND SHA
    355 BOYLSTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116
    (617) 247-3500
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN PROPOSAL
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    ORGANIZATIONS MUST DEAL WITH THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND THE REHABILITATION OF CRIMINALS.
    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
    ADOLESCENT CONSULTATION SERVICES INC
    189 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02141     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE JUVENILE COURT CLINIC ADVOCACY PROJECT. 5,000
    ARISE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
    467 MAIN STREET
    SPRINGFIELD,MA01105     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY WORK. 5,000
    ASSOCIATED GRANTMAKERS
    133 FEDERAL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY FY 2016 SUPPORT. 4,300
    BRIDGE TO HOPE INC
    320 MAIN STREET
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS. 10,000
    CAREER COLLABORATIVE
    77 SUMMER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVING EX-OFFENDERS. 2,500
    CITIZENS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE
    44 SCHOOL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM ACTIVITIES. 32,500
    CITIZENS FOR SAFETY
    31 HEATH STREET SUITE 12
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE "LIPSTICK" GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT. 10,000
    COMMUNITY DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER
    60 GORE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02141     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S COURT MEDIATION PROGRAM. 2,500
    COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR JUSTICE
    355 BOYLSTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WORK AND SUPPORT FOR THE "COMING HOME" EX-OFFENDER RESOURCE DIRECTORY. 91,000
    COMMUNITY SERVINGS INC
    18 MARBURY TERRACE
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CULINARY ARTS VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SERVING PAROLEES. 13,000
    COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
    2121 CRYSTAL DRIVE SUITE 700
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY FY 2016 SUPPORT. 4,600
    CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COALITION
    549 COLUMBUS AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WORK. 10,000
    DISMAS HOUSE OF MA INC
    30 RICHARDS STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01603     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S RE-ENTRY SERVICES FOR EX-OFFENDERS. 20,000
    DOC WAYNE YOUTH SERVICES
    418 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S SPORTS BASED CLINICAL PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH. 25,000
    EPOCA INC
    4 KING STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WORK. 15,000
    ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    175 ANDOVER STREET
    DANVERS,MA01923     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE 2015 ESSEX COUNTY YAR CONFERENCE. 2,500
    FREEDOM MINISTRIES INC
    PO BOX 51521
    BOSTON,MA02205     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S PRISON VISITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 7,000
    FRIENDS OF BOSTON'S HOMELESS
    12 WISE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02205     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S EX-OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. 6,000
    FRIENDS OF PRISONERS INC
    84 BEARSES WAY
    HYANNIS,MA02601     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR EX-OFFENDERS. 8,000
    GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES
    197 FRIEND STREET
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORDS INFORMATION REFORM PROJECT. 30,000
    HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES
    1 FEDERAL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE JUVENILE COURT MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT. 12,500
    INNERCITY WEIGHTLIFTING
    PO BOX 171313
    BOSTON,MA02117     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S GANG INTERVENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SERVING HIGH RISK YOUTH. 20,000
    JUVENILE LAW CENTER
    1350 WALNUT STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S LEGAL ADVOCACY WORK. 5,000
    MA ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN
    25 KINGSTON STREET 2F
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S TRAUMA AND LEARNING PROJECT. 6,500
    MA COMMUNITIES ACTION NETWORK
    1773 DORCHESTER AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02124     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM COMMUNITY ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES. 10,000
    MA COUNCIL OF HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS INC
    88 BROAD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE 2015 HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS CONFERENCE. 3,000
    MASSACHUSETTS BAIL FUND
    549 COLUMBUS AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S BAIL FUND AND BAIL REFORM PROJECT. 5,000
    MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE FOR A NEW COMMONWEALTH
    11 BEACON STREET SUITE 500
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE MA CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM CAMPAIGN. 35,000
    MORE THAN WORDS INC
    376 MOODY STREET
    WALTHAM,MA02453     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S WORK AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS. 12,000
    MOTHERS FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE
    184 DUDLEY STREET
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S PEER LEADERSHIP AND ANTI-VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. 10,000
    N E ASSOCIATION OF DRUG COURT PROFESSIONALS
    465 CONGRESS STREET
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND DRUG COURT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE. 2,500
    NATIONAL MENTORING PARTNERSHIP
    201 SOUTH STREET
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE 2015 NATIONAL MENTORING PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE. 7,500
    NEADS INC
    PO BOX 1100
    PRINCETON,MA01541     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PRISON PUP TRAINING PROGRAM. 10,000
    OAK HILL COMMUNITY DEVEOPMENT CORP
    74 PROVIDENCE STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01604     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE GREATER WORCESTER COUNTY "COMING HOME" EX-OFFENDER RESOURCE DIRECTORY. 10,000
    OLD COLONY YMCA
    320 MAIN STREET
    BROCKTON,MA02301     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE SOAR EX-OFFENDER RE-ENTRY PROJECT. 14,000
    ON THE RISE INC
    341 BROADWAY
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES ASSISTING JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVED WOMEN. 1,000
    PAIR PROJECT
    98 N WASHINGTON ST 106
    BOSTON,MA02114     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S LEGAL ADVOCACY WORK ASSISTING ASYLUM SEEKERS HELD IN DETENTION CENTERS. 9,000
    PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
    24 LONG POND ROAD
    PLYMOUTH,MA02360     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S MUSICAL ARTS PROJECT. 10,000
    PRISON BOOK PROGRAM
    1306 HANCOCK STREET
    QUINCY,MA02169     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S BOOK COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SERVING PRISONS AND JAILS IN MASSACHUSETTS. 5,000
    PRISON POLICY INITIATIVE
    PO BOX 127
    NORTHAMPTON,MA01061     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS. 5,000
    PRISONERS LEGAL SERVICES
    10 WINTHROP SQUARE
    BOSTON,MA02110     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR INCARCERATED INMATES. 22,500
    ROBERT F KENNEDY CHILDREN'S ACTION CORPS
    11 BEACON STREET SUITE 1120
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S JUVENILE DETENTION DIVERSION PROGRAM. 18,000
    ROCA INC
    101 PARK STREET
    CHELSEA,MA02150     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S SERVICES FOR HIGH RISK AND GANG-INVOLVED YOUTH. 5,000
    RODMAN RIDE FOR KIDS
    10 LINCOLN ROAD 208
    FOXBORO,MA02035     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR 2015 CELEBRATION FOR KIDS FUNDRAISING EVENT. 3,600
    ROOM TO GROW INC
    142 BERKELEY STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S PARENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVING FEMALE OFFENDERS. 10,000
    SELF ESTEEM BOSTON
    PO BOX 301115
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S COUNSELING PROGRAM SERVING FEMALE EX-OFFENDERS. 10,000
    SPAN INC
    105 CHAUNCY STREET
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S PRISONER COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY PROGRAM. 15,000
    STRAIGHT AHEAD MINISTRIES INC
    791 MAIN STREET
    WORCESTER,MA01610     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S AFTERCARE PROGRAM SERVING YOUTH RELEASED FROM THE DYS. 14,000
    STRATEGIES FOR YOUTH INC
    PO BOX 390174
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S POLICE/YOUTH INTERACTION TRAINING PROGRAMS. 10,000
    THE BOSTON FOUNDATION
    75 ARLINGTON STREET 1000
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE BOSTON FOUNDATION CIVIC FUND. 6,000
    THE KEY PROGRAM
    670 OLD CONNECTICUT PATH
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS SERVING DYS YOUTH. 5,000
    THE PERFORMANCE PROJECT
    PO BOX 5195
    SPRINGFIELD,MA01101     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S ARTS PROGRAMS SERVING JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVED YOUTH. 10,000
    TRINITY BOSTON FOUNDATION
    206 CLARENDON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE 2016 BOSTONIANS FOR YOUTH PROGRAM. 3,000
    UTEC INC
    35 WARREN STREET
    LOWELL,MA01852     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S GANG INTERVENTION AND STREET WORKER PROGRAM. 14,000
    WAYSIDE YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
    1 FREDERICK ABBOTT WAY
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH. 5,000
    WELLESLEY CENTERS FOR WOMEN
    106 CENTRAL STREET
    WELLESLEY,MA02481     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN'S JUSTICE NETWORK. 15,000
    YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION
    44 BROMFIELD STREET 2ND FL
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION LAW PROJECT. 5,070
    YOUTH BUILD BOSTON
    27 CENTRE STREET
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS. 15,000
    YW BOSTON
    140 CLARENDON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE AGENCY'S YOUTH/POLICE DIALOGUES PROGRAM. 13,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 696,070
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 41,380  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 429,481  
    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 ............     		    18 595,022  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,065,883 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,065,883
    (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
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    RUSSELL BRIER & CO, LLP 10,639 10,639   0
    WELCH & FORBES TAX PREP FEE 2,500 2,500   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    200,000 AFLAC INC SENIOR NOTE DTD 02/10/12, 2.65% 200,997 202,698
    200,000 CINTAS CORP TERM NOTE DTD 05/23/11, 2.85% 200,391 200,314
    200,000 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC NOTE DTD 02/07/11, 3.625% 0 0
    200,000 JPMORGAN CHASE TERM NOTE DTD 06/24/10, 3.4% 0 0
    200,000 MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC NOTE DTD 09/10/10, 4.125% 203,064 211,812
    200,000 MURPHY OIL CORP SR NOTE DTD 11/30/12, 2.5% 201,033 197,164
    200,000 CVS CAREMARK CORP NOTE DTD 12/05/2013 2.25% 200,804 204,580
    200,000 KENNAMETAL INC SR NT DTD 11/07/2012 2.65% 200,823 190,316
    200,000 EBAY INC SR GLBL NT DTD 07/28/14, 2.875% 198,088 203,708
    200,000 WALGREEN CO SR NT DTD 09/13/12, 3.1% 202,575 204,056
    200,000 FISERV INC SR GLBL NT 198,254 205,094

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    4,000 AFLAC INC 129,960 275,880
    2,500 APACHE CORP 0 0
    5,400 AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 186,030 477,576
    2,700 BECTON DICKINSON & CO 190,713 435,402
    8,000 CARMAX INC 70,465 423,600
    3,000 CHEVERON CORP 62,649 306,540
    6,000 DANAHER CORP 214,080 580,500
    3,000 EXXON MOBILE CORP 5,441 265,200
    5,000 HOME DEPOT INC 101,450 669,450
    6,000 HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES TRUST 200,184 153,540
    2,000 IBM CORP 257,008 291,880
    8,578 IRON MOUNTAIN INC 0 0
    6,000 JOHNSON & JOHNSON 324,360 672,480
    4,000 LIFE TIME FITNESS INC 0 0
    3,800 MCDONALDS CORP 264,980 480,662
    7,000 MERCK & CO INC 300,853 383,880
    8,000 MICROSOFT CORP 208,680 398,960
    7,000 PEPSICO INC 312,873 720,720
    4,000 PRAXAIR INC 250,850 469,840
    7,000 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 11,884 560,840
    7,200 QUALCOMM INC 268,765 363,744
    5,000 SCHLUMBERGER LTD 155,521 401,700
    4,000 STERICYCLE INC 94,547 382,240
    5,000 STRYKER CORP 232,544 545,050
    6,000 TERADATA CORP 0 0
    3,000 3M CO 19,959 502,140
    5,000 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 102,419 521,850
    10,000 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 263,409 509,400
    6,000 VISA INC CLASS A SHARES 112,601 463,440
    12,000 WELLS FARGO & CO 301,432 599,760
    5,400 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD 274,474 447,498
    2,000 CVS HEALTH CORP 164,480 201,000
    3,600 CHURCH & DWIGHT CO 243,136 333,720
    465 GOOGLE INC 0 0
    600 METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC 160,367 214,770
    6,500 SUNCOR ENERGY INC 0 0
    6,000 TORONTO DOMINION BANK 0 0
    466 ALPHABET INC CAP STK 251,144 322,943
    3,000 CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 260,795 217,170
    3,000 FISERV INC 241,829 293,160
    4,000 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 273,720 252,800
    210 PRICELINE GRP INC 248,824 282,169
    850 ALLERGAN PLC 253,623 184,076
    2,000 CHUBB LIMITED 232,719 235,720
    ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 2 0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    15,000 FIRST TRUST NORTH AMERN ENERGY INFRAS FD ETF AT COST 325,650 343,500
    1,900 ISHARES IBOXX INVESTMENT GRADE CORPORATE BOND ETF AT COST 187,282 228,627
    2,400 ISHARES 1-3 YEAR CREDIT BOND ETF AT COST 249,530 253,488
    19,000 KAYNE ANDERSON MLP INVESTMENT CO AT COST 455,846 344,280
    12,000 MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL TRUST III CAPITAL SECURITIES 6.25% AT COST 300,583 309,000
    2,500 VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE TERM BOND ETF AT COST 189,119 215,850
    5,000 VANGUARD EMERGING MARKETS STOCK AT COST 0 0
    14,000 MANNING & NAPIER AT COST 317,513 294,700

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    IT COSTS 1,402 0   1,402
    POSTAGE 232 0   232
    SUPPLIES 823 0   823
    TELEPHONE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4,340 0   4,340
    MA FILING FEES 125 125   0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 98,432 98,432   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    GARDINER HOWLAND SHAW FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6111826
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD 1,675 1,675   0
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX 38,000 0   0