Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
THE PLAINS, VA20198
A Employer identification number

13-3579157
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(540) 364-2777
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$8,321,139J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 50,044
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 25 25  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 139,650 139,650  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 804,977
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,397,857
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 804,977
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........ 994,696 944,652  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 750 0   750
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,497 2,748   2,747
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 40,429 40,429   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,900 51   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,361 9,280   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 59,937 52,508   3,497
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 371,650 371,650
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 431,587 52,508   375,147
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 563,109
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 892,144
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 15,211 4,407 4,407
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 180,999 66,522 66,522
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)........ 3,981,438 Click to see attachment4,647,246 7,083,831
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 614,161 Click to see attachment570,359 617,814
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 500,000 Click to see attachment566,384 548,565
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) 5,291,809 5,854,918 8,321,139
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,291,809 5,854,918
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 5,291,809 5,854,918
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 5,291,809 5,854,918
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 5,291,809
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 563,109
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 5,854,918
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 5,854,918
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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 250 SHS BLACKROCK, INC P 2010-11-12 2015-03-25
b 1403 SHS GENERAL ELECTRIC CORP D 2007-03-08 2014-08-29
c 1000 SHS AMERICAN TOWER CORP P 2006-03-02 2015-03-25
d 4000 SHS EXXON MOBIL CORP D 1985-01-23 2014-08-29
e 1500 SHS ITC HOLDINGS CORP P 2007-08-24 2015-03-25
3000 SHS ITC HOLDINGS CORP P 2007-08-24 2015-07-15
1250 SHS PALL CORP P 2010-02-24 2015-07-08
750 SHS EBAY INC P 2011-11-01 2015-07-15
750 SHS UNITED PARCEL SERVICE P 2010-07-29 2015-07-15
135 SHS PPG INDUSTRIES D 2010-09-02 2015-03-25
500 SHS BROOKFIELD INFASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LP P 2011-10-24 2015-07-15
1250 SHS BOEING CO P 2012-07-12 2014-08-29
250 SHS BOEING CO P 2012-07-12 2015-03-25
5000 SHS NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP P 2012-07-17 2014-08-29
2500 SHS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC P 2012-08-17 2014-08-29
500 SHS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC P 2012-08-17 2015-03-25
5000 SHS SEADRILL PARTNERS LLC P 2012-10-24 2015-03-25
957.854 SHS OAKMARK INTL SMALL CAP P 2013-08-13 2014-12-17
676.133 SHS OAKMARK INTL SMALL CAP P 2013-08-13 2014-12-23
1019.022 SHS OAKMARK INTL SMALL CAP P 2013-08-13 2015-01-26
3816.794 SHS NEUBERGER BERMAN LONG SH INS P 2014-02-24 2014-11-20
8142.944 SHS NEUBERGER BERMAN LONG SH INS P 2014-02-24 2015-03-23
9852.217 SHS BROWN ADV STRAT EUR EQ INS P 2014-02-24 2014-08-27
4400 SHS HOMEAWAY INC P 2014-04-24 2015-01-27
1150 SHS DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC P 2014-06-18 2015-03-25
1150 SHS DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC P 2014-06-18 2015-03-25
1050 SHS CITY NATL CORP P 2014-11-19 2015-07-15
CASH IN LIEU GOOGLE INC CL C P 2014-11-19 2015-05-05
770 SHS NETSUITE INC P 2014-11-19 2015-07-08
.2550 SH KINDER MORGAN P 2014-12-01 2015-01-14
.88 SHS LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA HOLDINGS P 2015-02-20 2015-03-31
214 SHS LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA P 2015-02-20 2015-04-16
50000 NTS GENESIS ENERGY LP BOND P 2012-02-01 2015-06-22
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 94,030   42,489 51,541
b 36,554   36,941 -387
c 97,088   32,128 64,960
d 399,570   102,625 296,945
e 55,268   21,149 34,119
99,234   42,298 56,936
156,006   46,465 109,541
46,681   27,176 19,505
72,849   54,072 18,777
30,983   9,260 21,723
22,219   11,821 10,398
160,890   93,034 67,856
38,747   18,607 20,140
76,032   71,151 4,881
140,366   93,597 46,769
28,025   16,957 11,068
64,503   105,880 -41,377
15,000   15,000 0
10,000   10,401 -401
15,000   18,149 -3,149
50,000   48,053 1,947
107,568   102,536 5,032
100,197   100,000 197
114,239   138,516 -24,277
36,881   46,657 -9,776
35,769   45,441 -9,672
95,183   82,357 12,826
211   216 -5
70,095   84,119 -14,024
10   1 9
111   103 8
26,924   25,038 1,886
51,969   50,643 1,326
49,655     49,655
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       51,541
b       -387
c       64,960
d       296,945
e       34,119
      56,936
      109,541
      19,505
      18,777
      21,723
      10,398
      67,856
      20,140
      4,881
      46,769
      11,068
      -41,377
      0
      -401
      -3,149
      1,947
      5,032
      197
      -24,277
      -9,776
      -9,672
      12,826
      -5
      -14,024
      9
      8
      1,886
      1,326
      49,655
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 2 804,977
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 315,129 7,915,517 0.039812
2012 334,200 6,967,104 0.047968
2011 296,150 6,271,610 0.047221
2010 247,218 6,072,031 0.040714
2009 249,397 5,281,197 0.047224
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.222939
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 0.044588
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 8,405,344
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 374,777
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 8,921
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 383,698
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 375,147
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 17,843
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 17,843
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 17,843
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 6,040
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 30,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 36,040
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 98
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 18,099
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet18,099 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)
    bulletDE
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWILLIAM M BACKER Telephone no.bullet (540) 364-2777
    Located atbullet7181 SMITTEN FARM LANETHE PLAINSVA ZIP+4bullet20198
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    WILLIAM M BACKER PRESIDENT/TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
    THE PLAINS,VA20198
    ANN M BACKER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
    THE PLAINS,VA20198
    DAVID MOLTKE-HANSEN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    27 EDGEWOOD ROAD
    ASHVILLE,NC28804
    GEORGIA H HERBERT DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    6537 MAIN STREET
    THE PLAINS,VA20198
    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
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    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
    8,266,365
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    266,979
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,533,344
    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
    8,533,344
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    128,000
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,405,344
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    420,267
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    420,267
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    17,843
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    17,843
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    402,424
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    402,424
    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
    402,424
    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
    375,147
    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
    375,147
    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
    375,147
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 402,424
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 369,807
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 375,147
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 369,807
    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 2014 distributable amount..... 5,340
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		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 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		397,084
    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 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    WILLIAM M BACKER
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    BULL RUN MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 210
    BROAD RUN,VA20137     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    CITIZENS FOR FAUQUIER COUNTY
    PO BOX 3486
    WARRENTON,VA20188     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE
    925 15TH STREET NW 2ND FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200
    EARTH JUSTICE
    426 17TH STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
    PO BOX 5055
    HAGERSTOWN,MD217415055     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
    1200 NORTH QUAKER LANE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22302     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 500
    FAC FOUNDATION
    605 NORTH BROAD ST
    FREMONT,NE68025     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    FRACTURED ATLAS
    248 W 35TH STREET 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
    1100 15TH STREET NW 11TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200
    GRAYSON-JOCKEY CLUB RESEARCH FDN
    821 CORPORATE DRIVE
    LEXINGTON,KY40503     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HORSE VETERINARY RESEARCH PURPOSES 10,000
    HUGUENOT SOCIETY OF SC
    138 LOGAN STREET
    CHARLESTON,SC29401     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200
    LAND TRUST OF VIRGINIA
    7260 RECTORS LANE
    MARSHALL,VA20115     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST
    1 BOWDOIN MILL ISLAND
    TOPSHAM,ME04086     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    MIDDLEBURG HUMANE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1238
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    MOC BEAGLES INC
    PO BOX 346
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    MOSBY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 1497
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING & HALL OF FAME
    UNION AVENUE
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 500
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    PO BOX 96048
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 1,000
    NEGATIVE POPULATION GROWTH
    2861 DUKE STREET SUITE 36
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100
    NY RACETRACK CHAPLAINCY OF AMERICA
    400 EAST COLLEGE STREET
    GEORGETOWN,KY40324     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
    PO BOX 460
    WARRENTON,VA20188     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 226,000
    PIEDMONT FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 460
    WARRENTON,VA20188     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 75,000
    SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
    3655 US HWY 211 E
    LURAY,VA22835     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
    400 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    MONTGOMERY,AL36104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    ST ANTHONY EDUCATIONAL FUND
    PO BOX 4633
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27515     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL
    779 NORTH BEND ROAD
    SURRY,ME04684     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    THE JOCKEY CLUB FOUNDATION
    40 EAST 52ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    THE NATURAL RESOURCE COUNCIL OF MAINE
    3 WADE STREET
    AUGUSTA,ME04330     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF VIRGINIA
    4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 100
    ARLINGTON,VA22203     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 200
    THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
    101 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 900
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 200
    THE WORLD WAR II FOUNDATION
    333 WHITE HORN DR
    KINGSTON,RI02881     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 100
    UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS
    PO BOX 9105
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021383790     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 200
    VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION
    324 WATERLOO STREET
    WARRENTON,VA20186     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 200
    WINDY HILL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1593
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    YALE ALUMNI FUND
    PO BOX 803
    NEW HAVEN,CT065030803     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 650
    Total .................................bullet 3a 371,650
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 25  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 139,650  
    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 .............     		    18 804,977  
    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).. 0 944,652 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13944,652
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    13-3579157
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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

    13-3579157
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    ANN BACKER  
    7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
     
    THE PLAINS, VA20198

    		$50,044


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

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

    13-3579157
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 527 SHS AMERICAN TOWER CORP $ 50,044 2015-07-08
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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

    13-3579157
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 5,497 2,748   2,747

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP SUB NTS 93,466 104,896
    CIT GROUP INC SR UNSECURED 100,471 103,750
    GENERAL ELEC CAP 127,504 135,725
    GENESIS ENERGY GROUP LP SR NT 0 0
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP SR NT 50,398 59,580
    MARKWEST ENERGY PART 75,439 76,875
    PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS FIN INC SR NT 46,719 54,675
    TEEKAY CORP SR NT 76,362 82,313

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS 63,281 77,810
    ALTRIA GROUP 26,263 163,140
    AMAZON COM INC 289,027 477,174
    AMERICAN INT'L GROUP 66,642 128,240
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 146,428 335,453
    AMPHENOL CORP 90,304 84,615
    AVALONBAY CMNTYS INC 53,956 68,936
    BLACKROCK INC 127,466 252,240
    BOEING CO 73,712 144,170
    BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE INC 51,044 82,021
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 137,188 131,280
    BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE 100,478 177,905
    BROWN ADV EMG SMALL CAP INS 200,000 212,940
    BROWN ADVISORY EMG MKTS INS 300,000 288,958
    BROWN ADV STRAT EUR EQ 0 0
    COLFAX CORP 95,018 79,522
    COVANCE, INC 0 0
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC 0 0
    EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES 40,484 40,290
    EBAY INC 50,320 105,450
    ENBRIDGE ENERGY MGMT 60,313 276,890
    ESSEX PPTY TR, INC 63,606 71,971
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS 55,093 90,070
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 0 0
    FACEBOOK, INC 85,613 96,360
    FEDERAL RLTY INVT TR 52,198 68,395
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CORP 0 0
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 99,734 141,432
    GOLUB CAPITAL BDC 100,824 118,175
    GOOGLE INC 78,671 90,713
    GRANDEUR PEAK EM OPP 102,475 101,843
    HOMEAWAY INC 0 0
    INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC 106,580 114,632
    ITC HOLDINGS CORP 0 0
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 79,007 123,988
    KINDER MORGAN MGMT 0 0
    KINDER MORGAN, INC 30,349 188,164
    NEUBERGER BERMAN LONG SH INS 0 0
    NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL CORP 0 0
    NXP SEMICONDUCTORS NV 87,987 87,291
    OAKMARK INTL SMALL CAP 502,187 496,797
    PALL CORP 0 0
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC 77,817 145,125
    PHILLIP MORRIS INTL INC 59,846 256,590
    PIONEER NAT RES, CO 128,813 126,770
    PPG INDUSTRIES 41,085 129,839
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP 78,251 104,640
    SEADRILL PARTNERS, LLC 0 0
    STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC 108,233 163,200
    STARWOOD WAYPOINT RESIDENTIAL 44,820 36,720
    SUNTRUST BANKS 82,019 88,680
    TARGA RESOURCES CORP 76,524 154,788
    TEEKAY CORP 114,406 152,193
    TEEKAY OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP 45,784 129,675
    TRIPADVISOR, INC 86,440 78,586
    UPS, INC 80,156 127,950
    VISA INC 66,294 226,020
    WHITEWAVE FOODS, CO 56,315 180,670
    WHOLE FOODS MKT, INC 84,195 65,520

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BROWN ADV HEDGED FIXED INCOME AT COST 500,000 482,108
    YUKON CAPITAL PARTNERS II, LP AT COST 66,384 66,457

    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 750 0   750


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXP FROM PARTNERSHIPS 9,228 9,228   0
    BANK SERVICE CHARGES 81 0   0
    OTHER LOSS FROM INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS 52 52   0


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 40,429 40,429   0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 51 51   0
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENTS 3,849 0   0