Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
CASCADE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 958
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ROCKPORT, ME048560958
A Employer identification number

20-4956488
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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$19,100,765J 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 10 10  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 439,895 439,895  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 292,063
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,188,180
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 292,063
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 131,422
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -703,752 -703,752  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 28,216 28,216 131,422
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 237,459     237,459
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 27,640 27,640    
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 28,515 28,515    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 80,388     80,388
17 Interest............... 493 493    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 42,496 24,281   18,215
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 4,424 4,424  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 7,170     7,170
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,855 8,890   965
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 438,440 94,243   344,197
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 511,750 511,750
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 950,190 94,243   855,947
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -921,974
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 131,422
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............. 51,208 177,370 177,370
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,828,940 1,649,806 1,414,430
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.......... 16,825 13,265 13,265
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 5,055,665 Click to see attachment4,754,017 4,754,017
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 9,063,498 Click to see attachment8,420,983 8,420,983
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,161,162 Click to see attachment1,188,922 1,188,922
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 2,733,321 Click to see attachment2,786,700 2,786,700
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet350,697
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet25,357 326,611 Click to see attachment325,340 325,340
15 Other assets (describe bullet) 24,785 Click to see attachment19,738 19,738
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 20,262,015 19,336,141 19,100,765
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) 6,557 Click to see attachment3,622
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 6,557 3,622
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 20,255,458 19,332,519
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 20,255,458 19,332,519
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 20,262,015 19,336,141
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
20,255,458
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-921,974
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
19,333,484
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
965
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
19,332,519
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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 PUBLICALLY TRADED STOCK P 2013-12-01 2015-12-31
b PUBLICALLY TRADED STOCK P 2014-12-05 2015-06-01
c CAPITAL GAIN DISTS P 2015-12-31 2015-12-31
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 2,937,466   2,776,825 160,641
b 1,244,982   1,119,292 125,690
c 5,732     5,732
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       160,641
b       125,690
c       5,732
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 292,063
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 3 131,422
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 19,145,855 19,611,882 0.976238
2013 20,406,894 19,557,165 1.043448
2012 20,882,158 21,323,279 0.979313
2011 21,188,943 20,417,695 1.037774
2010 21,502,442 19,713,317 1.090757
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
25.127529
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
1.025506
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
18,961,761
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
19,445,400
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
 
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
19,445,400
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
18,006,568
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 0
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  
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 29,953
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 29,953
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 29,953
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet29,953 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
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)
    bulletME
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletNA
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDANIEL DIBNER Telephone no.bullet (203) 903-0762

    Located atbulletP O BOX 958ROCKPORTME ZIP+4bullet04856
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    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
    DANIEL DIBNERClick to see attachment MANAGER
    35.00     		102,229 0 0
    688 COMMERCIAL STREET
    ROCKPORT,ME04856
    VICTORIA DIBNERClick to see attachment ASST MANAGER
    35.00     		102,229 0 0
    688 COMMERCIAL STREET
    ROCKPORT,ME04856
    AURORA C DIBNERClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    5.00     		11,000 0 0
    67 COBBLESTONE DRIVE
    GROTON,CT06340
    AVALON D FENNESSEYClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    5.00     		11,000 0 0
    47 EAST MEADOW ROAD
    WILTON,CT06897
    BERN L DIBNERClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    5.00     		11,000 0 0
    1303 DELAWARE AVE APT 1311
    WILMINGTON,DE19806
    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 2
    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
    GOLDMAN SACHSClick to see attachment MANAGE FUNDS 80,388
    200 WEST ST 39TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10282
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 MEGUNTCOOK ROWING PUBLIC ROWING EDUCATION 40,000
    2 LOWELL OBSERVATORY PHILANTHROPIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 25,000
    3 SMITHSONIAN INSTUTUTE SMITHDIBNER LIBRARY 25,000
    4 PANNED PARENTHOOD NATIONAL FUND RAISER 25,000
    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 GOLDMAN SACHS VARIOUS FUNDS 14363922 14,363,921
    2 OTHER INVESTMENTS STATEMENT 118 2786700 2,786,700
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet17,150,621
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    17,594,892
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,297,284
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    358,343
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,250,519
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    19,250,519
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    288,758
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    18,961,761
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    948,088
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    948,088
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    948,088
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    948,088
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    948,088
    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
    855,947
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    17,150,621
    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
    18,006,568
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    18,006,568
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 948,088
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 857,380
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 857,380
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 18,006,568
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 948,088
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 855,947
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,713,327
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,713,327
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 857,380
    e Excess from 2015.... 702,195
    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
    131,422 155,614 76,875 710,869 1,074,780
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 111,709 132,272 65,344 604,239 913,564
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		18,006,568 19,145,855 20,406,894 20,882,158 78,441,475
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		18,006,568 19,145,855 20,406,894 20,882,158 78,441,475
    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 ...... 19,336,141 20,262,015 19,403,087 19,887,395 78,888,638
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		 18,991,063 19,910,619 19,085,655 19,570,709 77,558,046
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		632,059 653,729 651,905 710,776 2,648,469
    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 28,216 1,057,969 1,236,606 863,619 3,186,410
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    UNITED MID-COAST CHARITIES
    P O BOX 205
    CAMDEN,ME048430205     		ADVISE BD PC PHILANTHROPICXMAS CAMPAIGN 10,000
    FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM
    160 MUSEUM STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE PC SUPPORT FINE ARTS 18,750
    LOWELL OBSERVATORY
    1400 W MARS HILL ROAD
    FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001     		ADVISE BD PC 1 PHILANTHROPIC2 SCIENTIFICRESEARCH 25,000
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 37012
    WASHINGTON,DC20013     		NONE PC SMITHDIBNERLIBRARY FUNDING 25,000
    PLANNED PARENTWOOD
    434 WEST 33RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE PC NATIONALFUND RAISER 25,000
    COASTAL MTN LAND TRUST
    101 MOUNT BATTIE STREET
    CAMDEN,ME04843     		NONE PC OPERATING EXPS 3,500
    FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
    P O BOX 587
    AUGUSTA,ME043320587     		NONE PC FAMILY PLANNINGSERVICES 25,000
    OWLS HEAD TRANSPORT MUSEUM
    117 MUSEUM STREET
    OWLS HEAD,ME04854     		NONE PC OPERATING EXPS 20,000
    SMILE TRAIN
    41 MADISON AVE 28TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE PC ORAL SURGERY 25,000
    NEW HOPE FOR WOMEN
    9 PARK STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE PC SUPPORTS WOMENSHELTER 10,000
    TOWN OF ROCKPORT
    P O BOX 10
    ROCKPORT,ME048560010     		NONE PC POLICE CLUBK-9 PROGRAM 2,000
    CHILDREN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOC
    2501 COTA AVENUE
    BLOOMINGTON,IN47403     		NONE PC MEDICAL RESEARCH 10,000
    MEDSHARE INTERNATIONAL
    3240 CLIFTON SPRINGS ROAD
    DECATUR,GA30034     		NONE PC MEDICAL SUPPLISEFOR DISASTGER AREAOF THE WORLD 10,000
    REEF RELIEF
    631 GREENE STREET
    KEY WEST,FL33040     		NONE PC ENVIRONMENTALRESEARCH 10,000
    WEATHERVANE THEATRE
    P O BOX 127 ROUTE 3
    WHITEFIELD,NH035980127     		NONE PC REBUILD FROM FIRE 5,000
    WHEELCHAIR FOUNDATION
    3820 BLACKHAWK ROAD
    DANVILLE,CA94506     		NONE PC SUPPLIES FREEWHEELCHAIRS FORDISABLED CHILDREN 10,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
    1875 CONN AVE NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC200095739     		NONE PC PROTECT ENVIRONMENTINITIATIVE WORLDWIDE 10,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    39 SUMMER STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME048412389     		NONE PC OPERATING EXPS 10,000
    USO WORLD HEADQUARTERS
    P O BOX 96860
    WASHINGTON,DC200906860     		NONE PC OPERATING EXPS 10,000
    SAVE THE CHILDREN
    501 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST STE 400
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		NONE PC CHILD CHARITY 10,000
    FOSTER CARE FOR SUCCESS
    21351 GENTRY DRIVE STE 130
    STERLING,VA20166     		NONE PC YOUTH MENTOR PROGRAMUNDER PRIVILEGECHILDREN 10,000
    PENOBSCOT MARINE MUSEUM
    P O BOX 498
    SEARSPORT,ME049740498     		NONE PC UNDER RESTRICTED 10,000
    WOUNDED WARRIER PROJECT
    P O BOX 758517
    TOPEKA,KS66675     		NONE PC NATIONAL CAMPAIGNFOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS 10,000
    CAMDEN CONFERENCE
    P O BOX 882
    CAMDEN,ME048430882     		NONE PC PUBLIC AWARENESSPROGRAMS 20,000
    CAMDEN INTL FILM FESTIVAL
    P O BOX 836
    CAMDEN,ME048430836     		NONE PC CULTURAL EDUCATIONPROGRAMS 20,000
    ISLAND INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 648
    ROCKLAND,ME048410648     		NONE PC OCEANIC ANDMARITIME NATUREEDUCATION 10,000
    STATION MAINE
    75 MECHANIC STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE PC MARITIME AND CHILDEDUCATION PROGRAM 5,000
    BIGELOW LABORATORY
    P O BOX 475
    WEST BOOTHBAY HARBOR,ME045750475     		NONE PC OCEANIC RESEARCHAND EDUCATION 5,000
    LEARNING ALLY
    20 ROSZEL ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ085409983     		NONE PC FREE AUDIORECORDING DEVICESFOR IMPAIRED 5,000
    LUNA PRESERVATION SOCIETY
    P O BOX 1866
    BROOKLINE,MA024461866     		NONE PC OPERATING EXPS 5,000
    RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT
    P O BOX 141
    BELFAST,ME049150141     		NONE PC FIRST OFFENDEREDUCATION ANDSUPPORT 5,000
    WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTL
    P O BOX 9224
    CENTRAL ISLIP,NY117229224     		NONE PC OPERATING EXPENSES 5,000
    MEGUNTCOOK ROWING
    P O BOX 855
    CAMDEN,ME048430855     		ADVISE BD PC PUBLIC ROWINGEDUCATION 40,000
    FRIENDS OF THE STRAND THEATER
    345 MAIN STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE PC PAID TO UPGRADE DIGITAL SCANNER 25,000
    KNOX COUNTY HEALTH CLINIC
    22 WHITE STREET
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE PC FREE HEALTH SERVICE FOR THE POOR OPERATING EXPENSE 10,000
    VICTORIA MUSEUM
    109 DANFORTH STREET
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		NONE PC 1864 MANSION RESTORATION PROJECT 10,000
    THE GENERAL HENRY KNOX MUSEUM
    P O BOX 326
    THOMASTON,ME048610326     		NONE PC REVOLUTIONARY WAR GENERAL HOMESTEAD RESTORATION 1,000
    THE JACKSON LABORATORY
    P O BOX 254
    BAR HARBOR,ME046090254     		NONE PC HEALTH SERVICES-GROW MICE FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSE 5,000
    MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM
    243 WASHINGTON STREET
    BATH,ME04530     		NONE PC PURCHASE HARDWARE FOR SCANNER UPGRADE 5,000
    MERRYSPRING NATURE CENTER
    P O BOX 893
    CAMDEN,ME048430893     		NONE PC NATURE CENTER FOR WILD FLOWER MAINTENTANCE EXPENSE 1,000
    YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
    P O BOX 1849
    NEW HAVEN,CT065081849     		NONE PC SCIENCE AND MEDICINE RESEARCH EXPENSES 400
    JOHNSON CNTY HISTORICAL ASSOC
    P O BOX 5081
    CORALVILLE,IA522415081     		NONE PC CREATE SOCIETY FOR AGRICULTURE STUDIES 5,000
    BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SCHOOL
    P O BOX 599
    ROCKPORT,ME048560599     		NONE PC CREATING SUMMER PROGRAM OF MUSICA 5,000
    TREKKERS
    41 BUTTERMILK DRIVE
    THOMASTON,ME04861     		NONE PC PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGE CHILDREN 5,000
    WAYFINDERS SCHOOL
    79 WASHINGTON STREET
    CAMDEN,ME04843     		NONE PC SINGLE MOTHER COUNSELING AND EDUCATION 15,000
    AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
    55 W WACKER DR STE 1150
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PC CANCER RESEARCH 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 511,750
    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 ...........     		    14 236,381  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 203,524  
    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..... 812930 5,657      
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 292,063  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aUNREALIZED GAINLOSS     		523920 -709,409      
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -703,752 731,968  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1328,216
    (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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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PDQ TAX SERVICE 11,100 11,100 0 0
    CORRETTE & ASSOC AUDITOR 17,415 17,415 0 0

    TY 2015 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Person Name Explanation
    DANIEL DIBNER WAGES PAID TO ADMINISTER THE FOUNDATION, CONTROL AND OVERSEE THE ASSETS
    VICTORIA DIBNER ASSIST THE MANAGER IN MANAGING AND OVERSEEING THE FOUNDATIONS ASSETS
    AURORA C DIBNER MEET WITH THE MANAGERS FOUR TIMES A YEAR TO ASSIST IN GUIDING THE FOUNDATION ASSETS
    AVALON D FENNESSEY MEET WITH THE MANAGERS FOUR TIMES A YEAR TO AID IN GUIDING THE FOUDATION ASSETS
    BERN L DIBNER MEET WITH THE MANAGERS FOUR TIMES A YEAR TO AID IN GUIDING THE FOUNDATION ASSETS

    TY 2015 ContractorCompensationExpln
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Contractor Explanation
    GOLDMAN SACHS FEES DEDUCTED FROM VARIOUS CUSTOMER FUNDS DURING EACH QTR OF 2015

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE 2006-04-19 524 524 SL 5 0 0 0  
    PRINTER 2007-11-04 617 617 SL 5 0 0 0  
    TERA BACKUP UNIT 2008-03-01 420 419 M 5 0 0 0  
    VCD MACBO LAPTOP 2008-05-04 2,690 2,690 M 5 0 0 0  
    FIREPROOF SAFE 2008-08-25 2,474 2,365 M 7 109 0 0  
    RENEW QUICKBOOKS 2008-09-01 1,321 1,321 M 5 0 0 0  
    M-TECH LAPTOP 2008-09-12 5,061 4,099 M 5 0 0 0  
    MICROSOFT OFFICE 2008-11-06 220 220 M 5 0 0 0  
    SIRIUS RADIO 2010-09-05 241 214 SL 5 27 0 0  
    GENERATOR 2011-08-29 1,028 496 SL 7 147 0 0  
    M-TECH LAPTOP 2011-10-21 5,521 3,450 SL 5 1,104 0 0  
    LAND FOR OFFICE 2012-06-01 284,050 0 NDA   0 0 0  
    DELL MONITOR 2013-01-11 833 250 SL 5 167 0 0  
    CELL PHONE 2013-04-15 334 100 SL 5 67 0 0  
    COMPUTER EQUIP 2013-05-29 600 180 SL 5 120 0 0  
    APPLE COMPUTER 2013-07-01 1,981 594 SL 5 396 0 0  
    3 TABLETS 2014-05-08 4,581 458 SL 5 916 0 0  
    2 TABLETS 2014-05-09 3,599 360 SL 5 720 0 0  
    BUSH WACKER 2014-06-17 3,596 257 SL 7 514 0 0  
    REPLACEMENT TREES 2014-12-05 23,215 0 NDA   0 0 0  
    EQUIPMENT 2006-05-01 2,319 2,319   7 0 0 0  
    LAPTOP 2015-11-24 4,594 0 SL 5 115 0 0  
    EXTERNAL HDS 4 2015-11-25 878 0 SL 5 22 0 0  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PRIVATE CORP BONDS 1,188,922 1,188,922

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GOLDMAN SACHS VARIOUS STOCK FU 8,420,983 8,420,983

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    4,754,017
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    4,754,017
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    GS TACTICAL TILT PORTFOLIO   1,231,051 1,231,051
    GS CAPITAL PARTNERS VI PARALLELL   427,178 427,178
    VCFA PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS IV   128,299 128,299
    GSCP VI PARALLEL AIV   0 0
    GS REAL ESTATE   0 0
    MOUNT KELLETT CAPITAL PTRS   347,927 347,927
    OTHER PRIVATE EQUITY   328,034 328,034
    GS VINTAGE FUND LP   213,876 213,876
    GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS II   110,335 110,335

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMPUTER & OFFICE EQUIPMENT 18,075 0 18,075 18,075
    LAND 307,265 0 307,265 307,265


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DAVINCI HORSE SCULPTURE ANTIQUE 5,800 5,800 5,800
    BRONZE ART 3,985 3,985 3,985
    DEPOSIT FOR EXCISE TAX 15,000 9,953 9,953


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Description Amount
    MEALS 50 965


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    COMPUTER EXPENSE 657 657 0 0
    MISCELLANEOUS K-1 EXP 1,691 1,691 0 0
    OFFICE EXPENSES 744 744 0 0
    TELEPHONE 4,510 4,510 0 0
    MEALS 50 965 0 0 965
    REPAIRS 733 733 0 0
    NON EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 0 0 0 0
    SECURITY FEES 555 555 0 0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    K-1 MISC INCOME 5,657 5,657 0
    UNREALIZED GAINS -709,409 -709,409 0


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES MAINE WH 3,460 3,622
    ACCRUED INCOME 3,097 0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GOLDMAN MANAGEMENT FEES 80,388 0 0 80,388


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    CASCADE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-4956488
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD 2,115 2,115 0 0
    PAYROLL TAXES 18,215 0 0 18,215
    PROPERTY TAXES 2,331 2,331 0 0
    EXCISE TAX 2014 19,835 19,835 0 0