Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)POST OFFICE BOX 2146
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LONGVIEW, TX75606
A Employer identification number

75-2698267
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(903) 758-8276
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$39,082,045
J 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) 1,500,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,736 1,736  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 722,389 722,389  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,668,636
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,697,572
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,668,636
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)....... 211,653 227,264  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,104,414 2,620,025  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 2,980 2,980    
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 4,800 4,800    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 51,544 51,544    
17 Interest............... 3,103 3,102    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 30,915 6,380    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 125,485 124,832    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 218,827 193,638   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,966,483 1,966,483
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,185,310 193,638   1,966,483
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,919,104
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,426,387
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,033,345 1,207,825 1,217,325
3 Accounts receivable bullet15,422
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   123,945 15,422 15,422
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.......... 1,121 5,351  
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 14,726,082 Click to see attachment15,970,298 19,709,623
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 8,839,365 Click to see attachment9,260,414 9,109,426
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 5,539,012 Click to see attachment5,709,408 9,030,249
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) 30,262,870 32,168,718 39,082,045
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
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 30,262,870 32,168,718
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 30,262,870 32,168,718
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 30,262,870 32,168,718
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
30,262,870
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,919,104
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
32,181,974
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
13,256
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
32,168,718
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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 CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION-TB&T P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
b CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION-WELLS FARGO P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
c 2552.323 BLACKROCK GLOBAL BALANCED CL I P 2012-07-30 2015-12-09
d 55658.627 MET WEST TOTAL RETURN BOND CL I P 2014-05-09 2015-12-09
e 11734.794 VANG TOTAL STK MKT INDEX INST P 2006-01-30 2015-12-09
.200 ACTAVIS PLC P 2015-03-17 2015-03-17
4000.000 ALLERGAN INC P 1990-03-22 2015-03-17
PARTNERSHIP CAP GAIN P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
PARTNERSHIP 1250 GAIN/LOSS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
PARTNERSHIP 1256 GAIN/LOSS P 2014-01-01 2015-12-31
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 334,836     334,836
b 67     67
c 50,000   48,469 1,531
d 600,000   600,000  
e 600,000   365,187 234,813
61   61  
966,206   15,031 951,175
143,792     143,792
2,610     2,610
    188 -188
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       334,836
b       67
c       1,531
d        
e       234,813
       
      951,175
      143,792
      2,610
      -188
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 1,668,636
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 1,984,802 39,545,507 0.05019
2013 1,861,727 35,874,047 0.05190
2012 1,336,787 28,742,865 0.04651
2011 979,549 26,507,708 0.03695
2010 666,100 24,390,973 0.02731
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.212856
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
0.042571
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
40,359,235
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,718,133
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
24,264
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,742,397
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,966,483
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 24,264
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 24,264
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 24,264
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 20,274
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 9,500
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 112
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 29,886
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 271
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 5,351
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet5,351 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletTX
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSUSAN MINCEY Telephone no.bullet (903) 758-8276

    Located atbullet222 E TYLERLONGVIEWTX ZIP+4bullet75601
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ANN LACY CRAIN Pres/DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0    
    222 E TYLER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    ROGERS L CRAIN VP/SEC/DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0    
    712 MAIN STREET SUITE 3400
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    B WALTER CRAIN III VP/DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0    
    712 MAIN STREET SUITE 3400
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    ANN LACY CRAIN II VP/DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0    
    712 MAIN STREET SUITE 3400
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    SUSAN MINCEY VP/TREAS
    1.00
    0    
    222 E TYLER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    DARREN GROCE VP
    1.00
    0    
    222 E TYLER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    TERRI DOWNING Controller
    1.00
    0    
    222 E TYLER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    30,332,283
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,390,317
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    9,251,243
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    40,973,843
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    40,973,843
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    614,608
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    40,359,235
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,017,962
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,017,962
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    24,264
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    24,264
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,993,698
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,993,698
    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
    1,993,698
    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
    1,966,483
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,966,483
    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
    24,264
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,942,219
    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 1,993,698
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 213,566
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,966,483
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 213,566
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 1,752,917
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
     
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
    240,781
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
     
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
     
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    ANN LACY CRAIN
    P O BOX 2146
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    (903) 758-8276
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    EXPLANATION OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION, PROPOSED AMOUNT AND USE, PROOF OF THEIR IRS EXEMPT STATUS (LETTER RULING) OR THAT THEY ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYING INCOME TAX.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING AS SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS OR SIMILAR EXEMPTION.
    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
    AMAZING PLACE
    3735 DREXEL
    HOUSTON,TX77027
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION LONGVIEW
    1125 JUDSON ROAD 150
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,500
    ARC OF GREGG COUNTY THE
    PO BOX 522
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 1,500
    ARTSVIEW CHILDREN'S THEATRE
    313 W TYLER ST
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC SPONSOR 2015 FUN DRIVE 1,500
    ASBURY HOUSE
    320 S CENTER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC SILVER SPONSOR CLAY SHOOT 600
    ASSN OF FORMER STUDENTS OF TEXAS AM
    505 GEORGE BUSH DRIVE
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77840
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 125
    BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    ONE BAYLOR PLAZA MSBCM 160
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    NONE PUBLIC FOR DR LARRY LIPSHUTZ 10,000
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    1331 E FIFTH STREET
    TYLER,TX75701
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREGG CO
    PO BOX 2426
    LONGVIEW,TX75602
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHAMPION FOR YOUTH TABLES AND MEMORIAL 32,500
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREGG CO
    PO BOX 2426
    LONGVIEW,TX75602
    NONE PUBLIC SPONSORSHIP FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT 750
    BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP
    1113 VINE STREET SUITE 200
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    NONE PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT OF BUFFALO BAYOU WATERFRONT 1,000
    CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS
    PO BOX 66581
    HOUSTON,TX77266
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF ROGERS AND KELTY CRAIN 2,500
    CITY OF KILGORESAFE DAY
    815 N KILGORE ST
    KILGORE,TX75662
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 150
    COLGATE UNIVERSITY
    13 OAK DRIVE
    HAMILTON,NY13346
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF JANE L CRAIN 10,000
    CRISMAN SCHOOL THE
    2455 N EASTMAN ROAD
    LONGVIEW,TX75605
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CURRICULUM UPGRADE 10,000
    EAST TEXAS ANGEL NETWORK
    PO BOX 9544
    LONGVIEW,TX75604
    NONE PUBLIC BENEFIT WEEKEND BRONZE SPONSOR 1,500
    EAST TEXAS CHILD ADVOCATES
    PO BOX 3839
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 500
    EAST TEXAS FOOD BANK
    PO BOX 6974
    TYLER,TX75711
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 500
    EAST TEXAS LITERACY COUNCIL
    PO BOX 311
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
    PO BOX 271299
    HOUSTON,TX77277
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF THE CRAIN FAMILY 261,000
    EXPECTANT HEART PREGNANCY CENTER
    PO BOX 1084
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 500
    FAY SCHOOL THE
    48 MAIN STREET
    SOUTHBOROUGH,MA01772
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION 1,000
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    301 N CENTER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC IN MEMORY OF ANN LACY CRAIN 35,000
    FORUM OF THE CIVICS FOUNDATION
    2503 WESTHEIMER
    HOUSTON,TX77098
    NONE PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    GLADEWATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN
    511 S TYLER RD
    GLADEWATER,TX75647
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 250
    GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION
    700 E MARSHALL AVE
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC IN MEMORY OF ANN LACY CRAIN 10,000
    GREGG CO HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3342
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 4,000
    HARLETON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PO BOX 323
    HARLETON,TX75651
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 250
    HAVERTYS SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
    313 TEALWOODO
    LONGVIEW,TX75605
    NONE PUBLIC IN MEMORY OF ANN LACY CRAIN 1,000
    HEARTLIGHT MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 480
    HALLSVILLE,TX75650
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,500
    HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSION
    PO BOX 3223
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 10,000
    HOPE'S CLOSET
    1011 WAL ST STE 100
    LONGVIEW,TX75605
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NAT SCIENCES
    5555 HERMANN PARK DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    NONE PUBLIC 2015 ANNUAL FUND 10,000
    HOUSTON PBS
    4343 ELGIN ST
    HOUSTON,TX77204
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF THE CRAINS 2,000
    HOUSTON PUBLIC RADIO
    PO BOX 4878
    HOUSTON,TX77210
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC COMMUNICATION SERVICES 1,000
    HOUSTON SPCA
    900 PORTWAY DR
    HOUSTON,TX77024
    NONE PUBLIC FOR SAFETY OF ANIMALS 2,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST TEXAS
    303 ENTERPRISE
    LONGVIEW,TX75604
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 500
    JUDSON-METRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTM
    PO BOX 429
    JUDSON,TX75660
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 250
    JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON
    DEPT 304 PO BOX 4346
    HOUSTON,TX77210
    NONE PUBLIC JAZZ QUINTET SPONSOR FOR BON TEMPS BALL 5,000
    JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LONGVIEW
    PO BOX 866
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC COMMUNITY PROJECTS 1,000
    KENYON COLLEGE
    DUFF STREET
    GAMBIER,OH43022
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF THE CRAINS 10,000
    KIDLINKS FOUNDATION
    5485 BELT LINE RD STE 200
    DALLAS,TX75254
    NONE PUBLIC 15TH ANNUAL ENERGY GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR 2,500
    LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL THE
    PO BOX 6125
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION 111,000
    LONGVIEW COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
    PO BOX 1023
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 8,500
    LONGVIEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    300 W TYLER ST
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC BUILDING CAMPAIGN 5,000
    LONGVIEW PARTNERS IN PREVENTION
    PO BOX 1952
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC FOR THE PIP MENTOR PROGRAM 4,000
    LONGVIEW SYMPHONY LEAGUE
    PO BOX 1825
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    LONGVIEW SYMPHONY LEAGUE
    PO BOX 1825
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC PAST & PUCCINI TABLE SPONSOR 400
    LONGVIEW UNITY AND DIVERSITY
    PO BOX 1952
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 250
    LONGVIEW WORLD OF WONDERS
    112 E TYLER AVE
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC HANDS ON DISCOVERY CENTER 250,000
    MARTIN HOUSE CAC THE
    606 W GARFIELD DRIVE SUITE D
    LONGIEW,TX75602
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,500
    MD ANDERSON
    PO BOX 4464
    HOUSTON,TX77210
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF THE CRAINS 25,000
    THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    6565 FANNIN STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    NONE PUBLIC FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH & CARE 10,000
    MIRACLE LEAGUE OF EAST TEXAS
    PO BOX 2761
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,000
    NEUHAUS EDUCATION CENTER
    4433 BISSONNET
    BELLAIRE,TX77401
    NONE PUBLIC SPONSORSHIP FOR ANNUAL BENEFIT LUNCHEON 5,000
    NEWGATE MISSION
    PO BOX 3891
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC FOR SOCIAL WORK SERVICES TO JOBLESS 10,000
    PRESBYTERIAN CAMPS AT GILMONT
    6075 STATE HWY 155N
    GILMER,TX75644
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP 5,000
    PRESBYTERIAN CAMPS AT GILMONT
    6075 STATE HWY 155N
    GILMER,TX75644
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS 1,200
    RHODES COLLEGE
    2000 NORTH PARKWAY
    MEMPHIS,TN38112
    NONE PUBLIC FOR THE CRAIN FAMILY COUNSELING SUPPORT FUND 75,000
    RIVER OAKS BAPTIST SCHOOL
    2300 WILLOWICK
    HOUSTON,TX77027
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 51,000
    RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB
    2503 WESTHEIMER
    HOUSTON,TX77098
    NONE PUBLIC THE AZALEA TRAIL 2,500
    SABINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    6144 GATEWAY CIRCLE
    KILGORE,TX75662
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 250
    SALVATION ARMY THE
    519 EAST COTTON STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 10,000
    SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 750100
    DALLAS,TX75275
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 32,000
    SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 750100
    DALLAS,TX75275
    NONE PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF CENTURY CELEBRATION AND PROMENADE 200,000
    ST JOHN DIVINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    2450 RIVER OAKS BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 25,000
    ST JOHN'S SCHOOL
    2401 CLAREMONT LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 20,000
    ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITA
    501 ST JUDE PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 100
    TANGLEWOOD FOUNDATION
    5757 WOODWAY STE 160
    HOUSON,TX77057
    NONE PUBLIC FOR GENERAL FOUNDATION 1,000
    TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL INC
    PO BOX 840982
    DALLAS,TX75284
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CARE 100,000
    TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
    310 W PANOLA ST
    CARTHAGE,TX75633
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PRESERVATION OF TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY 1,000
    TEXAS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
    PO BOX 2788
    KILGORE,TX75633
    NONE PUBLIC FOR HISTORICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION 2,500
    TEXAS SPECIAL CHILDRENS PROJECTS
    513 N FREDONIA ST
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 260
    THETA CHARITY ANTIQUES SHOW
    4212 SAN FELIPE PMB 345
    HOUSTON,TX77027
    NONE PUBLIC FOR FUNDRAISING FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ART 5,000
    TIRR FOUNDATION
    4605 POST OAK PLACE SUITE 222
    HOUSTON,TX77027
    NONE PUBLIC FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 1,000
    TRINITY PAWLING SCHOOL
    700 ROUTE 22
    PAWLING,NY12564
    NONE PUBLIC FOR BOYS BOARDING SCHOOL 1,000
    TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS THE
    215 TEAGUE ST
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC FOR THE SPRING GALA 1,000
    UNITED FUND OF KILGORE
    PO BOX 1832
    KILGORE,TX75663
    NONE PUBLIC FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 500
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LAW SCHOOL
    727 EAST DEAN KEETON ST
    AUSTIN,TX78705
    NONE PUBLIC FOR LAW EDUCATION 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SEWANEE
    735 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    SEWANEE,TN37383
    NONE PUBLIC FOR GENERAL EDUCATION 10,000
    UT-AUSTIN-MCCOMBS SCHOOL OF BUSINES
    1 UNIVERSITY STATION B6000
    AUSTIN,TX78712
    NONE PUBLIC TO FURTHER BUSINESS EDUCATION 25,000
    WASHINGTON LEE UNIVERSITY
    204 W WASHINGTON ST DVLPMNT BLDG
    LEXINGTON,VA24450
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 25,000
    WHITE OAK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PO BOX 336
    WHITE OAK,TX75693
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 300
    WINDRIDGE THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CE
    PO BOX 5932
    LONGVIEW,TX75608
    NONE PUBLIC FOR EQUESTRIAN HEALTH 1,000
    WINONA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    1111 DALLAS STREET
    WINONA,TX75792
    NONE PUBLIC FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 250
    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
    PO BOX 758516
    TOPEKA,KS66675
    NONE PUBLIC FOR DISABLED VETERANS 2,000
    YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY
    3000 TRULLEY ST
    HOUSTON,TX77004
    NONE PUBLIC TO FURTHER EDUCATION FOR INNER CITY CHILDREN 5,000
    ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF HOUSTON
    PO BOX 4759
    HOUSTON,TX77210
    NONE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION 1,000
    BO'S PLACE
    10050 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY
    HOUSTON,TX77054
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    CAMP FOR ALL
    10500 NW FREEWAY STE 200
    HOUSTON,TX77092
    NONE PUBLIC BELIEVE IN MAGIC GALA 20,000
    DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER
    4950 MEMORIAL DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77007
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF WALTER AND MARY CRAIN 1,000
    FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
    8605 EXPLORER DRIVE
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80920
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 200
    GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FO
    2943 SMU BOULEVARD
    DALLAS,TX75205
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    GLASSELL SCHOOL OF ART
    5101 MONTROSE BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77006
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF WALTER & MARY CRAIN 5,000
    GREAT TEXAS BALLOON RACE
    410 N CENTER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC SPONSORSHIP FOR SPECIAL SHAPE BALLOON 2,500
    HOLT INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SERVI
    P O BOX 2880
    EUGENE,OR97402
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 500
    HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER
    3701 BRIARPARK DIVE STE 310
    HOUSTON,TX77042
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF LACY CRAIN 1,000
    LONGVIEW JAYCEES
    1511 JUDSON ROAD F
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC TICKETS FOR THE ANNUAL CHILDREN'S MAGIC FESTIVAL 44
    LONGVIEW NEWS JOURNAL
    320 E METHVIN ST
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION TO BENEFIT CRISMAN SCHOOL 250
    MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE
    583 AIRPORT ROAD
    LITITZ,PA17543
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 500
    MERCY MANOR
    P O BOX 1019
    WHITE OAK,TX75693
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 500
    MICKEY MELTON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAM
    P O BOX 2146
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC FOR FOOD SPONSORSHIP 1,727
    MIDTOWN ARTS AND THEATER CENTER HOU
    3414 LA BRANCH
    HOUSTON,TX77004
    NONE PUBLIC FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 10,000
    NATIONAL ARCHIVES TRUST FUND
    700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON DC,DC20408
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF THE CRAINS 50,000
    THE PARISH SCHOOL
    11001 HAMMERLY BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77043
    NONE PUBLIC 22ND ANNUAL GALA 1,000
    UPSHUR COUNTY HOPE HOUSE FOR PETS
    PO BOX 187
    GILMER,TX75644
    NONE PUBLIC FOR SPONSORSHIP OF FURRY FIESTA STRAIGHT FLUSH 3,000
    PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS
    VARIOUS
    VARIOUS,TX75701
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    1301 S BROADWAY
    TYLER,TX75701
    NONE   2015 CATTLE BARON SPONSOR FOR WRANGLER BARON 1,500
    ARCHWAY ACADEMY
    6221 MAIN ST
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 8,000
    ARROW FOUNDATION
    2929 FM 2920
    SPRING,TX77388
    NONE   SPONSOR 2015 LUNCHEON 500
    HANKAMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
    1621 S 3RD STREET
    WACO,TX76706
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 250
    BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
    200 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
    AUSTIN,TX78712
    NONE PUBLIC IN HONOR OF JUDY & CHARLES TATE 10,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA
    710 ROBERTSON BLVD
    HENDERSON,TX75652
    NONE PUBLIC IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL WILHITE SR 250
    CONNER WILSON BENEFIT FUND B
    POST OFFICE BOX 2146
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE I TO FUND CHILDREN'S COLLEGE FUND 150
    CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON
    3001 MAIN ST
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    NONE PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF LACY CRAIN 1,000
    DORS COMMUNITY SERVICES
    1125 JUDSON RD
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC LEADERSHIP LONGVIEW PLATINUM SPONSOR 1,000
    EAST TEXAS OIL MUSEUM
    1100 BROADWAY BLVD
    KILGORE,TX75662
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,000
    ETCPA ED FUND INC
    PO BOX 5100
    TYLER,TX75712
    NONE PUBLIC FOR ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS 500
    GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION
    2943 SMU BOULEVARD
    DALLAS,TX75205
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 10,000
    HEARTS ANONYMOUS
    20 RIM ROAD
    KILGORE,TX75662
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 100
    HELPING HANDS OF KILGORE
    201 S MARTIN ST
    KILGORE,TX75662
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 375
    HOLLY HALL SILVER TEA
    2000 HOLLY HALL STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77054
    NONE PUBLIC CUP OF TEA UNDERWRITER 1,000
    HOUSTON ARBORETUM NATURE CENTER
    4501 WOODWAY DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77024
    NONE PUBLIC 39TH ANNUAL ALFRESCO GALA 500
    HOUSTON BALLET
    601 PRESTON ST
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    NONE PUBLIC IN HONOR OF CLAIRE WHITEHEAD 25,000
    HOUSTON BARC FOUNDATION
    3200 CARR STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77026
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    HOUSTON REVISION
    6856 BELLAIRE BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77074
    NONE PUBLIC 2015 LUNCHEON 1,000
    KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
    3876 MEDINA HWY
    KERRVILLE,TX78028
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 250
    MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
    830 TEXAS HIGHWAY 155
    AVINGER,TX75630
    NONE PUBLIC FOR YOUTH GROUP TRIP 2,000
    RIVER OAKS PARK
    3600 LOCKE LN
    HOUSTON,TX77027
    NONE PUBLIC FOR WALKWAY PAVER 1,000
    TEXAS PARKS WILDLIFE - AUSTIN CHAPT
    4200 SMITH SCHOOL ROAD
    AUSTIN,TX78744
    NONE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE 1,000
    TEXAS PARKS WILDLIFE - HOUSTON CHAP
    10101 SOUTHWEST FWY 206
    HOUSTON,TX77074
    NONE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE 1,000
    THE MEADOWS MUSEUM
    5900 BISHOP BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75205
    NONE PUBLIC FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF ART 5,000
    THE MEADOWS SCHOOL OF ART
    6101 BISHOP BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75205
    NONE PUBLIC FOR ART EDUCATION 5,000
    THEATRE LONGVIEW
    1001 W HAWKINS PKWY
    LONGVIEW,TX75605
    NONE PUBLIC FOR LOCAL THEATRE 500
    UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
    1805 7TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE PUBLIC FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLACK STUDENTS 1,000
    URBAN HARVEST
    2311 CANAL STREET SUITE 200
    HOUSTON,TX77003
      PUBLIC FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS AND EDUCATION 1,000
    UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION
    207 S HOUSTON
    DALLAS,TX75202
    NONE PUBLIC FOR UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS 1,000
    UT HEALTH OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
    7000 FANNIN SUITE 1200
    HOUSTON,TX77030
    NONE PUBLIC FOR HEALTHCARE DISCOVERY AND EDUCATION 1,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    1125 JUDSON ROAD 150
    LONGVIEW,TX79601
    NONE   SPONSORSHIP FOR GO RED FOR WOMEN 1,500
    ASBURY HOUSE
    320 S CENTER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC GENERAL CONTRIBUTION 2,500
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREGG COUNTY
    PO BOX 2426
    LONGVIEW,TX75602
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS 1,000
    GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    2525 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY
    TYLER,TX75701
    NONE PUBLIC IN MEMORY OF JOHN M CRAIN 1,000
    GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3342
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC SPONSORSHIP FOR LANDMARKS OF LONGVIEW 1,250
    GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3342
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC SPONSORSHIP FOR DALTON DAYS SHERIFF 1,500
    GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3342
    LONGVIEW,TX75606
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 250
    HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSION
    3117 W MARSHALL AVE
    LONGVIEW,TX75604
    NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CONTRIBUTION 50
    HOUSTON ARBORETUM NATURE CENTER
    4501 WOODWAY DR
    HOUSTON,TX77024
    NONE PUBLIC FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 25,000
    LONGVIEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    300 W TYLER ST
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC 2015 RAISIN' THE ROOF 7,500
    LONGVIEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    300 W TYLER AVE
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC 2015 WOMEN BUILD 2,500
    LONGVIEW WORLD OF WONDERS
    112 E TYLER AVE
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC BOURBON & BOWTIES SPONSORSHIP 5,000
    LONGVIEW WORLD OF WONDERS
    112 E TYLER AVE
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
    NONE PUBLIC FOR FRONT FACADE 9,450
    RHODES COLLEGE
    2000 NORTH PARKWAY
    MEMPHIS,TN38112
    NONE PUBLIC FOR LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION SERVICES 10,000
    WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
    204 W WASHINGTON ST
    LEXINGTON,VA24450
    NONE PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR WASHINGTON & LEE 200,000
    WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
    204 W WASHINGTON ST
    LEXINGTON,VA24450
    NONE PUBLIC FOR HARLAN BECKLEY SCHOLARSHIP 20,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,966,483
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
        14 1,736  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 722,389  
    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 1,668,636  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aPARTNERSHIP INCOME
        14 79,379  
    bPARTNERSHIP RENTAL INCOME     14 -470  
    cPARTNERSHIP UBTI 211110 -15,584      
    dPARTNERSHIP UBTI SEC 1231 211110 -39      
    eROYALTY INCOME     15 148,355  
    fTAX EXEMPT INCOME         12
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -15,623 2,620,025 12
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,604,414
    (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.)
    11A TAX EXEMPT INTEREST INCOME - EXCLUDED BY SECTION 103
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

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


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


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    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
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    75-2698267
    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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number
    75-2698267
    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
     
     

    CRAIN RESOURCES  
    P O BOX 2146
     
    LONGVIEW, TX75606

    $ 1,500,000


    (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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    75-2698267
    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
     
    $    
    (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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    75-2698267
    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) (2015)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0

    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING EXPENSES 4,800 4,800 0 0

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF 990-PF, PART VII-B, QUESTION 1A(3) - STATEMENT REGARDING FURNISHING OR RECEIVING GOODS OR SERVICES FROM DISQUALIFIED PERSONEXPLANATION:R. LACY SERVICES, LTD ("PARTNERSHIP") IS OWNED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARDOF DIRECTORS OF THE CRAIN FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION"). PARTNERSHIPMAKES AVAILABLE TO THE FOUNDATION, AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCTOF ITS ACTIVITIES, THE SERVICES OF CERTAIN OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND ITS FACILITIES. THESE SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE MADEAVAIABLE TO THE FOUNDATION FREE OF CHARGE.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MET WEST TOTAL RETURN BOND CL I 9,260,414 9,109,426

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALLERGAN INC 449,265 460,313
    AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC 36,659 3,864
    BP PLC SPONS ADR 135,000 102,533
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 107,750 311,800
    WEINGARTEN REALTY REIT 21,054 38,903
    VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET 8,384,016 12,504,666
    HARBOR INTERNATIONAL INST REINVEST 1,686,919 1,558,781
    BLACKROCK GLOBAL BALANCED 3,395,922 3,167,203
    FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD 37,782 9,478
    MURPHY OIL CORP 11,159 4,490
    MURPHY USA INC 1,800 3,037
    WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE ASSET 1,702,972 1,544,555

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ASB ALLEGIANCE REAL ESTATE FUND AT COST 2,779,928 3,884,310
    GT REAL ASSETS AT COST 52,986 73,807
    GT EMERGING MARKETS (QP), LP AT COST 213,597 218,268
    GT SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES III AT COST 101,131 100,718
    GT OFFSHORE FUND, LTD AT COST 1,303,762 1,303,762
    MIDLAND US QP FUND, LP AT COST 455,611 493,509
    MIDLAND INTL EQUITY QP FUND, LP AT COST 483,906 482,043
    BLACK STONE MINERALS CO, LP AT COST    
    BLACK STONE MINERALS CO (CU) AT COST 132,852 1,057,749
    BLACK STONE MINERALS CO (SUB) AT COST 173,013 1,402,133
    PALLADIAN, LP AT COST 12,622 13,950

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL SERVICES 2,980 2,980 0 0


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Amount
    BASIS ADJUSTMENT TO STOCK INVESTMENT 13,256


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 8,806 8,806    
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 750 750    
    NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 632      
    NON-DEDUCTIBLE PTRSHP EXP 21      
    O&G COST DEPLETION 49,836 49,836    
    PARTNERSHIP OTHER DEDUCTIONS 65,440 65,440    


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PARTNERSHIP INCOME 79,379 79,379  
    PARTNERSHIP RENTAL INCOME -470 -470  
    PARTNERSHIP UBTI -15,584    
    PARTNERSHIP UBTI SEC 1231 -39    
    ROYALTY INCOME 148,355 148,355  
    TAX EXEMPT INCOME 12    


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 51,544 51,544 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE CRAIN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    75-2698267
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    OTHER FOREIGN TAX 4,611 4,611    
    PARTNERSHIP FOREIGN TAX 1,404 1,404    
    STATE TAX EXPENSE ON ROYALTY 365 365