Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DALLAS, TX75201
A Employer identification number

23-7226473
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(972) 296-8290
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$33,937,141J 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) 338,581
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 13,548 13,512 13,548
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 483,316 483,316 483,316
5a Gross rents............ 2,200 2,200 2,200
b Net rental income or (loss) 2,200
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,426,140
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,799,355
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,426,140
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 176,231 239,025 176,231
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,440,016 3,164,193 675,295
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 216,093 33,952 0 182,141
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 29,860 5,972 0 23,888
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 32,184 16,092 0 16,092
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 161,317 133,713 0 27,604
17 Interest............... 79 0 0 79
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 10,401 10,401 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 5,075 0 5,075
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 187,027 4,078 0 131,244
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 642,036 204,208 5,075 381,048
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 994,738 994,738
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,636,774 204,208 5,075 1,375,786
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,803,242
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,959,985
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 670,220
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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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.............   163,608 163,608
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 29,021,158 Click to see attachment31,778,938 31,778,938
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,329,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   1,969,000 1,329,000 1,329,000
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 4,011,750 Click to see attachment457,129 457,129
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet57,924
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet46,299 16,700 Click to see attachment11,625 201,226
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment7,240 Click to see attachment7,240 Click to see attachment7,240
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 35,025,848 33,747,540 33,937,141
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 14,506 1,671
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment6,130 Click to see attachment50,000
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 20,636 51,671
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 1,500 1,500
25 Temporarily restricted............... 35,003,712 33,694,369
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)..... 35,005,212 33,695,869
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 35,025,848 33,747,540
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
35,005,212
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,803,242
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
36,808,454
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
3,112,585
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
33,695,869
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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 2000 BANK OF AMERICA CORP   2015-06-12 2015-10-08
b 2500 CISCO SYSTEMS INC   2015-04-06 2015-10-08
c 300 DEVON ENERGY CORP   2014-05-27 2015-02-11
d 2000 KAPSTONE PAPER AND PCKG   2015-09-14 2015-10-09
e 2700 PANHANDLE OIL & GAS INC   2014-10-06 2015-06-12
5000 LEGACY RESERVES LP   2015-07-09 2015-10-08
950 DEVON ENERGY CORP     2015-02-11
100 DISNEY WALT COMPANY     2015-11-30
1000 HERSHEY COMPANY     2015-11-30
1000 MATADOR RESOURCES   2013-10-15 2015-04-14
500 NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC   2014-04-10 2015-05-21
1600 RYMAN HOSPITALITY      
10000 SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC     2015-10-08
150 WALMART STORES INC   2011-03-22 2015-05-21
1000 ATMOS ENERGY CORP   2005-09-07 2015-05-21
450 DEVON ENERGY CORP   2008-08-26 2015-02-11
5000 LINN ENERGY LLC     2015-07-09
6000 PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE   2003-04-08 2015-03-30
850 WALMART STORES INC   2010-01-29 2015-05-21
2000 XCEL ENERGY INC   2003-05-27 2015-05-21
1000 AT&T INC   2014-03-31 2015-03-24
3050 PANHANDLE OIL & GAS     2015-03-24
25 POLARIS INDS INC   2014-08-08 2015-03-20
500 ENSCO PLC   2014-03-27 2015-03-24
1500 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY     2015-03-24
300 HERSHEY COMPANY     2015-03-24
200 KIRBY CORP   2013-04-19 2015-03-24
1000 LUBY'S INC   2013-01-22 2015-03-24
175 POLARIS INDS INC   2013-09-17 2015-03-20
550 WALMART STORES INC     2015-03-24
500 ENSCO PLC   2013-11-06 2015-03-24
200 HERSHEY COMPANY   2010-10-21 2015-03-24
500 JOHNSON & JOHNSON   2010-04-01 2015-03-24
4000 LINN ENERGY LLC     2015-03-24
4000 LUBY'S INC   2006-07-25 2015-03-24
450 WALMART STORES INC     2015-03-24
1000 XCEL ENERGY INC   2003-12-23 2015-03-24
281.27 MFO RS INVT TR GLOBAL NATURAL RES FD CL Y     2015-02-12
3257.82 MFO RS INVT TR GLOBAL NATURAL RES FD CL Y     2015-02-12
7716.01 MFB NORTHERN FDS STK INDEX FD     2015-04-22
46.15 ALPHA CORE STRATEGIES FEEDER FUND QP QP   2011-11-29 2015-08-31
4537.205 AMERICAN FUNDS AMCAP FUND   2007-09-14 2015-01-30
2625.499 AMERICAN FUNDS EURO PACIFIC GROWTH FUND   2013-12-31 2015-01-30
2964.193 AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA   2007-09-14 2015-01-30
3960.993 AMERICAN FUNDS INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA   2007-09-14  
.48 ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS   2011-10-04 2015-05-04
.504 WILLIAMS PARTNERS LP     2015-02-05
4019 GASTON AVENUE P   2015-10-15
3500 ABBVIE, INC.     2015-06-29
200 AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.   2015-04-07 2015-12-16
700 ALPHACLONE ALTERNATIVE   2015-04-07 2015-12-16
2500 ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION      
12000 BANCO BILBAO ARGENTARIA      
100 BIOGEN IDEC, INC.   2015-04-07 2015-12-16
8870 BREITBURN ENERGY PARTNERS      
54000 CITIGROUP, INC.   2013-11-18 2015-08-07
32000 CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY   2013-11-18 2015-01-08
3000 DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION     2015-03-02
2330 EOG RESOURCES, INC.     2015-05-20
24000 GENERAL DYNAMIC CORPORATION   2013-11-18 2015-01-08
1000 HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.   2014-11-18 2015-01-07
22000 INTEL CORPORATION   2013-11-18 2015-01-08
67000 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO   2013-11-18 2015-10-15
4000 KINDER MORGAN INC.     2015-05-10
2300 LINN ENERGY   2006-05-09 2015-05-20
4250 LINNCO      
7648.505 LKCM EQUITY FUND INSTITUTIONAL     2015-01-08
55000 MARATHON OIL CORPORATION   2013-11-18 2015-11-01
54000 MCKESSON CORPORATION   2013-11-18 2015-12-04
1230 NASDAQ 100 INDEX TRACKING STOCK     2015-07-23
1000 NUSTAR ENERGY   2014-06-10 2015-05-20
45000 ORACLE CORPORATION   2013-11-18 2015-01-08
1900 PEMBINA PIPELINE CORPORATION      
3000 PERMIAN BASIN ROYALTY TRUST   2014-04-15 2015-03-18
1800 QUALCOMM,INC.     2015-04-07
81000 THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, B.C   2013-11-18 2015-01-12
55000 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.   2013-11-18 2015-11-23
7500 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY      
700 URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.   2015-04-07 2015-12-16
87000 US TREASURY NOTES   2013-11-19 2015-12-15
1250 VANGUARD DIVIDEND APPRECIATION     2015-07-23
1370 VANGUARD VALUE     2015-07-23
.16 WILLIAMS PARTNERS   2015-01-08 2015-02-09
9500 XCEL ENERGY      
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 31,081   34,919 -3,838
b 69,242   67,906 1,336
c 19,378   21,803 -2,425
d 44,216   39,085 5,131
e 55,987   73,687 -17,700
26,452   45,282 -18,830
61,363   60,966 397
11,024   4,816 6,208
86,534   65,490 21,044
28,711   18,379 10,332
8,166   7,306 860
91,697   65,451 26,246
38,980   32,814 6,166
11,445   7,808 3,637
53,675   29,744 23,931
29,067   47,269 -18,202
42,909   36,237 6,672
292,239   136,436 155,803
64,855   45,913 18,942
69,047   30,849 38,198
33,146   35,131 -1,985
57,996   75,400 -17,404
3,595   3,704 -109
10,477   26,200 -15,723
38,008   35,178 2,830
30,253   18,725 11,528
14,790   14,929 -139
5,044   7,263 -2,219
25,165   22,061 3,104
45,670   33,949 11,721
10,477   30,147 -19,670
20,169   10,029 10,140
51,028   32,912 18,116
47,181   28,701 18,480
20,174   34,462 -14,288
37,366   24,361 13,005
34,733   17,465 17,268
7,237   7,125 112
83,824   125,413 -41,589
199,999   152,334 47,665
751   584 167
125,000   98,049 26,951
125,000   128,833 -3,833
125,000   107,245 17,755
144,440   141,328 3,112
27   25 2
24   31 -7
1,614,650   263,478 1,351,172
237,990   99,367 138,623
30,730   43,136 -12,406
26,277   31,883 -5,606
130,499   66,785 63,714
118,429   196,262 -77,833
29,286   42,100 -12,814
53,317   125,535 -72,218
54,000   55,236 -1,236
31,602   31,704 -102
231,004   152,933 78,071
209,801   164,251 45,550
23,761   23,654 107
59,873   77,574 -17,701
22,006   22,030 -24
67,000   67,346 -346
170,079   133,141 36,938
26,073   4,649 21,424
45,994   128,268 -82,274
173,343   172,899 444
55,000   55,175 -175
54,000   54,080 -80
138,740   82,167 56,573
63,332   59,705 3,627
44,834   44,790 44
62,465   50,482 11,983
24,737   39,963 -15,226
122,313   125,179 -2,866
81,000   82,386 -1,386
55,000   55,791 -791
331,456   268,732 62,724
16,144   30,883 -14,739
87,000   86,901 99
99,852   60,996 38,856
115,685   73,979 41,706
7   8 -1
322,415   216,023 106,392
337,019     337,019
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       -3,838
b       1,336
c       -2,425
d       5,131
e       -17,700
      -18,830
      397
      6,208
      21,044
      10,332
      860
      26,246
      6,166
      3,637
      23,931
      -18,202
      6,672
      155,803
      18,942
      38,198
      -1,985
      -17,404
      -109
      -15,723
      2,830
      11,528
      -139
      -2,219
      3,104
      11,721
      -19,670
      10,140
      18,116
      18,480
      -14,288
      13,005
      17,268
      112
      -41,589
      47,665
      167
      26,951
      -3,833
      17,755
      3,112
      2
      -7
      1,351,172
      138,623
      -12,406
      -5,606
      63,714
      -77,833
      -12,814
      -72,218
      -1,236
      -102
      78,071
      45,550
      107
      -17,701
      -24
      -346
      36,938
      21,424
      -82,274
      444
      -175
      -80
      56,573
      3,627
      44
      11,983
      -15,226
      -2,866
      -1,386
      -791
      62,724
      -14,739
      99
      38,856
      41,706
      -1
      106,392
      337,019
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 2,426,140
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 -108,919
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 1,127,082 31,228,459 0.036092
2013 1,282,192 27,152,775 0.047221
2012 1,740,673 24,911,317 0.069875
2011 2,321,676 25,529,414 0.090941
2010 1,325,858 23,028,231 0.057575
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.301704
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
0.060341
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
33,102,912
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,997,463
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
29,600
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,027,063
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,375,786
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 59,200
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 59,200
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 59,200
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 30,000
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 30,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 300
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 29,500
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    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 addressbulletWWW.WACRISWELL.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWA CRISWELL FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (214) 740-3240

    Located atbullet2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975DALLASTX ZIP+4bullet75201
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    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
    BLAKE POGUE BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    BRIAN HERMES BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    CHRIS LANTRIP BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    CURTIS BAKER BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    DARRELL LAFITTE PRESIDENT
    10.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    DEAN CHILDRES BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    DR JACK GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    DR JERRY VINES BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    DR STEVE WASHBURN BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    ED RAWLS BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    GARRY KINDER BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    JACK BRADY BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    JACK POGUE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
    10.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    MICHAEL LAFITTE BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    RON CHERRY BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    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
    SAMUEL C HULL DIRECTOR SERMON LIBR
    40.00     		126,715 0 0
    2000 MCKINNEY AVENUE SUITE 975
    DALLAS,TX75201
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE W.A. CRISWELL SERMON LIBRARY IS HOSTED FROM THE W.A. CR RISWELL WEBSITE. THIS SERMON LIBRARY GIVES ACCESS TO DR. CRISWELL'S TEACHINGS AND SERMONS WORLDWIDE. 368,236
    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.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    32,177,717
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    100,300
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,329,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    33,607,017
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    33,607,017
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    504,105
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    33,102,912
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,655,146
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,655,146
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    59,200
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    59,200
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,595,946
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,595,946
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,595,946
    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
    1,375,786
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,375,786
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,375,786
    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 1,595,946
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011...... 839,115
    c From 2012...... 509,575
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,348,690
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,375,786
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 1,375,786
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 220,160 220,160
    (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 1,128,530
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,128,530
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 618,955
    b Excess from 2012.... 509,575
    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 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
    CRISWELL COLLEGE
    4010 GASTON AVE
    DALLAS,TX75246     		    SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 710,930
    DALLAS LIFE FOUNDATION
    1100 CADIZ STREET
    DALLAS,TX75215     		    SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS 201,238
    FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY
    1704 PATTERSON STREET
    DALLAS,TX75201     		    SUPPORT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPERATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS 71,159
    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DALLAS
    1707 SAN JACINTO
    DALLAS,TX75201     		    SUPPORT CHURCH OPERATIONS & CHOIR 275
    FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FARMERSVILLE
    124 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET
    FARMERSVILLE,TX75442     		    SUPPORT CHRISTIAN CHURCH OPERATIONS 668
    KCBI RADIO
    411 RYAN PLAZA DRIVE
    ARLINGTON,TX76011     		    SUPPORT CHRISTIAN RADIO OPERATIONS 8,425
    LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
    9150 GARLAND ROAD
    DALLAS,TX75218     		    SUPPORT CHRISTIAN CHURCH OPERATIONS 873
    SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
    120 SOUTH WINDGATE STREET
    WAKE FOREST,NC27587     		    SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 1,170
    Total .................................bullet 3a 994,738
    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 13,548  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 483,316  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 2,200  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     18 239,025  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 2,426,140  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aBOOK ROYALTIES     		  844      
    bUBIT PARTNERSHIP K-1 525990 -63,702      
    cMISCELLANEOUS   64      
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -62,794 3,164,229 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    133,101,435
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    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
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    23-7226473
    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
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    23-7226473
    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
     
     

    BLAKE AND ANN POGUE  
    PHOENIX PROPERTY CO 5950 SHERRY LN
     
    DALLAS, TX75225

    		$ 89,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    MACK POGUE  
    2000 MCKINNEY AVE SUITE 975
     
    DALLAS, TX75201

    		$ 3,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    DARRELL LAFITTE  
    21 LAKESIDE PARK
     
    DALLAS, TX75225

    		$ 10,500


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

    CHRIS LANTRIP  
    1825 MARKET CENTER BLVD SUITE 460
     
    DALLAS, TX75207

    		$ 18,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    JACK BRADY  
    6440 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY STE 620
     
    DALLAS, TX75206

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    JACK POGUE  
    2000 MCKINNEY AVE SUITE 975
     
    DALLAS, TX75201

    		$ 104,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    23-7226473
    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
    7
     
     

    HARRIET MIERS  
    12076 TAVAL CIRCLE
     
    DALLAS, TX75230

    		$ 9,000


    (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
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    23-7226473
    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
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    23-7226473
    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)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 32,184 16,092 0 16,092

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    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
    FIREPROOF CABINET AND COMPUTER SYSTEM 2002-04-12 9,316 9,316 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    FIREPROOF CABINET 2004-03-21 4,115 4,115 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    OFFICE SAFE 2007-04-13 2,885 2,885 SL 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    HANEY PROPERTY   188,101   L   0 0 0  
    GASTON AVE PARKING LOT   202,131   L   0 0 0  
    BRIDGEPORT LOTS   1,500   L   0 0 0  
    COMPAQ COMPUTER 2000-06-22 2,457 2,457 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    LAPTOP 2002-05-15 2,030 2,030 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    DELL COMPUTER 2002-11-27 1,106 1,106 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    HSBC COMPUTER/PRINTER 2006-02-05 2,154 2,154 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    COMPUTER BACK OFFICE 2.8GHZ 2007-02-17 1,854 1,854 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    SERVER 2003-01-15 4,557 4,557 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    HARD DRIVE 2003-04-30 707 707 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    COMPUTER SERMON LIBRARY 2007-04-02 1,808 1,808 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    NEW SERVER & COMPUTER FOR SERMON LIBRARY 2012-06-01 1,976 1,021 SL 5.000000000000 395 0 395  
    WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT FOR SERMON LIBRARY 2012-09-15 3,989 3,103 SL 3.000000000000 886 0 886  
    NEW SERVER ADDITIONS FOR SERMON LIBRARY 2013-12-01 18,970 4,110 SL 5.000000000000 3,794 0 3,794  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES 31,778,938 31,778,938

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OTHER SECURITIES AT COST 5,750 5,750
    MONEY MARKET PREFERRED FMV 451,379 451,379

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIREPROOF CABINET AND COMPUTER SYSTEM 9,316 9,316 0  
    FIREPROOF CABINET 4,115 4,115 0  
    OFFICE SAFE 2,885 2,885 0  
    HANEY PROPERTY 188,101 0 188,101  
    BRIDGEPORT LOTS 1,500 0 1,500  
    COMPAQ COMPUTER 2,457 2,457 0  
    LAPTOP 2,030 2,030 0  
    DELL COMPUTER 1,106 1,106 0  
    HSBC COMPUTER/PRINTER 2,154 2,154 0  
    COMPUTER BACK OFFICE 2.8GHZ 1,854 1,854 0  
    SERVER 4,557 4,557 0  
    HARD DRIVE 707 707 0  
    COMPUTER SERMON LIBRARY 1,808 1,808 0  
    NEW SERVER & COMPUTER FOR SERMON LIBRARY 1,976 1,416 560  
    WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT FOR SERMON LIBRARY 3,989 3,989 0  
    NEW SERVER ADDITIONS FOR SERMON LIBRARY 18,970 7,904 11,066  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 29,860 5,972 0 23,888


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    990PF DEPOSIT 7,240 7,240 7,240


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN BROKERAGES 3,067,798
    BOOK EXPENSE (EXCISE TAX) 44,787


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISING 9,675 0 0 9,675
    COMPUTER & SOFTWARE 6,879 4,078 0 2,801
    FURNITURE 1,191 0 0 1,191
    INSURANCE 51,118 0 0 0
    MISCELLANEOUS 492 0 0 0
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,799 0 0 2,799
    OTHER EXPENSES - SERMON LIBRARY 94,338 0 0 94,338
    POSTAGE 749 0 0 749
    TRAVEL 3,802 0 0 3,802
    WEB-SITE LIBRARY 15,889 0 0 15,889
    PENALTIES 95 0 0 0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS -64,030 -64,030 -64,030
    OIL & GAS ROYALTIES NET 27,576 27,576 27,576
    ORDINARY GAIN FROM PTP SALES 275,479 275,479 275,479
    BOOK ROYALTIES 844 0 844
    UBIT PARTNERSHIP K-1 -63,702   -63,702
    MISCELLANEOUS 64 0 64


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCRUED DISTRIBUTIONS 6,130 50,000


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MONEY MANAGER & BROKER INVESTMENT FEES 130,013 130,013 0 0
    TRANSCRIBERS 27,604 0 0 27,604
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 3,700 3,700 0 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WA CRISWELL FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    23-7226473
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 3,915 3,915 0 0
    PROPERTY TAXES 6,486 6,486 0 0