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 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
Name of foundation
TORTUGA FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O SACKS PRESS 600 THIRD AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10016
A Employer identification number

51-0245279
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 682-6640
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$52,509,191J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 501,682 501,682  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,431,698
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 12,290,935
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,322,663
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,933,380 3,824,345  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,865 1,865   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,600 3,600   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 442,098 348,348   93,750
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 2,584 0   2,584
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 20,490 20,490   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 470,637 374,303   96,334
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,865,000 1,865,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,335,637 374,303   1,961,334
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 597,743
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,450,042
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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......... 578,093 804,605 804,605
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)....... 29,553,707 Click to see attachment29,924,938 51,704,586
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
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) 30,131,800 30,729,543 52,509,191
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 30,131,800 30,729,543
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 30,131,800 30,729,543
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 30,131,800 30,729,543
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
30,131,800
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
597,743
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
30,729,543
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
30,729,543
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ALLERGAN PLC 734 SHS P   2016-01-28
b ALLERGAN PLC 961 SHS P   2016-01-29
c ALLERGAN PLC 573 SHS P   2016-02-01
d ALLERGAN PLC 1059 SHS P   2016-02-02
e ALLERGAN PLC 1414 SHS P   2016-02-03
ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP 370 SHS P   2016-05-02
ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP 456 SHS P   2016-05-03
ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP 609 SHS P   2016-05-04
ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP 294 SHS P   2016-05-05
ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP 436 SHS P   2016-05-06
AMAZON.COM INC 458 SHS P   2015-11-16
ARM HLDGS PLC 3231 SHS P   2016-03-17
ARM HLDGS PLC 4444 SHS P   2016-03-18
ARM HLDGS PLC 128 SHS P   2016-03-21
ARM HLDGS PLC 506 SHS P   2016-03-21
ARM HLDGS PLC 1682 SHS P   2016-03-22
ARM HLDGS PLC 202 SHS P   2016-03-22
ARM HLDGS PLC 795 SHS P   2016-03-23
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 403 SHS P   2015-10-13
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 1601 SHS P   2015-10-14
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 2396 SHS P   2015-10-15
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 2049 SHS P   2015-10-16
EQUINIX INC 1406 SHS P   2015-10-06
EQUINIX INC 0.7006 SHS P   2015-12-03
EQUINIX INC 788 SHS P   2016-03-17
EQUINIX INC 745 SHS P   2016-03-18
GILEAD SCIENCES INC 629 SHS P   2015-12-09
GILEAD SCIENCES INC 2491 SHS P   2015-12-10
GILEAD SCIENCES INC 406 SHS P   2015-12-11
GILEAD SCIENCES INC 1101 SHS P   2015-12-14
GILEAD SCIENCES INC 2891 SHS P   2015-12-15
GILEAD SCIENCES INC 1655 SHS P   2015-12-15
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 1348 SHS P   2015-12-07
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 1583 SHS P   2015-12-08
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 428 SHS P   2015-12-09
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 475 SHS P   2015-12-10
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 342 SHS P   2015-12-14
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 2013 SHS P   2015-12-15
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 2921 SHS P   2015-12-16
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 733 SHS P   2015-12-17
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 499 SHS P   2015-12-18
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 2388 SHS P   2015-12-21
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 2608 SHS P   2015-12-22
T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 822 SHS P   2015-12-23
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX-51245 SHS P 2014-08-12 2016-09-15
ARM HLDGS PLC 38300 SHS P 2014-10-31 2016-08-04
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP - 30509 SHS P 2014-03-07 2016-06-20
IHS INC CIL P    
SECURITIES LITIGATION SETTLEMENT P    
3M-11600 SHS P   2015-10-30
(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 207,484   194,415 13,069
b 270,611   254,540 16,071
c 161,489   151,771 9,718
d 297,339   280,498 16,841
e 393,482   391,690 1,792
75,015   105,947 -30,932
91,679   130,080 -38,401
122,004   172,571 -50,567
59,085   83,302 -24,217
87,974   121,227 -33,253
288,647   155,248 133,399
141,068   158,348 -17,280
194,540   215,267 -20,727
5,570   6,133 -563
22,009   24,102 -2,093
72,564   79,898 -7,334
8,750   9,570 -820
34,115   37,612 -3,497
26,158   19,716 6,442
103,905   78,289 25,616
155,223   116,598 38,625
133,129   99,634 33,495
382,342   283,806 98,536
211   157 54
250,448   157,977 92,471
235,546   139,068 96,478
64,168   37,161 27,007
255,279   127,390 127,889
41,026   19,692 21,334
110,338   53,400 56,938
295,868   136,524 159,344
169,646   70,261 99,385
101,153   67,329 33,824
117,583   78,973 38,610
31,649   21,350 10,299
35,046   23,656 11,390
23,937   17,010 6,927
143,771   99,827 43,944
209,594   142,589 67,005
52,277   35,073 17,204
35,075   23,800 11,275
167,821   108,232 59,589
184,296   116,095 68,201
58,926   36,505 22,421
1,216,293   1,793,489 -577,196
2,526,460   1,671,133 855,327
821,507   821,310 197
11     11
253     253
1,808,571   9 1,808,562
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       13,069
b       16,071
c       9,718
d       16,841
e       1,792
      -30,932
      -38,401
      -50,567
      -24,217
      -33,253
      133,399
      -17,280
      -20,727
      -563
      -2,093
      -7,334
      -820
      -3,497
      6,442
      25,616
      38,625
      33,495
      98,536
      54
      92,471
      96,478
      27,007
      127,889
      21,334
      56,938
      159,344
      99,385
      33,824
      38,610
      10,299
      11,390
      6,927
      43,944
      67,005
      17,204
      11,275
      59,589
      68,201
      22,421
      -577,196
      855,327
      197
      11
      253
      1,808,562
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 3,322,663
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 1,689,187 42,418,716 0.039822
2013 1,365,000 36,090,783 0.037821
2012 965,000 29,136,622 0.033120
2011 123,000 28,659,702 0.004292
2010 1,861,512 23,521,236 0.079142
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.194197
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
0.038839
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
49,307,128
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,915,040
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
34,500
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,949,540
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,961,334
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.
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 34,500
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 34,500
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 34,500
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 58,187
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 58,187
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 23,687
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet23,687 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    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 ofbulletSACKS PRESS LACHER PC Telephone no.bullet (212) 682-6640

    Located atbullet600 THIRD AVENUENEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10016
    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
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    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
    MILDRED SICELOFF PRES.
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O SACKS 600 THIRD AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    PATRICIA LIVINGSTON SEC'Y
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O SACKS 600 THIRD AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10016
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    EDGEWOOD MANAGEMENT CO LLC INVESTMENT ADVISORY 348,348
    535 MADISON AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10022
    MR STRATEGIC SERVICES CONSULTANT 93,750
    11 PARK PL
    NEW YORK,NY10007
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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
    49,366,649
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    691,349
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    50,057,998
    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
    50,057,998
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    750,870
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    49,307,128
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,465,356
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,465,356
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    34,500
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    34,500
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,430,856
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,430,856
    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
    2,430,856
    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
    1,961,334
    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
    1,961,334
    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
    34,500
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,926,834
    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 2,430,856
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 1,955,627
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,961,334
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 1,955,627
    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..... 5,707
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 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 ..........     		2,425,149
    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 ......     		0
    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 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
    350ORG
    20 JAY STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 25,000
    ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE
    122 C STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 45,000
    AVIAN RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
    411 NE 7TH ST
    GAINESVILLE,FL32601     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    BEAUFORT COUNTY OPEN LANDS
    1001 BAY STREET
    BEAUFORT,SC29902     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 20,000
    BRONX CHILDRENS MUSEUM
    PO BOX 3181
    BRONX,NY10451     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    316 OLD STAGE ROAD
    SAUGERTIES,NY12477     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 20,000
    CHILD FIND OF AMERICA
    41 MAIN STREET
    NEW PALTZ,NY12561     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    CONNECTICUT FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
    142 TEMPLE STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 140,000
    CONSERVATION LAND FOUNDATION
    160 EAST 12TH STREET
    DURANGO,CO81301     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    DIGDEEP-NAVAJO WATER PROJECT
    3308 DESCANSO DR
    LOS ANGELES,CA90026     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 65,000
    ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH
    1191 RIDGE ROAD
    NORTH HAVEN,CT06473     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 70,000
    FARM SANCTUARY WATKINS GLEN
    3150 AIKENS RD
    WATKINS GLEN,NY14891     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    FRIENDS OF THE DICKENSON MEMORIAL
    MAIN STREET
    CLINTWOOD,VA24228     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    HUMANE EDUCATION ADVOCATES REACHING TEACHERS
    PO BOX 738
    MAMARONECK,NY10543     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY ECONOMICS
    3430 ROCKY RIVER ROAD
    CLEVELAND,OH44111     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
    1661 L STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000
    LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
    1920 L STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    MOUNT GRACE LAND CONSERVATION TRUST
    1461 OLD KEENE RD
    ATHOL,MA01331     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 65,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY-CONNECTICUT
    55 CHURCH STREET
    NEW HAVEN,CT06510     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000
    NEVADA WILDERNESS PROJECT
    333 FLINT STREET
    RENO,NV89501     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 75,000
    NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
    PO BOX 25464
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87125     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000
    NEW YORK PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH
    9 MURRAY STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10007     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    OREGON NATURAL DESERT ASSOCIATION
    50 SW BOND AVENUE
    BEND,OR97702     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 60,000
    PARTNERSHIP FOR POLICY INTEGRITY
    54 ARNOLD RD
    PELHAM,MA01002     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 115,000
    PEW US WILDERNESS CONSERVATION
    2005 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 80,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
    345 WHITNEY AVENUE
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 50,000
    RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY
    2121 WARD CT NW 5TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 185,000
    ROUNDOUT-ESOPUS LAND CONSERVANCY
    112 SPIRNG STREET
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    SCENIC HUDSON
    ONE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SUITE 200
    POUGHKEEPSIE,NY12601     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    SEATTLE TILTH ASSOCIATION
    4649 SUNNYSIDE AVE N
    SEATTLE,WA98103     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    SOUTHEAST ALASKA CONSERVATION COUNCIL
    224 GOLD ST
    JUNEAU,AK99801     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION
    45 W 36TH STREET 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE   ECO-ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT 35,000
    THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY
    1615 M STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 80,000
    WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
    1402 3RD AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,WA98101     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    110 LOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE   WHAT DID THEY KNOW PROJECT 50,000
    WILD SOUTH
    56 RAVENSCROFT DR
    ASHEVILLE,NC28801     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 40,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    WOODSTOCK FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    35 VAN WAGNER ROAD
    WILLOW,NY12495     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 20,000
    WOODSTOCK LAND CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 864
    WOODSTOCK,NY12498     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 15,000
    WYOMING WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION
    224 SOUTH MAIN
    SHERIDAN,WY82801     		NONE   GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,865,000
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 501,682  
    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 2,431,698  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 2,933,380 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,933,380
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0245279
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SACKS PRESS & LACHER PC 3,600 3,600   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0245279
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3M 21400 SHS 1,459,212 3,771,322
    ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP COM 8369 SHS 2,027,194 1,795,402
    ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL A 2105 SHS 604,331 1,692,546
    ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL C 2110 SHS 605,572 1,640,082
    AMAZON COM INC 4271 SHS 650,438 3,576,151
    AMERICAN TOWER REIT COM 20176 SHS 841,003 2,286,546
    CELGENE CORP 30365 SHS 1,279,851 3,174,053
    CME GROUP INC COM 17940 SHS 1,706,716 1,875,089
    COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP CL A 36865 SHS 952,368 1,758,829
    ECHOLAB INC10094 SHS 537,141 1,228,642
    EQUINIX INC COM PAR $0 001 5212 SHS 943,935 1,877,623
    FACEBOOK INC CL A 20713 SHS 2,004,470 2,656,857
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC18944 SHS 839,423 1,498,849
    ILLUMINA INC COM ISIN#US4523271090 16039 SHS 1,182,044 2,913,645
    IHS MARKIT LTD SHS ISIN#BMG475671050 52865 SHS 1,525,576 1,985,081
    INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC COM NEW 2042 SHS 751,282 1,480,103
    NETFLIX INC COM 10156 SHS 975,935 1,000,874
    NIKE INC CL B 35736 SHS 1,679,443 1,881,500
    NVIDIA CORP COM 15563 SHS 936,237 1,066,377
    PAYPAL HLDGS INC COM 57437 SHS 2,148,747 2,353,194
    PRICELINE GRP INC COM NEW 1805 SHS 2,235,505 2,656,039
    S&P GLOBAL INC COM 19597 SHS 1,814,858 2,480,196
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW COM 59170 SHS 1,635,152 1,867,997
    VISA INC COM CL A 38544 SHS 588,505 3,187,589

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0245279
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PATTERSON BELKNAP WEBB 1,865 1,865   0


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0245279
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,220 1,220   0
    CUSTODY FEE 19,270 19,270   0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    TORTUGA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    51-0245279
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EDGEWOOD MANAGEMENT CO LLC 348,348 348,348   0
    DONALD K ROSS 93,750 0   93,750