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 11-01-2015 , and ending 10-31-2016
Name of foundation
VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1525 W WT HARRIS BLVD D1114-044
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTE, NC28262
A Employer identification number

27-6739649
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(855) 739-2922
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$12,433,502J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 1,270,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 247,372 246,854  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 122,051
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,608,848
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 122,051
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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 1,540    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,640,963 368,905  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 95,637 86,074   9,564
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,466 3,466   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 176 176    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 99,279 89,716 0 9,564
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 539,998 539,998
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 639,277 89,716 0 549,562
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,001,686
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 279,189
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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......... 306,109 340,495 340,549
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 1,532,306 Click to see attachment253,315 251,133
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,225,231 Click to see attachment6,643,704 7,638,578
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,247,435 Click to see attachment4,172,456 4,203,242
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,100,000   0
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) 10,411,081 11,409,970 12,433,502
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 10,411,081 11,409,970
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)..... 10,411,081 11,409,970
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,411,081 11,409,970
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
10,411,081
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,001,686
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
6,737
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,419,504
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
9,534
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
11,409,970
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 221. ABB LTD - ADR   2012-07-17 2016-02-02
b 1498. ABB LTD - ADR   2011-12-30 2016-02-02
c 978. ABBOTT LABS   2013-04-03 2016-02-26
d 1160. ABBOTT LABS   2011-12-30 2016-02-26
e 8652.212 ABERDEEN EMERG MARKETS-INST #5840   2013-04-30 2015-12-10
616. AIR METHODS CORP COM   2013-09-12 2016-09-22
1020. ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS   2013-08-07 2016-09-22
200. AMPHENOL CORP CL A   2011-04-21 2016-02-26
500. AMPHENOL CORP CL A   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
200. AMPHENOL CORP CL A   2011-05-31 2016-03-24
280. APACHE CORP   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
314. APACHE CORP   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
200000. ARIZONA ST SCH FACS 0.812% 7/01/16   2013-07-23 2016-07-01
294. BAXALTA INC   2012-06-05 2016-01-28
635. BAXALTA INC   2011-08-10 2016-01-28
635. BAXTER INTL INC   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
294. BAXTER INTL INC   2012-06-05 2016-02-26
591. BHP BILLITON LIMITED - ADR   2011-12-30 2016-02-02
99. BHP BILLITON LIMITED - ADR   2012-07-17 2016-02-02
1834. CNO FINANCIAL GROUP INC   2014-04-24 2016-09-22
1038. CSG SYS INTL INC COM   2014-01-16 2016-09-22
1350. CSX CORP   2011-08-10 2016-02-02
594. CSX CORP   2012-11-15 2016-02-02
575. CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP   2013-06-18 2016-02-26
550. CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
92. CHEVRON CORP   2010-12-10 2015-11-06
51. CHEVRON CORP   2015-04-20 2015-11-06
389. CHEVRON CORP   2010-12-10 2016-02-26
599. COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO   2010-12-10 2016-02-26
1967. DANONE ADR   2013-06-21 2016-02-26
361. DENTSPLY INTL INC COM   2011-12-30 2015-12-04
189. DENTSPLY INTL INC COM   2012-09-07 2015-12-04
827. DIAGEO PLC - ADR   2011-08-10 2016-03-24
6413.606 DODGE & COX INT'L STOCK FD #1048   2014-11-05 2015-12-10
765. FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC   2011-08-10 2016-09-22
432. FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC   2013-02-04 2016-09-22
200000. FED FARM CREDIT BK 2.300% 3/30/22   2015-03-24 2016-03-30
180000. FED FARM CREDIT BK 1.970% 10/26/21   2015-10-20 2016-10-26
200000. FED NATL MTG ASSN 1.625% 8/28/19   2013-01-09 2016-05-28
867. FIRSTCASH INC   2015-12-14 2016-09-22
363. GNC HOLDINGS INC   2015-10-29 2016-09-22
785. GNC HOLDINGS INC   2014-02-14 2016-09-22
2900. GENTEX CORP   2013-08-02 2016-09-22
685. GENTHERM INC   2013-06-12 2016-09-22
1218. GILEAD SCIENCES INC   2014-06-16 2016-09-22
408. GLOBAL PMTS INC W/I   2012-09-07 2015-12-14
420. GLOBAL PMTS INC W/I   2010-09-29 2015-12-14
414. GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC   2011-10-06 2016-02-26
45. GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
335. GRACO INC   2011-12-30 2016-09-22
55. GRACO INC   2012-07-17 2016-09-22
932. HSBC - ADR   2011-12-30 2016-02-26
139. HSBC - ADR   2012-07-17 2016-02-26
700. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
159. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
3971. IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC   2014-01-09 2016-09-22
299. ISHARES SELECT DIVIDEND ETF   2014-11-19 2016-02-26
363. ISHARES SELECT DIVIDEND ETF   2015-09-23 2016-02-26
119. ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND   2015-07-28 2015-11-25
21. ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND   2014-11-17 2015-11-25
172. ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND   2015-12-14 2016-09-22
539. ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREASURY BOND   2015-08-16 2016-09-22
376. ISHARES MSCI ALL COUNTRY ASIA   2011-12-30 2016-02-26
119. ISHARES MSCI ALL COUNTRY ASIA   2012-07-17 2016-02-26
896. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO   2012-06-01 2016-02-26
250000. LA CROSSE WIS 2.300% 12/01/15   2010-12-08 2015-12-01
1295. MASTEC INC COM   2014-11-17 2016-09-22
1166. MATTEL INC   2014-10-07 2016-02-26
2362. MAXLINEAR INC   2015-03-11 2016-09-22
300. MEDNAX INC   2010-09-28 2016-09-22
181. MEDNAX INC   2012-07-17 2016-09-22
250000. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 2.750% 2/01/16   2010-12-03 2016-02-01
3964.388 MORGAN STANLEY INS FR EMG-I   2014-01-07 2016-02-26
869. NEUSTAR INC   2014-06-19 2016-09-22
413. NEUSTAR INC   2011-12-30 2016-09-22
1049. NORDSTROM INC   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
75. NORDSTROM INC   2012-06-01 2016-02-26
26. NORDSTROM INC   2015-05-21 2016-02-26
177. OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC   2015-10-09 2016-09-22
331. OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL INC   2014-11-17 2016-09-22
1062. ON ASSIGNMENT INC COM   2014-10-07 2016-09-22
400.957 ORBITAL ATK INC   2012-07-17 2016-09-22
129.043 ORBITAL ATK INC   2011-12-30 2016-09-22
92. PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
615. PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
568. PRA GROUP INC   2014-07-30 2016-09-22
297. PRA GROUP INC   2015-11-25 2016-09-22
425. PAYCHEX INC   2011-12-30 2016-02-26
210. PAYCHEX INC   2012-06-01 2016-02-26
415. POLARIS INDS INC COM   2015-02-18 2015-12-28
325. PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP   2011-08-10 2016-01-28
23. PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP   2012-11-15 2016-01-28
715. QUALCOMM INC   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
489. QUALCOMM INC   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
910. SPDR S & P 500 ETF TRUST   2014-12-12 2016-02-26
1560. SPDR BARCLAYS CONVERTIBLE SECU   2011-12-30 2016-02-12
643. SPDR BARCLAYS CONVERTIBLE SECU   2013-04-30 2016-02-12
1063. ST JUDE MED INC   2014-06-02 2016-02-26
1790. AMEX MATERIALS SPDR   2011-12-30 2015-12-01
715. AMEX MATERIALS SPDR   2013-04-30 2015-12-01
266. AMEX ENERGY SELECT SPDR   2012-08-31 2015-12-01
395. AMEX ENERGY SELECT SPDR   2011-12-30 2015-12-01
963. SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION   2013-03-27 2016-09-22
276. SOUTH32 - ADR   2015-05-29 2016-02-26
1792. STATOIL ASA ADR   2015-01-22 2016-02-26
1081. STEEL DYNAMICS INC COM   2011-10-04 2016-09-22
542. STEEL DYNAMICS INC COM   2012-07-17 2016-09-22
740. SYNTEL INC   2013-03-11 2016-09-22
1060. TCF FINANCIAL   2011-12-30 2016-09-22
998. TCF FINANCIAL   2014-04-24 2016-09-22
2047. TELEFONICA SA - ADR   2014-01-03 2016-02-26
22967.559 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FD-ADV #616   2014-01-13 2016-09-22
200000. TORONTO-DOMINION BAN 1.500% 9/09/16   2013-09-05 2016-09-09
296. TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION   2012-12-21 2016-09-22
4998. E-TRACS ALERIAN MLP INFRASTRUCTURE   2015-10-14 2016-02-12
500. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
680. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP   2011-08-10 2016-02-26
118. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP   2012-11-15 2016-02-26
4000. VANGUARD SHORT TERM BOND ETF   2016-09-22 2016-10-17
2000. VANGUARD SHORT TERM BOND ETF   2016-06-05 2016-10-27
284. VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS ETF   2012-07-17 2016-02-26
391. VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS ETF   2011-12-30 2016-02-26
470. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS   2014-02-25 2016-02-26
469. WAL MART STORES INC   2011-08-03 2016-02-26
98743.268 WF ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND INS-#3168   2014-01-07 2016-02-12
76. WEX INC   2012-07-17 2016-09-22
214. WEX INC   2010-09-28 2016-09-22
2133. WISDOMTREE JAPAN HEDGED   2012-07-17 2016-02-26
270. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP CL A   2010-09-28 2016-09-22
108. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP CL A   2012-07-17 2016-09-22
750. KOMATSU JPY 50.0   2012-07-18 2016-03-01
1250. KOMATSU JPY 50.0   2011-08-11 2016-03-01
85. KOMATSU JPY 50.0   2010-08-17 2016-03-02
1544. WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP NV   2015-12-08 2016-09-22
CAPITAL GAIN 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 3,725   3,629 96
b 25,251   28,834 -3,583
c 38,919   33,960 4,959
d 46,161   27,647 18,514
e 99,760   139,301 -39,541
20,107   25,603 -5,496
28,491   20,201 8,290
10,659   5,466 5,193
26,648   13,801 12,847
11,316   5,418 5,898
11,116   30,364 -19,248
12,466   26,504 -14,038
200,000   200,000  
11,571   6,721 4,850
24,992   14,389 10,603
25,586   17,730 7,856
11,846   8,281 3,565
11,999   42,167 -30,168
2,010   6,250 -4,240
28,142   33,234 -5,092
45,698   31,028 14,670
29,893   25,840 4,053
13,153   12,863 290
38,934   33,793 5,141
37,242   29,585 7,657
8,498   7,986 512
4,711   5,678 -967
33,127   31,442 1,685
40,189   23,195 16,994
27,478   29,582 -2,104
22,690   12,325 10,365
11,879   6,884 4,995
87,156   58,577 28,579
241,344   283,097 -41,753
21,515   28,727 -7,212
12,150   19,636 -7,486
200,000   200,000  
180,000   179,775 225
200,000   200,000  
41,164   33,251 7,913
7,341   10,342 -3,001
15,875   31,307 -15,432
50,937   26,127 24,810
21,896   12,468 9,428
98,881   61,514 37,367
28,609   8,764 19,845
29,450   8,874 20,576
62,502   52,697 9,805
6,794   5,008 1,786
25,083   11,040 14,043
4,118   2,390 1,728
30,140   40,513 -10,373
4,495   6,003 -1,508
66,837   33,881 32,956
15,182   9,001 6,181
30,521   27,180 3,341
23,126   23,415 -289
28,076   27,571 505
10,061   10,096 -35
1,776   1,778 -2
14,619   14,538 81
45,811   45,558 253
18,574   19,798 -1,224
5,879   6,205 -326
51,743   29,999 21,744
250,000   250,000  
36,840   31,135 5,705
38,557   45,553 -6,996
46,736   23,622 23,114
19,704   7,967 11,737
11,888   6,085 5,803
250,000   250,588 -588
64,421   75,006 -10,585
23,726   23,260 466
11,276   10,545 731
54,535   47,446 7,089
3,899   3,507 392
1,352   1,957 -605
5,032   5,554 -522
9,410   14,276 -4,866
39,668   28,208 11,460
30,051   11,447 18,604
9,672   3,997 5,675
7,768   5,399 2,369
51,924   35,753 16,171
19,134   33,759 -14,625
10,005   11,902 -1,897
22,125   11,616 10,509
10,932   6,147 4,785
35,727   64,650 -28,923
76,325   45,032 31,293
5,401   3,888 1,513
36,958   33,461 3,497
25,276   31,006 -5,730
178,568   179,212 -644
60,850   60,891 -41
25,081   26,620 -1,539
58,077   69,742 -11,665
82,183   64,104 18,079
32,827   27,233 5,594
18,160   18,769 -609
26,967   26,466 501
24,679   18,669 6,010
1,198   2,484 -1,286
25,876   32,394 -6,518
26,960   14,218 12,742
13,517   6,802 6,715
31,653   21,886 9,767
15,285   13,184 2,101
14,391   13,746 645
20,296   32,527 -12,231
254,710   300,186 -45,476
200,000   199,580 420
19,174   19,064 110
93,298   146,968 -53,670
49,209   36,505 12,704
67,122   52,285 14,837
11,648   9,090 2,558
322,102   324,081 -1,979
160,846   162,770 -1,924
8,729   11,235 -2,506
12,017   15,251 -3,234
24,108   22,614 1,494
31,397   23,865 7,532
940,036   1,100,000 -159,964
8,124   4,868 3,256
22,876   7,579 15,297
91,728   73,831 17,897
19,090   8,753 10,337
7,636   3,681 3,955
11,268   16,819 -5,551
18,780   25,805 -7,025
1,305   1,741 -436
37,017   35,637 1,380
      19,745
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       96
b       -3,583
c       4,959
d       18,514
e       -39,541
      -5,496
      8,290
      5,193
      12,847
      5,898
      -19,248
      -14,038
       
      4,850
      10,603
      7,856
      3,565
      -30,168
      -4,240
      -5,092
      14,670
      4,053
      290
      5,141
      7,657
      512
      -967
      1,685
      16,994
      -2,104
      10,365
      4,995
      28,579
      -41,753
      -7,212
      -7,486
       
      225
       
      7,913
      -3,001
      -15,432
      24,810
      9,428
      37,367
      19,845
      20,576
      9,805
      1,786
      14,043
      1,728
      -10,373
      -1,508
      32,956
      6,181
      3,341
      -289
      505
      -35
      -2
      81
      253
      -1,224
      -326
      21,744
       
      5,705
      -6,996
      23,114
      11,737
      5,803
      -588
      -10,585
      466
      731
      7,089
      392
      -605
      -522
      -4,866
      11,460
      18,604
      5,675
      2,369
      16,171
      -14,625
      -1,897
      10,509
      4,785
      -28,923
      31,293
      1,513
      3,497
      -5,730
      -644
      -41
      -1,539
      -11,665
      18,079
      5,594
      -609
      501
      6,010
      -1,286
      -6,518
      12,742
      6,715
      9,767
      2,101
      645
      -12,231
      -45,476
      420
      110
      -53,670
      12,704
      14,837
      2,558
      -1,979
      -1,924
      -2,506
      -3,234
      1,494
      7,532
      -159,964
      3,256
      15,297
      17,897
      10,337
      3,955
      -5,551
      -7,025
      -436
      1,380
       
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 2 122,051
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 606,803 11,725,981 0.051749
2013 575,782 12,100,000 0.047585
2012 544,436 11,158,835 0.04879
2011 567,838 9,989,825 0.056842
2010 587,580 10,305,821 0.057014
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.26198
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
0.052396
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
11,154,495
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
584,451
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,792
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
587,243
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
549,562
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)
Form 990-PF (2015)
Page 4
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 5,584
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 5,584
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 5,584
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 2,828
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,828
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 2,756
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 taxBullet0 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletAZ
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWELLS FARGO BANK NA Telephone no.bullet (855) 739-2922

    Located atbullet1 W 4TH STREET D4000-062WINSTONSALEMNC ZIP+4bullet271013818
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    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
    WELLS FARGO BANK NA TRUSTEE
    0     		95,637    
    1525 W WT HARRIS BLVD D1114-044
    CHARLOTTE,NC28288
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    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
    10,412,795
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    911,565
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    11,324,360
    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
    11,324,360
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    169,865
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    11,154,495
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    557,725
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    557,725
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,584
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,584
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    552,141
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    552,141
    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
    552,141
    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
    549,562
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    549,562
    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
    549,562
    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 7 552,141
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 0
    b From 2011...... 0
    c From 2012...... 0
    d From 2013...... 0
    e From 2014...... 25,744
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 25,744
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 549,562
    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..... 549,562
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 2,579 2,579
    (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 23,165
    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 ......     		23,165
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 0
    b Excess from 2012.... 0
    c Excess from 2013.... 0
    d Excess from 2014.... 23,165
    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
    ST MARY'S FOOD BANK
    2831 N 31ST AVE
    PHOENIX,AZ85009     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 23,478
    ST MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC BASILICA
    231 NORTH 3RD STREET
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 187,826
    PHI DELTA THETA FRATERNITY
    2 SOUTH CAMPUS AVENUE
    OXFORD,OH45056     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 35,217
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    4245 N FAIRFAX DR STE 100
    ARLINGTON,VA222031606     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    DIOCESAN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIETY OF
    ST VINCENT DE PAUL
    420 W WATKINS RD
    PHOENIX,AZ85003     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE PHOENIX
    400 E MONROE ST
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 187,826
    ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
    600 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
    PHOENIX,AZ85004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    949 E 2ND ST
    TUCSON,AZ85719     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    ARIZONA STATE UNIV FOUNDATION
    300 E UNIVERSITY DRIVE 6TH FLOOR
    TEMPE,AZ85281     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    SALVATION ARMY
    180 E OCEAN BLVD GSD 9TH FL
    LONG BEACH,CA908024709     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
    500 EL CAMINO REAL
    SANTA CLARA,CA95053     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 23,478
    BRONCO BENCH FOUNDATION
    500 EL CAMINO REAL
    SANTA CLARA,CA95053     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,739
    Total .................................bullet 3a 539,998
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 247,372  
    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 ............     		    18 122,051  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aEXCISE TAX REFUND     		    1 1,540  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   370,963  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13370,963
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    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
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
     
    Employer identification number

    27-6739649
    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
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number
    27-6739649
    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
     
     

    VICTOR W KRAMER TRUST  
    708 N 7TH STREET
     
    PHOENIX, AZ85008

    		$ 1,270,000


    (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
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    27-6739649
    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
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
          		Employer identification number

    27-6739649
    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 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Person Name Explanation
    WELLS FARGO BANK NA TRUSTEE ADMIN FEE SEE ATTACHED

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    084664BS9 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 202,000 200,880
    464287457 ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TRE    
    89114QAK4 TORONTO-DOMINION BAN    
    921937827 VANGUARD SHORT TERM 654,472 652,695
    05565QBZ0 BP CAPITAL MARKETS 200,792 208,670
    68389XBA2 ORACLE CORP 199,736 207,514
    77958B402 T ROWE PRICE INST FL 240,000 234,169
    880208400 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BON    
    02665WAZ4 AMERICAN HONDA FINAN 202,022 204,858
    064159FL5 BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 252,773 257,493
    913017BV0 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES 251,265 264,365
    24422EQR3 JOHN DEERE CAPITAL 264,765 264,278
    256210105 DODGE & COX INCOME F 695,500 690,016
    74253Q416 PRINCIPAL PREFERRED 467,250 479,363
    822582AJ1 SHELL INTERNATIONAL 268,983 268,418
    857477AM5 STATE STREET CORP 272,898 270,523

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    000375204 ABB LTD - ADR    
    001055102 AFLAC INC 112,999 148,208
    002824100 ABBOTT LABS    
    003021714 ABERDEEN EMERG MARKE 565,939 625,029
    009128307 AIR METHODS CORP COM    
    01973R101 ALLISON TRANSMISSION    
    032095101 AMPHENOL CORP CL A 43,741 118,674
    037411105 APACHE CORP    
    037833100 APPLE INC 57,419 133,523
    071813109 BAXTER INTL INC    
    084670702 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY I 83,557 136,075
    088606108 BHP BILLITON LIMITED    
    09247X101 BLACKROCK INC 101,022 147,416
    126408103 CSX CORP    
    14040H105 CAPITAL ONE FINANCIA    
    166764100 CHEVRON CORP    
    194162103 COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO    
    23636T100 DANONE ADR    
    249030107 DENTSPLY INTL INC CO    
    25243Q205 DIAGEO PLC - ADR    
    30249U101 FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    36191G107 GNC HOLDINGS INC    
    371901109 GENTEX CORP    
    37253A103 GENTHERM INC    
    375558103 GILEAD SCIENCES INC    
    37940X102 GLOBAL PMTS INC W/I    
    38141G104 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP    
    384109104 GRACO INC    
    404280406 HSBC - ADR    
    452308109 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS    
    46269C102 IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIO    
    464287168 ISHARES SELECT DIVID    
    464288182 ISHARES MSCI ALL COU    
    46625H100 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO    
    576323109 MASTEC INC COM    
    577081102 MATTEL INC    
    58155Q103 MCKESSON CORP 30,566 55,828
    58502B106 MEDNAX INC    
    594918104 MICROSOFT CORP 40,860 94,374
    641069406 NESTLE S.A. REGISTER 72,888 104,028
    64126X201 NEUSTAR INC    
    654106103 NIKE INC CL B 24,641 64,632
    655664100 NORDSTROM INC    
    678026105 OIL STATES INTERNATI    
    693475105 PNC FINANCIAL SERVIC    
    704326107 PAYCHEX INC    
    713448108 PEPSICO INC 49,176 79,114
    740189105 PRECISION CASTPARTS    
    747525103 QUALCOMM INC    
    78463X863 SPDR DJ WILSHIRE INT 222,591 224,525
    78464A359 SPDR BARCLAYS CONVER    
    803054204 SAP SE 77,848 118,935
    806857108 SCHLUMBERGER LTD 106,063 100,526
    81369Y100 AMEX MATERIALS SPDR    
    81369Y506 AMEX ENERGY SELECT S    
    81616X103 SELECT COMFORT CORPO    
    84763R101 SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLD 15,224 50,580
    858119100 STEEL DYNAMICS INC C    
    87162H103 SYNTEL INC    
    872275102 TCF FINANCIAL    
    874039100 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR 40,235 121,041
    88579Y101 3M CO 67,548 110,420
    899896104 TUPPERWARE BRANDS CO    
    911312106 UNITED PARCEL SERVIC    
    913017109 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES    
    918194101 VCA INC 16,935 50,274
    918204108 V F CORP 61,473 84,080
    922042858 VANGUARD FTSE EMERGI    
    931142103 WAL MART STORES INC    
    96208T104 WEX INC    
    97717W851 WISDOMTREE JAPAN HED    
    989207105 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES C    
    G1151C101 ACCENTURE PLC 45,101 108,219
    G74079107 RECKITT BENCKISER PL 55,735 100,981
    J35759125 KOMATSU JPY 50.0    
    12621E103 CNO FINANCIAL GROUP    
    126349109 CSG SYS INTL INC COM    
    57636Q104 MASTERCARD INC 129,387 166,630
    57776J100 MAXLINEAR INC    
    61760X836 MORGAN STANLEY INS F    
    682159108 ON ASSIGNMENT INC CO    
    78462F103 SPDR S & P 500 ETF T    
    790849103 ST JUDE MED INC    
    879382208 TELEFONICA SA - ADR    
    904767704 UNILEVER PLC - ADR 99,847 98,716
    92343V104 VERIZON COMMUNICATIO    
    02079K107 ALPHABET INC CL C 111,302 149,847
    07177M103 BAXALTA INC    
    256206103 DODGE & COX INT'L ST 446,903 393,040
    68557N103 ORBITAL ATK INC    
    69354N106 PRA GROUP INC    
    731068102 POLARIS INDS INC COM    
    773903109 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION 116,437 128,699
    84473L105 SOUTH32 - ADR    
    85771P102 STATOIL ASA ADR    
    902641646 E-TRACS ALERIAN MLP 222,761 213,760
    30303M102 FACEBOOK INC 78,144 78,594
    464287200 ISHARES CORE S & P 5 1,101,906 1,175,295
    464287408 ISHARES S&P 500 VALU 134,417 140,295
    464287655 ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 375,510 355,500
    464288885 ISHARES MSCI EAFE GR 346,562 326,600
    46432F842 ISHARES CORE MSCI EA 752,772 807,600
    78467Y107 SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 566,673 549,540
    922908553 VANGUARD REIT VIPER 195,145 204,400
    G47567105 IHS MARKIT LTD 74,377 73,580

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    253,315
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    251,133
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    94987W737 WFA ABSOLUTE RETURN      

    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Description Amount
    ROC ADJUSTMENT 906
    ACCRUED INTEREST PAID CURRENT YR EFF NEXT YR 5,457
    MUTUAL FUND POSTING NEXT YEAR EFF CURRENT YR 2,872
    WASH SALES ADJUSTMENT 299


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADR FEES 176 176   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    EXCISE TAX REFUND 1,540 0  


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Description Amount
    MUTUAL FUND POSTING CURRENT YR EFFECTIVE PRIOR YR 837
    SALES CROSSING YEAR END 1,921
    ACCRUED INT PAID PRIOR YR EFF CURR YR 3,976
    ROUNDING 3


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR W KRAMER CHARITABLE TRUST
    EIN:
    27-6739649
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 2,004 2,004   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 1,191 1,191   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 271 271   0