Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE SHETH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1549 CLAIRMONT RD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DECATUR, GA30033
A Employer identification number

58-2498469
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(404) 325-2426
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$1,621,336J 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) 1,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4 4 4
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 24,120 24,120 24,120
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 185,073
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,195,481
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 185,073
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 1,173
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........ 210,197 209,197 25,297
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,398      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 398      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,796 0   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 574,341 574,341
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 576,137 0   574,341
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -365,940
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 209,197
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 25,297
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............. 334,558 106,773 106,773
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 160,859 72,766 72,766
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).......      
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).......... 1,602,081 Click to see attachment1,549,372 1,441,797
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) 2,097,498 1,728,911 1,621,336
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,097,498 1,728,911
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,097,498 1,728,911
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,097,498 1,728,911
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
2,097,498
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-365,940
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,731,558
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,647
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,728,911
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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 872.281 Columbia SLG Com P 2015-08-04 2015-08-18
b 278.814 Fid Adv Divrs Stk A P 2014-12-15 2015-06-23
c 361.554 Fid Advs Str Div Incm A P 2015-01-20 2015-06-23
d 8931.069 Columbia Dvr Eq Inc P 2014-02-14 2015-08-18
e 1112.595 Columbia Contra Cor A P 2013-08-22 2015-08-18
2691.066 Columbia LGCP GRW A P 2013-08-22 2015-08-18
5274.262 Columbia Sel LGCP GRW A P 2014-02-04 2015-03-24
26957.696 Fid Advs Freedom 2025 A P 2014-02-14 2015-08-04
12057.306 Fid Adv Freedom 2030 A P 2013-04-11 2015-08-04
3062.693 Fid Advs Divrs Stk A P 2013-12-16 2015-06-23
5608.622 Fid Advs Str Div Incm A P 2014-01-13 2015-06-23
Capital Gain Dividends      
(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 49,994   51,778 -1,784
b 6,554   4,563 1,991
c 5,224   4,258 966
d 124,988   121,460 3,528
e 24,994   23,330 1,664
99,994   85,956 14,038
99,994   98,089 1,905
352,331   350,012 2,319
168,314   154,788 13,526
71,998   50,123 21,875
81,039   66,051 14,988
      110,057
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       -1,784
b       1,991
c       966
d       3,528
e       1,664
      14,038
      1,905
      2,319
      13,526
      21,875
      14,988
       
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 2 185,073
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 1,173
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 140,098 2,136,017 0.06559
2013 73,041 1,989,263 0.03672
2012 91,508 1,828,388 0.05005
2011 119,346 1,902,235 0.06274
2010 16,400 969,052 0.01692
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.232018
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
0.046404
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,712,857
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
79,483
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,092
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
81,575
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
574,341
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 2,092
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,092
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,092
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 2,056
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 2,056
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 36
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletGA
    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 addressbullet(NONE)
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJAGDISH N SHETH Telephone no.bullet (404) 325-1677

    Located atbullet1549 CLAIRMONT RD STE 203DECATURGA ZIP+4bullet30033
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JAGDISH N SHETH Trustee
    1.00     		0    
    1549 CLAIRMONT RD STE 203
    DECATUR,GA30033
    MADHURI J SHETH Trustee
    1.00     		0    
    1549 CLAIRMONT RD STE 203
    DECATUR,GA30033
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,447,907
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    291,034
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,738,941
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,738,941
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    26,084
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,712,857
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    85,643
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    85,643
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,092
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,092
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    83,551
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    83,551
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    83,551
    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
    574,341
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    574,341
    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
    2,092
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    572,249
    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 83,551
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011...... 11,265
    c From 2012...... 1,212
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 37,405
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 49,882
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 574,341
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 83,551
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 490,790
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 540,672
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		540,672
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 11,265
    b Excess from 2012.... 1,212
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 37,405
    e Excess from 2015.... 490,790
    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).)
    JAGDISH N SHETH
    MADHURI J SHETH
    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
    Jain Society of Greater Atlanta
    669 S Peachtree St
    Norcross,GA30071     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 9,975
    The Empty Stocking Fund
    PO Box 934018
    Atlanta,GA31193     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Emory University
    201 Dowman Drive
    Atlanta,GA30322     		N/A 501(c)(3) Carlos Museum & India Week 5,000
    Project Interconnections Inc
    2198 Dresden Dr
    Chamblee,GA30341     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    CARE
    151 Ellis St NE
    Atlanta,GA30303     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 900
    Atlanta Mission
    2353 Bolton Rd
    Atlanta,GA30318     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    University of Pittsburgh
    4200 Fifth Ave
    Pittsburgh,PA15260     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support for international studies 2,000
    Bidada International Foundation
    11403 Tortuga St
    Cypress,CA90630     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Junior Achievement of Georgia
    460 Abernathy Rd NE
    Atlanta,GA30328     		N/A 501(c)(3) donation to JA Discovery Center 100
    Ashoka United States
    1700 North Moore St Ste 2000
    Arlington,VA22209     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    Clinton Foundation
    1271 Ave of the Americas 42nd flr
    New York City,NY10020     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Hosea Feed the Hungry
    1035 Donnelly Ave SW
    Atlanta,GA30310     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    FINCA International
    1201 15th Street NW 8th floor
    Washington,DC20005     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Salvation Army
    400 Luckie St NW
    Atlanta,GA30313     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 1,000
    Atlanta Community Food Bank
    732 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW
    Atlanta,GA30318     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 600
    Feeding America
    35 East Wacker Drive
    Chicago,IL60601     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 300
    ASPCA
    424 East 92nd Street
    New York City,NY10128     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Alzheimers Association
    225 N Michigan Ave Floor 17
    Chicago,IL60601     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Meals on Wheels Atlanta
    1705 Commerce Drive NW
    Atlanta,GA30318     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Union of Concerned Scientists
    2 Brattle Square
    Cambridge,MA02138     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    American Red Cross
    2025 E Street NW
    Washington,DC20006     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 400
    American Heart Association
    7272 Greenville Avenue
    Dallas,TX75231     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 700
    American Diabetes Association
    1701 North Beauregard Street
    Alexandria,VA22311     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Covenant House
    1559 Johnson Rd NW
    Atlanta,GA30318     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Tranquility House
    PO Box 1383
    Cartersville,GA30120     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Mayo Clinic
    200 First St SW
    Rochester,MN55905     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 1,000
    Habitat for Humanity
    121 Habitat Street
    Americus,GA31709     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 1,000
    IAAMJV
    1119 Flanders St
    Garner,NC27529     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    United Nations Foundation
    1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 300
    Washington,DC20006     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Fernbank Museum of Natural History
    767 Clifton Road NE
    Atlanta,GA30307     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    University of Illinois Foundation
    1305 West Green Street
    Urbana,IL61801     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 2,000
    Columbia University
    622 W 113th St
    New York,NY10025     		N/A 501(c)(3) support Earth Institute 500
    Navkar Center USA
    P O Box 5274
    Diamond Bar,CA91765     		N/A 170(b)(1) general fund support 100
    University of Idaho Foundation
    714 W State Street Ste 240
    Boise,ID83702     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Atlanta Botanical Garden
    1345 Piedmont Avenue NE
    Atlanta,GA30309     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 285
    Make-A-Wish Georgia
    1775 The Exchange SE Ste 200
    Atlanta,GA30339     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    Indian American Education Foundation
    PO Box 4305
    Seattle,WA98194     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 10,000
    Sheth Foundation
    Eli Broad College of Business
    East Lansing,MI48824     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500,000
    The Carter Center
    453 Freedom Parkway
    Atlanta,GA30307     		N/A 501(C)(3) general fund support 1,000
    Yunis Creative Lab Inc
    1420 Peachtree Street Ste 800
    Atlanta,GA30339     		N/A 501(c)(3) 2015 Nobel Peace Laureate summit 2,500
    MADD
    511 E John Carpenter Frwy Ste700
    Irving,TX75062     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Campus Community Partnership Foundation
    3423 Piedmont Road NE 248
    Atlanta,GA30305     		N/A 501(c)(3) Mentor Walk 1,000
    Raksha Inc
    1750 Peachtree St NW
    Atlanta,GA30309     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 1,000
    Isha Foundation Inc
    951 Isha Lane
    McMinnville,TN37110     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    Kennesaw State University
    1000 Chastain Road
    Kennesaw,GA30144     		N/A 501(c)(3) support Coles College of Business 1,000
    Jaina
    722 S Main St
    Milpitas,CA95035     		N/A 501(c)(3) Library & Education Fund 5,051
    TiE Atlanta
    7742 Spalding Dr 209
    Norcross,GA30092     		N/A 501(c)(3) TYE University Program 5,000
    WonderWork
    PO Box 96053
    Washington,DC20090     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Center for Black Womens Wellness
    477 Windsor Street SW Ste 309
    Atlanta,GA30312     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    The Nature Conservancy
    4245 N Fairfax Dr Ste 100
    Arlington,VA22203     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 575
    World Food Program USA
    1725 I St NW Ste 510
    Washington,DC20006     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 105
    Sankara Nethralya OM Trust Inc
    9710 Traville Gateway Dr No 392
    Rockville,MD20850     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    Public Broadcasting Atlanta
    740 Bismark Road NE
    Atlanta,GA30324     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Special Olympics
    1133 19th St NW
    Washington,DC20036     		  501(c)(3) general fund support 50
    American India Foundation
    216 E 45th St 7th Floor
    New York,NY10017     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 4,200
    World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    33 Gilmer St SE
    Atlanta,GA30303     		  501(c)(3) general fund support 6,250
    Veterans of Foreign Wars
    406 W 34th St
    Kansas City,MO64111     		  501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    HEAT Inc
    2296 Henderson Mill Road Ste 305
    Atlanta,GA30345     		  501(c)(3) general fund support 200
    GAPI Foundation
    PO Box 754
    Gainesville,GA30503     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 1,000
    Womens Resource Center to End Domestic
    PO Box 171
    Decatur,GA30031     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 250
    NAACP
    4805 Mt Hope Dr
    Baltimore,MD21215     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Peachtree Ridge Robotics Club Inc
    1173 Highway 23 NW Ste 105
    Suwanee,GA30024     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 400
    The Southern Poverty Law Center
    400 Washington Avenue
    Montgomery,AL36104     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    American Institute for Economic Res
    250 Division St
    Great Barrington,MA01230     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Georgia Public Broadcasting
    260 14th Street NW
    Atlanta,GA30318     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    U-Beyond Mentorship Corporation
    2434 Highway 120
    Duluth,GA30097     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 1,000
    Amnesty International USA
    5 Penn Plaza
    New York,NY10001     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
    18251 Quantico Gateway Drive
    Triangle,VA22172     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Community Foundation of Atlanta
    191 Peachtree Center Ave
    Atlanta,GA30303     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 500
    The Wilderness Society
    1615 M Street NW
    Washington,DC20036     		N/A 501(c)(3) general fund support 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 574,341
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 4  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 24,120  
    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 ............     		      110,057 75,016
    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)..   134,181 75,016
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13209,197
    (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
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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