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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
 
% ALLISON MORAN
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)171 N Clark Street Suite 200   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL60601
A Employer identification number

30-0438415
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(630) 873-2500
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,000J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
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).............. 847,462
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities......      
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 847,462 0  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
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 7,225 0 0 7,225
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 attachment 3,287     3,287
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 10,512 0 0 10,512
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 836,584 836,584
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 847,096 0 0 847,096
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 366
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... 634 1,000 1,000
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 634 1,000 1,000
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 1,000 1,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,000 1,000
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... -366 0
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 634 1,000
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 -366
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 366
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4  
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6  
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(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
b
c
d
e
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
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 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))
2013      
2012      
2011      
2010      
2009      
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2  
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  
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4  
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5  
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6  
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7  
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8  
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 Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a  
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 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    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)
    bulletAL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, AK, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletALLISON MORAN Telephone no.bullet (630) 873-2500
    Located atbullet171 N CLARK STREET SUITE 200chicagoIL ZIP+4bullet60601
    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 2014, 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  
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    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 2014?.............
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    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
     
     
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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
    MICHAEL MCGUIRE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    BILLY MOORE DIRECTOR/TREASURER
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    DORSEY BASKIN DIRECTOR
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    PAMELA HARLESS DIRECTOR
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    JANET MALZONE DIRECTOR
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    ERICA O'MALLEY DIRECTOR
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    NEETA DAGA SECRETARY
    1.0     		0 0 0
    171 N Clark Street Suite 200
    Chicago,IL60601
    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
     
    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
     
    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  
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    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 NONE  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    120,500
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    120,500
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    120,500
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,808
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    118,692
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    5,935
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    5,935
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    0
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    5,935
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    5,935
    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
    5,935
    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
    847,096
    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
    847,096
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    847,096
    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.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 5,935
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2012, 2011, 2010 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 857,384
    b From 2010....... 787,912
    c From 2011....... 684,282
    d From 2012....... 819,559
    e From 2013....... 855,846
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 4,004,983
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 847,096
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 5,935
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 841,161
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (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 4,846,144
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. 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 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		857,384
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,988,760
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 787,912
    b Excess from 2011.... 684,282
    c Excess from 2012.... 819,559
    d Excess from 2013.... 855,846
    e Excess from 2014.... 841,161
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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).)
    NA
    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.
    NA
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    Appalachian State University
    Department of Accounting
    3124 Peacock Hall Appalachian Stat
    Boone,NC286082037     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 9,900
    Arizona State University
    ASU Foundation
    PO Box 2260
    Tempe,AZ852802260     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,600
    Auburn University
    317 S College St
    Auburn,AL36849     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,500
    Baruch College
    1 Bernard Baruch Way
    New York,NY10010     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,600
    Baylor University
    University Development
    Box A1603
    Waco,TX767987026     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 12,600
    Bentley College
    175 Forrest Street LaCava Building
    One Bear Place 97050
    Waltham,MA02452     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,100
    Boston College
    Cadigan Alumni Center
    Chestnut Hill,MA02467     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 500
    Brigham Young University
    1450 North University Avenue
    140 Commonwealth Ave
    Provo,UT84604     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 23,920
    California Polytechnic State University
    Cal Poly Foundation
    San Luis Obispo,CA93407     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,200
    Claremont McKenna College
    400 North Claremont Blvd
    One Grand Avenue
    Claremont,CA91711     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,192
    College of Charleston
    College of Charleston Foundation
    Charleston,SC294240001     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 400
    College of William and Mary
    PO Box 1693
    66 George Street
    Williamsburg,VA23187     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,768
    Colorado State University
    Colorado State University Foundatio
    Fort Collins,CO80522     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,500
    Creighton University
    PO Box 30282
    PO Box 1870
    Omaha,NE681031382     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,000
    DePaul University
    Office of Advancement
    Chicago,IL60604     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 26,650
    Drexel University
    Main Building Suite 310
    1 East Jackson Blvd
    Philadelphia,PA19104     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 14,450
    Duke University
    Alumni Development Records
    3141 Chestnut Street
    Durham,NC277080581     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,000
    Emory University
    1300 Clifton Road Northeast
    Box 90581
    Atlanta,GA303224001     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,100
    Emporia State University
    Sauder Alumni Center
    MS 1721-004-1AA
    Emporia,KS66801     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,720
    Florida Atlantic University
    FAU School of Accounting
    1500 Highland
    Boca Raton,FL33431     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 9,650
    Florida International University
    Room 1252
    777 Glades Road
    Miami,FL33174     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 9,500
    Florida State University
    FSU - Dept Of Accounting
    10555 West Flagler St
    Tallahassee,FL32306     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 15,750
    George Mason University
    4400 University Drive
    821 Academic Way
    Fairfax,VA22030     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,400
    Georgia State University
    Georgia State University Foundation
    MS 1A3
    Atlanta,GA303023963     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,900
    Gonzaga University
    Development Office
    PO Box 3963
    Spokane,WA992580098     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,200
    Hofstra University
    Office of Development
    502 East Boone Avenue
    Hempstead,NY115491500     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,900
    Indiana University
    Indiana University Foundation
    Libby and Joseph G Shapiro Alumni
    Bloomington,IN47402     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 12,300
    James Madison University
    MSC 3603
    PO Box 500
    Harrisonburg,VA22807     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,000
    John Carroll University
    Department of University Advancemen
    800 S Main Street
    University Heights,OH44118     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 8,900
    Kansas State University
    2323 Anderson Avenue
    1 John Carroll Boulevard
    Manhattan,KS66502     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,200
    Kennesaw State University
    Mailbox 9101
    Kennesaw,GA30144     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,900
    Kent State University
    Advancement Services and Foundation
    1000 Chastain Road NW
    Kent,OH442420001     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,900
    LaSalle University
    1900 W Olney Ave
    PO Box 5190
    Philadelphia,PA19141     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,600
    Louisiana State University
    3838 West Lakeshore Drive
    Box 809
    Baton Rouge,LA70808     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,500
    Loyola University
    820 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago,IL606112196     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 11,850
    Lycoming College
    Box 165
    Williamsport,PA17701     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    Miami University
    Office of University Advancement
    700 College Place
    Oxford,OH45056     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 9,750
    Michigan State University
    Spartan Way
    725 E Chestnut Street
    East Lansing,MI48824     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 22,652
    Moravian College
    Office of Institutional Advancement
    535 Chestnut Road Room 300
    Bethlehem,PA180189980     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 200
    North Carolina State University
    Campus Box 7474
    1200 Main Street
    Raleigh,NC276957474     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,150
    Northeastern University
    716 Columbus Avenue
    Boston,MA021202111     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,700
    Northern Illinois University
    NIU Foundation
    402 CP
    DeKalb,IL601150746     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 23,200
    Oklahoma Christian University
    Attn Office of Advancement
    PO Box 746
    Oklahoma City,OK73136     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,000
    Oklahoma State University
    PO Box 1749
    PO Box 11000
    Stillwater,OK74076     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 22,250
    Oral Roberts University
    7777 S Lewis Ave
    Tulsa,OK74171     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,500
    Oregon State University
    OSU Foundation
    Corvallis,OR973334015     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    Pace University
    Development and Alumni Relations
    850 SW 35th Street
    New York,NY100081546     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,000
    Pennsylvania State University
    17 Old Main
    PO Box 1546
    University Park,PA16802     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,900
    Portland State University
    Office of Corporate and Foundation
    Portland,OR97201     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,000
    Quinnipiac University
    1600 SW 4th Ave Suite 730
    Hamden,CT06518     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    San Francisco State University
    Office of Development AH-DVP
    275 Mount Carmel Avenue
    San Francisco,CA94132     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,500
    San Jose State University
    1600 Holloway Avenue
    Admin 153
    San Jose,CA951920183     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,700
    Santa Clara University
    1 Washington Square CL300
    Division of University Advancement
    Santa Clara,CA950531400     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 700
    Seattle University
    500 El Camino Real
    Development Office
    Seattle,WA98122     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 600
    St John's University
    PO Box 222000
    901 12th Avenue
    Queens,NY11439     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,000
    St Joseph's University
    8000 Utopia Parkway
    Gift Processing
    Philadelphia,PA19131     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,300
    St Louis University
    Advancement Office 5600 City Avenu
    5600 City Avenue
    St Louis,MO63108     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,400
    State University of NY - College at Old Westbury
    John Cook School of Business
    3674 Lindell Boulevard Rm 108
    Old Westbury,NY115680210     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 200
    Temple University
    Office of Institutional Advancement
    PO Box 210
    Philadelphia,PA19122     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    Texas A&M University
    Temple University Office of Institu
    TASB/1852 North 10th Street
    College Station,TX77840     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 48,615
    Texas Tech University
    Texas AM Foundation
    401 George Bush Drive
    Lubbock,TX794091081     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 8,000
    The Ohio State University
    Office of Institutional Advancement
    PO Box 45025
    Columbus,OH43221     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 7,802
    The University at Albany
    1480 West Lane Avenue
    Room 125
    Albany,NY12222     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,000
    Towson University
    UAB 226
    1400 Washington Avenue
    Towson,MD21252     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,100
    Tulane University
    Towson University Foundation Inc
    8000 York Rd
    New Orleans,LA70161     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,460
    University of Akron
    PO Box 61075
    Akron,OH443252603     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,200
    University of Arizona
    Department of Development
    Infocision Stadium Suite 200
    Tucson,AZ857210109     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 10,900
    University of Baltimore
    PO Box 210109
    1111 N Cherry Avenue
    Baltimore,MD21201     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    University of California - Los Angeles
    Attn Office of Annual Giving and S
    1130 North Charles Street
    Los Angeles,CA90095     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,400
    University of Central Florida
    Box 951481
    110 Westwood Plaza Mullin Managemen
    Orlando,FL32826     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 9,800
    University of Central Oklahoma
    Suite 250
    12424 Research Parkway
    Edmond,OK73034     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,000
    University of Cincinnati
    100 N University Dr
    Evans Hall Room 102
    Cincinnati,OH452190970     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 9,030
    University of Colorado
    PO Box 19970
    Boulder,CO80301     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,600
    University of Connecticut
    University of Colorado Foundation
    4740 Walnut Street
    Storrs,CT062693206     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,650
    University of Dayton
    2390 Alumni Drive
    Dayton,OH454697056     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,600
    University of Denver
    300 College Park Center
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 900
    University of Florida
    2190 East Asbury Ave
    Gainesville,FL32604     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 18,550
    University of Georgia
    1938 West University Ave
    PO Box 14425
    Athens,GA306025582     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 11,200
    University of Houston
    394 South Milledge Avenue Suite 10
    Houston,TX770010867     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    University of Illinois
    Donor Alumni Records
    PO Box 867
    Urbana,IL61801     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 22,000
    University of Kansas
    Gift Administration
    1305 West Green Street
    Lawrence,KS66044     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,800
    University of Maryland
    KU Endowment
    PO Box 928
    College Park,MD207403421     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,350
    University of Massachusetts
    Office of Gift Acceptance
    4603 Calvert Road
    Amherst,MA01002     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,700
    University of Miami
    Isenberg School of Management
    101 University Drive Suite B4
    Coral Gables,FL33102     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 8,500
    University of Minnesota
    Advancement Division
    PO Box 025388
    Minneapolis,MN554552010     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 10,600
    University of Missouri
    Suite 500
    200 East Oak St SE
    Columbia,MO65211     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,500
    University of Nevada
    Trulaske College of Business
    408 Cornell Hall
    Reno,NV895570162     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,000
    University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
    MH 0162
    1664 North Virginia Street
    Chapel Hill,NC27514     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 32,000
    University of North Carolina - Charlotte
    PO Box 309
    Charlotte,NC28223     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 8,400
    University of North Texas - Dallas
    University Development
    9201 University City Blvd
    Dallas,TX75241     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,000
    University of North Texas - Denton
    7300 University Hills Blvd
    Denton,TX762035017     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 12,300
    University of Notre Dame
    Attn Gift Processing
    1155 Union Cricle 311250
    Notre Dame,IN465565612     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 13,000
    University of Oklahoma
    ATTN Matching Gifts
    1100 Grace Hall
    Norman,OK73019     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 14,800
    University of Oregon
    University of Oklahoma Foundation
    100 Timberdell Road
    Eugene,OR97403     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,200
    University of Pennsylvania
    UO Foundation
    1720 E 13th Avenue Suite 410
    Philadelphia,PA191046208     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    University of Richmond
    Gifts Accounting Administration
    3451 Walnut Street Room 433
    University of Richmond,VA23173     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,000
    University of San Diego
    Advancement Data Services
    28 Westhampton Way
    San Diego,CA92110     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,000
    University of San Francisco
    5998 Alcala Park
    San Francisco,CA941450363     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,000
    University of South Carolina
    PO Box 45363
    Columbia,SC29208     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 7,500
    University of South Florida
    1027 Barnwell St
    Tampa,FL33620     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 11,500
    University of Southern California
    4202 E Fowler Ave
    ALC100
    Los Angeles,CA90089     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 14,100
    University of St Thomas
    3670 Trousdale Parkway
    ATT 29th Floor
    St Paul,MN551640947     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,000
    University of Texas - Arlington
    Development Office
    PO Box 64947
    Arlington,TX76019     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 10,000
    University of Texas - Austin
    Box 19198
    701 South Medderman
    Austin,TX787137458     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,700
    University of Texas - Dallas
    University Development Office
    PO Box 7458
    Richardson,TX75080     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 2,700
    University of Tulsa
    Office of Development and Alumni Re
    800 W Campbell Road
    Tulsa,OK74104     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,700
    University of Utah
    University of Tulsa
    800 S Tucker Dr
    Salt Lake City,UT841081238     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 10,800
    University of Washington
    Development Office
    540 Arapeen Drive Suite 250
    Seattle,WA98195     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,400
    University of Wisconsin - Madison
    Box 359515
    4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE
    Madison,WI53726     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 10,550
    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    1848 University Avenue
    Whitewater,WI53190     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 900
    Villanova University
    800 West Main Street
    Hyer Hall 300
    Villanova,PA19085     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 4,900
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
    Office of Development 800 E Lanca
    800 Lancaster Ave
    Blacksburg,VA24061     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 19,500
    Wake Forest University
    University Gateway Center Rm 4601
    902 Prices Fork Road
    WinstonSalem,NC27109     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,975
    Walsh College
    Office of University Advancement
    PO Box 7227
    Troy,MI48083     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 6,800
    West Virginia University
    3838 Livernois Road
    PO Box 7006
    Morgantown,WV26507     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 1,700
    Western Washington University
    PO Box 1650
    Bellingham,WA98225     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,900
    Westminster College
    516 High Street MS 9034
    Salt Lake City,UT84105     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 5,000
    Wichita State University
    Bamberger Hall
    1840 South 1300 East
    Wichita,KS672600002     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,000
    Xavier University
    Campus Box 2
    1845 Fairmount
    Cincinnati,OH452075540     		N/A PC Educational Institution Support 3,150
    Total .................................bullet 3a 836,584
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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....          
    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 .............     		         
    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)..      
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13  
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    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.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
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         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    30-0438415
    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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    30-0438415
    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
     
     

    Mark Stutman  
    171 N Clark St 200
     
    Chicago, IL60601

    		$10,000


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

    GRANT THORNTON LLP  
    175 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD 20TH FL
     
    CHICAGO, IL60604

    		$401,128


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

    Virgil Wade  
    1717 Main St 1800
     
    Dallas, TX75201

    		$7,000


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

    Carlos Alberto Otal  
    333 John Carlyle St 500
     
    Alexandria, VA22314

    		$6,000


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

    Russell Wieman  
    1901 S Meyers Rd
     
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL60181

    		$5,000


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

    James Maurer  
    171 N Clark St 200
     
    Chicago, IL60601

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    30-0438415
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    Raymond Gazzaway  
    171 N Clark St 200
     
    Chicago, IL60601

    		$5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    Gary Homsley  
    111 SW Columbia St
     
    Portland, OR97201

    		$5,000


    (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.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    30-0438415
    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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    30-0438415
    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) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0438415
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUDITING FEES 7,225     7,225

    TY 2014 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0438415
    Category Amount
    NONE  

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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0438415
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION
    EIN: 30-0438415
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REGISTRATION FEES 2,544     2,544
    BANK FEES 743     743