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.
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 Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
Members Foundation
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

46-3912215
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
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$9,631,043J 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) 4,100,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 147 147  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 61,088 61,088  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -63,869
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,880,137
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,807 15  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,099,173 61,250  
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)......... Click to see attachment 140,382 0 0 140,382
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 74,700 33,300   41,400
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,432      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 53,985     53,985
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 19,780 683   19,097
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 292,279 33,983 0 254,864
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 292,279 33,983 0 254,864
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 3,806,894
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 27,267
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 687,181 5,526,267 5,526,267
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)....... 2,339,753 Click to see attachment2,596,052 2,535,568
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 263,376 Click to see attachment274,651 244,997
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 2,725,936 Click to see attachment1,426,443 1,324,211
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) 6,016,246 9,823,413 9,631,043
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) Click to see attachment4,154 Click to see attachment4,427
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 4,154 4,427
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 6,012,092 9,818,986
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 6,012,092 9,818,986
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 6,016,246 9,823,413
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
6,012,092
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
3,806,894
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
9,818,986
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
9,818,986
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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 Publicly-traded Securities      
b Passthrough K1 Capital Gain      
c DISCOVERY GLOBAL MACRO OFFSHORE FUND LTD P 2014-03-27 2015-12-31
d JPM PLUS S-P 500 INDEX P 2014-04-30 2015-06-05
e RBC PLUS SP 500 INDEX P 2014-06-27 2015-08-18
HSBC PLUS WISDOM TREE JAPAN HEF P 2014-07-31 2015-09-08
MS PLUS EURO STOXX 50 INDEX P 2014-07-31 2015-08-31
JPM PLUS BASED ON THE EURO STOXX 50 INDEX P 2014-08-20 2015-09-18
HSBC PLUS ON THE S&P 500 INDEX P 2014-10-15 2015-10-13
MS DUAL DIRECTIONAL TRIGGER PLUS ON P 2014-12-19 2015-08-31
TRICADIA CREDIT STRATEGIES OFFSHORE FUND II LP P 2014-03-27 2015-12-31
(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 1,263,123   1,332,853 -69,730
b 0   0 3,847
c 256,895   275,000 -18,105
d 107,981   97,500 10,481
e 107,250   97,500 9,750
154,688   137,500 17,188
144,811   137,500 7,311
159,500   137,500 22,000
103,344   97,500 5,844
201,994   250,000 -48,006
380,551   385,000 -4,449
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       -69,730
b       0
c       -18,105
d       10,481
e       9,750
      17,188
      7,311
      22,000
      5,844
      -48,006
      -4,449
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 -63,869
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 44,009 5,387,341 0.008169
2013 0 1,855,659 0.0
2012 0 0 0.0
2011 0 0 0.0
2010 0 0 0.0
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.008169
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
0.004084
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
5,945,064
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
24,280
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
273
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
24,553
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
254,864
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 1 273
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........................... 3 273
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- ..... 5 273
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 18,900
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 18,900
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 18,627
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet300 RefundedBullet 11 18,327
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
Yes
 
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)
    bulletDE
    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  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    David L PearsonClick to see attachment VP
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Philip K PearsonClick to see attachment VP
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Thomas L PearsonClick to see attachment Co-Pres*/VP/dir/sec/treas/cob
    15.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Timothy R PearsonClick to see attachment Pres / Dir
    15.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    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
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP Legal 94,775
    227 West Monroe Sreet Suite 4400
    Chicago,IL606065096
    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
    2,831,633
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    795,519
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    2,408,446
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,035,598
    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
    6,035,598
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    90,534
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,945,064
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    297,253
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    297,253
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    273
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    273
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    296,980
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    296,980
    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
    296,980
    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
    254,864
    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
    254,864
    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
    273
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    254,591
    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 7 296,980
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 211,191
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 254,864
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 211,191
    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 2015 distributable amount..... 43,673
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		253,307
    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 ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015.... 0
    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).)
    Thomas L Pearson
    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
    Total .................................bullet 3a  
    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 ...........     		    14 147  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 61,088  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 -63,869  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aK-1 Inc/Loss     		    14 14  
    bFederal Tax Refund     01 1,792  
    cForeign Tax Refund     01 1  
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   -827  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-827
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    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.
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    2015
    Name of the organization
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
    Members Foundation
    Employer identification number

    46-3912215
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
    Members Foundation         		Employer identification number
    46-3912215
    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
     
     

    Pearson Thomas L  
    10427 South Oxford Ave
     
    Tulsa, OK74137

    		$ 4,100,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
    Members Foundation         		Employer identification number

    46-3912215
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
    Members Foundation         		Employer identification number

    46-3912215
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Person Name Explanation
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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    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 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AES CORP SER B - 8.000% - 06/0 6,645 6,600
    AMERIGAS PARTNERS - 6.500% - 0 7,536 6,615
    APPLE INC - 2.100% - 05/06/201 9,996 10,117
    ATT INC BOND - 2.300% - 03/11/ 10,092 9,995
    BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON - 2.20 9,981 10,010
    CATERPILLAR FINL - 2.100% - 06 10,000 10,033
    CHESAPEAKE ENERGY - 5.375% - 0 7,000 1,890
    CHESAPEAKE MIDSTREAM PTNS - 6. 3,203 2,838
    CHS/CMNTY HEALTH SYS - 6.875% 7,438 6,641
    CITIZENS COMM CO SR NT - 7.125 7,924 6,999
    CLOUD PEAK ENERGY - 8.500% - 1 7,123 3,500
    COCO-COLA CO BOND - 1.875% - 1 9,982 9,898
    DAVITA INC - 5.750% - 08/15/20 7,306 7,210
    DENBURY RESOURCES - 6.375% - 0 7,512 2,520
    DISNEY WALT - 1.850% - 05/30/2 9,990 10,020
    EQUINIX INC - 4.875% - 04/01/2 7,158 7,277
    FORD - 2.375% - 03/12/2019 10,036 9,858
    HERTZ CORP SR NT - 6.750% - 04 2,045 2,043
    JP MORGAN CHASE - 2.350% - 01/ 10,118 10,042
    LAMAR MEDIA CORP - 5.875% - 02 3,128 3,150
    LEVEL 3 FING INC - 6.125% - 01 3,158 3,105
    MEDIACOM BROADBAND LLC & MEDIA 7,088 6,738
    MONSATO - 2.125% - 07/15/2019 9,999 9,987
    NRG ENERGY INC SR NT - 7.875% 7,735 6,563
    ORACLE CORP SR NT - 2.250% - 1 5,003 5,054
    PEABODY ENERGY CORP SR NT - 6. 7,315 1,295
    PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GRP INC - 5. 7,389 7,193
    PFIZER INC - 2.100% - 05/15/20 9,981 10,089
    PNC BK - 2.250% - 07/02/2019 9,969 10,044
    RANGE RES CORP - 5.000% - 03/1 1,054 745
    RANGE RES CORP SR SUB NT - 5.7 2,075 1,580
    SABINE PASS - 6.500% - 11/01/2 7,420 6,790
    SIMON PROPERTY GROUP LP - 2.20 10,127 10,051
    SINCLAIR TELEVISION GROUP - 6. 7,350 7,210
    TEEKAY CORPORATION - 8.500% - 7,840 4,760
    UNITED RENTALS - 7.625% - 04/1 6,795 6,412
    VERIZON INC CONT CALLABLE - 2. 10,140 10,125

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABERDEEN ASIA PACIFIC INC FD 18,561 14,980
    ACE LTD 10,383 11,685
    ACUITY BRANDS INC 5,672 7,248
    ADT LTD 2,890 3,166
    ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 2,633 3,170
    ALLERGAN PLC 18,992 23,125
    ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEM CORP 4,697 5,531
    ALTEGRIS AACA REAL ESTATE LONG 44,223 42,628
    AMC NETWORKS INC 1,900 2,166
    AMER INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC 12,373 15,493
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 12,819 10,433
    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP 13,164 6,996
    ANGEL OAK MULTI-STRATEGY INCOM 55,926 53,356
    ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC 11,198 12,500
    ANSYS INC 4,593 5,550
    ARCAM AB 3,186 3,850
    ARDEN REALTY INC 41,679 40,904
    ARM HOLDINGS PLC 7,775 7,419
    ASOS PLS ADR 5,768 5,739
    AUTODESK, INC 5,780 7,251
    AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED 8,164 9,435
    BAIDU.COM - ADR 2,935 2,647
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 11,916 12,623
    BARON EMERGING MARKETS FUND 84,500 73,309
    BARON REAL ESTATE FD INSTI SHS 39,430 39,463
    BE AEROSPACE, INC 5,475 3,813
    BIOGEN INC 9,686 10,110
    BROADCOM CORPORATION 5,702 10,870
    CAMDEN PPTY TR 4,814 5,373
    CARSALES 6,639 7,395
    CARTER'S INC 4,882 5,787
    CENTRAL FUND OF CANADA LIMITED 26,084 22,298
    CHURCH & DWIGHT 4,876 5,942
    CINTAS CRP 4,907 7,739
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 7,549 8,147
    CITRIX SYSTEMS INC 3,803 4,842
    COCA COLA ICECEK A S SPONSORED 8,625 6,797
    COGNEX CORPORATION 5,445 4,998
    COMCAST CORP 13,487 14,785
    CONCORDIA HEALTHCARE 12,417 8,778
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWA 8,394 10,419
    COOPER COMPANIES INC 4,506 4,697
    CORE LABORATORIES 4,740 2,719
    CREE, INC 5,770 3,307
    CROWN CASTLE INTL 12,202 12,968
    CTRIP.COM INTERNATIONAL LTD 6,863 7,783
    CVS CAREMARK CORP 15,309 19,554
    DIAGEO PLC ADS 12,277 10,907
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS 3,199 2,828
    DOLBY LABORATORIES 1,891 1,615
    DORMAN PRODUCTS INC 5,787 5,507
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND 59,842 58,741
    EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE ADVA 25,448 24,146
    EDENRED SA 18,496 14,502
    EGSHARES EMERGING MARKETS CONS 43,543 33,782
    EQUIFAX INC 4,808 7,796
    EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC 3,368 3,846
    EXPERIAN GROUP LTD S/ADR 6,370 6,476
    F5 NETWORKS, INC 4,808 4,557
    FACTSET RESH SYST INC 4,098 4,227
    FEDERATED EMERGING MARKETS DEB 15,922 14,881
    FIRST CASH FINL SERVICES INC 7,694 6,101
    FLUOR CORP 5,699 3,589
    FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO 12,936 13,021
    FOOT LOCKER INC N.Y. 5,046 4,426
    FOXTONS GROUP PLC 13,572 10,661
    FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD 6,892 2,674
    GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT 5,289 6,013
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 11,445 14,018
    GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR INC 7,395 6,480
    GRACO INC 5,046 4,612
    GRIFOLS SA REP 1/2 CL B 7,303 7,582
    GUGGENHEIM FLOATING RATE STRAT 32,786 31,225
    GUGGENHEIM MACRO OPPORTUNITIES 26,940 25,085
    HARGREAVES LANSDOWN 4,518 5,344
    HENRY JACK & ASSOC INC 4,900 7,025
    HENRY SCHEIN INC 4,545 6,328
    HIGHLAND FLOATING RATE OPPORTU 33,130 28,761
    HOME DEPOT INC 16,695 26,450
    HUNT J B 4,549 4,402
    IDEXX CORP 4,963 5,834
    IMMUNOGEN, INC 1,934 2,049
    INGENICO S.A 12,490 13,689
    INT'L FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC 5,216 5,145
    INTERTEK GROUP UNSP ADR 7,895 8,186
    INVESTMENT AB KINNEVIK 11,960 12,648
    IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC 1,919 4,645
    IPG PHOTONICS CORP 4,752 4,725
    ISHARES GOLD TRUST 51,153 44,838
    JAPAN EXCHANGE GROUP INC 11,045 11,278
    JARDEN CORP 4,739 7,254
    JD.COM, INC 3,875 4,356
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 10,104 10,272
    JP MORGAN CHASE 10,601 12,546
    KAKAKU.COM INC TOKYO 3,110 4,139
    KBW REGIONAL BANKING ETF 8,172 8,384
    L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORP 7,670 8,007
    LENNOX INTL INC 4,911 6,870
    LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP (LBRDA) 223 258
    LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP (LBRDK) 488 570
    LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORPORATIO 3,273 3,579
    LIBERTY MEDIA CORP (LMCK) 1,425 1,676
    LIBERTY MEDIA CORP (LMCA) 746 864
    LIBERTY VENTURES 553 812
    LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP 10,358 10,052
    LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORP 5,042 4,799
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC 5,736 6,191
    MARKET VECTORS - GOLD MINERS E 45,704 44,096
    MARKET VECTORS AGRIBUSINESS ET 25,634 21,757
    MARKET VECTORS PHARMACEUTICAL 29,485 31,022
    MASTERCARD INC 15,447 17,330
    MATTHEWS ASIA PACIFIC EQUITY I 42,981 41,960
    MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITI 10,708 10,264
    MEDTRONIC PLC 3,657 3,846
    MELI HOTELS INTERNATIONAL SA 6,654 6,287
    MERCADOLIBRE, INC 5,615 6,517
    METTLER-TOLEDO INTL 4,781 6,104
    MIDDLEBY CORPORATION 5,095 6,149
    MORGAN STANLEY INSTI FDS, GLOB 57,986 55,610
    NATL OILWELL VARCO 3,407 1,608
    NIELSEN HOLDINGS N.V 15,697 16,170
    NIKE INC-CL B 6,391 6,250
    NOMURA HOLDINGS ADR 10,436 9,141
    NOW INC 2,131 1,171
    NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC 2,167 2,665
    NUCOR CP 5,774 4,473
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS 136,970 107,989
    ORACLE CORP 4,303 3,653
    PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORAT 4,551 6,812
    PARTNERS GROUP 9,638 11,909
    PAYSAFE GROUP PLC 15,175 19,857
    PENTAIR INC. COM 2,832 1,882
    PEPSICO INC 8,897 9,992
    PERNOD-RECARD SA 11,861 12,226
    PERRIGO CO PLC 15,696 15,338
    PNC FINANCIAL GROUP INC 9,828 10,865
    POLARIS INDUSTRIES 5,001 2,922
    PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED 10,645 11,475
    PRICESMART, INC 8,358 8,133
    PROCTER GAMBLE CO 12,228 11,912
    PRUDENTIAL JENNISON MLP Z 4,299 4,473
    PWSHR DYN LEISUR&ENT 16,802 16,542
    RAKUTEN SP ADR 6,474 6,693
    RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 4,678 5,507
    RAYTHEON CO 10,943 12,453
    REA GROUP LIMITED 11,491 14,870
    REMY COINTREAU 6,490 7,168
    RIGHTMOVE PLC ADR 4,735 5,652
    ROBERT HALF INTL INC 5,793 4,808
    SANDISK CORP 8,452 8,283
    SCHRODERS PLC 12,417 11,711
    SCRIPPS NETWORKS INT 4,596 3,313
    SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY 10,203 7,699
    SELECT SECTOR SPDR ENERGY FUND 54,508 39,208
    SGS SA UNSP ADR 10,863 10,620
    SIGNATURE BANK 4,712 6,135
    SNAP ON INC 4,794 6,514
    SPDR DJ WILSHIRE INT 29,216 26,132
    SPDR S&P BIOTECH ETF 11,662 10,530
    SPROTT PHYSICAL PLATINUM AND P 23,039 23,385
    ST JAMES PLACE 10,792 12,434
    STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS 12,285 10,392
    STARZ 936 1,072
    SYNGENTA AG ADS 3,545 4,015
    SYNOPSYS, INC 4,635 5,701
    TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FU 22,655 20,281
    TCW GALILEO TOTAL RETURN BOND 58,534 57,941
    TCW STRATEGIC INCOME FUND INC 28,087 26,919
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD 8,006 8,722
    TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 4,146 4,473
    TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC 4,720 6,975
    THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC 4,637 4,443
    TOTAL FINA ELF S.A 8,082 7,821
    TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC 18,326 22,572
    TWITTER INC 4,283 3,911
    TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD 5,753 4,496
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 11,495 18,117
    VANGUARD SF REIT ETF 70,660 74,307
    VERTEX PHARMCTLS INC 3,816 6,921
    VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS OPPTS 126,243 109,764
    VIRTUS SENIOR FLOATING RATE I 32,645 30,269
    WAL-MART DE MEX V SP/ADR 4,099 3,949
    WALT DISNEY HOLDINGS CO 16,538 21,016
    WEATHERFORD INTL 12,732 5,579
    WELLS FARGO & CO 12,789 13,590
    WESTERN DIGITAL CORP 4,232 3,903
    WHITBREAD PLC ADR 13,783 11,886
    WILLIAMS SONOMA INC 4,692 4,381
    WIRECARD AG 5,109 6,336
    WISDOMTREE BLOOMBERG US DOLLAR 24,458 24,378
    WISDOMTREE INVTS INC 7,343 6,570
    YOOX NET A PORTER GRP 5,549 7,012
    ZALANDO SE 4,625 5,279

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CITI PLUS BASED ON S&P INDEX   97,500 96,330
    GSO SPECIAL SITUATIONS OVERSEA   275,000 238,034
    HSBC TRIGGER PLUS ON EEM   137,000 107,408
    JP MORGAN PLUS ON XOP   200,000 156,200
    JPM PLUS S&P INDEX   97,500 93,893
    OZ OVERSEAS FUND II LTD   550,001 563,792
    POWERSHARES DB AGRICULTURE FUN   22,661 22,692
    POWERSHARES DB US $ INDEX BULL   46,781 45,862

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Document Review/Drafting 140,382     140,382


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 19,072     19,072
    Bank Charges 280 280    
    K-1 Exp POWERSHARES DB US $ IN 403 403    
    State or Local Filing Fees 25     25


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    K-1 Inc/Loss POWERSHARES DB US $ INDEX BULLISH FD 14 14  
    Federal Tax Refund 1,792    
    FOREIGN TAX REFUND 1 1  


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    OUTSTANDING OPTIONS 4,154 4,427


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 33,300 33,300    
    COMMUNICATION SERVICES 41,400     41,400


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
     
    Members Foundation
    EIN:
    46-3912215
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2015 1,200      
    990-PF Extension for 2014 2,232