Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)8535 EDNA AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LAS VEGAS, NV89117
A Employer identification number

88-0241216
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(702) 642-1177
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$19,420,670
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 227,850 227,850  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 264,257 264,257  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 306,962
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 17,989,135
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 306,962
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........ 799,069 799,069  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 10,819 10,819    
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 148,807 148,807    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 30,394 30,394    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 86 86    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 190,106 190,106   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 906,000 906,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,096,106 190,106   906,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -297,037
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 608,963
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 99,249 232,897 232,897
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) 2,393,411 2,794,108 3,841,107
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 11,329,012 10,823,626 12,815,975
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,785,809 3,459,813 2,530,691
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) 17,607,481 17,310,444 19,420,670
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 17,607,481 17,310,444
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 17,607,481 17,310,444
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 17,607,481 17,310,444
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
17,607,481
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-297,037
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
17,310,444
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
17,310,444
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 736 SHS ALASKA AIR GROUP INC P 2015-06-04 2015-08-28
b 3461 SHS ALLSTATE CORP P 2015-01-20 2015-08-28
c 873 SHS CDW CORPORATION OF DELAWARE P 2014-11-21 2015-08-28
d 2506 SHS CONOCOPHILLIPS P 2015-01-20 2015-08-28
e 297 SHS CONOCOPHILLIPS P 2015-03-20 2015-08-28
3427 SHS DELUXE CORP P 2015-03-20 2015-08-28
2416 SHS DEVON ENERGY CORP P 2015-01-20 2015-08-28
379 SHS DEVON ENERGY CORP P 2015-03-20 2015-08-28
153 SHS GENL DYNAMICS CORP COM P 2015-06-04 2015-08-28
334 SHS HCA HOLDINGS INC. P 2015-10-17 2015-08-28
3400 SHS MYLAN NV P 2015-03-02 2015-08-28
833 SHS ALLERGAN PLC P 2015-03-20 2015-10-22
2083 SHS CARLISLE COMPANIES INC. P 2015-08-28 2015-10-22
345 SHS DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INC. P 2015-01-20 2015-10-22
1170 SHS GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. P 2015-06-04 2015-10-22
2183 SHS AETNA INC. P 2015-03-20 2015-11-25
357 SHS AVERY DENNISON CORP P 2015-06-04 2015-11-25
151 SHS STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. P 2015-06-04 2015-11-25
4820 SHS BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS P 2015-03-31 2015-11-25
235 SHS EOG RESOURCES INC. P 2015-08-28 2015-11-25
5072 SHS HARTFORD FINL SVCS GROUP INC. P 2015-08-28 2015-11-25
121 SHS MCKESSON CORPORATION P 2015-08-28 2015-11-25
1220 SHS MICROSOFT CORP P 2015-06-04 2015-11-25
785 SHS NASDAQ INC. P 2015-03-20 2015-11-25
4593 SHS PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP P 2015-08-28 2015-11-25
6082 SHS SPECTRA ENERGY CORP P 2015-08-28 2015-11-25
3257 SHS AMERICAN FINL GROUP INC OHIO P 2015-11-25 2015-12-15
9590 SHS CISCO SYSTEMS INC. P 2015-03-31 2015-12-10
2203 SHS DISNEY WALT COMPANY P 2015-06-04 2015-12-30
2840 SHS EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2015-11-25 2015-12-10
2226 SHS GILEAD SCIENCES INC. P 2015-01-20 2015-12-30
3434 SHS GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. P 2015-11-25 2015-12-30
5374 SHS HOME BANCSHARES INC CONWAY A P 2015-10-22 2015-12-10
2132 SHS HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. P 2015-11-25 2015-12-15
10377 SHS INTERPUBLIC GRP CO INC. P 2015-12-10 2015-12-15
1917 SHS NEENAH PAPERS INC. P 2015-11-25 2015-12-10
1250 SHS PPG INDUSTRIES INC. P 2015-01-20 2015-12-10
7050 SHS PFIZER INCORPORATED P 2015-10-22 2015-12-10
3332 SHS QORVO INC. P 2015-06-04 2015-12-10
1953 SHS SCHLUMBERGER LTD P 2015-06-04 2015-12-10
353 SHS SCHLUMBERGER LTD P 2015-08-28 2015-12-10
673 SHS SCHLUMBERGER LTD P 2015-11-25 2015-12-10
1496 SHS SIGNATURE BANK NEW YORK P 2015-11-25 2015-12-10
3032 SHS TARGET CORP P 2015-06-04 2015-12-10
4364 SHS VCA INC. P 2015-08-28 2015-12-15
100000 SHS MARATHON OIL CORP SR UNSECURED CALLABLE P 2015-03-26 2015-12-10
2783 SHS EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDG CO P 2015-11-25 2016-01-19
21000 SHS ORIX CORP SR UNSECURED P 2015-03-26 2016-01-12
3397 SHS ENERGY SELECT ETF SECTOR SPDR P 2015-12-10 2016-02-01
1913 SHS SPDR S&P 500 TRUST ETF P 2015-12-10 2016-02-01
667 SHS SPDR S&P 500 TRUST ETF P 2015-12-15 2016-02-01
150000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2015-03-26 2016-02-16
50000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2016-01-06 2016-02-16
1993 SHS EXPEDIA INC. P 2015-08-28 2016-03-17
2077 SHS STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. P 2015-06-04 2016-03-17
.063 SHS CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2016-03-24 2016-06-24
758 SHS CHEVRON CORPORATION P 2015-12-10 2016-03-17
4384 SHS CITIGROUP INC NEW P 2015-08-28 2016-03-17
200 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2015-11-25 2016-03-17
486 SHS NASDAQ INC. P 2015-03-20 2016-03-17
3335 SHS NORTHERN TRUST CORP P 2015-08-28 2016-03-17
729 SHS OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2015-03-20 2016-03-17
159 SHS OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2015-08-28 2016-03-17
646 SHS OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2015-11-25 2016-03-17
4057 SHS RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC. P 2015-12-10 2016-03-17
355 SHS SPDR S&P 500 TRUST ETF P 2015-12-15 2016-03-17
2167 SHS SPDR S&P 500 TRUST ETF P 2015-12-30 2016-03-17
5506 SHS SUNTRUST BANKS INC. P 2015-12-10 2016-03-17
3061 SHS TIME WARNER INC NEW P 2016-02-01 2016-03-17
14.88202 SHS CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2015-08-28 2016-04-08
60.46411 SHS CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2015-11-25 2016-04-08
50000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2016-01-06 2016-04-14
50000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2016-01-14 2016-04-18
2777 SHS ALASKA AIR GROUP INC P 2015-06-04 2016-05-12
129 SHS BECTON DICKINSON & CO P 2015-12-10 2016-05-12
2758 SHS CARDIANL HEALTH INC. P 2015-11-25 2016-05-06
373 SHS CHEVRON CORPORATION P 2015-12-10 2016-05-12
1649 SHS ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. P 2015-08-28 2016-05-10
3220 SHS FOOT LOCKER INC. P 2016-02-01 2016-05-10
2977 SHS HARRIS CORP DEL P 2015-12-15 2016-05-10
1442 SHS SIGNATURE BANK NEW YORK P 2016-03-17 2016-05-10
2774 SHS TARGET CORP P 2016-03-17 2016-05-12
413 SHS ALTRIA GROUP INC. P 2016-03-17 2016-06-16
1284 SHS AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC. P 2016-03-17 2016-06-16
111 SHS BECTON DICKINSON & CO P 2015-12-10 2016-06-16
342 SHS BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO P 2015-12-15 2016-06-16
1255 SHS CHEVRON CORPORATION P 2015-12-10 2016-06-16
167 SHS CITRIX SYSTEMS INC. P 2016-04-29 2016-06-16
1035 SHS COMFORT SYS USA INC. P 2016-03-17 2016-06-16
68 SHS CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. CL A P 2016-04-08 2016-06-16
379 SHS DANAHER CORP P 2015-10-22 2016-06-16
13 SHS EXXON MOBIL CORP P 2016-02-01 2016-06-16
439 SHS FACEBOOK INC. CLASS A P 2015-11-25 2016-06-16
166 SHS FIRST REPUBLIC BANK SAN FRANCISCO CALIF P 2016-05-10 2016-06-16
126 SHS FISERV INC. P 2016-05-10 2016-06-16
264 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON P 2015-11-25 2016-06-16
471 SHS LAM RESEARCH CORP P 2015-12-10 2016-06-16
7444 SHS MASCO CORP P 2015-12-15 2016-06-16
62 SHS ONEOK INC. NEW P 2016-03-17 2016-06-16
122 SHS PPG INDUSTRIES INC. P 2016-02-01 2016-06-16
528 SHS PFIZER INCORPORATED P 2016-05-06 2016-06-16
706 SHS VCA INC. P 2016-03-17 2016-06-16
1885 SHS AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC. P 2013-12-11 2015-08-28
653 SHS BLACKROCK INC. P 2013-02-13 2015-08-28
7149 SHS HANESBRANDS INC. P 2013-06-19 2015-08-28
610 SHS HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION P 2014-03-27 2015-08-28
4235 SHS LINCOLN NATL CORP IND. P 2013-09-10 2015-08-28
4192 SHS MAGNA INTL INC. CL A P 2013-03-19 2015-08-28
6079 SHS ORACLE CORPORATION P 2014-03-27 2015-08-28
248 SHS SNAP-ON INC. P 2012-11-29 2015-08-28
554 SHS VISA INC CLASS A P 2011-12-23 2015-08-28
146 SHS KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP P 2011-04-08 2015-10-22
76 SHS ALLPHABET INC. NON VOTING CAP STK CL C P 2009-01-28 2015-11-25
619 SHS CDW CORPORATION OF DELAWARE P 2014-11-21 2015-11-25
2010 SHS EOG RESOURCES INC. P 2012-12-17 2015-11-25
2999 SHS HCA HOLDINGS INC. P 2014-10-17 2015-11-25
399 SHS HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION P 2014-03-27 2015-01-25
1104 SHS MCKESSON CORPORATION P 2013-10-04 2015-11-25
309 SHS NEWMARKET CORPORATION P 2012-11-08 2015-11-25
1473 SHS UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2008-11-26 2015-11-25
588 SHS UNION PACIFIC CORP P 2010-02-24 2015-11-25
346 SHS VISA INC CLASS A P 2011-12-23 2015-11-25
80000 SHS AMGEN INC SR NOTES CALLABLE P 2011-11-07 2015-12-10
20000 SHS AMGEN INC SR NOTES CALLABLE P 2011-11-07 2015-12-10
100000 SHS WESTERN UNION CO NOTES CALLABLE P 2012-12-12 2015-12-10
100000 SHS MEADWESTVACO CORP SR UNSECURED P 2013-03-22 2015-12-10
2793 SHS ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP P 2014-03-27 2016-01-19
75000 SHS ORIX CORP SR UNSECURED P 2012-07-26 2016-01-12
100000 SHS BROADCOM COROP SR UNSECURED DTD 11/09/11 P 2014-03-12 2016-02-02
100000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2014-06-26 2016-02-16
3746 SHS ABBVIE INC. P 2014-03-27 2016-03-17
319 SHS CVS HEALTH CORPORATION P 2011-12-09 2016-03-17
289 SHS COMCAST CORP NEW CL A P 2014-08-29 2016-03-17
647 SHS DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INC. P 2015-01-20 2016-03-17
2153 SHS HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION P 2014-03-27 2016-03-17
631 SHS KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP P 2011-04-08 2016-03-17
1052 SHS KROGER COMPANY COMMON P 2014-09-04 2016-03-17
941 SHS OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2008-11-26 2016-03-17
602 SHS OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP P 2012-12-17 2016-03-17
88.07539 SHS CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2008-11-26 2016-04-08
56.34579 SHS CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2012-12-17 2016-04-08
68.23269 SHS CALIFORNIA RES CORP P 2015-03-20 2016-04-08
5754 SHS KROGER COMPANY COMMON P 2014-09-04 2016-04-08
2670 SHS SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC. P 2014-03-27 2016-04-29
3102 SHS VALERO ENERGY CORP NEW P 2015-01-20 2016-04-28
50000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2015-01-06 2016-04-14
200000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2015-03-23 2016-04-14
100000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2014-06-26 2016-04-18
150000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2015-03-23 2016-04-18
100000 SHS MASCO CORP P 2015-04-14 2016-04-15
5654 SHS CDW CORPORATION OF DELAWARE P 2014-11-21 2016-05-03
686 SHS AT & T INC. P 2015-03-20 2016-06-16
68 SHS ALPHABET INC. NON VOTING CAP STK CL C P 2009-01-28 2016-06-16
123 SHS AMGEN INC SR NOTES CALLABLE P 2012-04-27 2016-06-16
443 SHS AVERY DENNISON CORP P 2015-06-04 2016-06-16
256 SHS COMCAST CORP NEW CL A P 2014-08-29 2016-06-16
180 SHS DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INC. P 2015-01-20 2016-06-16
92 SHS GENL DYNAMICS CORP COM P 2015-06-04 2016-06-16
76 SHS KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP P 2011-04-08 2016-06-16
376 SHS LOWES COMPANIES INC. P 2015-03-20 2016-06-16
246 SHS MICROSOFT CORP P 2015-06-04 2016-06-16
250 SHS JPMORGAN CHASE & CO P 2012-12-17 2016-06-16
319 SHS NASDAQ INC. P 2015-03-20 2016-06-16
326 SHS NEXTERA ENERGY INC. P 2012-06-14 2016-06-16
577 SHS PG & E CORPORATION P 2015-06-04 2016-06-16
500 SHS US BANCORP NEW P 2012-06-14 2016-06-16
120 SHS VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM P 2011-06-28 2016-06-16
315 SHS VISA INC CLASS A P 2011-12-23 2016-06-16
100 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2013-03-06 2016-06-20
(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 55,670   48,023 7,647
b 201,941   243,827 -41,886
c 34,761   29,121 5,640
d 116,790   158,209 -41,419
e 13,841   19,009 -5,168
201,219   234,715 -33,496
101,168   143,914 -42,746
15,870   22,432 -6,562
22,016   21,233 783
29,468   23,220 6,248
170,633   196,188 -25,555
210,483   263,932 -53,449
179,894   209,518 -29,624
30,854   26,767 4,087
214,833   244,536 -29,703
226,834   237,625 -10,791
23,658   21,590 2,068
16,344   15,566 778
264,613   265,482 -869
19,651   18,022 1,629
230,733   232,973 -2,240
22,944   24,113 -1,169
65,591   56,577 9,014
45,911   39,640 6,271
233,735   232,160 1,575
164,115   174,586 -10,471
232,578   240,323 -7,745
255,828   264,876 -9,048
235,509   242,745 -7,236
216,761   230,714 -13,953
227,426   230,404 -2,978
226,078   248,819 -22,741
219,155   230,396 -11,241
210,382   220,852 -10,470
233,790   240,310 -6,520
119,427   126,368 -6,941
125,636   142,763 -17,127
228,456   233,635 -5,179
188,648   270,870 -82,222
140,811   176,937 -36,126
25,451   26,743 -1,292
48,523   52,209 -3,686
230,870   240,407 -9,537
219,314   242,871 -23,557
237,791   245,078 -7,287
86,143   97,520 -11,377
199,918   238,748 -38,830
21,000   21,000  
195,256   213,829 -18,573
371,829   393,366 -21,537
129,645   137,321 -7,676
155,215   154,147 1,068
51,738   51,309 429
223,073   231,184 -8,111
211,165   214,106 -2,941
       
74,017   67,652 6,365
187,994   231,971 -43,977
21,390   20,413 977
32,341   24,541 7,800
217,741   232,670 -14,929
51,855   53,520 -1,665
11,310   11,372 -62
45,951   48,764 -2,813
191,928   235,890 -43,962
72,834   73,087 -253
444,594   448,120 -3,526
202,148   235,932 -33,784
220,944   223,099 -2,155
18   19 -1
75   81 -6
54,145   52,379 1,766
51,743   50,756 987
183,445   181,197 2,248
21,554   19,821 1,733
212,169   240,052 -27,883
38,142   33,290 4,852
106,480   111,499 -5,019
196,384   223,480 -27,096
227,408   248,544 -21,136
190,029   202,911 -12,882
210,976   230,685 -19,709
27,205   25,845 1,360
50,179   40,849 9,330
18,573   17,056 1,517
24,532   24,074 458
126,654   112,009 14,645
14,077   13,603 474
33,274   30,965 2,309
10,636   10,799 -163
37,556   35,523 2,033
1,185   996 189
50,073   46,314 3,759
11,296   11,440 -144
13,381   13,266 115
30,823   26,945 3,878
38,903   37,421 1,482
227,932   216,486 11,446
2,778   1,887 891
13,027   11,672 1,355
18,305   17,700 605
46,577   38,378 8,199
213,830   201,838 11,992
202,008   158,277 43,731
215,417   94,270 121,147
37,331   29,375 7,956
215,003   189,818 25,185
205,305   118,443 86,862
226,344   239,186 -12,842
39,397   19,655 19,742
39,958   14,035 25,923
17,666   9,172 8,494
56,925   13,341 43,584
27,356   20,648 6,708
168,078   120,656 47,422
206,935   208,496 -1,561
29,332   19,214 10,118
209,342   145,045 64,297
124,891   77,701 47,190
124,668   37,418 87,250
49,766   19,535 30,231
27,550   8,765 18,785
84,956   94,266 -9,310
21,224   23,567 -2,343
103,456   110,683 -7,227
114,400   121,903 -7,503
125,443   151,168 -25,725
75,000   79,763 -4,763
101,000   101,950 -950
103,477   102,178 1,299
207,284   193,435 13,849
32,347   12,248 20,099
17,621   15,797 1,824
59,403   50,198 9,205
94,508   51,840 42,668
86,092   39,643 46,449
40,501   27,273 13,228
66,935   49,695 17,240
42,821   44,362 -1,541
109   82 27
70   74 -4
84   89 -5
218,768   149,172 69,596
177,659   98,643 79,016
192,001   143,576 48,425
54,145   53,134 1,011
216,578   212,984 3,594
103,486   98,328 5,158
155,229   152,555 2,674
102,560   102,560  
217,015   188,605 28,410
27,762   23,012 4,750
48,135   11,937 36,198
18,745   8,815 9,930
33,577   26,791 6,786
16,110   13,993 2,117
16,586   13,965 2,621
12,859   12,768 91
10,108   4,775 5,333
29,415   28,356 1,059
12,393   11,408 985
15,542   10,830 4,712
20,665   16,108 4,557
40,615   21,917 18,698
36,328   29,867 6,461
20,500   15,478 5,022
6,399   4,365 2,034
24,664   7,980 16,684
101,891   107,348 -5,457
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       7,647
b       -41,886
c       5,640
d       -41,419
e       -5,168
      -33,496
      -42,746
      -6,562
      783
      6,248
      -25,555
      -53,449
      -29,624
      4,087
      -29,703
      -10,791
      2,068
      778
      -869
      1,629
      -2,240
      -1,169
      9,014
      6,271
      1,575
      -10,471
      -7,745
      -9,048
      -7,236
      -13,953
      -2,978
      -22,741
      -11,241
      -10,470
      -6,520
      -6,941
      -17,127
      -5,179
      -82,222
      -36,126
      -1,292
      -3,686
      -9,537
      -23,557
      -7,287
      -11,377
      -38,830
       
      -18,573
      -21,537
      -7,676
      1,068
      429
      -8,111
      -2,941
       
      6,365
      -43,977
      977
      7,800
      -14,929
      -1,665
      -62
      -2,813
      -43,962
      -253
      -3,526
      -33,784
      -2,155
      -1
      -6
      1,766
      987
      2,248
      1,733
      -27,883
      4,852
      -5,019
      -27,096
      -21,136
      -12,882
      -19,709
      1,360
      9,330
      1,517
      458
      14,645
      474
      2,309
      -163
      2,033
      189
      3,759
      -144
      115
      3,878
      1,482
      11,446
      891
      1,355
      605
      8,199
      11,992
      43,731
      121,147
      7,956
      25,185
      86,862
      -12,842
      19,742
      25,923
      8,494
      43,584
      6,708
      47,422
      -1,561
      10,118
      64,297
      47,190
      87,250
      30,231
      18,785
      -9,310
      -2,343
      -7,227
      -7,503
      -25,725
      -4,763
      -950
      1,299
      13,849
      20,099
      1,824
      9,205
      42,668
      46,449
      13,228
      17,240
      -1,541
      27
      -4
      -5
      69,596
      79,016
      48,425
      1,011
      3,594
      5,158
      2,674
       
      28,410
      4,750
      36,198
      9,930
      6,786
      2,117
      2,621
      91
      5,333
      1,059
      985
      4,712
      4,557
      18,698
      6,461
      5,022
      2,034
      16,684
      -5,457
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 2 306,962
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 -842,116
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 970,277 20,727,911 0.04681
2013 500,000 18,952,649 0.02638
2012 1,034,230 16,353,233 0.06324
2011 740,975 14,960,184 0.04953
2010 720,417 15,147,258 0.04756
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.233526
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
0.046705
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
19,624,756
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
916,574
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
6,090
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
922,664
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
906,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
Page 4
Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 12,179
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 12,179
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 12,179
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 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  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 344
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 12,523
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNV
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSTERLING REALTY INC Telephone no.bullet (702) 642-1177

    Located atbullet8535 EDNA AVENUE 120LAS VEGASNV ZIP+4bullet89117
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    R IAN ROSS Executive Dir.
    5.00
    0    
    8535 EDNA AVENUE 120
    LAS VEGAS,NV89117
    JUDITH L SARGENT President
    5.00
    0    
    8535 EDNA AVENUE 120
    LAS VEGAS,NV89117
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    19,753,329
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    170,281
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,923,610
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    19,923,610
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    298,854
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,624,756
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    981,238
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    981,238
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    12,179
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    12,179
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    969,059
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    969,059
    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
    969,059
    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
    906,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    906,000
    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
    906,000
    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 7 969,059
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 905,925
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    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$ 906,000
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 905,925
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 75
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........
    968,984
    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 ......
     
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    3003 S STATE STREET STE 9000
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109
    NONE   BIPOLAR RESEARCH/EDUCATION 906,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 906,000
    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 ...........
        14 227,850  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 264,257  
    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 ............
        18 306,962  
    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)..   799,069  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13799,069
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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