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
EAST HILL FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 547
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY14120
A Employer identification number

16-1441497
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(716) 204-0204
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$21,413,723J 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) 500
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 128 128  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 426,335 426,336  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 692,816
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 8,713,929
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 692,816
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 104,853 104,853 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,224,632 1,224,133 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 236,552 39,637 0 196,915
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 127,027 18,419 0 108,608
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 37,238 6,143 0 31,095
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,400 0 0 1,400
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,240 13,792 0 3,448
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 166,606 161,299 0 5,306
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 85,315 7,314 0 22,201
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 17,502 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 102,682 25,671 0 77,012
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 7,980 0 0 7,980
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 13,341 2,873 0 10,468
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 812,883 275,148 0 464,433
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 509,492 509,492
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,322,375 275,148 0 973,925
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -97,743
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 948,985
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............. 195,604 44,625 44,625
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 339,046 374,001 374,001
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.......... 2,077 2,077 2,077
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 1,789,454 Click to see attachment1,684,586 1,684,586
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 17,727,937 Click to see attachment16,933,017 16,933,017
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,080,728 Click to see attachment1,115,619 1,115,619
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 bullet951,571
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet224,820 771,648 726,751 726,751
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment861,108 Click to see attachment533,047 Click to see attachment533,047
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 22,767,602 21,413,723 21,413,723
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 196 196
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)......... 196 196
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 22,767,406 21,413,527
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 22,767,406 21,413,527
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 22,767,602 21,413,723
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
22,767,406
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-97,743
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
22,669,663
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,256,136
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
21,413,527
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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 CASH IN LIEU OF FRACTIONAL SHARES P    
b MERRILL LYNCH - COMMON STOCK SALES      
c MORGAN STANLEY - COMMON STOCK SALES - LT      
d MORGAN STANLEY - COMMON STOCK SALES - ST      
e UBS - COMMON STOCK SALES - ST      
UBS - COMMON STOCK SALES - LT      
CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,136     1,136
b 3,972,960   3,501,221 471,739
c 1,377,413   1,046,459 330,954
d 1,917,056   1,931,779 -14,723
e 1,191,720   1,295,301 -103,581
225,570   246,353 -20,783
28,074     28,074
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,136
b       471,739
c       330,954
d       -14,723
e       -103,581
      -20,783
      28,074
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 2 692,816
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 -89,094
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 905,224 21,272,255 0.042554
2013 1,238,136 20,454,912 0.060530
2012 1,346,770 20,581,758 0.065435
2011 897,929 20,071,341 0.044737
2010 890,739 18,681,155 0.047681
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.260937
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
0.052187
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
20,935,167
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,092,544
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
9,490
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,102,034
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
973,925
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 18,980
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 18,980
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 18,980
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 27,205
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 27,205
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 8,225
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet8,225 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    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
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletWWW.EASTHILLFDN.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletKEN DULIAN Telephone no.bullet (716) 204-0204

    Located atbulletPO BOX 547NORTH TONAWANDANY ZIP+4bullet14120
    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
     
    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). Click to see attachment
    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
    WARREN GREATBATCH DIR/PRESIDENT & TREASURER
    16.00     		0 4,369 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    JOHN SIEGEL DIR/SECRETARY
    10.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    AMI GREATBATCH DIR/VICE PRESIDENT
    15.00     		0 7,404 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    MARCINDA MARTIN DIR/ASST. TREASURER
    8.00     		16,500 0 1,160
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    TOMMIE GREATBATCH DIRECTOR (UNTIL JUNE 2015)
    5.00     		0 0 260
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    JULIA SPITZ DIRECTOR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    KENNETH DULIAN EXEC. DIR/ASST. TREASURER
    40.00     		99,612 7,404 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    DAVID PIERCE MD DIRECTOR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    MICHELE SCHMIDT ADMIN. DIRECTOR
    40.00     		99,843 0 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    MICHAEL KELLY DIRECTOR (AS OF JUNE 2015)
    5.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES A MULTI-YEAR CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. DURING 2015 THREE ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATED IN THIS TRAINING CURRICULUM. EXPENSES INCLUDE $14,500 IN GRANTS TO THESE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS. 137,372
    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.........................bullet0
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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
    21,053,992
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    199,985
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,253,977
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    21,253,977
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    318,810
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    20,935,167
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,046,758
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,046,758
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    18,980
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    18,980
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,027,778
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,027,778
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,027,778
    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
    973,925
    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
     
    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
    973,925
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    973,925
    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 1,027,778
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 337,820
    d From 2013...... 250,680
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 588,500
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 973,925
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 973,925
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 53,853 53,853
    (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 5 534,647
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		534,647
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 283,967
    c Excess from 2013.... 250,680
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    MICHELE R SCHMIDT
    PO BOX 547
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120
    (716) 204-0204
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS ELECTRONIC AND ACCESSIBLE AT WWW.EASTHILLFDN.COM
    cAny submission deadlines:
    VARIES
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE EAST HILL FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES AND FUNDS INNOVATIVE, CHARITABLE PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS FROM THE EIGHT COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK. THE FOUNDATION ALSO TEACHES STEWARDSHIP TO THE FOUNDERS' FAMILY MEMBERS BY SUPPORTING THEIR PROJECTS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHERE THEY LIVE.
    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
    CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
    2303 KENMORE AVE
    BUFFALO,NY14207     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY NEWSLETTER AND HEALTH WORKSHOPS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES 6,185
    CROSSROADS HOUSE
    11 LIBERTY STREET PO BOX 403
    BATAVIA,NY14021     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERATOR FOR END OF LIFE HOME 7,000
    GRATWICK HOSE CO
    110 WARD RD
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY REPLACE ROOF 5,000
    HISTORICAL SOCIETY - TOWN OF CLARENCE
    10465 MAIN STREET
    CLARENCE,NY14031     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MAINTAIN INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE EXHIBIT YEAR 5 OF 5 1,000
    JOURNEY'S END REFUGEE SERVICES
    2495 MAIN ST SUITE 317
    BUFFALO,NY14214     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY INFANT CLOTHES, SUPPLIES, WINTER JACKETS FOR REFUGEES 11,100
    MEALS ON WHEELS FOUNDATION OF WNY INC
    100 JAMES E CASEY DR
    BUFFALO,NY14206     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BENEVON SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING 14,500
    NOR-TON RED JACKET CLUB INC
    1601 SWEENEY STREET
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CONCRETE FLOOR FOR POLE BARN ACTIVITY AREA 7,200
    NORTH TONAWANDA CATHOLIC CLUB INC
    755 ERIE AVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY REPAIR WALL FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING 2,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOLS - MEADOW ELEMENTARY
    455 MEADOW DRIVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM ON HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF NORTH TONAWANDA 2,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA FOOD PANTRY
    100 RIDGE RD
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR CLIENTS IN NEED 2,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
    216 PAYNE AVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE SECTION 501(C)(4) SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT FOR BICYCLE RODEO 3,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA POLICE DEPT
    216 PAYNE AVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BARCODING EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE EVIDENCE 4,000
    PLYMOUTH CROSSROADS-UNITED CHURCH HOMES
    5522 BROADWAY
    LANCASTER,NY14086     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPLIANCES AND RENOVATIONS TO YOUTH TRANSITIONAL HOME 8,300
    TOWN OF CLARENCE
    ONE TOWN PLACE
    CLARENCE,NY14031     		NONE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIO MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2,500
    TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC
    100 RIDGE RD
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY REPLACE DOUBLE FURNACES 6,700
    YWCA TONAWANDAS & NIAGARA FRONTIER INC
    49 TREMONT ST
    N TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY UPDATE FIRE SECURITY, EMERGENCY LIGHTING 6,200
    EXPLORE & MORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    300 GLEED AVENUE
    EAST AURORA,NY14052     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TOWARD NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AT CANALSIDE, BUFFALO 100,000
    AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA FOUNDATION
    1345 MILITARY ROAD
    BUFFALO,NY14217     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TOWARD NEW PENGUIN EDUCATION - ANIMAL ENCOUNTER CLASSROOM 30,000
    BUFFALO CITY MISSION
    100 E TUPPER ST
    BUFFALO,NY14203     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MATTRESSES, BEDS, LINENS FOR SHELTER 15,000
    CHAUTAUQUA ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS INC
    663 LAKEVIEW AVE
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES FOR ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM 6,000
    CITY OF LOCKPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY
    301 MICHIGAN ST
    LOCKPORT,NY14095     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FOOD BASKETS FOR NEEDY 2,654
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO
    726 EXCHANGE ST STE 525
    BUFFALO,NY14210     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT THE SAY YES FUND 15,000
    COMMUNITY MISSIONS OF NIAGARA FRONTIER
    1570 BUFFALO AVE
    NIAGARA FALLS,NY14303     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HEATING AND COOLING UNITS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER 7,000
    FRIENDS OF KNOX FARM STATE PARK INC
    437 BUFFALO RD
    EAST AURORA,NY14052     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP 3,000
    FRIENDS OF LITTLE PORTION FRIARY
    111 PORTER AVE APT 151
    BUFFALO,NY14201     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ROOF REPAIR FOR HOMELESS SHELTER 20,000
    GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
    1 JAGUAR DRIVE
    BELMONT,NY14813     		NONE SCHOOL DISTRICT BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN NEED 18,987
    GRATWICK HOSE CO
    110 WARD RD
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TOWARD RENOVATION FOR PUBLIC HALL 2,000
    HERITAGE CENTERS FOUNDATION
    101 OAK STREET
    BUFFALO,NY14203     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ADA COMPLIANT SMART BOARD FOR DISABLED 5,000
    HOMESPACE CORPORATION
    1030 ELLICOTT ST
    BUFFALO,NY14209     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY KITCHEN APPLIANCE FOR YOUTH HOME 12,500
    HOPE OF BUFFALO INC PEACEPRINTS OF WNY
    660 SMITH ST
    BUFFALO,NY14210     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HYGIENE KITS FOR TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE 11,200
    IMAGINE COMMUNITY GARDENS INC
    7071 TRANSIT RD
    EAST AMHERST,NY14051     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAM SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS 5,000
    NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE
    1199 HARLEM RD
    CHEEKTOWAGA,NY14227     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EQUIPMENT FOR READING RADIO FOR SIGHT HANDICAPPED 8,213
    NIAGARA GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION
    1023 FERRY AVE
    NIAGARA FALLS,NY14301     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FURNISHINGS FOR NEW EMERGENCY SHELTER 15,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
    216 PAYNE AVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE SECTION 501(C)(4) COATS, WINTER APPAREL FOR NEEDY CHILDREN 12,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
    405 MEADOW DR
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMY OF BUSINESS & FINANCE SCHOOL 4,300
    NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
    405 MEADOW DR
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE SCHOOL DISTRICT EQUIPMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 5,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA HISTORY MUSEUM
    54 WEBSTER ST
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY IMPROVE FACADE OF MUSEUM BUILDING 2,100
    NORTH TONAWANDA MEALS ON WHEELS INC
    100 RIDGE RD
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPLIANCE AND FIRE SUPPRESSANT SYSTEM 3,500
    NORTH TONAWANDA YOUTH CENTER
    35 GRANT ST
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY VIDEO EQUIPMENT 2,000
    OLEAN FOOD PANTRY
    8 LEO MOSS DR
    OLEAN,NY14760     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FORK LIFT FOR FOOD PANTRY 12,970
    ORLEANS COUNTY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXT
    12690 STATE ROUTE 31
    ALBION,NY14411     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY KITCHEN RENOVATION 15,000
    RIVIERA THEATRE & ORGAN PRESERVATION SOC
    67 WEBSTER ST
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY REPAIR MASONRY ON NORTH THEATRE WALL 5,000
    SENECA STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    1218 SENECA ST
    BUFFALO,NY14210     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EQUIPMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 3,475
    SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
    1298 MAIN ST
    BUFFALO,NY14209     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY MATTRESS PROJECT FOR NEEDY 30,000
    ST ADALBERT'S RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER
    130 KOSCIUSZKO ST
    BUFFALO,NY14212     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR SHELTER 8,000
    THE TEACHER'S DESK INC
    22 NORTHAMPTON ST
    BUFFALO,NY14209     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOL SUPPLY WAREHOUSE FOR NEEDY 13,155
    VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
    93 LEDDY ST
    BUFFALO,NY14210     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY APPLIANCES FOR COMMUNITY KITCHEN 15,653
    WELLSPRING MINISTRIES OF ALLEGANY COUNTY
    5993 COUNTY ROAD 16
    BELFAST,NY14711     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY FOOD FOR HOT LUNCH PROGRAM 10,000
    NORTH TONAWANDA FIRE DEPT
    495 ZIMMERMAN ST
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY RESCUE EXTRICATION TOOLS 2,000
    SPCA SERVING ERIE COUNTY
    205 ENSMINGER RD
    TONAWANDA,NY14150     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY DONATION 100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 509,492
    bApproved for future payment
    EXPLORE & MORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    300 GLEED AVENUE
    EAST AURORA,NY14052     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PLANNING FOR NEW CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN BUFFALO 300,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS FOUNDATION OF WNY INC
    100 JAMES E CASEY DR
    BUFFALO,NY14206     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE FUNDING TRAINING INITIATIVE. 24,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 324,000
    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 ...........     		    14 128  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 426,335  
    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.....     14 104,853  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 692,816  
    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).. 0 1,224,132 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,224,132
    (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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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION 17,240 13,792 0 3,448

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    NORTH TONAWANDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
          		216 PAYNE AVENUE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 3,000 TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT FOR BICYCLE RODEO. 3,000   7/24/2016 2016-06-14 THE ENTIRE $3,000 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY 6/20/16. THE GRANTOR'S VERIFICATION WAS PERFORMED AT EVENT OF 6/14/16. GRANTOR STAFF MEMBER ATTENDED EVENT.
    NORTH TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
          		455 MEADOW DRIVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 2,000 TO ENHANCE CURRICULUM ON THE HERITAGE AND HISTORY OF THE CITY OF NORTH TONAWANDA. 1,940   6/25/16 & 8/4/2016 2016-05-05 NOTE: $1,940 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT. THE REMAINING FUNDS WILL BE SPENT DURING THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR. GRANTOR STAFF MEMBER PERFORMED A SITE VISIT ON 5/5/16.
    NORTH TONAWANDA POLICE DEPARTMENT
          		216 PAYNE AVENUE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 4,000 TO PROVIDE BARCODING EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE EVIDENCE. 3,834   4/14/2016 2016-04-26 NOTE: $3,834 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT. THE REMAINING BALANCE WILL BE SPENT ON SUPPLIES FOR THE EQUIPMENT. GRANTOR STAFF MEMBERS CONDUCTED A SITE VISIT ON 4/26/16.
    TOWN OF CLARENCE
          		ONE TOWN PLACE
    CLARENCE,NY14031     		2015-11-17 2,500 MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM. (YEAR 5 OF 5 YEAR PLEDGE.) 2,500   1/26/2016 2016-05-03 THE ENTIRE $2,500 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY 1/26/16. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR BOARD AND STAFF ON 10/8/15. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR STAFF ON 5/3/16 AND 7/28/16.
    HISTORICAL SOCIETY - TOWN OF CLARENCE
          		ONE TOWN PLACE
    CLARENCE,NY14031     		2015-11-17 1,000 MAINTAIN INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE EXHIBIT (YEAR 5 OF 5) 1,000   8/5/2016 2016-07-28 THE ENTIRE $1,000 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY 7/28/16. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR BOARD AND STAFF ON 10/8/15. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY GRANTOR STAFF ON 7/28/16.
    GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
          		1 JAGUAR DRIVE
    BELMONT,NY14813     		2015-11-17 18,987 BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN NEED 1,889   8/2/2016 2016-08-02 NOTE: $1,888 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR BOARD MEMBER ON 11/5/15. THE REMAINING GRANT FUNDS WILL BE SPENT BY JUNE 2018.
    CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
          		2303 KENMORE AVE
    BUFFALO,NY14207     		2015-10-28 6,185 TO PROVIDE NEWSLETTER AND HEALTH WORKSHOPS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. 5,738   7/27/2016 2016-07-27 NOTE: $5,737 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT. THE REMAINING BALANCE WILL BE USED DURING THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR BOARD MEMBER ON 9/3/15. ANOTHER SITE VISIT WILL BE SCHEDULED IN THE FALL OF 2016.
    CITY OF LOCKPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY
          		301 MICHIGAN ST
    LOCKPORT,NY14095     		2015-10-28 2,654 TO PROVIDE FOOD BASKETS FOR NEEDY. 1,591   5/13/16 & 8/4/16 2016-08-04 NOTE: $1,063 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT. THE BALANCE REMAINING WILL BE USED IN 2016 AND 2017. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY A BOARD MEMBER ON 9/24/15. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY GRANTOR STAFF ON 8/4/16.
    NORTH TONAWANDA BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
          		216 PAYNE AVENUE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-10-28 12,000 TO PROVIDE COATS, WINTER APPAREL FOR NEEDY CHILDREN. 12,000   2/25/2016 2015-12-09 THE ENTIRE $12,000 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY 12/9/15. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF MEMBERS ON 12/9/15.
    NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
          		405 MEADOW DRIVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 4,300 ACADEMY OF BUSINESS & FINANCE SCHOOL 2,500   2/24/16, 7/27/16 & 8/4/16 2016-04-28 NOTE: $3,544 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT. THE REMAINING BALANCE WILL BE USED IN THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTOR STAFF ON 4/28/16.
    NORTH TONAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
          		405 MEADOW DRIVE
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 5,000 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT. 4,943   2/29/2016 & 7/27/16 2016-04-28 NOTE: $4,943 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY 2/29/16. THE REMAINING BALANCE OF $57 WILL BE SPENT IN THE FALL OF 2016 WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY GRANTOR STAFF MEMBERS ON 4/28/16.
    NORTH TONAWANDA YOUTH CENTER
          		35 GRANT STREET
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 2,000 TO PROVIDE VIDEO EQUIPMENT. 2,000   8/12/2015 2016-03-23 THE ENTIRE $2,000 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY GRANTOR STAFF ON 8/12/15. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY GRANTOR STAFF ON 3/23/16.
    NORTH TONAWANDA FIRE DEPARTMENT
          		495 ZIMMERMAN
    NORTH TONAWANDA,NY14120     		2015-07-23 2,000 TO PROVIDE RESCUE EXTRICATION TOOLS. 2,000   4/17/2016 2016-06-02 THE ENTIRE $2,000 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE STATED IN THE GRANT CONTRACT BY 4/17/16. A SITE VISIT WAS CONDUCTED BY GRANTOR STAFF ON 6/2/16.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MERRILL LYNCH 1,115,619 1,115,619

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MERRILL LYNCH, MORGAN STANLEY & UBS 16,933,017 16,933,017

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    1,684,586
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    1,684,586
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 1,400 0 0 1,400


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    MS AIP GSOF 147,628 111,132 111,132
    MS CAPITAL PARTNERS V - CAYMAN (T/E FEEDER) LP 364,364 205,978 205,978
    MS REAL ESTATE FUND VII OFFSHORE INVESTORS 314,865 193,836 193,836
    UTILITY SECURITY DEPOSIT 1,850 1,850 1,850
    ORGANIZATIONAL & START UP COSTS (NET) 32,401 20,251 20,251


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Description Amount
    CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN / LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 1,256,136


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONFERENCES & MEETINGS 266 27 0 239
    FILING FEES 750 0 0 750
    LEASED EQUIPMENT 3,093 309 0 2,783
    MEMBERSHIPS 3,815 0 0 3,815
    MISCELLANEOUS 499 0 0 499
    PORTFOLIO DEDUCTION - MS CAPITAL PARTNERS 1,977 1,977 0 0
    PORTFOLIO DEDUCTION - MS REAL ESTATE 78 78 0 0
    POSTAGE & MAILING 1,559 156 0 1,404
    SUPPLIES & OFFICE EXPENSE 1,304 326 0 978


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INV INCOME - AIP GSOF 2,348 2,348 0
    INV INCOME - MS CAPITAL PTR 75,236 75,236 0
    INV INCOME - REAL ESTATE 24,585 24,585 0
    INVESTMENT INCOME 2,475 2,475 0
    OTHER INCOME 209 209 0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT & BANK FEES 157,381 157,381 0 0
    COMPUTER CONSULTING 7,157 3,578 0 3,578
    PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 2,068 340 0 1,728


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    EAST HILL FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    16-1441497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 55,800 0 0 0
    FOREIGN TAX PAID 2,929 2,929 0 0
    PAYROLL TAXES 26,586 4,385 0 22,201