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
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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
ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)405 LEXINGTON AVENUE 32ND FR
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10174
A Employer identification number

13-1680062
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 286-0222
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$72,971,942J 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) 846,726
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 31,393 183,341 183,341
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 244,377 631,365 631,365
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,485,108
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 16,646,168
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,636,857
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 373,790 74,854 124,705
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,981,394 4,526,417 939,411
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 395,165     395,165
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 440,952 80,460   360,492
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 177,189 17,048   158,872
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 19,127     33,908
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 138,207     180,846
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,046,623 466,076   338,648
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 60,001      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 22,406    
20 Occupancy.............. 264,106     264,809
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 205,081 3,431   200,198
22 Printing and publications.......... 14,086     14,086
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 654,468 853   641,940
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 3,437,411 567,868   2,588,964
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 750,000 750,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,187,411 567,868   3,338,964
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 793,983
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,958,549
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 939,411
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............. 220,217 337,076 337,076
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,318,322 1,740,648 1,740,648
3 Accounts receivable bullet1,718,044
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,896,523 1,718,044 1,718,044
4 Pledges receivable bullet5,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   276,824 5,000 5,000
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.......... 88,820 115,051 115,051
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,615,980 Click to see attachment7,348,378 7,348,378
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 62,234,882 Click to see attachment61,555,569 61,555,569
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet146,681
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet56,382 14,515 Click to see attachment90,299 90,299
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment18,879 Click to see attachment61,877 Click to see attachment61,877
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 75,684,962 72,971,942 72,971,942
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 485,003 447,502
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)......... 485,003 447,502
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 37,576,207 36,491,134
25 Temporarily restricted............... 6,529,810 4,839,364
26 Permanently restricted............... 31,093,942 31,193,942
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)..... 75,199,959 72,524,440
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 75,684,962 72,971,942
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
75,199,959
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
793,983
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
75,993,942
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
3,469,502
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
72,524,440
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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 JPMORGAN 824092 COVERED S/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
b JPMORGAN 824092 COVERED L/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
c JPMORGAN HS MGT COVERED L/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
d JPMORGAN HS MGT COVERED L/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
e NON COVERED DETAIL NA P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
JPMORGAN 731092 NON COVERED ATTACHED P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
JPMORGAN 824092 NON COVERED ATTACHED P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
JPMORGAN 824092 NON COVERED ATTACHED P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
JPMORGAN HS MGT NON COVERED ATTACHED P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
JPMORGAN HS MGT NON COVERED ATTACHED P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
JPMORGAN HS MGT NON COVERED ATTACHED P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
PARTNERSHIP INT MASON CAPITAL P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
NEUBERGER NON COVERED S/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
NEUBERGER NON COVERED L/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
LONG LEAF COVERED S/T P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
67549.263 SHARE LONG LEAF SMALL CAP P 2015-01-01 2015-09-30
COLCHESTER GBRV P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
VAN ECK P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
BBH CORE SELECT CAP GAINS DISTRIBUTIONS P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
LONGLEAF PARTNERS CAP GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
K-1 SHORT TERM LOSS P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
K-1 LONG TERM GAINS P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 45,129   45,347 -218
b 1,327,875   1,328,549 -674
c 1,760,944   1,573,371 187,573
d 862,088   787,852 74,236
e 486     486
44,712   46,050 -1,338
538,367   537,240 1,127
58,819   60,464 -1,645
8,489   6,453 2,036
85,131   77,545 7,586
248,222   236,867 11,355
2,405,405   2,405,405  
360,206   396,627 -36,421
1,378,941   788,731 590,210
395,759   411,910 -16,151
1,804,241   1,733,753 70,488
1,958,927   1,600,000 358,927
747,974   801,131 -53,157
276,389     276,389
159,182     159,182
    172,016 -172,016
2,178,882     2,178,882
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       -218
b       -674
c       187,573
d       74,236
e       486
      -1,338
      1,127
      -1,645
      2,036
      7,586
      11,355
       
      -36,421
      590,210
      -16,151
      70,488
      358,927
      -53,157
      276,389
      159,182
      -172,016
      2,178,882
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,636,857
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 -206,619
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 2,808,893 74,797,776 0.03755
2013 2,739,873 68,627,775 0.03992
2012 2,983,002 59,251,111 0.05035
2011 2,688,660 54,680,175 0.04917
2010 2,624,365 50,525,134 0.05194
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.228935
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
0.045787
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
74,416,182
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
3,407,294
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
39,585
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
3,446,879
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
3,338,964
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 79,171
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 79,171
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 79,171
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 105,651
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 25,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 130,651
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 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 51,480
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet51,480 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.laskerfoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBENCIVENGA WARD & COMPANY CPAs Telephone no.bullet (914) 769-5005

    Located atbullet420 COLUMBUS AVENUE SUITE 304VALHALLANY ZIP+4bullet105951382
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ALFRED SOMMER MD MHS Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    CHRISTOPHER W BRODY Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    GEORGE ROCHE Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10017
    MARSHALL W FORDYCE Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    AMB BARBARA BARRETT Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    SOLOMON SNYDER Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    JORDAN U GUTTERMAN MD Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    DR CLAIRE POMEROY President
    40.00     		395,165 27,662  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    CHRIS JONES Director
    1.00     		0    
    18 BUCKINGHAM STREET APT 3
    LONDON   WC2N 6DR
    UK
    JOHN R CONSIDINE Treas & Sec/Dir
    2.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    RUSSELL STEENBERG Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    JOSEPH L GOLDSTEIN MD Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    ROBERT T TJIAN PhD Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    ELIAS ZERHOUNI Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    ANTHONY B EVNIN Ph D Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    SHERRY LANSING Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    WJ OVERLOCK Jr Chairman
    2.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    GEORGE P NOON Director
    1.00     		0    
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    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
    DAVID N KEEGAN SENIOR PROGRAM DIR
    40.00     		125,472 8,783  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR STE A
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    LUCY J RINALDI CHIEF INVESTMENT
    40.00     		89,400 6,258  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR STE a
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    BEATRICE RENAULT STRATEGY OFFICER
    40.00     		81,150 4,281  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR STE A
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    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
    KAREN M WRIGHT PROJ ADMINISTRATOR 103,838
    7809 MAPLE RIDGE ROAD
    BETHESDA,MD20814
    FLORA LICHTMAN VIDEO CONTRACTOR 76,500
    FL WORKS LLC 422 3rd ST 3
    BROOKLYN,NY11215
    BENCIVENGA WARD & COMPANY CPAs PC ACCOUNTNG & TAX 147,102
    420 COLUMBUS AVE SUITE 304
    VALHALLA,NY10595
    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 THE ALBERT AND MARY LASKER MEDICAL RESEARCH AWARDS RECOGNIZE AND HONOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN BASIC OR CLINICAL RESEARCH AND IN PUBLIC SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH IN THE DISEASES THAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF DEATH AND DISABILITY. 1,729,896
    2 IRRF PROGRAM - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS SIGHT-THREATENING EYE DISEASES. 396,366
    3 OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORT NEW INITIATIVES THAT FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, SCHOLARLY STUDY, AND STUDY GROUPS. 225,388
    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
    75,262,191
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    287,232
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    75,549,423
    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
    75,549,423
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,133,241
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    74,416,182
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,720,809
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
    3,338,964
    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
    3,338,964
    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
    3,338,964
    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  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    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$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    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 ..........     		 
    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
    1974-02-14
    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
    939,411 1,429,571 1,026,347 830,778 4,226,107
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 798,499 1,215,135 872,395 706,161 3,592,190
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		3,338,964 2,808,893 2,739,873 2,983,002 11,870,732
    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 ....     		3,338,964 2,808,893 2,739,873 2,983,002 11,870,732
    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...     		2,480,539 2,493,259 2,287,592 1,975,037 9,236,427
    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:
    ALBERT MARY LASKER FOUNDATION
    405 LEXINGTON AVENUE 32ND FLR SUITE
    NEW YORK,NY10174
    (212) 286-0222
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO SPECIFIC FORM
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    STEPHEN ELLEDGE
    33 CHATHAM STREET
    BROOKLINE,MA02446     		NONE N/A GENERAL AWARD 125,000
    EVELYN WITKIN
    ONE FIRESTONE COURT
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		NONE N/A GENERAL AWARD 125,000
    JAMES ALLISON
    4014 PORTSMOUTH STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77027     		NONE N/A GENERAL AWARD 250,000
    MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC
    333 SEVENTH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE N/A GENERAL AWARD 250,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 750,000
    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 31,393  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 244,377  
    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.....     18 323,939  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 3,485,108  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aUNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME     		523000 49,851      
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 49,851 4,084,817  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    134,134,668
    (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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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    13-1680062
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    13-1680062
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    MR MRS JAMES FORDYCE  
    MEDNA PARTNERS
     
    CAMBRIDGE, MA02138

    		$ 5,000


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

    CHRISTOPHER W BRODY  
    VANTAGE PARTNERS LLC
     
    NEW YORK, NY10020

    		$ 25,000


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

    INT'L RETINAL RESEARCH FDN  
    1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
     
    BIRMINGHAM, AL35233

    		$ 500,000


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

    JOHN R CONSIDINE  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10174

    		$ 10,000


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

    RUSSELL STEENBERG  
    110 EAST 42ND STREET 1300
     
    NEW YORK, NY10017

    		$ 10,000


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

    ANONYMOUS  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10174

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    13-1680062
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
     
     

    THE ROACH FAMILY CHARITABLE GIFT FD  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10174

    		$ 50,000


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

    ELIAS A ZERHOUNI MD  
    2113 JANER DRIVE
     
    PASADENA, MD21122

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    HENDERSON FOUNDATION  
    PO BOX 420
     
    SUDBURY, MA01776

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    T EVNIN  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10174

    		$ 40,726


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    SOL SNYDER  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
     
    NEW YROK, NY10174

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    MARSHALL W FORDYCE  
    110 EAST 42ND STREET STE 1300
     
    NEW YORK, NY10017

    		$ 7,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    13-1680062
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
     
     

    WILLIARD J OVERLOCK JR  
    405 LEXINGTON AVE 32ND FLR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10174

    		$ 50,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    BARRETT FOUNDATION  
    4617 OCOTILLO
     
    PARADISE VALLEY, AZ852534032

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    C JONES  
    405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10174

    		$ 5,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    13-1680062
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    10
    		 Securities - Publicly traded $ 40,726 2015-06-03
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    13-1680062
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0

    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING AND TAX 103,207 0 0 180,846
    AUDIT 35,000 0 0 0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    NEUBERGER BERMAN, LLC 3,357,275 3,357,275
    HS MANAGEMENT 3,991,103 3,991,103

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VESSEY STREET FUND III,L.P. FMV 640,056 640,056
    NEW ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATES 12 LP FMV 505,668 505,668
    THE COLCHESTER GLOBAL BOND FUND FMV 3,331,414 3,331,414
    WARBURG PINCUS 3285 FMV 560,016 560,016
    COMMONFUND PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNERS,LP FMV 47,807 47,807
    COMMONFUND VENTURE PARTNERS, LP FMV 75,687 75,687
    FARALLON INVESTMENTS FMV 115,194 115,194
    SILCHESTER TOBACCO FREE INT'L TRUST FMV 6,089,837 6,089,837
    WARBURG PINCUS 3640 FMV 152,153 152,153
    REGIMENT FMV 47,681 47,681
    LONE JUNIPER FMV 2,834,397 2,834,397
    FLAGG VENTURE FMV 1,209,638 1,209,638
    WESTWOOD CAPITAL FMV 1,963,447 1,963,447
    RCP FUND FMV 830,116 830,116
    LONE CASCADE FMV 2,337,101 2,337,101
    ABRAMS FMV 2,808,181 2,808,181
    CANYON VALUE FMV 3,306,262 3,306,262
    NEW ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATES 14LP FMV 1,765,854 1,765,854
    WP XI PARTNERS FMV 1,893,875 1,893,875
    CLAYTON DUBLIER FMV 651,054 651,054
    LANDSDOWNE FMV 3,287,749 3,287,749
    LONE SAVIN FMV 1,134,459 1,134,459
    DEERFIELD FMV 547,095 547,095
    HIGHBROOK FMV 495,674 495,674
    LANDSDOWNE LONG FMV 3,481,359 3,481,359
    TIGER GLOBAL VII FMV 1,663,187 1,663,187
    TIGER GLOBAL IX FMV 722,235 722,235
    WP ENERGY FMV 166,511 166,511
    AURELIUS CAPITAL FMV 1,902,853 1,902,853
    CEVIAN CAPITAL FMV 1,670,640 1,670,640
    FOUR RIVERS FMV 359,223 359,223
    NEA 15 FMV 290,054 290,054
    PERMIAN FUND FMV 3,000,579 3,000,579
    WP XII PARTNERS FMV 20,508 20,508
    LONGLEAF PARTNERS SMALL CAP FUNDS FMV 2,848,071 2,848,071
    SMITH BARNEY FMV 4,881,348 4,881,348
    BBH FUNDS FMV 3,918,586 3,918,586

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Furniture and Fixtures 89,688 39,930 49,758 49,758
    Machinery and Equipment 37,087 6,438 30,649 30,649
    Improvements 19,906 10,014 9,892 9,892


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 19,127 0 0 33,908


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    SECURITY DEPOSITS 18,879 61,877 61,877


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 7,099     7,099
    EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINT. 20,892     19,903
    INSURANCE 28,370     28,370
    MEDICAL RESEARCH 436,761     439,855
    Miscellaneous 38,414     19,072
    MOVING EXPENSE 12,671     12,671
    OFFICE SUPPLIES & OTHER EXP 8,969 484   13,897
    POSTAGE & DELIVERY 18,263 207   17,821
    PROGRAM EXPENSE 63,663     63,663
    STORAGE 3,588     3,903
    TELEPHONE 12,109 162   12,017
    Website 3,669     3,669


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Investment Income 323,939 74,854 74,854
    UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME 49,851   49,851


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    COMPUTER SYSTEM 28,728 0 0 28,728
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 382,541 344,287 0 0
    K-1 INVESTMENT FEES 332,159 121,789 0 0
    OTHER PROGRAMS 139,950 0 0 142,386
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 163,245 0 0 167,534


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ALBERT & MARY LASKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-1680062
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 42,000      
    NYS TAXES 5,394      
    OTHER TAXES 2,919      
    UBIT 9,688