Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 7266
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilton, CT068977266
A Employer identification number

06-6473263
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(646) 503-2606
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$6,996,535J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 68 68  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 102,043 102,043  
5a Gross rents............ 146,712 146,712  
b Net rental income or (loss) 146,712
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -1,956
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 856,094
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,077 9,077  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 255,944 257,900  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 105,000 31,500   73,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 13,758 13,758   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,044 12,783   4,261
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 46,389 24,789   21,600
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 16,013 3,405   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 12,000 1,200   10,800
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,384 1,915   4,469
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 216,588 89,350   114,630
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 377,215 377,215
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 593,803 89,350   491,845
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -337,859
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 168,550
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 140,555 133,073 133,073
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 138,203 39,500 39,500
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.......... 10,800 6,148 6,148
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,324,099 Click to see attachment5,097,077 4,547,613
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet1,770,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   1,770,000 Click to see attachment1,770,000 2,270,201
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet7,344
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet7,344      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,383,657 7,045,798 6,996,535
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 7,675,503 7,675,503
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -291,846 -629,705
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 7,383,657 7,045,798
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,383,657 7,045,798
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
7,383,657
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-337,859
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
7,045,798
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
7,045,798
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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 TIAA-CREF Short-term P    
b Long-term P    
c Capital Gains Dividends P    
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 310,646   298,537 12,109
b 471,395   559,513 -88,118
c 74,053     74,053
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       12,109
b       -88,118
c       74,053
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -1,956
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 446,540 7,615,782 0.058634
2013 355,429 7,438,850 0.047780
2012 480,999 7,280,495 0.066067
2011 429,793 7,637,259 0.056276
2010 463,077 7,650,648 0.060528
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.289285
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
0.057857
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
7,240,491
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
418,913
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,686
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
420,599
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
491,845
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 1,686
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 1,686
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 1,686
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 2,608
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 2,608
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 10 922
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet922 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)
    bulletCT
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.amblertrust.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletThe Foundation Telephone no.bullet (646) 503-2606

    Located atbulletPO Box 7266WiltonCT ZIP+4bullet068977266
    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).
    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
    Thomas T Adams Trustee
    5.00     		33,000 0 0
    190 Old Ridgefield Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    Reverend William L Sachs Trustee
    5.00     		36,000 0 0
    6000 Grove Avenue
    Richmond,VA23226
    Dr David F Clune Trustee
    5.00     		36,000 0 0
    44 Middlebrook Farm Road
    Wilton,CT06897
    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
     
    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
    4,874,332
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    206,220
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    2,270,200
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,350,752
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) Click to see attachment.............
    1e
    50,000
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,350,752
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    110,261
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,240,491
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    362,025
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    362,025
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,686
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,686
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    360,339
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    360,339
    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
    360,339
    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
    491,845
    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
    491,845
    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
    1,686
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    490,159
    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 7 360,339
    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...... 85,373
    b From 2011...... 56,040
    c From 2012...... 120,684
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 85,831
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 347,928
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 491,845
    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..... 360,339
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 131,506
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (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 5 479,434
    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) ...     		85,373
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		394,061
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 56,040
    b Excess from 2012.... 120,684
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 85,831
    e Excess from 2015.... 131,506
    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:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    PO Box 7266
    Wilton,CT06897
    (203) 761-1150
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Must submit scholarship application form with required attachments including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and a copy of parent/guardian Federal Income tax return. For scholarship renewals must submit a letter requesting continuation of scholarship, a copy of final grades, FAFSA, tax returns and any information on additional scholarships or awards.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    April 30 for new scholarship applications and May 31 for renewal applications.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000. Preferences are to be afforded to students residing in the Town of Wilton first and surrounding towns second.
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    PO Box 7266
    Wilton,CT06897
    (203) 761-1150
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Must submit non-scholarship grant application with specific project information,organizational information, financial statements and proof of tax exempt status.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    March 1
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Municipal, religious, charitable, benevolent or educational organizations or corporations as determined by the trustees.
    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
    Wilton Education Foundation
    PO Box 7090
    Wilton,CT06897     		  Non-profit Teaching tools for Wilton schools 20,000
    Valeria Carvajel
    85 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - St. Johns University 3,000
    Ashlee DuBois
    22 Leuvine Street
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - University of Bridgeport 1,500
    Rachel Williams
    79 Fillow Street
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - UCSB Financial Aid 5,000
    Anna Crofts
    121 Augur Street
    Hamden,CT06517     		None N/A Scholarship - Marymount Manhattan College 3,500
    Marx Cadet
    49 Meadow Street Apt 24
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Post University 3,000
    Tiahana Spencer
    208 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,000
    Timeeshah Thomas
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 3F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Southern CT State University 4,000
    Wilson Lauture
    1102A Washington Village
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Pace University 4,000
    Wilton Candlelight Concerts Inc
    PO Box 3
    Wilton,CT06897     		  Non-profit Holiday Concerts 5,000
    Melissa Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 6,000
    Family Rentry Inc
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06850     		  Non-profit Youth Mentoring Programs - At-Risk Youth 5,000
    Community Nursery School
    9 Hubbard Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		  Non-profit Families without funds for preschool 8,600
    Center for Sexual Assulat Crisis Counseling & Education
    733 Summer St 503
    Stamford,CT06901     		  Non-profit Sexual violence prevention education in lower Fairfield County 5,000
    Child Guidance Center of Southern CT
    196 Greyrock Place
    Stamford,CT06901     		  Non-profit Fostering healthly development and school success 4,000
    Human Services Council Inc
    One Park Street
    Norwalk,CT06851     		  Non-profit Children & families subjected to abuse 7,000
    A Better Chance of Wilton Inc
    6 Godfrey Place
    Wilton,CT06897     		  Non-profit Operation funding 8,175
    Morgan Ely
    8 Belfor Road
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - Quinnipiac College 2,000
    Sophie Katz
    146 Sunrise Hill
    Norwalk,CT06851     		None N/A Scholarship - Keene State College 4,000
    Isaiah Mohammed
    25 Chapel Street Apt D-5
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Rose Pierre
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 17 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Andrews University 2,000
    Amy Salvato
    15 Buckingham Ridge Rd
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Flagler College 4,000
    Adam Toris
    7 Chipmunk Lane
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,500
    Jacob Bordoley
    43 Indian Hill Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Wesleyan University 2,000
    Hui Lu
    312 Delancy St 9D
    New York,NY10002     		None N/A Scholarship - NY University 5,500
    Grace Williams
    139 Old Kings Highway
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Wesleyan University 6,000
    Olondi LeGrand
    136 W 91st Street
    New York,NY10024     		None N/A Scholarship - Roger Williams Universtiy 4,000
    Edna Hilaire
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 4,000
    Anshise Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 2,000
    Khanisha Moore
    4 Dixie Lane
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - Morris College 2,000
    Kailey Troller
    220 Mountain Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,000
    Clara Labaze
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 18 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 4,000
    Sophie Delfus
    8400 Shore Front Pkwy Apt 3R
    Rockaway Beach,NY11693     		None N/A Scholarship - Amherst College 900
    Jackslyne Myrtil
    216 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of Bridgeport 2,000
    Family & Children's Agency
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06850     		  Non-profit Project Friendship Mentoring Programs - At Risk Youth 5,000
    Wilton Youth Council
    PO Box 172
    Wilton,CT06897     		  Non-profit Peer Connection - Middle School Project 5,000
    Fairfield County Festival of Sacred Music-St Lukes Parish
    1864 Post Road
    Darien,CT06820     		  Non-profit Fairfield county festival of sacred music 5,000
    Norwalk Grassroots Tennis
    11 Ingalls Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854     		  Non-profit Certified teacher for NGT academic support program 5,040
    Domestic Violence Crisis Center
    777 Summer St - Ste 400
    Stamford,CT06901     		  Non-profit Family Justice Project - victims of intimate partner violence 5,000
    Earthplace - Harbor Watch
    10 Woodside Lane
    Westport,CT06880     		  Non-profit Water quality monitoring 10,000
    Liberation Programs Inc
    129 Glover Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06850     		  Non-profit Adolescents at-risk of abusing alcohol or drugs 3,000
    Marc Lerebours
    11 Norden Place Unit 6
    Norwalk,CT06855     		None N/A Scholarship - Endicott College 6,000
    STEPS
    PO Box 1970
    Groton,CT06340     		  Non-profit Socio economically disavantaged adolescent girls 2,500
    Seabury Academy of Music and the Arts Inc
    60 East Ave
    Norwalk,CT06851     		  Non-profit Children for whom piano lessons would not otherwise be available 4,000
    Stepping Stones Museum for Children
    303 West Ave
    Norwalk,CT06850     		  Non-profit Youth enrichment for students in grades 6-12 in Fairfield County 5,000
    Center for Interfaith Reconciliation
    6000 Grove Ave
    Richmond,VA23226     		  Non-profit Funding Speakers 7,500
    Operation Fuel
    75 Charter Oak Ave 2-240
    Hartford,CT06106     		  Non-profit Emergency energy assistance 2,000
    Virginia Theological Seminary
    3737 Seminary Road
    Alexandria,VA22304     		  Non-profit Second three years program for recent seminary graduates 5,000
    Melanie Armatis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 14 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 5,000
    Gabriel Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    Fabiola Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    JR Bonhomme
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - American University 2,500
    Andrew Louis
    290 Federal Street
    Bridgeport,CT06606     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Andres Morales-Guzman
    28 Dickinson Road
    Darien,CT06820     		None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 6,000
    Jonathan Sanchez
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 11 3E
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Norwich University 3,000
    Bria Yarborough
    20 Spruce Street Unit 5
    Stamford,CT06902     		None N/A Scholarship - Naugatuck Valley Community College 1,000
    Isabel Zayas
    35 Wilton Crest
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - American University 3,000
    Hour Children Inc
    36-11 12th Streert
    Long Island City,NY11101     		  Non-profit Transport for childrens summer visits 4,000
    The Friends of Ambler Farm
    PO Box 7442
    Wilton,CT06897     		  Non-profit Restoration of the farmhouse, phase III 70,000
    Sophie Delfus
    8400 Shore Front Pkwy Apt 3R
    Rockaway Beach,NY11693     		None N/A Scholarship - Institute for Study Abroad 4,000
    Alika Zangieva
    48 New Street
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - George Washington University 4,000
    Barry Hunter
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Miami University 4,000
    Darden Livesay
    38 New Street
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Jackslyne Myrtil
    216 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 2,000
    Lauren Rainone
    9 Coventry Place
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Eastern Carolina University 4,000
    Philippe Lerebours
    11 Norden Place Unit 6
    Norwalk,CT06855     		None N/A Scholarship - Wagner College 4,000
    Rey Lebron
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - University of NH 5,000
    Rosalie Armatis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 14 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Rose Pierre
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 17 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - NY University 4,000
    Rottisha Lewis
    49 Meadow Street Apt 14
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Sehvrine Lezeau
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 19 3D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - American University 6,000
    Zourry Jarvis
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Vaughn College 5,000
    Edna Hilaire
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Western CT State University 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 377,215
    bApproved for future payment
    Melanie Armatis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 14 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,500
    Rosalie Armatis
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 14 1F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Gabriel Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    Fabiola Bachinelo
    99 Ferris Avenue
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 1,500
    Anshise Bolivar
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 16 2F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Sacred Heart University 2,000
    JR Bonhomme
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - American University 2,500
    Marx Cadet
    49 Meadow Street Apt 24
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Post University 1,500
    Valeria Carvajel
    85 Suncrest Road
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - St Johns University 1,500
    Morgan Ely
    8 Belfor Road
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - Quinnipiac University 2,000
    Barry Hunter
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Miami University 4,000
    Zourry Jarvis
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - Vaughn College 5,000
    Sophie Katz
    146 Sunrise Hill
    Norwalk,CT06851     		None N/A Scholarship - Keene State College 2,000
    Clara Labaze
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 18 1D
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Mercy College 2,000
    Rey Lebron
    15 Cannon Road
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - University of NH 8,000
    Olondi LeGrand
    136 W 91st Street
    New York,NY10024     		None N/A Scholarship - Roger Williams University 2,000
    Philippe Lerebours
    11 Norden Place Unit 6
    Norwalk,CT06855     		None N/A Scholarship - Wagner College 3,000
    Darden Livesay
    38 New Street
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 4,000
    Andrew Louis
    290 Federal Street
    Bridgeport,CT06606     		None N/A Scholarship - University of CT 2,000
    Hui Lu
    312 Delancy St 9D
    New York,NY10002     		None N/A Scholarship - NY University 2,750
    Isaiah Mohammed
    25 Chapel Street Apt D-5
    Norwalk,CT06850     		None N/A Scholarship - Universtiy of CT 2,000
    Lauren Rainone
    9 Coventry Place
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Eastern Carolina University 4,000
    Jonathan Sanchez
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 11 3E
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Norwich University 1,500
    Timeeshah Thomas
    261 Ely Avenue Bldg 15 3F
    Norwalk,CT06854     		None N/A Scholarship - Southern CT State University 2,000
    Alika Zangieva
    48 New Street
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - George Washington University 4,000
    Isabel Zayas
    35 Wilton Crest
    Wilton,CT06897     		None N/A Scholarship - American University 1,500
    Total .................................bullet 3b 68,750
    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 68  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 102,043  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 146,712  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 9,077  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 -1,956  
    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).. 0 255,944 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13255,944
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting Fees 17,044 12,783   4,261

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    7659.404sh Aston Fairpointe 362,908 268,845
    4150.75sh Delaware Small Cap 239,980 200,357
    3668.628sh DFA Intl Small Cap 79,573 68,530
    7790.856sh DFA Emerging Markets 216,214 161,037
    7631.889sh DFA US Small Cap 240,400 216,440
    10973.657sh Harding Loevner 212,393 164,166
    4400.334sh Oakmark Intl Small Cap 77,481 62,353
    31948.976sh TIAA-CREF Intl Eq 637,311 537,701
    37062.056sh TIAA-CREF Lg Cap Value 679,262 588,545
    29154.648sh TIAA-CREF Lg Cap Grth 592,377 623,326
    1332.561sh Vanguard REIT 141,121 150,553
    13553.534Sh DFA Inflation 162,744 154,239
    9597.277sh Fidelity Adv Emergin 136,991 120,158
    27081.991sh Mainstay High Yield 164,636 143,535
    12129.897sh Metropolitan West 128,423 126,394
    16555.758sh Pimco Emerging 158,728 109,930
    16281.834sh TIAA-CREF High Yield 168,587 145,071
    15397.64sh TIAA-CREF Short Term Bd Fd 160,324 158,442
    11547.482sh Vanguard Bd Index 132,422 130,025
    16049.113sh TIAA-Cref Infl Linked 178,306 178,787
    5369.987sh Vanguard Mid Cap 226,896 239,179

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Land - 333 Hurlbutt Road Wilton, CT 1,720,000 0 1,720,000  
    Land - 6 Acres 50,000 0 50,000  

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Legal Fees 13,758 13,758   0


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Miscellaneous expenses 6,384 1,915   4,469


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other income 9,077 9,077 9,077


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Outside Services 21,600 0   21,600
    Investment Advisory Fees 24,789 24,789   0


    TY 2015 ReductionExplanationStatement
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Explanation:
    The foundation owns a lot that is landlocked and generates no income or cash flow. The lot was valued at $50,000 when it was gifted to the trust through the Estate of Elizabeth Raymond Ambler. The trustees are in the process of trying to secure access to the lot in order to convert it to an income producing asset.

    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
    EIN:
    06-6473263
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Real Estate Taxes 2,460 2,460   0
    Federal Taxes 12,608 0   0
    Foreign tax 945 945   0