Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
The Tioga Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2450 Wheatsheaf Lane
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Philadelphia, PA19137
A Employer identification number

22-2809250
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(215) 831-0700
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$11,352,282J 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) 209,798
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 55 55  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 167,583 167,581  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 280,804
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,631,254
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 280,804
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 658,240 448,440  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,343 3,343   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 38,276 36,676   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 41,619 40,019   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 579,150 579,150
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 620,769 40,019   579,150
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 37,471
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 408,421
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 52,056 10,858 10,858
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 222,042 217,447 217,447
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
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).......... 8,962,595 Click to see attachment9,045,859 11,123,977
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,236,693 9,274,164 11,352,282
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........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 9,236,693 9,274,164
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,236,693 9,274,164
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,236,693 9,274,164
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
9,236,693
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
37,471
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
9,274,164
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
9,274,164
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 800.00 SHS DEUTSCHE X-TRACKERS MSCI EAFE EQUITY   2015-03-03 2015-12-24
b jpmorgan chase & co 3.7% 1/20/15 sr lien   2012-05-07 2015-01-20
c DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS LLC 3.7% 6/1/15 SR LIEN   2012-05-10 2015-03-31
d HARRIS CORPORATION 5.95% 12/1/17 SR LIEN   2012-05-03 2015-05-27
e AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY MTN 2.75% 9/15/15 SER D SR LIEN   2012-05-09 2015-09-15
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 5.5% 3/1/18 SR LIEN   2012-05-10 2015-11-09
PICTET: NON-US EQUITY OFFSHORE LP   2009-01-01 2015-03-04
PICTET: NON-US EQUITY OFFSHORE LP   2009-01-01 2015-03-18
INDIVIOR PLC SPONSORED ADR CMN (45579E105)   2014-08-29 2015-01-12
INDIVIOR PLC SPONSORED ADR CMN (45579E105)   2014-07-31 2015-01-12
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC. CMN (19122T109)   2014-08-29 2015-02-13
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-08-29 2015-03-03
PERRIGO CO PLC CMN (G97822103)   2014-08-29 2015-04-27
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CO. CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-08-29 2015-06-15
HDFC BANK LIMITED ADR CMN (40415F101)   2015-09-22 2015-11-23
ICON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY CMN (G4705A100)   2015-04-30 2015-11-23
COLOPLAST A/S ADR CMN (19624Y101)   2015-07-27 2015-12-24
COMPASS GROUP PLC SPONSORED ADR CMN (20449X302)   2015-06-04 2015-12-24
CSL LIMITED SPONSORED ADR CMN (12637N204)   2015-02-20 2015-12-24
CTRIP.COM INTERNATIONAL, LTD. ADR CMN (22943F100)   2015-11-05 2015-12-24
EXPERIAN PLC SPONSORED ADR CMN (30215C101)   2015-01-07 2015-12-24
HDFC BANK LIMITED ADR CMN (40415F101)   2015-09-22 2015-12-24
ICON PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY CMN (G4705A100)   2015-04-30 2015-12-24
PERRIGO CO PLC CMN (G97822103)   2015-10-22 2015-12-24
PERRIGO CO PLC CMN (G97822103) Disallowed Loss   1920-10-22 2015-12-24
UNICHARM CORP. SPONSORED ADR CMN (90460M204)   2015-06-16 2015-12-24
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC. CMN (19122T109)   2014-01-28 2015-02-13
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-17
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-18
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-23
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-24
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-25
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-26
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-02-27
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-03-02
SUN ART RETAIL GROUP LTD ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-03-03
INDUSTRIA DE DISENO TEXTIL IND ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-03-25
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED UNSPONSORED ADR CMN ADD ADR REL 19358779 (88032Q109   2014-01-28 2015-04-17
PERRIGO CO PLC CMN (G97822103)   2014-01-28 2015-04-27
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CO. CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-06-12
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CO. CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-06-15
ASML HOLDING N.V. ADR CMN (N07059210)   2014-01-28 2015-08-28
CHR. HANSEN HOLDING A/S SPONSORED ADR CMN (12545M207)   2014-02-19 2015-08-28
ASML HOLDING N.V. ADR CMN (N07059210)   2014-01-28 2015-08-31
CHR. HANSEN HOLDING A/S SPONSORED ADR CMN (12545M207)   2014-02-20 2015-08-31
CHR. HANSEN HOLDING A/S SPONSORED ADR CMN (12545M207)   2014-02-19 2015-08-31
ASML HOLDING N.V. ADR CMN (N07059210)   2014-08-29 2015-09-01
ASML HOLDING N.V. ADR CMN (N07059210)   2014-01-28 2015-09-01
CHR. HANSEN HOLDING A/S SPONSORED ADR CMN (12545M207)   2014-02-20 2015-09-01
ASML HOLDING N.V. ADR CMN (N07059210)   2014-08-29 2015-09-02
SVENSKA CELLULOSA AB SPON ADR SPONSORED ADR CMN CLASS B (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-10-20
SVENSKA CELLULOSA AB SPON ADR SPONSORED ADR CMN CLASS B (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-10-21
SVENSKA CELLULOSA AB SPON ADR SPONSORED ADR CMN CLASS B   2014-01-28 2015-10-22
SVENSKA CELLULOSA AB SPON ADR SPONSORED ADR CMN CLASS B (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-08-29 2015-10-22
INDUSTRIA DE DISENO TEXTIL IND ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-11-09
ACE LIMITED CMN (H0023R105)   2014-01-28 2015-11-23
NOVO-NORDISK A/S ADR ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-11-23
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC SPONSORED ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-07-31 2015-11-23
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG ADS LTD ADS 1ADS EQUALS 5ORDS   2014-01-28 2015-11-23
CHR. HANSEN HOLDING A/S SPONSORED ADR CMN (12545M207)   2014-02-20 2015-12-15
ACE LIMITED CMN (H0023R105)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
ARM HOLDINGS PLC SPON ADR SPONSORED ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD CMN (13645T100)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
CHR. HANSEN HOLDING A/S SPONSORED ADR CMN (12545M207)   2014-02-20 2015-12-24
CORE LABORATORIES N.V. CMN (N22717107)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
FANUC CORP UNSPONSORED ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
INDUSTRIA DE DISENO TEXTIL IND ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON S.A. ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
NESTLE SA SPONSORED ADR (REP 1/20 CHF 10 REGD SHS) (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
NOVO-NORDISK A/S ADR ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
NOVOZYMES AS UNSPONSORED ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC SPONSORED ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-07-31 2015-12-24
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HLDG N .V CMN (N7902X106)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
SGS S.A. ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
SHOPRITE HOLDINGS LTD SPONSORED ADR CMN ADR RATIO UNKNOWN   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
SWATCH GROUP SA (THE) ADR CMN (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-10-06 2015-12-24
SYSMEX CORPORATION ADR CMN (87184P109)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG ADS LTD ADS 1ADS EQUALS 5ORDS (XXX-XX-XXXX)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED UNSPONSORED ADR CMN ADD ADR REL   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
WAL-MART DE MEXICO SAB DE CV SPONSORED ADR REPSTG SER V SHS (93114W107)   2014-01-28 2015-12-24
YANDEX N.V. CMN (N97284108)   2014-05-09 2015-12-24
Capital Gains Dividends P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 21,768   23,727 -1,959
b 150,000   158,550 -8,550
c 75,433   80,348 -4,915
d 140,058   144,686 -4,628
e 75,000   77,949 -2,949
137,006   142,329 -5,323
605,478   479,430 126,048
70,187   55,570 14,617
123   135 -12
569   628 -59
4,326   4,723 -397
1,748   2,475 -727
6,301   4,904 1,397
4,398   5,322 -924
414   409 5
1,359   1,211 148
649   591 58
597   597 0
786   736 50
633   639 -6
753   677 76
364   351 13
680   574 106
591   592 -1
2     2
361   440 -79
19,618   19,720 -102
455   670 -215
808   1,179 -371
1,634   2,317 -683
1,224   1,795 -571
1,002   1,473 -471
823   1,219 -396
1,648   2,505 -857
1,866   2,813 -947
1,370   2,183 -813
7,941   7,400 541
8,453   5,385 3,068
24,631   20,231 4,400
10,375   9,098 1,277
6,360   5,563 797
8,106   7,618 488
2,569   2,097 472
7,027   6,666 361
525   425 100
1,727   1,405 322
3,131   3,366 -235
6,083   5,887 196
2,762   2,248 514
809   865 -56
7,203   7,824 -621
9,625   10,383 -758
608   655 -47
3,787   3,300 487
7,118   6,121 997
1,744   1,421 323
753   529 224
802   730 72
1,876   1,426 450
6,220   4,233 1,987
825   663 162
648   655 -7
514   568 -54
674   446 228
681   1,120 -439
586   554 32
329   289 40
511   537 -26
887   888 -1
865   566 299
720   627 93
810   747 63
639   522 117
591   724 -133
218   314 -96
261   350 -89
530   233 297
1,092   808 284
726   482 244
380   363 17
370   651 -281
158,130     158,130
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -1,959
b       -8,550
c       -4,915
d       -4,628
e       -2,949
      -5,323
      126,048
      14,617
      -12
      -59
      -397
      -727
      1,397
      -924
      5
      148
      58
      0
      50
      -6
      76
      13
      106
      -1
      2
      -79
      -102
      -215
      -371
      -683
      -571
      -471
      -396
      -857
      -947
      -813
      541
      3,068
      4,400
      1,277
      797
      488
      472
      361
      100
      322
      -235
      196
      514
      -56
      -621
      -758
      -47
      487
      997
      323
      224
      72
      450
      1,987
      162
      -7
      -54
      228
      -439
      32
      40
      -26
      -1
      299
      93
      63
      117
      -133
      -96
      -89
      297
      284
      244
      17
      -281
      158,130
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 2 280,804
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 470,877 11,577,233 0.040673
2013 451,211 10,539,833 0.042810
2012 238,483 9,314,575 0.025603
2011 147,250 8,722,755 0.016881
2010 256,221 7,678,852 0.033367
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.159334
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
0.031867
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
11,612,386
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
370,052
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
4,084
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
374,136
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
579,150
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 4,084
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 4,084
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 4,084
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 6,739
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 6,739
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 2,655
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,655 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)
    bulletPA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDAVID KEISER Telephone no.bullet (215) 831-0700

    Located atbullet2450 WEATSHEAF LANEPHILADELPHIAPA ZIP+4bullet19137
    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
     
     
    ........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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ANDREW KEISER DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2450 Wheatsheaf Lane
    Philadelphia,PA19137
    BENNETT KEISER DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2450 Wheatsheaf Lane
    Philadelphia,PA19137
    DAVID KEISER DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2450 Wheatsheaf Lane
    Philadelphia,PA19137
    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
    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
    11,530,504
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    258,720
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    11,789,224
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    11,789,224
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    176,838
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    11,612,386
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    580,619
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    580,619
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,084
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,084
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    576,535
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    576,535
    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
    576,535
    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
    579,150
    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
    579,150
    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
    4,084
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    575,066
    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 7 576,535
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 562,422
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 579,150
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 562,422
    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..... 16,728
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		559,807
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    A WOMEN'S PLACE
    PO BOX 299
    DOYLESTOWN,PA18901     		UNrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 500
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
    1701 NORTH BEAUREGARD STREET
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22311     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT DIABETES RESEARCH 2,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    7272 GREENVILLE AVE
    DALLAS,TX75231     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT RESEACH AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES & STROKE. 500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2025 E STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT DISASTER RELEIF EFFORTS 500
    ANTIDEFAMATION LEAGUE
    1500 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE SAFEGUARDIN GOF CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL RELIGIOUS, RACTIAL AND ETHNICAL GROUPS 2,500
    BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL
    130 S BRYN MAWR AVENUE
    BRYN MAWR,PA19010     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT MEDICAL CARE 5,000
    CEASE FIRE PA
    PO BOX 60095
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE 1,000
    CHAMBLISS CENTER FOR CHILDREN - CHATTANOOGA
    315 GILLESPIE ROAD
    CHATTANOOGA,TN37411     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE SERVICES 3,500
    CHOP FOUNDATION
    34ST CIVIC CENTER BLVD
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TREATMENT FOR JUVENILE ILLNESSES AND DISEASES. 62,650
    connecticut burns foundation
    601 boston post road 2
    milford,CT06460     		Unrelated third-party puBLIC CHARITY to support empowerment of children living with effects of burn injuries 5,000
    ELIXIR FUND
    PO BOX 326
    PRINCETON,NJ08550     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY to provide support to improve the care and comfort of cancer patients 500
    FEDERATION EARLY LEARNING SERVICES
    10700 JAMISON AVENUE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19116     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 5,000
    HADASSAH
    1518 WALNUT STREET 555
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		UNrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S COMMNUNITY ACTIVITIES 10,000
    Hope for the Inner City
    PO Box 11584
    CHATTANOOGA,TN37401     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE SUPPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1,500
    JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
    2100 ARCH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19101     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT JEWISH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES 60,000
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
    2100 ARCH STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY To PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT LOCALLY & INTERNATIONALLY 125,000
    KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY CENTER
    104 NORTH MAIN STREET
    SOUDERTON,PA18964     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY 500
    LAUREL HOUSE
    605 SWEDE STREET
    NORRISTOWN,PA19401     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 36,500
    LIONS EYE BANK OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY
    401 N 3RD STREET SUITE 305
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191234106     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY to provide support for medical eye care for sight restoration 500
    LOVE CRADLE MISSION
    276 WEST CHERRY LANE
    SOUDERTON,PA18964     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY to provide care for orphans 1,250
    MATERNITY CARE COALITION
    2000 hamilton street suite 205
    philADELPHIA,PA19130     		unrelated third-party puBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND WELLBEING. 50,000
    MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
    1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2,000
    MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 4777
    NEW YORK,NY10163     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 5,000
    PATHWAYS TO HOUSING
    5201 OLD YORK ROAD 4TH FLOOR
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19141     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE HOUSING & SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS 78,500
    philabundance
    3616 south galloway street
    phiLADELPHIA,PA19148     		unrelated third-party puBLIC CHARITY to provide food for the hungry 250
    PLAY ON PHILLY
    PO BOX 8662
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19101     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MUSIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 50,000
    Roman Catholic High School
    301 N Broad Street
    Philadelphia,PA19107     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY To support catholic education 500
    ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    262 DANNY THOMAS PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY to provide support of research and treatment of childhood diseases and illnesses 500
    THE BALLARD HOUSE
    21421 CINCO PARK ROAD
    KATY,TX77450     		unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO PROVIDE TERMPORARY HOUSING FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TRAVELING FOR MEDICAL CARE TO TX. 3,000
    THE LANTERN PROJECT
    51 GLEN ALPINE ROAD
    PIEDMONT,CA946113522     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO HELP IMPOVERISHED PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD 500
    THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL
    814 YARROW STREET
    BRYN MAWR,PA19010     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT EDUCATION 40,000
    TREE HOUSE BOOKS
    1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19121     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT LITERACY 12,500
    WE PAC
    5070 PARKSIDE AVE 1412
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19131     		Unrelated third-party PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT EQUAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN 12,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 579,150
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 55  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 167,583  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 280,804  
    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).. 0 448,442 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13448,442
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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
    The Tioga Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    22-2809250
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    The Tioga Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    22-2809250
    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
    Charitable Lead Trust UWO of Morton Keiser
     

       
    2450 Wheatsheaf Lane
     
    Philadelphia, PA19137

    		$ 209,798


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

    22-2809250
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    The Tioga Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    22-2809250
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Tioga Foundation
    EIN:
    22-2809250
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Goldman Sachs AT COST 8,912,282 10,979,131
    first eagle AT COST 133,577 144,846

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Tioga Foundation
    EIN:
    22-2809250
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Goldman Sachs Investment Management Fees 33,551 33,551   0
    GS VINTAGE FUND V OFFSHORE, LP 3,125 3,125   0
    miscellaneous expenses 850 0   0
    MEMBERSHIP FEE 750 0   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Tioga Foundation
    EIN:
    22-2809250
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES - GOLDMAN SACHS [A/C 40192] 2,324 2,324   0
    fOREIGN TAXES - GOLDMAN SACHS [A/C 38017] 736 736   0
    FOREIGN TAXES - FIRST EAGLE 283 283   0