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
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
 
% DAVID D NOBLE
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)121 N Market Street - Suite 600
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wooster, OH446914880
A Employer identification number

34-1665641
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(330) 264-8066
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$33,911,967J 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) 0
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12,849 12,849  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 790,704 790,704  
5a Gross rents............ 2,310 2,310  
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,027,545
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 47,497,024
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,027,545
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 99,300
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 55,358
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 43,942 43,942
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 446,192 -16,287 462,479
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,323,542 1,817,121 506,421
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 150,000 150,000    
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 365,053 47,000 237,660 80,393
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 24,181   18,069 6,112
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 4,872 4,872    
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15,710 8,210 5,604 1,896
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 14,376 14,376    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 4,569 110 4,459
20 Occupancy.............. 12,000 12,000    
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 16,448 16,448    
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 974,274 371,685 241,757 81,776
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,581,483 624,701 507,549 170,177
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,219,020 2,219,020
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,800,503 624,701 507,549 2,389,197
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,476,961
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,192,420
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 133,762 159,373 159,373
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet412,382
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   350,991 412,382 412,382
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   166,674    
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 8,271 8,028  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 15,652 8,182 8,182
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 27,963,661 Click to see attachment24,591,174 24,591,174
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,001,285
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet0 2,117,358 Click to see attachment2,001,285 2,001,285
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 6,468,376 Click to see attachment6,690,316 6,690,316
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet69,525
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet22,790 3,905 Click to see attachment46,735 46,735
15 Other assets (describe bullet)   2,520 2,520
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 37,228,650 33,919,995 33,911,967
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 80,505 53,183
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) Click to see attachment9,933 Click to see attachment10,047
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 90,438 63,230
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 37,138,212 33,856,765
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 37,138,212 33,856,765
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 37,228,650 33,919,995
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
37,138,212
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,476,961
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
35,661,251
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,804,486
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
33,856,765
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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 CREDIT SUISSE #1069 P    
b CREDIT SUISSE #1910 P    
c CREDIT SUISSE #1910 P    
d CREDIT SUISSE #1069 - CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P    
e CREDIT SUISSE #2093 - FUTURES P    
CREDIT SUISSE #2093 - FUTURES P    
CREDIT SUISSE #2861 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #2861 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #2861 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3086 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3086 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3086 - CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3094 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3094 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3094 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3102 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3102 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3128 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3128 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3136 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3136 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3136 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3136 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3169 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3169 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3169 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #3169 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #4166 P    
CREDIT SUISSE #9049 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #2053 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #2053 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #2053 - CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
MORGAN STANLEY #7087 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #7087 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #7053 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #7053 P    
MORGAN STANLEY #7053 - CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
HYDE PARK VENTURE PARTNER FUND P    
INFINITE LITE TECHNOLOGIES P    
KKR & CO. P    
KKR & CO. P    
NORTH COAST ANGEL FUND II P    
VAIDYA OH HOLDINGS P    
LAND - 3401 OLD AIRPORT ROAD P 2009-12-31  
CHARLES SCHWAB #4823 P    
CHARLES SCHWAB #4823 P    
CHARLES SCHWAB #4823 - CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
SALE OF TECHNIGRAPHICS - INSTALLMENT SALE      
(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 7,826,563   8,315,194 -488,631
b 631,783   665,162 -33,379
c 1,226,887   1,070,061 156,826
d 3,032     3,032
e 153,772     153,772
230,657     230,657
123,553   121,628 1,925
2,193,016   2,150,376 42,640
941,395   872,846 68,549
887,299   885,174 2,125
1,087,975   883,645 204,330
9     9
439,813   420,338 19,475
41,535   39,475 2,060
1,468,052   1,113,230 354,822
182,717   189,717 -7,000
860,281   632,392 227,889
7,503   7,221 282
376,509   342,965 33,544
1,027,829   1,025,022 2,807
89,021   91,190 -2,169
265,593   262,198 3,395
729,405   718,831 10,574
1,086,603   1,095,570 -8,967
83,280   96,516 -13,236
61,639   61,036 603
1,381,356   1,364,199 17,157
1,240   1,256 -16
6,121,379   6,114,688 6,691
3,208,317   3,278,781 -70,464
611,403     611,403
11,174     11,174
    141,613 -141,613
30,749     30,749
1,130,533   1,180,328 -49,795
138,889     138,889
359     359
    36,940 -36,940
    28,589 -28,589
468     468
76     76
    16,406 -16,406
7,429     7,429
250,000   116,072 133,928
12,514,546   13,130,820 -616,274
4,167     4,167
11,984     11,984
47,234     47,234
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       -488,631
b       -33,379
c       156,826
d       3,032
e       153,772
      230,657
      1,925
      42,640
      68,549
      2,125
      204,330
      9
      19,475
      2,060
      354,822
      -7,000
      227,889
      282
      33,544
      2,807
      -2,169
      3,395
      10,574
      -8,967
      -13,236
      603
      17,157
      -16
      6,691
      -70,464
      611,403
      11,174
      -141,613
      30,749
      -49,795
      138,889
      359
      -36,940
      -28,589
      468
      76
      -16,406
      7,429
      133,928
      -616,274
      4,167
      11,984
      47,234
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 1,027,545
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 1,999,100 37,493,134 0.053319
2013 1,735,542 37,759,580 0.045963
2012 2,481,548 38,660,215 0.064189
2011 1,727,622 39,897,345 0.043302
2010 586,895 25,785,674 0.022761
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.229534
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
0.045907
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
44,522,054
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,043,874
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
11,924
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,055,798
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,389,197
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 11,924
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 11,924
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 11,924
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 23,487
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 23,487
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 11,563
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet11,563 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletOH
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDAVID D NOBLE Telephone no.bullet (330) 264-8066

    Located atbullet121 N MARKET STREET SUITE 600WOOSTEROH ZIP+4bullet44691
    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
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DAVID D NOBLE PRESIDENT
    30.0     		100,000 0 0
    121 N Market Street - Suite 600
    Wooster,OH446914880
    DONALD NOBLE II Secretary
    1.0     		0    
    121 N Market Street - Suite 600
    Wooster,OH446914880
    NANCY L HOLLAND VICE PRESIDENT
    1.0     		0    
    810 La Vina Ln
    Altadena,CA91001
    STEVE MATTHEW TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0    
    121 N Market Street - Suite 600
    Wooster,OH446914880
    MATTHEW NOBLE TRUSTEE
    20.0     		50,000 0 0
    121 N Market Street - Suite 600
    Wooster,OH446914880
    FRANK RASMUSSEN TRUSTEE
    1.0     		0    
    121 N Market Street - Suite 600
    Wooster,OH446914880
    ADAM BRIGGS Trustee
    1.0     		0    
    121 N Market Street - Suite 600
    Wooster,OH446914880
    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
    SETH GREENBERGClick to see attachment ICE ARENA MANAGER
    40.0     		93,961 0 0
    780 WILDWOOD DRIVE
    WOOSTER,OH44691
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    CREDIT SUISSE INVESTMENT MGMT 159,630
    227 WEST MONROE ST STE 3100
    CHICAGO,IL606065064
    MORGAN STANLEY (EIN 26-4310632) INVESTMENT MGMT 83,271
    1 NEW YORK PLAZA 8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    25,897,769
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    150,621
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    19,151,665
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    45,200,055
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    45,200,055
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    678,001
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    44,522,054
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,226,103
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,226,103
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    11,924
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    11,924
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,214,179
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,214,179
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    2,214,179
    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
    2,389,197
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,389,197
    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
    11,924
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,377,273
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 2,214,179
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 614,327
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014...... 145,956
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 760,283
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,389,197
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 2,214,179
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 175,018
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 935,301
    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......     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		935,301
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 614,327
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014.... 145,956
    e Excess from 2015.... 175,018
    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:
    DAVID NOBLE
    121 N MARKET STREET SUITE 600
    WOOSTER,OH44691
    (330) 264-8066
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO SPECIFIC FORM OR APPLICATION REQUIRED
    cAny submission deadlines:
    N/A
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    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
    Central American Medical Outreach
    322 Westwood Avenue
    ORVILLE,OH44667     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,900
    Christian Children's Home of Ohio
    2685 Armstrong Road
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties
    PO Box 1188
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Natural Resources Defense Council
    40 West 20th St
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    Ohio to Erie Trail Fund
    10 S High
    CANAL WINCHESTER,OH43110     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2,000
    Planned Parenthood of GREATER Ohio
    206 E STATE ST
    COLUMBUS,OH43215     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 55,000
    Rails-To-Trails of Wayne County
    PO Box 1566
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 74,000
    The College of Wooster
    1189 Beall Avenue
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 112,500
    United Way of Wayne and Holmes County
    PO Box 548
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC general operating & PROGRAM SUPPORT 17,000
    Wayne Center for the Arts
    237 South Walnut Street
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC general operating & support program 30,000
    WKSU-FM
    PO Box 5190
    KENT,OH44242     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    Wooster City Schools
    144 N Market St
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,500
    YMCA of Wooster
    680 Woodland Ave
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 20,000
    ASHESI UNIVERSITY
    1414 31ST AVE S SUITE 11
    SEATTLE,WA98144     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 100,000
    CANTATE SINGERS
    8964 ROHRER RD
    ORRVILLE,OH44667     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,000
    DUKE UNIVERSITY
    210 SCIENCE DRIVE BOX 90362
    DURHAM,NC27708     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 245,000
    Great Decisions of Wayne County
    1488 MORGAN STREET
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    Joy of Living Ministries Inc
    18860 Dodd Road
    BRINKHAEN,OH43006     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Main Street Wooster Inc
    377 W Liberty St
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 6,000
    New England Conservatory
    290 Huntington Avenue
    BOSTON,MA02115     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    People to People Ministries
    454 E Bowman St
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    STEPS AT LIBERTY CENTER CONNECTION
    104 SPINK STREET
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 70,000
    University of Mount Union
    1972 Clark Ave
    ALLIANCE,OH44601     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Wayne County Community Foundation
    517 N Market St
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 78,000
    CAMDEN INTL FILM FESTIVAL
    P O BOX 836
    CAMDEN,ME04843     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 12,500
    COASTAL MOUNTAINS LAND TRUST
    101 MT BATTIE ST
    CAMDEN,ME04843     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    ENGINEERING WORLD HEALTH
    302 E PETTIGREW ST
    DURHAM,NC27701     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 30,000
    OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
    250 EAST BROAD ST
    COLUMBUS,OH43215     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 57,500
    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    1680 MADISON AVE
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 30,000
    SKIDMORE COLLEGE
    815 NORTH BROADWAY
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
    400 WASHINGTON AVE
    MONTGOMERY,AL36104     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 500
    WAYNE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP FUND
    517 N MARKET ST
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    AKRON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
    1 PERKINS SQUARE
    AKRON,OH44302     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    BALLET EXCEL OHIO
    PO BOX 3131
    CUYAHOGA FALLS,OH44223     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM
    16 MUSEUM ST
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2,500
    LEARN N PLAY OF WOOSTER
    243 S BEVER ST
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 3,000
    MEGUNTICOOK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 443
    CAMDEN,ME04843     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 200
    OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
    117 MUSEUM ST
    OWLS HEAD,ME04854     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    TRIWAY LOCAL SCHOOLS
    3205 SHREVE RD
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,250
    WOOSTER ROTARY FOUNDATION
    525 E UNIVERSITY ST
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 70
    WOOSTERORRVILLE NAACP
    C/O WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FDN
    517 NORTH MARKET ST
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 500
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    1689 E 115TH STREET
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WOOSTER
    PMP BOX 189
    343 W MILLTOWN ROAD
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 30,000
    COMPASSION AND CHOICES
    PO BOX 101810
    DENVER,CO80250     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 14,000
    EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY
    1720 N ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 500
    INVENT NOW INC
    3701 HIHGLAND PARK
    NORTH CANTON,OH44720     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    MARAGOLIA COMMUNITY DEV FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 1391
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,000
    The Jester and Pharley Phund
    PO BOX 817
    PALOS VERDES,CA90274     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    The Ridge Project
    J169 STATE ROUTE 65
    MCCLURE,OH43534     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,500
    The Salvation Army
    437 S MARKET STREET
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 20,000
    Viola Startzman Clinic
    1874 CLEVELAND ROAD
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center
    1734 GASCHE STREET
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 20,000
    Wayne-Holmes Soap Box Derby
    9719 ASHLAND ROAD
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 500
    Wooster Arts & Jazz Festival
    377 W LIBERTY STREET
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Wayne Economic Development Council
    542 E LIBERTY STREET
    WOOSTER,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 30,000
    CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY MANDEL SCHOOL
    11235 BELLFLOWER ROAD
    CLEVELAND,OH44106     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 125,000
    Buddhist Film Foundation Inc
    2600 TENTH STREET
    SUITE 409
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Camden Conference
    PO BOX 882
    CAMDEN,ME04843     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    United Church of Christ
    301 N Main Street
    Orrville,OH44667     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 500
    Cleveland Orchestra
    11001 Euclid Avenue
    Cleveland,OH44106     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc (CLINIC)
    8757 Georgia Ave
    Silver Springs,MD20190     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    Community Action WayneMedina
    905 Pittsburgh Avenue
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 75,000
    DePauw University
    PO Box 37
    Greencastle,IN46135     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Dr Bob's Home
    855 Ardmore Ave
    Akron,OH44302     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Fredericksburg Community Library
    108 S Mill St
    Fredericksburg,OH44627     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,300
    Gestalt Institute of Cleveland
    1588 Hazel Dr
    Cleveland,OH44106     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 75,000
    Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County Ohio
    6096 E Lincoln Way
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    Holmes County Agricultural Society
    PO Box 376
    Millersburg,OH44633     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    Holmes County Education Foundation
    114 N Clay St
    Millersburg,OH44654     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 3,000
    Hospitality House
    PO Box 1696
    Rockland,ME04841     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 500
    Montessori School of Wooster
    1170 Akron Rd
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 25,000
    NAMI Wayne & Holmes Counties
    2525 Back Orrville Road
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 101,500
    Natural Resources Council of Maine
    3 Wade St
    Augusta,ME04330     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education
    1501 Euclid Avenue
    Suite 423
    Cleveland,OH44115     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    San Antonio Area Foundation
    303 Pearl Pkwy
    San Antonio,TX78215     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    Obaatan Pa Women's Hospital
    PO Box CT 9389
    Cantonments,Accra  
    GH     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    STRIVE Northern New England
    17 Walnut St
    Rockland,ME04841     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 20,000
    The Akaa Project
    136 Lincoln Road
    Wayland,MA01778     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 20,000
    The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties
    2285 Benden Drive
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 20,500
    The Village Network
    2000 Noble Drive
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 1,000
    USC Thornton School of Music
    840 W 34th St
    Los Angeles,CA90089     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 25,000
    Trinity United Church of Christ
    150 E North St
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 6,000
    University of Michigan
    500 S State St
    Ann Arbor,MI48109     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 170,000
    Virgin Islands Search & Rescue
    Waterfront Dr
    Road Town    
    VI     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Wabash College
    301 W Wabash Ave
    Crawfordsville,IN47933     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Wayne County Children's Services
    2534 Burbank Rd
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 15,800
    Wayne County Performing Arts Council
    PO Box 485
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2,500
    Wooster Chamber Music Series
    525 E University St
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2,000
    Wooster Speech and Debate Parents Inc
    515 Oldman Rd
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Kiwanis International
    3636 Woodview Trace
    Indianapolis,IN46268     		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    FRIENDS OF WOOSTER MEMORIAL PARK
    PO Box 1776
    Wooster,OH44691     		NONE   GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,219,020
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 12,849  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 790,704  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 2,310  
    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 1,027,546  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..         43,942
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER EXEMPT     		        462,479
    bPARTNERSHIPS AND ROYALTIES     16   -18,598
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   1,833,409 487,823
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,321,232
    (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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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 15,710 8,210 5,604 1,896

    TY 2015 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Category Amount
    N/A  

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    FURNITURE 2005-06-30 11,426 11,426 M7          
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 2009-08-13 3,098 3,098 M5          
    LAND 2005-02-01 970,755 0 L          
    LAND 2012-06-30 750,000   L          
    FURNITURE 2012-04-18 956 681 M5   110      
    EQUIPMENT 2012-03-15 1,647 933 SL 5 329      
    EQUIPMENT 2012-01-18 4,999 2,083 SL 7 714      
    LAND 2009-12-31 116,073   L          
    LAND 2009-12-31 280,530 0 L          
    6000 E 2015-06-19 36,690   SL 7 2,621      
    HEAT EXCHANGER 2015-06-17 10,231   SL 7 731      
    POS COMPUTER 2015-04-30 478   SL 5 64      

    TY 2015 EmployeeCompensationExpln
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Employee Explanation
    SETH GREENBERG WOOSTER 44691

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MADISON ST FKA MASSEY/SCHWAB 587,476 587,476
    MORGAN STANLEY/SMITH BARNEY 4,319,801 4,319,801
    CREDIT SUISSE 998 998
    CHARLES SCHWAB 18,770,614 18,770,614
    MORGAN STANLEY III 912,285 912,285

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LAND 970,755 0 970,755  
    LAND 750,000   750,000  
    LAND        
    LAND 280,530 0 280,530  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VAIDYA OH HOLDINGS, LLC   2,417,411 2,417,411
    LIBERTY MARKET PROPERTIES LLC   228,072 228,072
    NORTH COAST ANGEL FUND I   18,532 18,532
    NORTH COAST ANGEL FUND II INV   245,190 245,190
    TAVROS SOHO LLC   395,951 395,951
    ST PAUL HOTEL GROUP LLC   156,183 156,183
    RUMBATIME LLC   84,580 84,580
    BLACKWOOD HOLDINGS   174,487 174,487
    MERCHANT'S BLOCK LLC   373,525 373,525
    INFINITE LITE TECHNOLOGIES LLC      
    HYDE PARK VENTURE PARTNERSHIP   1,007,704 1,007,704
    INCONTEXT SOLUTIONS   100,000 100,000
    BALLAST1903   3,841 3,841
    PRODUCED WATER ABSORBENTS   125,000 125,000
    ABS MATERIALS   674,133 674,133
    GCM GROSVENOR AG NET LEASE III   665,932 665,932
    MORGAN STANLEY II      
    HYDE PARK VENTURE PART. II   19,775 19,775

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNITURE 11,426 11,426    
    LAPTOP COMPUTER 3,098 3,098    
    FURNITURE 956 791 165  
    EQUIPMENT 1,647 1,262 385  
    EQUIPMENT 4,999 2,797 2,202  
    6000 E 36,690 2,621 34,069  
    HEAT EXCHANGER 10,231 731 9,500  
    POS COMPUTER 478 64 414  


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Description Amount
    NONDEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES 35,747
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 1,768,739


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT INTEREST EXPENSE 2,363 2,363    
    EVENT EXPENSE 30,806   24,170 8,176
    LIABILITY INSURANCE 16,497   12,327 4,170
    INVESTMENT FEES 242,901 242,901    
    OFFICE EXPENSE 18,870 10,384 6,341 2,145
    WORKERS' COMPENSATION 8,330   6,225 2,105
    ADVERTISING 6,321   4,723 1,598
    BANK CHARGES 4,713 155 3,406 1,152
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 33,002 640 24,552 8,305
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 3,564 2,821 555 188
    EQUIPMENT RENTAL 11,807 10,893 923 312
    EQUIPMENT REPAIRS 2,240   1,775 600
    LICENSES & PERMITS 1,368   1,022 346
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 14,320 6,499 5,845 1,977
    STAFF TRAINING 486   363 123
    RENT 12,375 12,375    
    UTILITIES 152,156 3,637 111,130 37,591
    MEDICAL 1,696 1,696    
    HEALTH INSURANCE 26,828 9,558 12,905 4,365
    SUPPLIES 12,944 259 17,537 5,932
    TELEPHONE 15,336 5,053 7,684 2,599
    POSTAGE 2,388 2,238 112 38
    MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 166 166    
    OTHER PARTNERSHIP EXPENSES 52,238 52,238    
    CONSULTING FEES 7,761 7,761    
    UNIFORMS 216   162 54
    PARTNERSHIPS ORDINARY LOSSES 292,534      
    VEHICLE 48 48    


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    VAIDYA OH HOLDINGS, LLC (34-1665641) -7,895 -7,895  
    MISCELLANEOUS BROKERAGE INCOME 4,090 4,090  
    NOBLE ICE ARENA 462,479   462,479
    MORMACK INDUSTRIES, INC. - ROYALTIES 831 831  
    LIBERTY MARKET PROPERTIES 3,738 3,738  
    MERCHANT'S BLOCK -19,767 -19,767  
    ST PAUL HOTEL GROUP -1,956 -1,956  
    J.R. SMAIL, INC. - ROYALTIES 403 403  
    KKR & CO. -2 -2  
    KKR & CO. - ROYALTIES 11 11  
    INFINITE LITE TECHNOLOGIES 1,655 1,655  
    KKR & CO. 14 14  
    CS #3086 2,591 2,591  


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAX LIABILITIES 6,125 5,938
    SALES TAX PAYABLE 2,306 2,607
    INSURANCE PAYABLE 1,502 1,502


    TY 2015 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    CONCESSION & PRO SHOP SALES 99,300   99,300

    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    34-1665641
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REAL ESTATE TAX 7,876 7,876    
    EXCISE TAX 6,500 6,500