TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information 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
SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 5796
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HARRISBURG, PA17110

A Employer identification number

23-6401901

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(717) 233-8083

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$6,320,977J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	304,983
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	6		6
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	274,500		274,500
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		186,138
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 446,284
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			186,138
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........	765,627		460,644
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		5,900	1,770	4,130
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		7,789	2,272
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		20,915	17,674	3,241
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	34,604		21,716	7,371
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	479,135			479,135
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	513,739		21,716	486,506
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	251,888
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			438,928
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	70,828	46,780	46,780
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	94,533	26,252	26,252
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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).......	4,484,115	4,829,528	6,247,945
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	25,000
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	4,674,476	4,902,560	6,320,977
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	4,674,476	4,902,560
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	4,674,476	4,902,560
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	4,674,476	4,902,560

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

4,674,476

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

251,888

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

4,926,364

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

23,804

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

4,902,560

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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	OPPENHEIMER RISING DIV FDS INC CL A	P	2009-10-26	2015-02-26
b	MICROSOFT CORP	P	1993-02-07	2015-11-16
c	CALL MCDONALDS CORP	P	2015-10-22	2015-11-20
d	OPPENHEIMER RISING DIV FDS INC CL A	P	2010-01-15	2015-04-24
e	MICROSOFT CORP	P	1999-12-22	2015-11-16
	OPPENHEIMER COMMODITY STRATEGY TOTAL	P	2010-04-30	2015-04-24
	MICROSOFT CORP	P	2003-07-25	2015-11-16
	POWERSHARES QQQ TR ETF	D	2008-09-29	2015-04-07
	CALL APPLE INC	P	2015-04-27	2015-04-28
	ZOETIS INC	D	1996-12-09	2015-04-07
	CALL GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	P	2015-04-10	2015-04-17
	ISRAEL BOND	P	2005-05-01	2015-05-12
	CALL MCDONALDS CORP	P	2015-02-26	2015-04-17
	FUNDAMENTAL INVS INC CL A	P	2009-09-01	2015-08-06
	CALL APPLE INC	P	2015-07-21	2015-07-24
	INVESTMENT CO AMERICA	P	2009-09-01	2015-08-06
	CALL CUMMINS INC	P	2015-07-21	2015-07-31
	OPPENHEIMER FUNDAMENTAL ALTERNATIVES	P	2009-08-31	2015-08-06
	CALL MICROSOFT CORP	P	2015-07-21	2015-07-24
	CAPITAL INCOME BLDR	P	2009-07-07	2015-10-28
	CALL MCDONALDS CORP	P	2015-08-19	2015-10-14
	OPPENHEIMER FUNDAMENTAL ALTERNATIVES	P	2009-10-01	2015-10-28
	CALL APPLE INC	P	2015-10-23	2015-10-30
	GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY RENAISSANCE	P	2014-12-29	2015-02-05
	CALL APPLE INC	P	2015-10-09	2015-10-30
	FIRST ENERGY CORP	P	1988-02-02	2015-10-15
	CALL ALTRIA	P	2015-10-09	2015-11-20
	MICROSOFT CORP	P	1993-02-07	2015-10-15
	CALL CHEVRON	P	2015-10-09	2015-11-20
	GENERAL ELECTRIC CO	P	1988-02-02	2015-11-20
	CALL APPLE INC	P	2015-10-30	2015-11-20

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	50,000	32,407	17,593
b	30,126	1,572	28,554
c	550	5	545
d	30,000	20,652	9,348
e	11,892	230	11,662
	45,000	68,136	-23,136
	7,531	22	7,509
	5,180	1,930	3,250
	505	35	470
	15,679	558	15,121
	974	466	508
	25,000	25,000
	475		475
	20,000	10,990	9,010
	300		300
	20,000	12,548	7,452
	300		300
	25,000	22,398	2,602
	490	30	460
	15,000	10,660	4,340
	525	75	450
	15,000	13,770	1,230
	315	15	300
	23,974	20,940	3,034
	400	788	-388
	21,813	9,875	11,938
	515	250	265
	34,617	1,911	32,706
	345		345
	43,994	4,883	39,111
	784		784

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			17,593
b			28,554
c			545
d			9,348
e			11,662
			-23,136
			7,509
			3,250
			470
			15,121
			508

			475
			9,010
			300
			7,452
			300
			2,602
			460
			4,340
			450
			1,230
			300
			3,034
			-388
			11,938
			265
			32,706
			345
			39,111
			784

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	186,138
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 ...................		3	7,848

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? Yes No

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	346,158	6,499,041	0.053263
2013	397,077	5,890,538	0.067409
2012	377,236	5,289,290	0.071321
2011	465,063	5,096,279	0.091255
2010	278,641	4,574,304	0.060914

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.344162

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 . . .

0.068832

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

6,420,527

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

441,938

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

4,389

Add lines 5 and 6........................

446,327

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

486,506

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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	4,389
	hereand 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	4,389
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	4,389
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a	4,800
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	4,800
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	411
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax411	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

ISRAEL SCHWAB Telephone no. bullet

(717) 233-8083

Located at bullet

3525 N 6TH STREETHARRISBURGPA ZIP+4 bullet

17110

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
ISRAEL SCHWAB	PRESIDENT 1.00	0	0	0
2525 NORTH 7TH STREET HARRISBURG,PA17110	PRESIDENT 1.00	0	0	0
ANDREW SCHWAB	SEC/TREAS 0.00	0	0	0
PO BOX 5796 HARRISBURG,PA17110	SEC/TREAS 0.00	0	0	0
MICHAEL SCHWAB	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
PO BOX 5796 HARRISBURG,PA17110	TRUSTEE 1.00	0	0	0
DANIEL SCHWAB	TRUSTEE 0.00	0	0	0
PO BOX 5796 HARRISBURG,PA17110	TRUSTEE 0.00	0	0	0
AMY SILFEN	TRUSTEE 0.00	0	0	0
PO BOX 5796 HARRISBURG,PA17110	TRUSTEE 0.00	0	0	0

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...................

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............. 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

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

6,427,879

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

90,423

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

6,518,302

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

6,518,302

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

97,775

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

6,420,527

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

321,026

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

321,026

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

4,389

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

4,389

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

316,637

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

316,637

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

316,637

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

486,506

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

486,506

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).................

4,389

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

482,117

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)

Page 9

Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7			316,637
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......	59,112
b From 2011......	214,729
c From 2012......	119,309
d From 2013......	109,257
e From 2014......	30,712
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		533,119
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 486,506
a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....			316,637
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		169,869
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		702,988
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........			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) ...		59,112
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		643,876
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....	214,729
b Excess from 2012....	119,309
c Excess from 2013....	109,257
d Excess from 2014....	30,712
e Excess from 2015....	169,869

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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 section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

ISRAEL SCHWAB
PO BOX 5796
HARRISBURG,PA17110
(717) 233-8083

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

A LETTER STATING REQUEST FOR FUNDS AND EXPLANATION OF NEED.

cAny submission deadlines:

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

NONE

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
SEE SCHEDULE SEE SCHEDULE SEE SCHEDULE,PA17110	N/A	PUBLIC	ORGANIZATIONS' EXEMPT PURPOSE	479,135
Total ................................. 3a				479,135

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	6
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	274,500
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	186,138
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)..				460,644

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

13460,644

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-6401901

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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 SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

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	D & H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 2525 N SEVENTH STREET HARRISBURG, PA17110	$ 230,000	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
2	JARB POST OFFICE BOX 5796 HARRISBURG, PA17110	$ 20,147	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
3	D & H CARES 2525 N SEVENTH STREET HARRISBURG, PA17110	$ 49,863	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (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 SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 23-6401901

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
2	363 SHARES MICROSOFT CORP	$ 20,147	2015-12-16
(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)

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Name of organization SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 23-6401901
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

EIN:

23-6401901

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MARTIN M. SACKS ASSOC., CPA'S
ACCTG SRVCS/PREP OF FORM 990-PF	5,900	1,770		4,130

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

EIN:

23-6401901

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ALTRIA GROUP INC	6,917	58,210
APPLE INC	58,131	73,682
AT&T CORP	23,200	34,410
BANK OF AMERICA CORP	15,288	16,830
CHEVRON CORPORATION	64,193	53,976
CITIGROUP INC	39,474	51,750
CUMMINS INC	42,758	44,005
EXXON MOBIL CORP	87,729	155,900
EXXON MOBIL CORP	8,350	77,950
FIRSTENERGY CORP
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY	35,805	342,650
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY	4,883	46,725
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CO	6,686	27,524
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CO	40,004	27,524
J P MORGAN CHASE & CO	22,431	132,060
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	2,826	61,632
MARATHON OIL CORP	9,678	18,885
MCDONALDS CORP	44,893	59,070
MICROSOFT CORP	3,091	186,579
PEPCO HOLDINGS INC	9,552	13,005
PFIZER INC	17,018	32,829
RITE AID CORP	2,227	44,531
TECO ENERGY, INC	13,758	53,300
UGI CORP	890	5,064
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS	4,340	24,404
ZOETIS, INC
AMCAP FUND INC CL A	41,572	48,317
AMERICAN FDS DEVELOPING WORLD GROW	86,616	70,892
AMERICAN FDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND	34,575	37,118
CAPITAL WORLD BOND FUND CL A	56,255	50,765
CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FUND CL A	83,381	96,739
CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FUND	86,783	115,478
EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL A	76,927	89,026
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS FUND CL A	67,978	95,882
GOLDMAN SACHS CAPITAL GROWTH FUND	75,423	104,609
GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA CL A	82,587	114,567
INCOME FUND AMERICA INC CLASS A	35,843	40,600
INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND OF AMERICA	36,793	36,080
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH AND INCOME FU	87,944	85,342
INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA FUND	66,092	78,256
ISHARES TIP BOND FUND	50,446	54,840
ISHARES 7-10 YEAR TREAS BOND FUND	53,832	63,354
ISHARES 1-3 YEAR TREAS BOND FUND	50,322	50,616
ISHARES SELECT DIVIDENDS INDEX FUN	39,046	75,150
ISHARES US REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND	30,493	60,064
ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX FUND	35,869	46,976
ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS INDEX F	31,175	32,190
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 INDEX FUND	33,660	67,572
NEW ECOMONY FUND CL SBI CL A	61,335	75,716
NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND CL A	78,985	106,472
NEW WORLD FUND CL A	106,074	108,434
OPPENHEIMER COMMODITY STRATEGY TOT	29,203	15,060
OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS FUN	105,717	107,924
OPPENHEIMER EQUITY INCOME FUND CL	88,131	97,553
OPPENHEIMER INTL BOND FUND CL A	131,763	111,421
OPPENHEIMER INTL GROWTH FUND CL A	80,241	116,761
OPPENHEIMER MAIN STREET OPPORTUNIT	42,203	60,129
OPPENHEIMER INTERNATIONAL VALUE FU	84,138	91,635
OPPENHEIMER FUNDAMENTAL ALT FD CL	65,817	69,903
OPPENHEIMER REAL ESTATE FUND CL A	76,535	113,504
OPPENHEIMER RISING DIVIDENDS FUND	185,264	213,781
OPPENHEIMER INTL SMALL MLP MID CO	165,117	174,510
OPPENHEIMER STEELPATH MLP ALPHA FU	177,863	126,453
POWERSHARES QQQ SERIES 1
SHORT TERM BOND FUND AMERICA INC C	53,479	52,820
SMALLCAP WORLD FUND CL A	189,999	212,599
SPDR DOW JONES INDL AVERAGE ETF	33,249	69,596
SPDR DOW JONES REIT ETF	39,981	109,956
VANGUARD REIT ETF	45,560	103,649
WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND C	94,408	138,023
BLACKROCK UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE	54,471	50,340
BLACKROCK GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES EQU	27,483	25,520
BLACKROCK MULTI-SECTOR INCOME TRUS	18,675	15,810
BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY	35,589	34,620
CENTER COAST MLP & INFRASTRUCTURE	17,240	10,120
CLEARBRIDGE AMERICAN ENERGY MLP FU	31,620	20,475
CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP FUND	131,779	91,080
CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY	95,005	63,350
CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETUR	66,256	36,930
COHEN & STEERS QUALITY INCOME REAL	11,370	12,220
DUFF & PHELPS GLOBAL UTILITY INCOM	35,666	29,460
FIRST TRUST DYNAMIC EUROPE EQUITY	18,070	17,160
GOLDMAN SACHS MLP INCOME OPPORTUNI	30,120	12,345
GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY RENAISSAN
INVESCO DYNAMIC CR OPPORTUNITIES F	12,772	10,550
ISHARES GLOBAL 100 INDEX FUND	18,659	21,849
ISHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX	46,502	41,104
ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS	102,429	80,475
MORGAN STANLEY INCOME SECURITIES I	57,905	50,610
NUVEEN ALL CAP ENERGY MLP OPPORTUN	37,932	13,940
NUVEEN ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUN	20,160	11,100
NUVEEN PREFERRED INCOME OPPORTUNIT	30,000	18,320
NUVEEN BUILD AMERICA BOND OPPTY FU	32,469	30,435
NUVEEN S&P 500 BUY-WRITE INC	12,811	13,135
PIMCO DYNAMIC CR INCOME FUND	49,568	36,060
SPDR S&P INTL ET DIVIDEND	45,650	33,360
TELKA HEALTHCARE OPPORT FUND	19,650	17,390
TORTOISE MLP FUND INC	26,881	17,360

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

EIN:

23-6401901

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

EIN:

23-6401901

Description	Amount
ADJUST FMV OF NON-CASH CONTRIBUTION TO COST BASIS	23,804

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

EIN:

23-6401901

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
OFFICE SERVICES	6,451	3,225	3,226
PA FILING FEE	15		15
INVESTMENT EXPENSE	14,449	14,449

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

SCHWAB-SILFEN FOUNDATION

EIN:

23-6401901

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FED'L EXCISE TAX ON NET INV INC	5,517
FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD ON DIVIDEND	2,272	2,272