Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW No S24
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PALM BEACH, FL33480
A Employer identification number

20-2067790
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(561) 659-2470
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$6,415,932J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2 2  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 159,943 159,943  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 8,040
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,647,873
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 8,040
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........ 167,985 167,985  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 15,000 11,250   3,750
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 117,710 35,610   82,100
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 10,946 0   10,946
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,451 3,389   62
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 147,107 50,249   96,858
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 615,994 615,994
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 763,101 50,249   712,852
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -595,116
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 117,736
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 368,265 323,177 323,177
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,732,568 Click to see attachment4,301,177 6,085,977
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment6,454 Click to see attachment6,778 Click to see attachment6,778
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,107,287 4,631,132 6,415,932
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,107,287 4,631,132
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,107,287 4,631,132
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,107,287 4,631,132
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
5,107,287
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-595,116
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
119,926
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,632,097
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
965
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
4,631,132
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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 265 shs Brookfield Residential Prop P 2014-10-17 2015-03-17
b 2875 shs Brookfield Residential Prop P 2014-10-24 2015-03-17
c 560 shs Sunoco LP P 2014-10-17 2015-09-30
d 850 shs Finish Line Inc P 2014-11-10 2015-10-31
e 990 Shs Addus Healthcare Corp P 2015-06-15 2015-11-30
6346 shs Core Mark Holdg Co P 2014-12-17 2015-01-30
3254 shs Core Mark Holdg Co P 2014-12-17 2015-01-30
8170 shs PH Glatfelter Co P 2014-12-17 2015-01-30
4000 shs Morgan Stanley P 2014-01-17 2015-05-15
1320 shs GATX Corp P 2013-10-18 2015-07-31
903 shs Destination XL Group P 2013-04-12 2015-06-15
11997 shs Destination XL Group P 2013-04-17 2015-06-15
2400 shs Horsehead Hldg P 2013-08-21 2015-06-15
2400 shs Horsehead Hldg P 2013-08-20 2015-06-15
2400 shs Horsehead Hldg P 2013-08-21 2015-06-16
3460 shs Intrepid Potash Inc P 2013-08-02 2015-07-31
3100 shs MDC Holdings Inc P 2012-08-07 2015-07-31
270 shs Gulfport Energy Corp P 2013-01-15 2015-09-30
280 shs Gulfport Energy Corp P 2013-01-15 2015-09-30
170 shs Gulfport Energy Corp P 2014-06-09 2015-09-30
510 shs Gulfport Energy Corp P 2014-06-09 2015-09-30
100 shs Sunoco LP P 2014-07-24 2015-09-30
25 shs Sunoco LP P 2014-07-24 2015-09-30
25 shs Sunoco LP P 2014-07-24 2015-09-30
560 shs Sunoco LP P 2014-07-25 2015-09-30
1010 shs Madison Square Garden Co P 2014-10-24 2015-10-31
2500 shs Kimco Rlty Corp P 2014-01-21 2015-11-30
1750 shs Allegheny Tech P 2013-06-11 2015-01-30
80 shs Pioneer Natural Resources P 2012-02-27 2015-02-02
190 shs Gulfport Energy Corp P 2013-01-15 2015-02-04
328 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-02
1719 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-02
271 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-02
74 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-02
622 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-04
630 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-04
56 shs Tesco Corp P 2013-06-03 2015-03-11
.667 shs Madison Square Garden P 2015-03-16 2015-10-31
Capital Gains Dividends P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 6,426   4,973 1,453
b 69,719   55,422 14,297
c 18,646   28,209 -9,563
d 16,528   22,486 -5,958
e 21,568   23,925 -2,357
436,573   391,770 44,803
223,666   200,886 22,780
193,320   200,165 -6,845
100,000   99,080 920
69,875   62,829 7,046
4,407   4,799 -392
58,554   62,185 -3,631
30,091   29,398 693
2,622   2,585 37
12,716   12,592 124
28,584   45,359 -16,775
90,559   99,202 -8,643
9,235   10,577 -1,342
9,198   10,968 -1,770
5,584   10,795 -5,211
16,537   32,386 -15,849
3,330   5,103 -1,773
832   1,277 -445
832   1,282 -450
18,646   28,431 -9,785
20,369   16,937 3,432
62,500   62,977 -477
48,935   47,067 1,868
11,756   9,121 2,635
7,203   7,443 -240
3,416   4,389 -973
17,882   23,002 -5,120
2,901   3,626 -725
766   990 -224
6,518   8,323 -1,805
6,700   8,430 -1,730
596   749 -153
115   95 20
10,168     10,168
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,453
b       14,297
c       -9,563
d       -5,958
e       -2,357
      44,803
      22,780
      -6,845
      920
      7,046
      -392
      -3,631
      693
      37
      124
      -16,775
      -8,643
      -1,342
      -1,770
      -5,211
      -15,849
      -1,773
      -445
      -450
      -9,785
      3,432
      -477
      1,868
      2,635
      -240
      -973
      -5,120
      -725
      -224
      -1,805
      -1,730
      -153
      20
      10,168
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 8,040
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 748,514 6,279,797 0.119194
2013 806,394 5,959,460 0.135313
2012 653,699 4,117,911 0.158745
2011 184,672 4,729,233 0.039049
2010 309,351 4,305,156 0.071856
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.524157
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
0.104831
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
7,062,884
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
740,409
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
1,177
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
741,586
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
712,852
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 2,355
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,355
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,355
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 5,489
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 5,489
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 3,134
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,134 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletFL
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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
    Yes
     
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletELLEN BLOCK Telephone no.bullet (561) 659-2470

    Located atbullet2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24PALM BEACHFL ZIP+4bullet33480
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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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
     
     
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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
    ELLEN BLOCK DIRECTOR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    LAURIE A BLOCK DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    MICHAEL H BLOCK DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    SUSAN S BLOCK CASDIN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2 NORTH BREAKERS ROW SUITE S24
    PALM BEACH,FL33480
    JANE S ENGLEBARDT OFFICER
    12.00     		0 0 0
    166 EAST 61 ST SUITE 5H
    NEW YORK,NY10065
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    6,435,121
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    735,320
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,170,441
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,170,441
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    107,557
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,062,884
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    353,144
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    353,144
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,355
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,355
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    350,789
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    350,789
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    350,789
    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
    712,852
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    712,852
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    712,852
    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 7 350,789
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 95,013
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012...... 465,259
    d From 2013...... 513,113
    e From 2014...... 436,454
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,509,839
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 712,852
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 350,789
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 362,063
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,871,902
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		95,013
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,776,889
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012.... 465,259
    c Excess from 2013.... 513,113
    d Excess from 2014.... 436,454
    e Excess from 2015.... 362,063
    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).)
    ELLEN BLOCK
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    American Cancer Society
    132 W 32nd St
    New York,NY10001     		N/A Public Charity Hope Lodge Program 500
    American Friends of the Israel Museum
    500 Fifth Avenue Suite 2540
    New York,NY10110     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 21,000
    Art Institute of Chicago
    111 South Michigan
    Chicago,IL60603     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 5,000
    Autism Speaks
    PO Box 26401
    Lehigh Valley,PA18002     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 1,000
    Brandeis University
    415 South Street
    Waltham,MA02453     		N/A Public Charity Heller School Fellowship 25,000
    College Bound Opportunities
    2033 N Milwaukee Ave
    Riverwoods,IL60015     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 250
    Community Health Chicago
    2611 W Chicago Ave
    Chicago,IL60622     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 280
    Feeding South Florida
    2501 SW 32nd Ter
    Pembroke Park,FL33023     		N/A Public Charity Support food salvage, distribution and volunteers programs 15,000
    Focused Ultrasound Foundation
    1230 Cedars Court Suite F
    Charlottesville,VA22903     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 49,667
    Friends of Ambler Farm
    257 Hurlbutt St
    Wilton,CT06897     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 250
    God's Love We Deliver
    630 Flushing Ave
    Brooklyn,NY11206     		N/A Public Charity Education and Outreach Improvement Program 22,500
    Greater Chicago Food Depository
    4100 West Ann Lurie Place
    Chicago,IL60632     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 250
    JCC of Manhattan
    334 Amsterday Ave
    New York,NY10023     		N/A Public Charity Ha Dereckh Teen Internship Program 15,000
    JDC - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
    711 Third Avenue 10th Floor
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Programs in Bosnia and Hungary 21,000
    JDC - American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
    711 Third Avenue 10th Floor
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 11,651
    Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options (JAFCO)
    4200 N University Dr
    Sunrise,FL33351     		N/A Public Charity JAFCO Independent Living Programs 15,000
    Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
    30 South Wells Street
    Chicago,IL60606     		N/A DAF DAF: Jewish Women's Foundation / Ellie Fund 157,552
    Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
    30 South Wells Street
    Chicago,IL60606     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 66,752
    Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
    30 South Wells Street
    Chicago,IL60606     		N/A Public Charity Holocaust Community Services 1,000
    Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
    4601 Community Drive
    WPalm Beach,FL33417     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 15,000
    Jewish Museum
    1109 Fifth Ave
    New York,NY10128     		N/A Public Charity Family access workshops and JM Journey's programs 15,000
    Jonathan's Dream Fund
    335 Bloomfield Ave
    W Hartford,CT06117     		N/A Public Charity Jonathan's Dream Reimagined 5,000
    LEAD Pittsburgh
    625 Liberty Ave
    Pittsburgh,PA15222     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 500
    Making Headway
    115 King Street
    Chappaqua,NY10514     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 500
    Norton Museum of Art
    1451 S Olive Ave
    WPalm Beach,FL33401     		N/A Public Charity Acquistion of Contemporary and Modern Art 10,000
    NYU Langone Medical Center
    25 West Fourth Street 4th Floor
    New York,NY10012     		N/A Public Charity Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 16,500
    NYU Langone Medical Center
    25 West Fourth Street 4th Floor
    New York,NY10012     		N/A Public Charity Geriatric healthcare and support services 500
    NYU Langone Medical Center - Perlmutter Cancer Center
    25 West Fourth Street 4th Floor
    New York,NY10012     		N/A Public Charity Perlmutter Cancer Center 5,000
    NYU Langone Medical Center -FACES
    25 West Fourth Street 4th Floor
    New York,NY10012     		N/A Public Charity FACES 5,000
    Palm Beach Country Club Foundation
    760 N Ocean Blvd
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 1,000
    PEF Israel Endowment Funds
    630 Third Ave
    New York,NY10017     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 7,850
    Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
    5005 LBJ Freeway Suite 250
    Dallas,TX75244     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 500
    The Society of the Four Arts
    2 Four Arts Plaza
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 10,000
    The University of Chicago
    1427 East 60th Street Ste 120
    Chicago,IL60637     		N/A Public Charity Forefront Fund 5,000
    Thresholds
    4101 North Ravenswood Avenue
    Chicago,IL60613     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 2,500
    Town of Palm Beach United Way
    44 Cocoanut Row M201
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 10,000
    Toy Industry Foundation
    1115 Broadway Suite 400
    New York,NY10010     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 500
    Tufts University Friedman School
    150 Harrison Ave
    Boston,MA02111     		N/A Public Charity Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy 67,492
    Tufts University Friedman School
    150 Harrison Ave
    Boston,MA02111     		N/A Public Charity Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy 2,500
    US Holocaust Memorial Museum
    100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
    Washington,DC20024     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 2,000
    Wounded Warrior Project
    PO Box 758517
    Topeka,KS66675     		N/A Public Charity Unrestricted 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 615,994
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 2  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 159,943  
    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 8,040  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 167,985 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13167,985
    (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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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Fees 15,000 11,250   3,750

    TY 2015 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Statement:
    FLORIDA DOES NOT REQUIRE FILING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      Form 990-PF, Part VII-A Line 12 All distributions from the DAF will be made to recognized charitable organizations in keeping with the requirements of IRC Section 170(c)(2)(B)

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    576 Shs Madison Square Garden 91,166 93,197
    1,050 Shs Atlantic Tele-Network 64,469 82,142
    2,030 Shs Tech Data 113,909 134,751
    1,500 Shs Gilead Sciences Inc 142,890 151,785
    1,840 Shs CST Brands 57,291 72,018
    100 Shs Bank America Corp 7.25% Non Cum Conv Pfd Ser L 107,503 109,327
    1,215 Shs Core Mark Holdg Co 75,008 99,557
    1,100 Shs Tribune Co 46,600 37,191
    125,425 Shs Genesis Land Development Corp. 388,443 246,498
    1820 Shs Encore Cap Group 67,240 52,926
    2,000 Shs Raymond James Financial Inc SR NT 6.9% 55,260 53,320
    2,000 Shs Regency Ctrs Corp Cu Pfd Ser 6% 53,944 52,640
    2,000 Shs Telephone & Data Systems 48,380 50,519
    2,220 Shs Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. 71,147 78,388
    1,010 Shs Opus Bank 30,190 37,340
    2,630 Shs Allied World Assurance Company Holdings 80,920 97,810
    2,630 Shs Kennedy Wilson Holdings 48,455 63,330
    5,758 Shs Leucadia Natl Corp 117,922 100,132
    2,780 Shs Ally Financial Inc 67,664 51,819
    3,000 Shs Citigroup Depository 76,290 82,413
    3,000 Shs Vornado Realty Trust Pfd Ser K 5.7% 75,660 76,740
    3,500 Shs Public Storage Dep Shs 87,571 88,935
    3,730 Shs Tropicana Entertainment 65,505 64,343
    30,000 Shs Hasbro, Inc. 169,500 2,020,800
    315 Shs Navigators Group Inc. 18,775 27,024
    350 Shs Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 52,454 43,883
    4,000 Shs Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. SR NT 99,158 106,640
    4,000 Shs Allstate Corp 104,120 111,000
    4,000 Shs American Financial Group, Inc Ohio SR NT 93,053 104,240
    4,000 Shs Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 6.50% NTS 95,962 105,200
    4,000 Shs JPMorgan Chase & Co Dep Shs 5.50% 103,250 107,800
    4,000 Shs Qwest Corp 100,368 102,640
    6,640 Shs Travel Centers Amer LLC 63,770 62,416
    400 Shs Biogen Idec Inc 140,376 122,540
    3,198 Shs Omega Protein Corp 37,206 70,996
    1,035 Shs Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. 41,466 30,615
    9,900 Shs KCG Holdings 106,112 121,869
    1150 Shs Analogic Corp 97,208 94,990
    1550 Shs Addus Homecare 51,142 36,084
    1200 Shs Analogic Corp Com 100,040 99,120
    2820 Shs Bank United Inc 100,600 101,689
    2950 Shs Brookdale Sr Living 100,633 54,457
    1569 Shs CDW Corp 54,664 65,961
    2540 Shs Federal Agric Mtg Corp 79,979 80,188
    4110 Shs HRG Group Inc 53,743 55,732
    1770 Shs Healthsouth Corp 74,029 61,614
    1020 Shs Masonite International 61,957 62,455
    1500 Shs Scholastic Corp 64,857 57,840
    2570 Shs Teletech Holding Inc 69,416 71,729
    1680 Shs Voya Finl Inc 68,704 62,009
    2500 Shs Schwab Charles Corp 65,208 67,325

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Federal Tax Deposits 6,454 5,489 5,489
    Dividends Receivable   1,289 1,289


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Amount
    Prior Year Federal Tax 965


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Membership Fees 175 175   0
    Office Supplies and Postage 501 501   0
    Florida State Annual Report 62 0   62
    Foreign Tax 2,713 2,713   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Description Amount
    Unrealized Gains on Donated Stock 110,616
    Nondividend Distributions Per 1099 8,127
    Nondividend Distributions Per 1099 1,183


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ELLEN & RONALD BLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    INC
    EIN:
    20-2067790
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Professional Fees - Fidelity 26,172 26,172   0
    Professional Fees - Upshot 82,100 0   82,100
    Professional Fees - Pershing 9,438 9,438   0