Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)217 NORTH MAIN STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
JAMESTOWN, NY147020417
A Employer identification number

16-6030502
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(716) 664-9890
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$12,764,357J 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) 1,720,485
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,300 1,300  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 271,739 271,739  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 173,103
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,476,844
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 173,103
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 24,024
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 49 49  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,166,676 446,191 24,024
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 102,750 51,375   51,375
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 46,000 23,000   23,000
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 35,790 17,895   17,895
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,500 4,250   4,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 28,518 28,518    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 53,461 47,925   5,536
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 11,914    
20 Occupancy.............. 16,976 8,488   8,488
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 4,077 2,039   2,038
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,900 5,449   5,451
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 318,886 188,939   118,033
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,293,094 2,293,094
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,611,980 188,939   2,411,127
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -445,304
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 257,252
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 24,024
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 182,309 133,342 133,341
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) 578,619 Click to see attachment709,861 706,122
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 7,270,729 Click to see attachment6,876,295 9,195,827
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,844,363 Click to see attachment2,722,849 2,676,549
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 bullet109,664
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet57,146 64,433 Click to see attachment52,518 52,518
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,940,453 10,494,865 12,764,357
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) Click to see attachment3,777 Click to see attachment3,493
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 3,777 3,493
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 10,936,676 10,491,372
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,936,676 10,491,372
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,940,453 10,494,865
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
10,936,676
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-445,304
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,491,372
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
10,491,372
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2014-12-31 2015-12-31
c CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBTUIONS P 2015-01-01 2015-12-31
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 2,324,210 0 2,303,741 20,469
b 128,610 0 0 128,610
c 24,024 0 0 24,024
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a 0 0 0 20,469
b 0 0 0 128,610
c 0 0 0 24,024
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 173,103
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 24,024
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 2,551,823 14,135,270 0.180529
2013 2,157,073 12,962,663 0.166407
2012 2,169,031 12,188,266 0.177961
2011 2,362,586 12,107,544 0.195133
2010 2,466,062 11,770,665 0.209509
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.929539
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
0.185908
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
13,359,600
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
2,483,657
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,573
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
2,486,230
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,411,127
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 5,145
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 5,145
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 5,145
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 26,400
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.............. Part VI Line 7 - Original Return Overpayment: -26400 7 26,400
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 21,255
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet5,200 RefundedBullet 11 16,055
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
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)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.RCSHELDONFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletLINDA SWANSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Telephone no.bullet (716) 664-9890

    Located atbullet217 NORTH MAIN STREETJAMESTOWNNY ZIP+4bullet14701
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
    MARK I HAMPTON SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    PETER B SULLIVAN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    ALEXIS SINGLETON ASSISTANT TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    BETSY SHULTS DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    BARCLAY O WELLMAN PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    KELLY A DAWSON TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    RAYMOND FASHANO VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    LINDA SWANSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		102,750 19,322 0
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    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.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    13,272,547
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    290,499
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,563,046
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    13,563,046
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    203,446
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,359,600
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    667,980
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    667,980
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,145
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,145
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    662,835
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    662,835
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    662,835
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    2,411,127
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    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
    2,411,127
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,411,127
    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 7 662,835
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 396,595
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,411,127
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 396,595
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		Click to see attachment1,894,015
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 120,517
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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 1,894,015
    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 ..........     		542,318
    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) .......     		1,894,015
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    LINDA SWANSON
    217 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701
    (716) 664-9890
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE THE FOLLOWING WEB ADDRESS HTTP://WWW.CHAUTAUQUAGRANTS.ORG/
    cAny submission deadlines:
    SEE THE FOLLOWING WEB ADDRESS HTTP://WWW.CHAUTAUQUAGRANTS.ORG/
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GEOGRAPHICAL, SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NEW YORK
    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
    ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS COUNCIL INC
    50 HOUGH HILL RD
    FALCONER,NY14733     		  501(C)(3) COPIER/NEW SIDINGAT CAMP MERZ 18,000
    ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS COUNCIL INC
    50 HOUGH HILL RD
    FALCONER,NY14733     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,850
    AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHWESTERN NY
    325 E FOURTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    BEMUS BAY POPS INC
    PO BOX 9250
    BEMUS POINT,NY14712     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,500
    BUSTI HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    3433 LAWSON RD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) RESTORATION OFMILLER'S HOUSE 25,000
    CAMP GROSS FOUNDATION INC
    8175 ROUTE 60 NORTH
    CASSADAGA,NY14718     		  501(c)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANT 250
    CHAUTAUQUA ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS INC
    358 E FIFTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(c)(3) INFO TECH & COMENHANCEMENT PROJ. II 27,537
    CHAUTAUQUA ALCOHOLISM & SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL
    501 W THIRD ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(c)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTNETWORK SERVER 1,464
    CHAUTAUQUA BLIND ASSOCIATION
    510 W FIFTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(c)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 700
    CHAUT-CATT LIBRARY SYSTEM
    106 W FIFTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(c)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTTECH PLANNING SEMINAR 2,500
    CHAUTAUQUA CO HUMANE SOCIETY
    2825 STRUNK ROAD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(c)(3) BUILDING RENOVATIONS 100,000
    CHAUTAUQUA CO HUMANE SOCIETY
    2825 STRUNK ROAD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    CHAUTAUQUA CO YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOC
    PO BOX 266
    JAMESTOWN,NY147020266     		  501(C)(3) YOUTH HOCKEYGROWTH INITIATIVE 12,000
    CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
    PO BOX 28
    CHAUTAUQUA,NY14722     		  501(C)(3) ANNUAL FUND DRIVE 40,000
    CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
    PO BOX 28
    CHAUTAUQUA,NY14722     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 3,825
    CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
    PO BOX 28
    CHAUTAUQUA,NY14722     		  501(C)(3) AMPHITHEATERRENOVATIONS 150,000
    CHAUTAUQUA LAKE ASSOCIATION INC
    429 EAST TERRACE AVE
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) 2015 LAKE MAINT. 70,000
    CHAUTAUQUA LAKE ASSOCIATION INC
    429 EAST TERRACE AVE
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 5,250
    CHAUT LAKE & WATERSHED MGMT ALLIANCE
    200 HARRISON ST STE 300
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTORS/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    CHAUT LAKE COMM SAILING FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 291
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) START-UP FUNDING 35,000
    CHAUTAUQUA LAKE ROWING ASSOCIATION INC
    PO BOX 824
    JAMESTOWN,NY147020824     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    418 SPRING ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,500
    CHAUTAUQUA REGIONAL YOUTH BALLET
    21 EAST THIRD STREET THIRD FLOOR
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,250
    CHAUTAUQUA REGIONAL YOUTH BALLET
    21 EAST THIRD STREET THIRD FLOOR
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT 10,000
    CHAUTAUQUA REGIONAL YOUTH SYMPHONY
    PO BOX 3454
    JAMESTOWN,NY14702     		  501(c)(3) 2015 DIRECTORHONORARIUM 3,000
    CHAUTAUQUA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
    PO BOX 1192
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(c)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS
    301 E SECOND STREET STE 102
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT 80,000
    CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS
    301 E SECOND STREET STE 102
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 750
    CHAUTAUQUA WATERSHED CONSERVANCY
    413 NORTH MAIN ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) STEWARDSHIPWATERSHEDPROGRAM 35,000
    CHAUTAUQUA WATERSHED CONSERVANCY
    413 NORTH MAIN ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,450
    CITIZENS OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT
    MUNICIPAL BLDG
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) APPLEYARDGREENWAY 100,000
    CITY OF JAMESTOWN
    MUNICIPAL BLDG
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) 2014 SUMMERPLAYGROUND PROGRAM 7,000
    COMMUNITY HELPING HANDS INC
    31 WATER ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTCLN SCHOLARSHIP 400
    COMMUNITY HELPING HANDS INC
    31 WATER ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTOFFICE EQUIPMENT 2,500
    COMMUNITY HELPING HANDS INC
    31 WATER STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 915
    COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT
    715 FALCONER ST BLDG D
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,250
    CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - CHAUT CO
    3542 TURNER ROAD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    CRECHE INC
    C/O TREASURER 416 LAKEVIEW AVE
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 100
    DREAM IT DO IT WNY
    101 W MAIN ST
    FALCONER,NY14733     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 750
    FENTON HISTORY CENTER
    67 WASHINGTON ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) COLLECTIONSSPECIALPROCESSING PROJ. 20,000
    FENTON HISTORY CENTER
    67 WASHINGTON ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTMOVING PROJECT 2,500
    FENTON HISTORY CENTER
    67 WASHINGTON ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,700
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    509 PRENDERGAST AVE
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 700
    FRIENDS OF MIDWAY STATE PARK
    PO BOX E
    MAPLE SPRINGS,NY14756     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    HOSPICE CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY
    20 W FAIRMOUNT AVE
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    INFINITY PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM INC
    301 E SECOND STREET STE 102
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) ACCOUSTICSPROGRAM SUPPORT/PROJECT 60,000
    INFINITY PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM INC
    301 E SECOND STREET STE 102
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER
    305 E FOURTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) LAW:LIBERTY UNDERTHE RHJ STORY 40,000
    ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER
    305 E FOURTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,000
    JAMESTOWN AUDUBON SOCIETY
    RD5 RIVERSIDE RD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) NETWORK SERVERUPGRADE 10,842
    JAMESTOWN AUDUBON SOCIETY
    RD5 RIVERSIDE RD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,750
    JAMESTOWN BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES COM
    PO BOX 1103
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250
    JAMESTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    62 ALLEN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,200
    JAMESTOWN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    62 ALLEN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT 23,675
    JAMESTOWN CHAPTER NSDAR
    70 PROSPECT ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTHOUSE EXT PAINTING 800
    JAMESTOWN CHAPTER NSDAR
    70 PROSPECT ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTROOF REPAIR 895
    JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    525 FALCONER ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    525 FALCONER ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) 3RD, FL. RENOVATIONS-ARTS & SCIENCE BUILDINGNURSING PROGRAM 100,000
    JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY LEARNING COUNCIL
    C/O LINCOLN SCHOOL 301 FRONT ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT 70,000
    JAMESTOWN CONCERT ASSOCIATION
    315 N MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) 2015/2016 CONCERT SERIES 8,000
    JAMESTOWN CONCERT ASSOCIATION
    315 N MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250
    JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    197 MARTIN ROAD
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PROJECT SAFARI 20,000
    JAMESTOWN RENAISSANCE CORPORATION
    119-21 W THIRD STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) INITIATIVES -NEIGHBORHOODOPERATING 18,000
    JAMESTOWN RENAISSANCE CORPORATION
    119-21 W THIRD STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) N MAIN ST GATEWAYCORRIDOR STUDY 15,000
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WNY INC
    181 FRANKLIN ST
    BUFFALO,NY14202     		  501(C)(3) JA PROGRAMS INSOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY 25,000
    KIDNEY CONNECTION INC
    57 WESTMINSTER DR WE
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250
    LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
    12 W SUMMIT ST
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,250
    LOVE INC
    31 WATER ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250
    LUCILLE BALL-DESI ARNAZ CENTER INC
    300 N MAIN ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PARK CONSTRUCTION 6,000
    LUCILLE BALL LITTLE THEATRE OF JAMESTOWN
    18-24 E SECOND ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES FOUNDATION
    715 FALCONER ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 450
    MARSHALL MARTZ MEM ASTRONOMICAL ASSOC
    BOX 14
    FREWSBURG,NY14738     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 750
    MAYVILLE LIBRARY
    EVANS S ERIE ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY ROOMFURNISHINGS 10,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE JAMESTOWN AREA
    PO BOX 56
    JAMESTOWN,NY147020056     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,000
    MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
    31 WATER ST STE 7
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) OPERATING SUPPORT(STAFF) 111,310
    NY FUNDERS ALLIANCE
    431 E FAYETTE ST
    SYRACUSE,NY13202     		  501(C)(3) 2015MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,441
    NY FUNDERS ALLIANCE
    431 E FAYETTE ST
    SYRACUSE,NY13202     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTCONFERENCE SPONSOR 850
    ONE HUNDRED MEMBER CLUB INC
    PO BOX 704
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 250
    PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    PO BOX 730
    SINCLAIRVILLE,NY14782     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,000
    JAMES PRENDERGAST LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
    509 CHERRY ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTSTRATEGIC PLANNING 1,500
    JAMES PRENDERGAST LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
    509 CHERRY ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANTSUSTAINABILITY CONSULT. 2,000
    JAMES PRENDERGAST LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
    509 CHERRY ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTORS/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,250
    REG LENNA CIVIC CENTER
    116 EAST THIRD STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 4,900
    REG LENNA CIVIC CENTER
    116 EAST THIRD STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) CAPITAL PROJ.CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS 250,000
    REG LENNA CIVIC CENTER
    116 EAST THIRD STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE
    311 CURTIS STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,250
    ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE
    311 CURTIS STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) RTPI/JASEXPLORATION OFCOLLABORATION 25,000
    ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE
    311 CURTIS STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) EXHIBITDEVELOPMENT 31,980
    SAINT SUSAN CENTER
    PO BOX 1276
    JAMESTOWN,NY147021276     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 9,750
    SEA LION PROJECT LTD
    3510 RTE 430
    BEMUS POINT,NY14712     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 500
    SENECA TRAIL RES CONS & DEV COUNCIL
    PO BOX 756
    ELLICOTTVILLE,NY14731     		  501(C)(3) CLEAR CREEKE.D. DISC. GR -STABILIZATION 2,000
    STARFLIGHT INC
    PO BOX 840
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,500
    THE RELIEF ZONE INC
    200 DUNHAM AVE
    CELORON,NY14720     		  501(C)(3) OPERATINGSUPPORT 25,000
    THE RELIEF ZONE INC
    5 FREW RUN ROAD
    FREWSBURG,NY14738     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    THE RESOURCE CENTER (CHAUT CO NYSARC)
    200 DUNHAM AVE
    CELORON,NY14720     		  501(C)(3) DENTAL CLINIC 115,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    83 SOUTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 4,000
    TOWN OF ELLERY
    SUNNYSIDE AVE
    BEMUS POINT,NY14712     		  501(C)(3) IMPROVEMENTELLERY TOWN PARKPROJECT 24,400
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA CO
    413 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) ANNUAL FUNDDRIVE - 2015 150,000
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA CO
    413 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) BRIDGES OUTE.D. DISC. -OF POVERTY 5,500
    VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 1045
    SINCLAIRVILLE,NY14782     		  501(C)(3) WINDOW REPLACEMENTPROJECT 3,000
    VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD
    20 WEST SUMMIT ST
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 750
    WNED
    HORIZONS PLAZA 140 LOWER TERRACE
    BUFFALO,NY14202     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,160
    WCA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    207 FOOTE AVENUE
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 800
    WCA HOSPITAL
    207 FOOTE AVENUE
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,000
    YANAA INC
    PO BOX 291
    FALCONER,NY14733     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,000
    YMCA OF JAMESTOWN
    101 EAST FOURTH STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 2,000
    YMCA OF JAMESTOWN
    101 EAST FOURTH STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) CAMP ONYAHSASCHOLARSHIPS 27,000
    YMCA OF JAMESTOWN
    101 EAST FOURTH STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) CAMP ONYAHSARESTROOMS 40,000
    YMCA OF JAMESTOWN
    101 EAST FOURTH STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) PROGRAM &TEEN CENTERCARPETING 38,000
    YMCA OF JAMESTOWN
    101 EAST FOURTH STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) EASTSIDEOPERATING CENTER 68,000
    YWCA OF JAMESTOWN
    401 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) TEAM CHILDCARE PROGRAM 34,000
    YWCA OF JAMESTOWN
    401 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) E.D. DISC. GRANT"WOMEN 2 WOMEN" 2,500
    YWCA OF JAMESTOWN
    401 NORTH MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) DIRECTOR/STAFFUNRESTRICTED GRANTS 1,250
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,293,094
    bApproved for future payment
    CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
    PO BOX 28
    CHAUTAUQUA,NY14722     		  501(C)(3) AMPHITHEATERPROJECT 150,000
    CHAUTAUQUA WATERSHED CONSERVANCY
    413 N MAIN ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) CHAUT. LAKE SEDIMENTRED. PROJ./GOOSECREEK/CARLSON 80,000
    GIRL SCOUTS OF WNY
    3332 WALDEN AVE STE 106
    DEPEW,NY14043     		  501(C)(3) CAMP TIMBERCRESTCABIN TENTS 15,000
    HOSPICE
    20 W FAIRMONT AVE
    LAKEWOOD,NY14750     		  501(C)(3) PALLIATIVECAREPROGRAM 25,000
    JAMESTOWN CONCERT ASSOCIATION
    315 N MAIN STREET
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) CONCERT SERIES 8,000
    REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
    116 E THIRD ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) MASTER PLANRENOVATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1,700,000
    WORK FORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
    23 E 3RD ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) HEALTHCARE TALENTPIPELINE PROGRAM 15,000
    YMCA OF JAMESTOWN
    101 E FOURTH ST
    JAMESTOWN,NY14701     		  501(C)(3) TEEN PROGRAMEASTSIDE OPERATIONCAMP ONYAHSA 116,350
    THE RELIEF ZONE
    200 DUNHAM AVE
    CELORON,NY14720     		  501(C)(3) OPERATINGSUPPORT 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 2,134,350
    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 1,300  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 271,739  
    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 ............     		    18 173,103  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMISCELLANEOUS INCOME     		        49
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   446,142 49
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13446,191
    (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.)
    11A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REVENUE
    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
    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.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  
    Part VI Line 7 -Original Return Overpayment: -26,400


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    16-6030502
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    16-6030502
    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
    ISABELLA M SHELDON TRUST UA 6848
     

       
    C/O JP MORGAN SERVICES 1 CHASE SQUA
     
    ROCHESTER, NY14623

    		$ 1,720,485


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    16-6030502
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    16-6030502
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BAHGAT & LAURITO-BAHGAT, CPAS ACCOUNTING 8,500 4,250   4,250

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    TYPEWRITER 1986-11-25 940 940 SL 5.00        
    FILE 1995-06-01 202 202 SL 5.00        
    ALARM SYSTEM 1998-06-01 660 660 SL 5.00        
    OKIFAX MODEL 4580 FAX MACHINE 2003-10-03 699 699 SL 7.00        
    FIREPROOF CABINET 2005-06-23 1,035 1,035 SL 5.00        
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2011-04-01 36,179 18,089 SL 7.00 5,169      
    NEW OFFICE RENOVATIONS 2011-04-01 19,449 6,807 SL 10.00 1,945      
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2011-04-01 50,500 16,800 SL 10.00 4,800      

    TY 2015 DistributionFromCorpusElection
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Election:
    PURSUANT TO CODE SEC. 4942(H)(2) AND REG. 3.4942(A)-3(D)(2), RALPH C. SHELDON FOUNDATION INC. ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEAR'S UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AS COMING FROM CORPUS. PETER B SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT

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    TY 2015 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    454.5150 VANGUARD EQUITY-INCOME FUND ADMIRAL SHARES         30,498 19,802     10,696  
    367.9080 VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND ADMIRAL SHARES         33,991 23,972     10,019  
    616.2570 VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND ADMIRAL CLASS         120,928 59,634     61,294  
    1,096.0670 VANGUARD GROWTH & INCOME FUND ADMIRAL SHARES         77,744 47,190     30,554  
    10,436.3420 VANGUARD PRECIOUS METALS AND MINING FUND INVESTOR SHARES         68,799 220,978     -152,179  
    272.4460 VANGUARD MID-CAP INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES         44,011 15,189     28,822  
    4,412.7910 VANGUARD HIGH-YIELD CORPORATE FUND ADMIRAL SHARES         26,565 26,741     -176  
    VANGUARD LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION         106,781       106,781  
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION         18,779       18,779  
    HUNTINGTON SHORT-TERM SECURITIIES         710,403 730,040     -19,637  
    HUNTINGTON LONG-TERM SECURITIES         1,211,271 1,160,195     51,076  
    HUNTINGTON SHORT-TERM CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS         5,245       5,245  
    HUNTINGTON LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS         21,829       21,829  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    122,884.375 SHS INTERMEDIATE-TERM BOND INDEX FUND VANGUARD 1,338,343 1,386,840
    78,508.514 SHS HIGH-YIELD CORP FUND ADM 477,880 437,223
    35,000 SHS AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CO SERIES 35,592 35,446
    67,661.566 SHS MANNING & NAPIER CORE PLUS BOND SERIES    
    12,906.888 SHS MANNING & NAPIER GLOBAL FIXED INCOME SERIES - CLASS S    
    12,670.467 SHS MANNING & NAPIER HIGH YIELD BOND SERIES - CLASS S    
    80,735.175 SHS MANNING AND NAPIER UNCONSTRAINED - CLASS S 871,034 817,040

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    14,526.610 SHS EQUITY INCOME FUND VANGUARD 641,992 899,923
    5611.302 SHS EXPLORER FUND VANGUARD 371,102 419,501
    14,012.862 SHS GROWTH AND INCOME FUND VANGUARD 620,096 904,670
    36,162.701 SHS INFLATION-PROTECT SEC ADM VANGUARD 918,525 911,662
    8,651.587 SHS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND VANGUARD 426,977 580,175
    2,907.747 SHS MID-CAP INDEX FUND VANGUARD 162,107 432,440
    0 SHS PRECIOUS METALS & MINING VANGUARD    
    3,310.512 SHS REIT INDEX FUND VANGUARD 121,285 374,022
    26,520.993 SHS TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUND VANGUARD 481,434 642,869
    9,586.070 SHS 500 INDEX FUND VANGUARD 935,205 1,806,782
    900 SHS WEYERHAEUSER CO 25,954 26,982
    860 SHS TEGNA INC 22,876 21,947
    610 SHS CERNER CORP 31,625 36,704
    330 SHS EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING 28,279 28,845
    80 SHS INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 40,346 43,693
    510 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON 44,236 52,387
    7570 SHS AMBEV SA-ADR 44,218 33,762
    710 SHS UNILEVER PLC SPONSORED ADR 25,685 30,615
    900 SHS AMC NETWORKS INC 53,686 67,212
    730 SHS LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC 42,867 38,303
    50 SHS PRICELINE GROUP INC 57,656 63,748
    730 SHS REALOGY HOLDINGS CORPORATION 30,942 26,769
    1160 SHS SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP 33,338 37,746
    1040 SHS TIME WARNER INC 78,403 67,257
    1000 SHS TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY 51,972 33,810
    390 SHS TRIPADVISOR INC 33,369 33,248
    1580 SHS TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX INC 50,340 42,913
    490 SHS YUM BRANDS INC 38,186 35,795
    410 SHS ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV NV 35,986 51,815
    1,490 SHS DIAGEO PLC 41,872 41,550
    80 ALPHABET INC - CL C 28,693 60,710
    80 SHS ALPHABET INC - CL A 31,301 62,241
    570 SHS APPLE INC 62,154 59,998
    820 SHS EBAY INC 16,787 22,534
    1,170 SHS ELECTRONIC ARTS INC 17,336 80,402
    700 SHS FLIR SYSTEMS INC W/1 RT/SH 19,573 19,649
    1390 SHS JUNIPER NETWORKS INC 25,421 38,364
    750 SHS MASTERCARD INC CL A 65,225 73,020
    1070 SHS PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 32,950 38,734
    940 SHS QUALCOMM INC 56,015 46,986
    990 SHS VERIFONE SYSTEMS INC 26,313 27,740
    510 SHS VISA INC CLASS A SHARES 34,472 39,551
    790 SHS LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC CLASS A 38,055 33,464
    590 SHS FLOWSERVE CORP 31,351 24,827
    2250 SHS RANGE RESOURCES CORP 80,769 55,373
    510 SHS SCHLUMBERGER LTD 34,301 35,573
    3120 SHS WEATHERFORD INTL PLC 47,696 26,177
    5150 SHS ALCOA INC 50,547 50,831
    730 SHS MONSANTO CO 66,640 71,920
    18,791.138 SHS MANNING & NAPIER INTERNATIONAL SERIES - CLASS S 161,193 139,618
    8,960.971 SHS MANNING & NAPIER WORLD OPPORTUNITIES SERIES - CLASS A 72,117 60,666
    4,426.443 SHS MANNING & NAPIER EMERGING MARKET SERIES 44,683 36,562
    6,059.788 SHS MANNING & NAPIER REAL ESTATE SERIES - CLASS S 89,891 85,746
    13,581.623 SHS MANNING & NAPIER FOCUSED OPPORTUNITIES SERIES - SERIES S 131,303 106,480
    12,487.739 SHS MANNING & NAPIER DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES SERIES - SERIES S 120,950 111,516

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    709,861
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    706,122
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    TYPEWRITER 940 940    
    FILE 202 202    
    ALARM SYSTEM 660 660    
    OKIFAX MODEL 4580 FAX MACHINE 699 699    
    FIREPROOF CABINET 1,035 1,035    
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES 36,179 23,258 12,921  
    ARTWORK 2,500   2,500  
    NEW OFFICE RENOVATIONS 19,449 8,752 10,697  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 48,000 21,600 26,400  


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,343 1,171   1,172
    INSURANCE 4,214 2,107   2,107
    MISCELLANEOUS 474 237   237
    POSTAGE & SUPPLIES 760 380   380
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 792 396   396
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 412 206   206
    OFFICE EXPENSE 1,905 952   953


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SETTLEMENT INCOME 49 49  


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    TAXES WITHHELD/PAYABLE    
    TAXES WITHHELD/PAYABLE    


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    TAXES WITHHELD/PAYABLE    
    TAXES WITHHELD/PAYABLE    


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 28,468 28,468    
    INVESTMENT AND BANK FEES WIRE TRANSFER/STOP PAYMENT 50 50    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    16-6030502
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    NYS ANNUAL FEE 775 775    
    PAYROLL TAXES 11,072 5,536   5,536
    FOREIGN TAX ON INVESTMENTS 628 628    
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 40,986 40,986