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
AbbVie Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NORTH CHICAGO, IL60064
A Employer identification number

46-0827839
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(847) 938-8188
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$115,987,783J 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) 645,882
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 323 323  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,655,606 1,655,606  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 0
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 0
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 0
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 0  
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 0 0 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,301,811 1,655,929 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 47,628 0 0 14,288
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,500 1,800 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 0 0 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 27,000 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0 0
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 466,038 2,000 0 204,499
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 563,166 3,800 0 218,787
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 12,750,509 13,308,332
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 13,313,675 3,800 0 13,527,119
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -11,011,864
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,652,129
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 70,850,243 59,283,419 59,283,419
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   0 0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....   0 0
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet0
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 0 0 0
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 0 0 0
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 420,920 Click to see attachment420,920 56,704,364
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment0 0
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet0
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet0 0 Click to see attachment0 0
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment0 0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet0
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet0 0 Click to see attachment0 0
15 Other assets (describe bullet) 0 0 0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 71,271,163 59,704,339 115,987,783
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 0 351,417
18 Grants payable.................. 4,811,253 3,973,585
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 0 0
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 0 0
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,194,378 Click to see attachment1,125,669
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 6,005,631 5,450,671
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 65,265,532 54,253,668
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)..... 65,265,532 54,253,668
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 71,271,163 59,704,339
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
65,265,532
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-11,011,864
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
54,253,668
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
54,253,668
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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.)
1a
b
c
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
b
c
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
b
c
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 0
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 0
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 12,726,592 90,865,119 0.140060
2013 8,109,563 72,678,630 0.111581
2012 0 2,995,784 0
2011     0
2010     0
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.251641
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
0.083880
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
124,853,790
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
10,472,736
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
16,521
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
10,489,257
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
13,527,119
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 16,521
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 16,521
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 16,521
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 40,066
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 40,066
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 23,545
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet23,545 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$   (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)
    bulletIL
    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
    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
    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 ofbulletTracie Haas Telephone no.bullet (847) 935-1112

    Located atbullet1 North Waukegan RdNorth ChicagoIL ZIP+4bullet60064
    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
     
    No
    .........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). Click to see attachment
    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
    RICHARD A GONZALEZ DIRECTOR
    1.000     		0 0 0
    1 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD D-V392/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    LAURA SCHUMACHER DIRECTOR
    1.000     		0 0 0
    1 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD D-V364/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    JENNIFER SMOTER DIRECTOR
    1.000     		0 0 0
    1 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD D-ZZ06/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    TRACIE HAAS DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
    10.000     		0 0 0
    1 North Waukegan Road D-ZZ02/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    CATHY ACKERMAN VICE PRESIDENT
    20.000     		0 0 0
    1 North Waukegan Road D-ZZ02/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    JOHN (JEFF) RICHARDSON VICE PRESIDENT
    39.000     		0 0 0
    1 North Waukegan Road D-ZZ02/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    TABITHA SKARBEK TREASURER
    1.000     		0 0 0
    1 North Waukegan Road D-V312/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    DENIS TIAN ASSISTANT TREASURER
    4.000     		0 0 0
    1 North Waukegan Road D-V312/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    KATHLEEN SCHEIDT SECRETARY
    1.000     		0 0 0
    1 North Waukegan Road D-V2MP/AP34
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL60064
    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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    RIGHTPOINT FOUNDATION WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 328,248
    29 N WACKER DRIVE 4TH FLOOR
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    KPMG STRATEGY SUPPORT 105,000
    345 PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10154
    CATALYSIS LLC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 98,966
    2520 SW HAMILTON CT
    PORTLAND,OR97239
    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 DEVELOP GLOBAL SCIENCE (STEM) EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN COMMUNITIES. 99,499
    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 NONE  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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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
    58,754,668
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    68,000,449
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    126,755,117
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    126,755,117
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,901,327
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    124,853,790
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    6,242,690
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    6,242,690
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    16,521
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    16,521
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    6,226,169
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    5,155
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    6,231,324
    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
    6,231,324
    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 Click to see attachment..........
    1a
    13,527,119
    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
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    13,527,119
    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
    16,521
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    13,510,598
    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 6,231,324
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013...... 4,444,721
    e From 2014...... 8,211,402
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 12,656,123
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 13,527,119
    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..... 6,231,324
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 7,295,796
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.   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 19,951,919
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		19,951,919
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 0
    b Excess from 2012.... 0
    c Excess from 2013.... 4,444,721
    d Excess from 2014.... 8,211,402
    e Excess from 2015.... 7,295,796
    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
    0       0
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 0       0
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		0       0
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		        0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		0       0
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Direct Relief
    27 S LA PATERA LN
    SANTA BARBARA,CA931173214     		N/A PC PMTCT Program 2015 1,145,980
    Direct Relief
    27 S LA PATERA LN
    SANTA BARBARA,CA931173214     		N/A PC Families with Pediatric Cancer Patients in States of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Mexico 200,000
    Direct Relief
    27 S LA PATERA LN
    SANTA BARBARA,CA931173214     		N/A PC Family Emergency Care Kits Program 54,000
    Direct Relief
    27 S LA PATERA LN
    SANTA BARBARA,CA931173214     		N/A PC Nepal 2015 Disaster Response 50,000
    Direct Relief
    27 S LA PATERA LN
    SANTA BARBARA,CA931173214     		N/A PC PMTCT Program 2015 491,131
    International Medical Corps
    12400 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1500
    LOS ANGELES,CA900251030     		N/A PC 2015 Emergency Response to Nepal 100,000
    International Medical Corps
    12400 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1500
    LOS ANGELES,CA900251030     		N/A PC Emergency Response to Refugee Crisis in Europe 250,000
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 58,064
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 237,494
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 150,000
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 5,108
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 2,463,200
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 21,163
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 35,304
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 78,800
    SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA940401497     		N/A PC Donor Advised Fund Matching Grants 10,000
    AmeriCares Foundation Inc
    88 Hamilton Ave
    Stamford,CT06902     		N/A PC 2015 General Disaster Support Relief Efforts in Nepal 50,000
    The Heart of America Foundation
    2270 Beaver Road
    Landover,MD20785     		N/A PC READesign School Library, Cafeteria and Professional Development Makeovers 996,960
    The Heart of America Foundation
    2270 Beaver Road
    Landover,MD20785     		N/A PC Redwood City Pharmacyclics WOP Volunteer Projects 22,692
    MAP International
    4700 Glynco Parkway
    Brunswick,GA31525     		N/A PC Buruli ulcer program in Cote d'Ivoire 157,507
    MAP International
    4700 Glynco Parkway
    Brunswick,GA31525     		N/A PC Disaster Relief to Respond to the 2015 Earthquake in Nepal 50,000
    MAP International
    4700 Glynco Parkway
    Brunswick,GA31525     		N/A PC Chagas Disease Prevention and Control in Bolivia- Morochata & Tiquipaya 205,400
    American Red Cross
    2200 W Harrison St
    Chicago,IL60612     		N/A PC Disaster Relief 10,000
    American Red Cross
    2200 W Harrison St
    Chicago,IL60612     		N/A PC Disaster Relief for Texas Flooding 10,000
    Beacon Place NFP
    603 South McAlister St
    Waukegan,IL60085     		N/A PC Beacon Place Core Staff and Programming Enrichment Project 100,000
    Bernard P Floriani Foundation
    985 MAPLEWOOD RD
    LAKE FOREST,IL600452469     		N/A PC general mission support 50,000
    Boys & Girls Club of Lake County
    1801 SHERIDAN RD STE 202
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL600642262     		N/A PC general mission support 10,000
    CASA Lake County
    700 FOREST EDGE DR
    VERNON HILLS,IL600613172     		N/A PC General Mission Support 25,000
    Chicago Cares Inc
    2 N RIVERSIDE PLZ STE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL606062606     		N/A PC Week of Possibilities/community volunteer project 314,504
    Erie Family Health Center
    1701 W Superior Street 3rd Floor
    Chicago,IL60622     		N/A PC general mission support 55,000
    GlobeMed
    601 University Place
    Evanston,IL60208     		N/A PC General mission support 75,000
    IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education
    1500 SULLIVAN RD
    AURORA,IL605061067     		N/A PC IMSA Fusion in North Chicago 40,000
    IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education
    1500 SULLIVAN RD
    AURORA,IL605061067     		N/A PC Boundless Learning 93,000
    Lake County Cares
    400 E ILLINOIS RD
    LAKE FOREST,IL600452355     		N/A PC Read with Me program 22,145
    Lake County Crisis Center
    2710 17TH STREET
    ZION,IL600991543     		N/A PC General Mission Support 10,000
    North Chicago Community Partners
    855 Skokie Highway North Suite D
    Lake Bluff,IL60044     		N/A POF Adopt-a-Community School - North Elementary School 237,889
    North Chicago School District 187
    2000 LEWIS AVE
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL600642532     		N/A GOV Greenbay Playground Build 100,600
    Northern Illinois Food Bank
    273 DEARBORN CT
    GENEVA,IL601343587     		N/A PC Food for Health & Wellness Open Houses 15,000
    PADS Lake County Inc
    1800 Grand Avenue
    Waukegan,IL60085     		N/A PC PADS Homeless Shelter Project 10,000
    Prairie State Legal Services Inc
    303 N MAIN ST STE 600
    ROCKFORD,IL611011050     		N/A PC Civil Legal Services in Lake County 25,000
    Reading Power Inc
    736 N Western Ave Suite 226
    Lake Forest,IL60045     		N/A PC North School 40,000
    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    3333 GREEN BAY RD
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL600643037     		N/A PC (INSPIRE) Summer Program 65,120
    United Way of Lake County
    330 S GREENLEAF ST
    GURNEE,IL600313389     		N/A PC Success By 6 in North Chicago 80,000
    University of Chicago
    5801 S ELLIS AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606375418     		N/A PC Professorship 1,000,000
    YBLC Inc
    1812 Morrow Ave
    NORTH CHICAGO,IL600643210     		N/A PC general mission support 15,000
    Indiana University
    400 E 7th Street
    Poplars Room 501
    Bloomington,IN474053001     		N/A PC HIV Programs in Western Kenya 665,000
    Indiana University
    400 E 7th Street
    Poplars Room 501
    Bloomington,IN474053001     		N/A PC AMPATH Oncology/Kenya 150,000
    ALS THERAPY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
    300 TECHNOLOGY SQUARE ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021393515     		N/A PC General Mission Support 5,160
    Asian University for Women Support Foundation
    1100 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE Suite 300
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021385218     		N/A PC Scholarships 50,000
    Family Reach Foundation
    142 Berkeley Street
    Boston,MA02116     		N/A PC Lifeline Grants / Hands of Hope 300,000
    Global Health Corps
    One Penn Plaza Suite 6271
    NEW YORK,NY10119     		N/A PC Global Health Corps Fellowship Class 2015-2016 100,000
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
    1275 York Avenue
    New York,NY10065     		N/A PC Pediatric Family Assistance Fund at MSK 100,000
    Invent Now Inc
    3701 HIGHLAND PARK NW
    NORTH CANTON,OH447204535     		N/A PC Collegiate Inventors Competition 2015 225,000
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative
    1102 Bates Street Suite 630
    HOUSTON,TX770302399     		N/A SO I BIPAI Romania HCV Program 50,000
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative
    1102 Bates Street Suite 630
    HOUSTON,TX770302399     		N/A SO I BIPAI Romania Hepatitis 306,000
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative
    1102 Bates Street Suite 630
    HOUSTON,TX770302399     		N/A SO I BIPAI HIV/AIDS program 1,280,000
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDs Initiative
    1102 Bates FC-630
    Houston,TX77030     		N/A SO I Kamuzu Central Hospital Pediatric Wards Renovation/Malawi 252,333
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDs Initiative
    1102 Bates FC-630
    Houston,TX77030     		N/A SO I Kamuzu Central Hospital Pediatric Wards Renovation/Malawi 588,778
    Total .................................bullet 3a 13,308,332
    bApproved for future payment
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric Aids Initiative
    1102 Bates Street 630
    Houston,TX77030     		N/A SO I KAMUZU CENTRAL HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC WARDS RENOVATION/Malawi 90,000
    Indiana University
    400 E 7th Street
    Poplars Room 501
    Bloomington,IN474053001     		N/A PC HIV/AIDS program in Kenya 285,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 375,000
    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 ...........     		    14 323  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,655,606  
    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 ............     		         
    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 1,655,929 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,655,929
    (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
    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
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


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

    46-0827839
    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
    AbbVie Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    46-0827839
    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
    ABBVIE PURCHASING COMPANY
     

       
    1 N WAUKEGAN RD
     
    NORTH CHICAGO, IL60064

    		$ 645,882


    (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
    AbbVie Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    46-0827839
    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
    AbbVie Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    46-0827839
    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)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 15000238
    Software Version: 2015v2.1

    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting Fees 22,500 1,800    

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    Albert B Sabin Vaccine Institute Inc
          		2000 Pennsylvania Ave
    NW Ste 7100
    Washington,DC200061894     		2014-09-26 99,000 Improving coverage for the prevention, control and elimination of five prioritized neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Vaupes province, in the Amazon region of Columbia 99,000 0 02/18/2015, 03/11/2016   Secondary Grantee: Sinergias 16#39 78 Oficina 202 Bogota, Columbia To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports.
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative
          		1102 Bates Street
    Suite FC-630
    Houston,TX770303411     		2014-05-22 528,973 Preventing, testing and caring for patients with viral hepatitis 528,973 0 03/18/2015, 02/15/2016   Secondary Grantee: Fundatia Baylor-Marea Neagra (Baylor Black Sea Foundation) Str. Prelungirea Liliacului, Nr. 10, Km. 4-5 Constanta, Romania To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports. Grant Amendment for $50,000 on 12/9/2015
    Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative
          		1102 Bates Street
    Suite FC-630
    Houston,TX770303411     		2015-09-18 306,000 Preventing, testing and caring for patients with viral hepatitis 306,000 0 02/15/2016   Secondary Grantee: Fundatia Baylor-Marea Neagra (Baylor Black Sea Foundation) Str. Prelungirea Liliacului, Nr. 10, Km. 4-5 Constanta, Romania To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports.
    Caring Ambassadors
          		PO Box 1748
    Oregon City,OR97045     		2014-12-02 253,282 Supporting hepatitis awareness through program enhancement 164,891 0 02/18/2015, 03/11/2016   To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports.
    Lake County Cares
          		400 E Illinois Road
    Lake Forest,IL600452355     		2015-12-10 22,145 Read with Me Program 0 0 Report pending-1st report not due until FYE 6/30/2016   To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports.
    North Chicago Community Partners
          		855 Skokie Highway North
    Suite D
    Lake Bluff,IL60044     		2014-12-02 246,833 Adopt-A-School Project-North Elementary 220,023 0 08/06/2015   *Balance of $26,810 transferred to 2015 grant To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports.
    North Chicago Community Partners
          		855 Skokie Highway North
    Suite D
    Lake Bluff,IL60044     		2015-12-18 264,699 Adopt-A-School Project-North Elementary 0 0 Report pending-1st report not due until FYE 6/30/2016   To the knowledge of the Foundation, the grantee did not divert any portion of the grant funds from the purpose of the grant. Further, the Foundation had no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the grantee's reports and therefore conducted no independent verification of the grantee's reports.

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      Part VII-A DISTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO A DONOR-ADVISED FUND ("DAF") AT SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ("SVCF") OVER WHICH THE FOUNDATION HAS ADVISORY PRIVILEGES. SVCF USES THE FUNDS IN THE DAF SOLELY TO MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN, OR TREATED AS DESCRIBED IN, SECTION 509(A)(1), (2), OR (3), OR 4942(J)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO BE USED TO ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) OF THE CODE ("ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS"). SVCF USES THE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FOUNDATION TO MAKE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, THUS ENSURING THAT THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTS ARE USED PROMPTLY TO ACCOMPLISH PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) OF THE CODE. SVCF SELECTS THE ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON INDEPENDENT CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS BY ABBVIE EMPLOYEES, PROVIDED SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE MATCHED UNDER THE FOUNDATION'S MATCHING GRANT PROGRAMS.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 201,937 24,451,205
    ABBVIE 218,983 32,253,159

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Land        
    Building     0  
    LeasholdImprovement     0  
    Equipment     0  
    Other     0  

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Land        
    Building     0  
    LeasholdImprovement     0  
    Equipment     0  
    Other     0  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 47,628     14,288


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 2,000 2,000    
    OUTSIDE SERVICES 433,248     105,000
    SCIENCE EDUCATION EXPENSE 99,499     99,499
    Deferred Taxes -68,709      


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED TAXES 1,194,378 1,125,669


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    AbbVie Foundation
    EIN:
    46-0827839
    Software ID:
    15000238
    Software Version:
    2015v2.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Federal Taxes 27,000