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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 2218   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NAPA, CA94558
A Employer identification number

95-6040921
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(707) 226-2164
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$20,729,799J Accounting method:
MODIFIED CASH
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12 12  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 408,089 461,351  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 923,552
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,112,534
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,015,738
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -95,903 22,385  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,235,750 1,499,486  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 3,600 0   3,600
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 37,750 5,663   32,087
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 3,068 460   2,611
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,900 2,450   2,450
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 76,755 76,755   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 4,736 17   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 166 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 19,846 0   19,846
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,062 0   1,062
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,571 26,009   5,571
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 157,454 111,354   67,227
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 1,160,136 1,125,136
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,317,590 111,354   1,192,363
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -81,840
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,388,132
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... 335 356 356
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 116,103 206,169 206,169
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...........   17,068 17,068
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 14,878,155 Click to see attachment13,505,848 13,505,848
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 4,272,941 Click to see attachment4,229,214 4,229,214
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 3,417,235 Click to see attachment2,770,992 2,770,992
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,693
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,541 318 152 152
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 22,685,087 20,729,799 20,729,799
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 79 76
18 Grants payable.................. 125,000 160,000
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 125,079 160,076
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 16,547,958 16,547,958
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 6,012,050 4,021,765
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 22,560,008 20,569,723
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 22,685,087 20,729,799
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 22,560,008
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -81,840
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 22,478,168
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 1,908,445
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 20,569,723
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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 MARKETABLE SECURITIES P 2014-11-01 2015-10-31
b CUPPS SMALL CAP GROWTH P 2009-01-01 2015-06-30
c CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P    
d PASS THROUGH FROM INVESTMENT K-1S P    
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 3,508,728   2,905,947 602,781
b 603,806   603,844 -38
c       292,738
d       120,257
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       602,781
b       -38
c       292,738
d       120,257
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 1,015,738
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 1,148,814 22,407,239 0.051270
2012 1,089,570 21,579,469 0.050491
2011 881,749 19,878,646 0.044357
2010 1,041,190 20,246,987 0.051424
2009 952,247 18,907,744 0.050363
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.247905
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 0.049581
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 21,875,219
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,084,595
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 13,881
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,098,476
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,192,363
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 Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 13,881
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 13,881
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 13,881
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 17,068
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 3,100
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 20,168
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 58
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 6,229
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet6,229 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    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.GILESWMEADFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJUDI OUELLETTE Telephone no.bullet (707) 226-2164
    Located atbullet3027 ATLAS PEAK ROADNAPACA ZIP+4bullet94558
    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 2014, 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  
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    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 2014?.............
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    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
    JANE W MEAD VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		1,200 0 0
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    PARRY MEAD MURRAY VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		1,200 0 0
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    CALDER M MACKAY CFO/TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    RICHARD N MACKAY PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    GILES W MEAD SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    KATHERINE CONE KECK DIRECTOR
    1.00     		1,200 0 0
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    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  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    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
    18,857,538
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    191,688
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    3,159,118
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    22,208,344
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    22,208,344
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    333,125
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    21,875,219
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,093,761
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,093,761
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    13,881
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    13,881
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,079,880
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,079,880
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,079,880
    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
    1,192,363
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,192,363
    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
    13,881
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,178,482
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 1,079,880
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010....... 90,537
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012....... 39,029
    e From 2013....... 62,584
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 192,150
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,192,363
    a Applied to 2013, 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 2014 distributable amount..... 1,079,880
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 112,483
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 304,633
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. 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 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		304,633
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 90,537
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012.... 39,029
    d Excess from 2013.... 62,584
    e Excess from 2014.... 112,483
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    GILES W ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 2218
    NAPA,CA94558
    (707) 226-2164
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPHASIZE FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. SUPPORT TO SCIENTIFIC/MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS IS GENERALLY LIMITED TO PROPOSALS INITIATED BY BOARD MEMBERS. THE BOARD GENERALLY MEETS IN MAY AND OCTOBER. INQUIRIES SHOULD BE INITIATED 5 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE MEETINGS. A COMPLETE PROPOSAL, IF REQUESTED, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT (3-5 PAGES) 2. PROJECT BUDGET AND TIMEFRAME 3. OTHER FUNDING SOURCES 4. A COPY OF IRS QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPTION LETTER 5. A LIST OF STAFF AND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT 6. CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AN ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORT, IF AVAILABLE 7. PROPOSALS MUST BE ON LETTERHEAD, DATED AND SIGNED BY A SENIOR OFFICER.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    PROPOSALS WHICH HAVE BEEN INVITED FOR CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1 AND/OR SEPT 1.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    N/A
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
    4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC200168017     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING WORKSHOP 35,000
    AUDUBON CALIFORNIA
    100 BELL CANYON ROAD
    TRABUCO CANYON,CA92679     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) HABITAT RESTORATION AND WILDLIFE MONITORING FOR DROUGHT AND FIRE RESILIENCE AT STARR RANCH SANCTUARY 10,000
    CENTRAL SIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER
    BOX 396
    TWAIN HARTE,CA95383     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION PLANNING IN THE RIM FIRE LANDSCAPE 22,550
    EARTHJUSTICE
    50 CALIFORNIA ST SUITE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) PREVENTING DESTRUCTIVE OIL/GAS DEVELOPMENT WITH EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC LANDS, FRACKING, AND CA STATE 50,000
    KLAMATH FOREST ALLIANCE
    P O BOX 21
    ORLEANS,CA95556     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) REFORM PUBLIC LAND GRAZING IN NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA 10,000
    LAND TRUST OF NAPA COUNTY
    1700 SOSCOL AVE SUITE 20
    NAPA,CA94558     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) CHALLENGE GRANT MET, FUNDS FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS 25,000
    LAND TRUST OF NAPA COUNTY
    1700 SOSCOL AVE SUITE 20
    NAPA,CA94559     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL ON LAND TRUST PRESERVES 50,000
    NAPA VALLEY ART CORP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COALITION OF NAPA COUNTY
    P O BOX 3867
    YOUNTVILLE,CA94559     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR NAPA COUNTY STUDENTS 5,000
    NAPA VALLEY HOSPICE
    414 SOUTH JEFFERSON ST
    NAPA,CA94559     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) IN HONOR OF NANCY WHITAKER MAHONEY - TRAINING FUNDS 10,000
    OCEAN CONSERVANCY
    1300 19TH STREET NW 8TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM OF OCEAN ACIDITY AS IT PERTAINS TO THE WEST COAST OF CALIFORNIA 25,000
    NAPA VALLEY FOOD BANK
    1766 INDUSTRIAL WAY
    NAPA,CA94558     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO AID IN THE RECOVERY OF THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE NAPA EARTHQUAKE 10,000
    PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE
    29 STANHOPE ST 3RD FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO DEVELOP THE U.S. ACTION PLAN FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY 35,000
    REDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 12
    MENDOCINO,CA95450     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDING TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CREATE A FORMAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 25,000
    SAN FRANCISCO BAYKEEPER
    785 MARKET ST SUITE 850
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDING FOR THE BAYKEEPER'S BAY-SAFE INDUSTRY CAMPAIGN 20,000
    SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND ST SUITE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941053441     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) WILD ALASKA CAMPAIGN 25,000
    TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA
    1026 W 4TH AVENUE SUITE201
    ANCHORAGE,AK99501     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PROTECT THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 25,000
    TUOLUMNE RIVER TRUST
    312 SUTTER ST SUITE 402
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDING FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO REVIVE THE TUOLUMNE 20,000
    WILLOW BEND ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
    703 E SAWMILL ROAD
    FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR, HANDS ON, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR AT RISK AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH 18,146
    POINT BLUE CONSERVATION SCIENCE
    3820 CYPRESS DRIVE 11
    PETALUMA,CA94954     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FARALLON MARINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM 2 YEAR SUPPORT 50,000
    SEVA FOUNDATION
    1786 FIFTH STREET
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) AMERICAN INDIAN SIGHT INITIATIVE PROGRAM 2 YEAR SUPPORT 20,000
    SONOMA ECOLOGY CENTER
    P O B OX 1486
    ELDRIDGE,CA95431     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) 2 YEAR GRANT FOR THE ENVIROLLEADER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 20,000
    COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
    2121 CRYSTAL DRIVE SUITE 170
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) OPERATING EXPENSES 1,840
    FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
    1100 FAIRVIEW AVE N M5-C800
    SEATTLE,WA97205     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) RESEACH TO AID IN EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PANCREAS CANCER 100,000
    THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY
    1151 OXFORD ROAD
    SAN MARINO,CA91108     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND A BOOK ON CABRILLO 25,000
    ADVOCATES FOR THE WEST
    POST OFFICE BOX 1612
    BOISE,ID83701     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR WORK TO PROTECT CA'S POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE 25,000
    CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT
    14530 SYLVAN STREET
    VAN NUYS,CA91411     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO EXPAND CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT'S ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM 20,000
    CITY SLICKER FARMS
    1625 16TH STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94607     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO UNDERWRITE THE COST OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT A 1.4 ACRE URBAN FARM 30,000
    EARTH LAW CENTER
    POST OFFICE BOX 3283
    FREMONT,CA94539     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR ELC'S "IMPLEMENTING A NEW WATER VISION FOR CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE" 20,000
    EARTH WATCH INSTITUTE
    114 WESTERN AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02134     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION OF LEATHERBACK TURTLES 56,000
    FRIENDS OF THE RIVER
    1418 20TH ST SUITE 100
    SACRAMENTO,CA95811     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO AID IN THE PROTECTION OF THE SACRAMENTO RIVER WATERSHED 20,000
    GIFFORD PINCHOT TASK FORCE
    4506 SE BELMONT ST STE 230A
    PORTLAND,OR97215     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS FOR THE WILDLIFE & CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT 30,000
    HEYDAY INSTITUTE
    POST OFFICE BOX 9145
    BERKELEY,CA94709     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) A TWO YEAR GRANT TO LAUNCH HEY NATURE! HEYDAY'S NEW NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLISHING INITIATIVE 25,000
    INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF RELIANCE
    1710 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 4TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE WASTE TO WEALTH PROGRAM 40,000
    NATIVE SEEDS SEARCH
    3584 E RIVER ROAD
    TUCSON,AZ85718     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) A TWO YEAR GRANT FOR THE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 25,000
    REEF CHECK FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 1057
    PACIFIC PALISADES,CA90272     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO REDESIGN AND UPDATE THE REEF CHECK WEBSITE, MOVE TO NEW SERVERS, AND COVER SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH 31,600
    RESOURCE RENEWAL INSTITUTE
    187 BLITHEDALE AVE
    MILL VALLEY,CA94941     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS FOR THE FISH IN THE FIELD PROJECT 25,000
    SIERRA FUND
    206 SACRAMENTO ST STE 101
    NEVADA CITY,CA95959     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS TO AID IN THE ON-THE-GROUND ACTIONS TO CLEAN UP ABANDONED MINES AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE 35,000
    TRUST FOR CONSERVATION INNOVATION
    150 POST STREET SUITE 342
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) BLUE RIDGE BERRYESSA PARTNERSHIP- SUPPORT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION OF THE LAKE BERRYESSA 20,000
    UNITED ANGLERS CASA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL
    333 CASA GRANDE ROAD
    PETALUMA,CA94954     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR PETALUMA RIVER WATERSHED HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT 10,000
    WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY
    71 SW OAK STREET
    PORTLAND,OR97204     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) TWO YEAR GRANT TO ESTABLISH COLD-WATER SANCTUARIES ON THE JOHN DAY AND KLAMATH RIVERS 35,000
    MARINE APPLIED RESEARCH & EXPLORATION
    1230 BRICKYARD COVE ROAD 101
    RICHMOND,CA94801     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) MATCHED CHALLENGE GRANT FOR UNDERWATER ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT 30,000
    ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
    53 NORTH MCDONALD
    MESA,AZ85201     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR TITLE ONE SCHOOL CHILDREN 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,125,136
    bApproved for future payment
    LAND TRUST OF NAPA COUNTY
    1700 SOSCOL AVE SUITE 20
    NAPA,CA94559     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL ON LAND TRUST PRESERVES 50,000
    REDWOOD FOREST FOUNDATION
    P O BOX 12
    MENDOCINO,CA95450     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) FUNDING TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CREATE A FORMAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 25,000
    HEYDAY INSTITUTE
    POST OFFICE BOX 9145
    BERKELEY,CA94709     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) A TWO YEAR GRANT TO LAUNCH HEY NATURE! HEYDAY'S NEW NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLISHING INITIATIVE 25,000
    NATIVE SEEDS SEARCH
    3584 E RIVER ROAD
    TUCSON,AZ85718     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) A TWO YEAR GRANT FOR THE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 25,000
    WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY
    71 SW OAK STREET
    PORTLAND,OR97204     		N/A PC: 501(C)(3) TWO YEAR GRANT TO ESTABLISH COLD-WATER SANCTUARIES ON THE JOHN DAY AND KLAMATH RIVERS 35,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 160,000
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 12  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 408,089  
    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 .............     		    18 923,552  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aINVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP INCOME     18 -95,903  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,235,750 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,235,750
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    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
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    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
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         		Firm's EINbullet
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 4,900 2,450   2,450

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LEGG MASON BW GLOBAL 1,153,258 1,153,258
    PIMCO SHORT TERM INSTL 138,481 138,481
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND 1,375,909 1,375,909
    TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND 1,561,566 1,561,566

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SCHWAB (DENVER) 0 0
    ADOBE SYSTEMS INC 91,320 91,320
    AFFILIATED MANAGERS 73,907 73,907
    ALEXION PHARMA INC 114,400 114,400
    ALIBABA GROUP HLDG 114,847 114,847
    ALLERGAN PLC 135,727 135,727
    ALPHABET INC 113,558 113,558
    ALPHABET INC 35,541 35,541
    BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB 54,739 54,739
    CELGENE CORP 123,937 123,937
    CERNER CORP 92,143 92,143
    COGNIZANT TECH 151,204 151,204
    DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 68,448 68,448
    DOLLAR TREE INC 49,118 49,118
    FACEBOOK INC 141,738 141,738
    FLEETCOR 39,112 39,112
    IMS HEALTH HLDGS INC 51,446 51,446
    INTUITIVE SURGICAL 57,109 57,109
    INVESCO LTD 72,311 72,311
    MASTERCARD INC 86,121 86,121
    MONSTER BEVERAGE COR 67,478 67,478
    NIELSEN HOLDINGS PLC 73,641 73,641
    NXP SEMICONDUCTORS 49,361 49,361
    PERRIGO CO PLC 31,548 31,548
    PRICELINE GROUP 152,695 152,695
    REGENERON PHARMS INC 50,165 50,165
    ROYAL CARIBBEAN 86,548 86,548
    SHIRE PLC 103,535 103,535
    STARBUCKS CORP 68,201 68,201
    STERICYCLE INC 44,907 44,907
    TENCENT HOLDINGS 118,881 118,881
    VERISK ANALYTICS INC 40,102 40,102
    VISA INC 127,231 127,231
    ABERDEEN EMERGING 1,093,467 1,093,467
    AMG TIMES SQUARE MID CAP 791,158 791,158
    ARTISAN INTL FUND INV 1,038,409 1,038,409
    CAUSEWAY INTERNATIONAL 1,157,644 1,157,644
    DODGE & COX STOCK FUND 1,519,406 1,519,406
    LAZARD EMRG MKTS EQTY 820,648 820,648
    PIMCO COMMODITY REAL 336,554 336,554
    RS GLOBAL NATURAL 536,647 536,647
    VAUGHAN NELSON VALUE 790,004 790,004
    VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS FD 1,155,800 1,155,800
    WELLS FARGO ADVTG ABSLT 1,023,411 1,023,411
    WESTWOOD INCOME OPPTY 561,681 561,681

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BHC INTERIM FUNDING II, L.P. FMV 218,946 218,946
    BHC INTERIM FUNDING III, L.P. FMV 235,788 235,788
    CUPPS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND, LLC FMV 0 0
    L-R GLOBAL LIQUIDATING FUND FMV 50,311 50,311
    OIL LEASES FMV 821 821
    PACIFIC DIVERSIFIED STRATEGIES, LLC FMV 2,265,126 2,265,126

    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Description Amount
       
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSES 2,771 0   2,771
    MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,225 0   1,225
    DEDUCTIONS FROM K-1'S 0 26,009   0
    INSURANCE 1,575 0   1,575


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP INCOME -95,903   -95,903


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 76,755 76,755   0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    GILES W & ELISE G MEAD FOUNDATION
    EIN: 95-6040921
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAXES PAID 4,736 0   0
    FOREIGN INCOME TAX 0 17   0