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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 03-01-2015 , and ending 02-29-2016
Name of foundation
Axe-Houghton Foundation
 
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR Suite
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FAIRFIELD, CT06824
A Employer identification number

13-6200200
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
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$7,020,060J 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) 0
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 62 62  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 152,060 152,060  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 345,297
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,222,352
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 345,297
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 497,419 497,419  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 32,676 32,676    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 10,568      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 42,909     42,909
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 86,153 32,676   42,909
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 304,250 304,250
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 390,403 32,676   347,159
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 107,016
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 464,743
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -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......... 21,099 32,258 32,258
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,967,991 Click to see attachment6,063,848 6,987,802
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,989,090 6,096,106 7,020,060
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
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........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 5,989,090 6,096,106
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,989,090 6,096,106
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,989,090 6,096,106
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
5,989,090
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
107,016
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,096,106
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
6,096,106
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
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 1,222,352   877,055 345,297
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       345,297
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 2 345,297
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 342,997 7,762,931 0.044184
2013 345,217 7,452,153 0.046324
2012 353,189 7,090,460 0.049812
2011 331,429 6,992,306 0.047399
2010 314,562 6,689,323 0.047024
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.234743
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
0.046949
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
7,471,215
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
350,766
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
4,647
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
355,413
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
347,159
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 9,295
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 9,295
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 9,295
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 5,200
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 5,200
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 4,095
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Lynn F Angelson VP / Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824
    Suzanne Davidson Dir / Sec
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824
    Charles Forster Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824
    Bruce D Haims Dir / Treas
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824
    Jeffrey Steinman Pres / Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824
    Carolyn Weber Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 55 WALLS DR
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824
    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
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    7,556,776
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    28,214
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,584,990
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,584,990
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    113,775
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,471,215
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    373,561
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    373,561
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    9,295
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    9,295
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    364,266
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    364,266
    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
    364,266
    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
    347,159
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    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
    347,159
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    347,159
    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 7 364,266
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 244,891
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 347,159
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 244,891
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 102,268
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		261,998
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    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
    ACTORS COMPANY THEATRE INC
    900 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC TACT's Off-Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's WIDOWERS' HOUSES in partnership with Gingold Theatrical Group 3,000
    AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY
    51 BEDFORD ROAD STE 10
    KATONAH,NY10536     		N/A PC Shakespeare Leaders Project 4,000
    ASIAN AMERICAN WRITERS WORKSHOP INC
    112 W 27TH ST 6TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC Mouth to Mouth: Open Mic Project 3,000
    ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY
    76 9TH AVE STE 537
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC Atlantic New Play Development Program 5,000
    BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL
    20 JAY ST STE 616
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		N/A PC Alzheimer's Poetry Project 5,000
    CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER INC
    70 LINCOLN CENTER PLZ
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PC Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center American Visions Concert Project 2,500
    CHERRY LANE ALTERNATIVE INC
    38 COMMERCE ST
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		N/A PC Mentor Project 5,000
    CITY COLLEGE FUND
    160 CONVENT AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10031     		N/A PC The Poetry Outreach Center Project 3,000
    CIVILIANS INC
    138 S OXFORD ST 3C
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		N/A PC Let Me Ascertain You: live cabaret evenings and a podcast of new investigative theater works Project 4,000
    CLASSICAL THEATRE OF HARLEM INC
    566 W 159TH ST STE 44
    NEW YORK,NY10032     		N/A PC CTH - Readings Series 4,000
    CLUBBED THUMB INC
    440 LAFAYETTE ST 4TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC Summerworks 2016 Project 3,000
    COMMUNITY-WORD PROJECT INC
    11 BROADWAY STE 508
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PC Classroom Arts Residencies: Writing and Performing Poetry Project 3,000
    CSC REPERTORY LTD
    136 E 13TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC Classic Stage Company's production of Henrik Ibsen's PEER GYNT 8,500
    DALTON SCHOOLS INC
    108 E 89TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		N/A PC The Dalton School Debate Team Fund 1,750
    DE LA SALLE ACADEMY
    332 W 43RD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC Axe-Houghton/ De La Salle Academy Debate Program 10,000
    ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION OF THE UNITED STATES
    144 E 39TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A PC ESU Middle School Debate Project 5,000
    ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE INC
    549 W 52ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		N/A PC Ensemble Studio Theatre Mainstage Productions 4,000
    EPIC THEATRE CENTER INC
    55 W 39TH ST RM 302
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC Epic Theatre Ensemble's Remix after-school program 6,000
    FORDHAM UNIVERSITY CONTROLLERS OFFICE
    45 COLUMBUS AVE 8TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PC Poets Out Loud Project 3,000
    FOUNDATION CENTER
    79 5TH AVE 2ND FL
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC Building Social Sector Capacity Project 2,000
    FOUNDRY THEATRE INC
    140-142 2ND AVE STE 405
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC Premiere of a new work by Casey Llewellyn; DIG - working title Project 2,500
    GIRL BE HEARD INSTITUTE
    20 JAY ST 210B
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		N/A PC Girl Be Heard Sunday Workshops Project 4,500
    GROUP I ACTING COMPANY INC
    630 9TH AVE STE 214
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC Theater and Arts Education Programs at The Acting Company 5,000
    HALEAKALA INC
    512 W 19TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC Literature Program at The Kitchen 3,000
    HOME FOR CONTEMPORARY THEATRE AND ART LTD
    145 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		N/A PC Idiot Project 2,500
    IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY INC
    132 W 22ND ST STE 2
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC The Irish Rep's Production of THE BURIAL AT THEBES by Seamus Heaney 5,000
    JUSTICE RESOURCE CENTER
    122 AMSTERDAM AVE RM 504A
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PC Justice Resource Center: We The PEOPLE oral debate Project 5,000
    JUSTICE RESOURCE CENTER
    122 AMSTERDAM AVE RM 504A
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PC The Constitution Works Project 3,000
    KEEN THEATER COMPANY INC
    520 8TH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC Keen Teens Project 2,000
    LA MAMA EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE CLUB INC
    74A E 4TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC La MaMa Literature Programs 4,000
    LABYRINTH INC
    155 BANK ST
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		N/A PC Labyrinth Theater Company's 2015-16 Season 5,000
    LARK THEATRE COMPANY INC
    311 W 43RD ST STE 406
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC Public Rehearsals at The Lark Project 4,500
    LEARNING THROUGH AN EXPANDED ARTS PROGRAM INC
    441 W END AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		N/A PC August Wilson Program 3,500
    MABOU MINES DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 777 PETER STUYVESANT STA
    NEW YORK,NY10009     		N/A PC Imagining the Imaginary Invalid Project 2,500
    MANHATTAN CLASS COMPANY INC
    231 W 29TH ST STE 303
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC MCC Theater 2015-16 Mainstage Season 7,000
    MINT THEATER COMPANY INC
    330 W 42 ST NO 1210
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC Mint Theater Company's production of A DAY BY THE SEA by N.C. Hunter 5,000
    NATIONAL ASIAN-AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY
    520 8TH AVE RM 308
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC Sagittarius Ponderosa Project 4,000
    NEW DRAMATISTS INC
    424 W 44TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC The Playwrights' Lab Project 8,500
    NEW GROUP INC
    410 W 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC The New Group Project 5,000
    NEW YORK CITY URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE INC
    560 W 43RD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC The Axe-Houghton Debate Tournament Project 5,000
    NEW YORK CLASSICAL THEATRE INC
    40 W 116TH ST B 1004
    NEW YORK,NY10026     		N/A PC 2016 Summer Season of FREE Off-Broadway Theatre throughout New York City 3,500
    NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
    160 VARICK ST
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		N/A PC Radio Rookies Project 5,000
    NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP INC
    79 E 4TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC New York Theatre Workshop 6,000
    OPEN CHANNELS NEW YORK INC
    161 CHRYSTIE ST
    NEW YORK,NY10002     		N/A PC Dixon Place's 2015-16 Literary Series 4,000
    PAGE SEVENTY THREE PRODUCTIONS INC
    138 S OXFORD ST STE 4E
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		N/A PC Page 73's 2015-2016 Season 3,000
    PEARL THEATRE CO INC
    555 W 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC Modern/Classics Reading Series 6,000
    PERFORMANCE SPACE 122 INC
    67 W ST STE 315
    BROOKLYN,NY11222     		N/A PC GO FORTH by Kaneza Schaal Project 2,500
    PHOENIX THEATRE ENSEMBLE INC
    200 E 10TH ST 180
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC Glyn Maxwell's The Gambler, based on the Dostoevsky Project 3,000
    PLAY PRODUCTION COMPANY INC
    321 W 44TH ST STE 802
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC PlayCo 2015/16 Season Support 3,500
    PLAYWRIGHTS REALM INC
    520 8TH AVE RM 320
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC The Playwrights Realm's INK'D Reading Festival 2,500
    POETRY PROJECT LIMITED
    131 E 10TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC Friday Night Reading Series 2,500
    POETS HOUSE INC
    10 RIVER TER
    NEW YORK,NY10282     		N/A PC Integration of Public Programs into Website 4,000
    PREMIERA INC
    210 RIVERSIDE DR
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PC PREMIERES - INNER VOICES Project 2,000
    PRIMARY STAGES COMPANY INC
    307 W 38TH ST RM 1510
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC Primary Stages 2015/2016 Season 6,000
    RATTLESTICK PRODUCTIONS INC
    224 WAVERLY PL
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		N/A PC CAL IN CAMO Project 2,500
    RED BULL THEATER INC
    191 7TH AVE APT 2S
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC Red Bull Theater's 2015-2016 Revelation Reading Series 5,000
    SECOND STAGE THEATRE
    305 W 43RD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC 2015-16 Mainstage Season Project 8,500
    SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY INC
    191 7TH AVE APT 2S
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		N/A PC Shakespeare in Schools Project 2,500
    SOHO REPERTORY THEATRE INC
    401 BROADWAY STE 300
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		N/A PC Soho Rep. 2015/16 Season 4,500
    ST ALOYSIUS SCHOOL
    223 W 132ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		N/A PC The Oratory Program 4,000
    STORYVILLE CENTER FOR THE SPOKEN WORD INC
    75 BROAD ST FL 26
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PC The Moth Mainstage Project 4,000
    STUTTERING ASSOCIATION FOR THE YOUNG INC
    330 W 42ND ST FL 12
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC SAY: Confident Voices Project 5,000
    SYMPHONY SPACE INC
    2537 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PC Symphony Space Literature in Performance Project 5,000
    TADA THEATRE AND DANCE ALLIANCE INC
    15 W 28TH ST 3RD FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC TADA! Theater's 2016 production 3,500
    TARGET MARGIN THEATER INC
    138 S OXFORD ST STE 5A
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		N/A PC 2015 / 2016 TMT Lab Project 2,500
    TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT INC
    520 8TH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC iPromise: A Moment to a Movement Project 4,500
    THE FLEA THEATER INC
    41 WHITE ST
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		N/A PC The Flea's 2015-16 Theater Season 4,500
    THEATER BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS CORP
    400 W 43RD ST APT 43R
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC 2015-16 Productions: Trip to Blind Theater Festival in Croatia, Readings, workshops, World Premiere of new Samuel D. Hunter Play 3,000
    THEATER LABRADOR INC
    109 W 27TH ST STE 9A
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC Untitled Miami Hurricane Play by Charise Castro Smith 4,000
    THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE INC
    154 CHRISTOPHER ST
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		N/A PC Theatre for a New Audience's 2015-2016 Season of Productions and Programs 6,500
    URBAN WORD NYC INC
    242 W 27TH ST RM 3A
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC Urban Word NYC Spoken Word Poetry & Creative Writing Program 3,500
    VINEYARD THEATRE AND WORKSHOP CENTER INC
    108 E 15TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC INDECENT, by Paula Vogel 4,000
    WORKING THEATRE CO INC
    520 8TH AVE STE 303
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC TheaterWorks! Adult Education Program 2015-2016 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 304,250
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 62  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 152,060  
    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 ............     		    18 345,297  
    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)..   497,419  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13497,419
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Axe-Houghton Foundation
    EIN:
    13-6200200
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Axe-Houghton Foundation
    EIN:
    13-6200200
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FD CL 119,561 147,179
    DFA EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO 69,396 54,285
    DFA U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO 60,739 68,830
    DFA US LARGE COMPANY PORTFOLIO 204,053 269,344
    DODGE & COX FUNDS INTERNATIONA 139,089 125,541
    ETFS GOLD TRUST 142,253 142,659
    ETFS PHYSICAL PRECIOUS METAL 91,927 62,079
    HARBOR CAPITAL APPRECIATION FU 120,426 175,609
    HARBOR FDS INTL FD 117,294 128,750
    ISHARES GOLD TRUST 70,672 71,532
    PIMCO FUNDS FOREIGN BOND FUND 75,564 71,086
    PIMCO LOW DURATION INSTL 481,351 453,072
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND 248,962 230,593
    SPDR GOLD SHARES 71,022 71,184
    T ROWE PRICE MID CAP VALUE 106,075 109,135
    T. ROWE PRICE HIGH YIELD FUND 93,098 86,844
    T. ROWE PRICE SMALL-CAP VALUE 70,821 68,490
    TWEEDY, BROWNE GLOBAL VALUE FD 136,208 129,180
    VANGAURD HIGH-YIELD CORPORATE 87,818 84,393
    VANGUARD GNMA FUND ADMIRAL SHS 143,470 139,515
    VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FD ADMIR 125,422 270,001
    VANGUARD INDEX TR VANGUARD TOT 547,985 1,080,685
    VANGUARD INFLATION-PROTECTED S 99,443 99,352
    VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE TERM INV 127,272 126,400
    VANGUARD INTL GROWTH FD ADMIRA 125,823 129,866
    VANGUARD MID-CAP INDEX FD ADMI 147,325 163,663
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM CORPORATE 960,173 974,486
    VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INFLATION- 285,130 280,529
    VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET IND 241,280 252,045
    VANGUARD TOTAL INT ST IDX-AD 543,698 571,841
    VANGUARD VALUE INDEX ADM SHARE 139,289 268,987
    VANGUARD WINDSOR II FD ADMIRAL 71,209 80,647

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Axe-Houghton Foundation
    EIN:
    13-6200200
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 42,659     42,659
    State or Local Filing Fees 250     250


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Axe-Houghton Foundation
    EIN:
    13-6200200
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 32,676 32,676    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Axe-Houghton Foundation
    EIN:
    13-6200200
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2016 5,200      
    990-PF Excise Tax for 2015 5,368