Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 121579
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Fort Worth, TX761211579
A Employer identification number

75-2567397
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(940) 325-5629
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$6,377,508J 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) 100
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 514 514  
5a Gross rents............ 42,977 42,977  
b Net rental income or (loss) -7,581
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 200
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 58,290
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 200
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........ 43,791 43,691  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 97,000 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,200 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 27,555 10,902   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 8,940 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 161 0   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 34,734 30,716   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 170,590 41,618   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 305,751 305,751
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 476,341 41,618   305,751
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -432,550
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,073
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............. 177,216 215,767 215,767
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 5,314,918 4,865,617 4,865,617
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.......... 2,120 1,967 1,967
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet378,974
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet84,366 303,548 Click to see attachment294,608 294,607
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 42,000 Click to see attachment42,000 42,000
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet957,550
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   957,550 Click to see attachment957,550 957,550
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 6,797,352 6,377,509 6,377,508
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment5,740 Click to see attachment18,600
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 5,740 18,600
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 6,499,481 6,499,481
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 292,131 -140,572
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 6,791,612 6,358,909
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 6,797,352 6,377,509
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
6,791,612
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-432,550
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,359,062
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
153
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
6,358,909
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 Market Vectors ETF P 2015-11-11 2015-11-16
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 58,290   58,090 200
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       200
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 2 200
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      
2013      
2012      
2011      
2010      
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2  
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
 
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
 
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
 
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
 
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
 
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
 
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 41
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 41
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 41
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 2,008
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 2,008
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,967
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,967 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
     
    No
    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)
    bulletTX
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCarla Kessler Telephone no.bullet (817) 793-1951

    Located atbulletPO Box 121579Fort WorthTX ZIP+4bullet76121
    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
    Kenneth R Kessler President
    20.00     		0 0 0
    626 Roaring Springs Road
    Fort Worth,TX76114
    David R Kessler Vice President
    20.00     		40,000 0 0
    13 Cliff Drive
    Mineral Wells,TX76067
    Carla K Kessler Secretary/Treasurer
    20.00     		57,000 0 0
    PO Box 123212
    Fort Worth,TX76121
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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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
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    5,393,158
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,200,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    6,593,158
    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
    6,593,158
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    98,897
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    6,494,261
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    324,713
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    324,713
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    41
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    41
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    324,672
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    324,672
    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
    324,672
    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
    305,751
    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
    305,751
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    305,751
    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.
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    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 7 324,672
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013...... 36,253
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 36,253
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 305,751
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 305,751
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 18,921 18,921
    (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 17,332
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		17,332
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013.... 17,332
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    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
    A Place Called Home
    2830 S Central Ave
    Los Angeles,CA90011     		    Human service. 1,500
    Action Against Hunger
    247 West 37th St 10th Floor
    New York,NY10018     		    Human Service. 2,500
    African Wildlife Foundation
    1400 Sixteenth St NW Ste 120
    Washington,DC20036     		    Animal Welfare 1,500
    Air Warrior Courage Foundation
    PO Box 877
    Silver Spring,MD20918     		    Support of US troops. 2,500
    All Hands Volunteers
    PO Box 546
    Carlisle,MA01741     		    Human service. 5,000
    Amazon Conservation Association
    1822 R St NW Fourth Floor
    Washington,DC20009     		    Conservation. 1,000
    American Cancer Society
    3301 West Fwy
    Fort Worth,TX76107     		    Human service. 10,000
    Animal Welfare Institute
    900 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
    Washington,DC20003     		    Service to animals. 2,000
    Barnabas Center
    1303 Jasmine St Suite 101
    Fernandina Beach,FL32034     		    Human service. 2,500
    Beyond Borders
    PO Box 2132
    Norristown,PA19404     		    Human service. 2,500
    Boca Helping Hands
    1500 NW 1st Court
    Boca Raton,FL33432     		    Human Service. 1,500
    Books for Africa
    253 East 4th St Ste 200
    Saint Paul,MN55101     		    Human Service. 2,000
    Careity Foundation
    PO Box 126038
    Fort Worth,TX76126     		    Human service. 10,000
    Charity Navigator
    139 Harristown Road Suite 101
    Glen Rock,NJ07452     		    Human service. 1,000
    Charity water
    200 Varick St Suite 201
    New York,NY10014     		    Human service. 2,500
    Community Renewal International
    838 Margaret Place
    Shreveport,LA71101     		    Human service. 20,000
    Dare to Care Food Bank
    5803 Fern Valley Road
    Louisville,KY40228     		    Human service. 1,000
    Doctors Without Borders
    333 7th Avenue 2nd Floor
    New York,NY10001     		    Human Service. 1,000
    DonorsChoiceorg
    347 W 36th St Suite 503
    New York,NY10018     		    Human service. 4,999
    Doorway for Women & Families
    PO Box 100185
    Arlington,VA22210     		    Human service. 1,000
    Echo
    17391 Durrance Road
    North Fort Myers,FL33917     		    Human service. 2,500
    Education Through Music
    122 East 42nd St Ste 1501
    New York,NY10168     		    Human Service. 2,000
    Environmental and Energy Study Institute
    1112 16th St NW Suite 300
    Washington,DC20036     		    Conservation. 2,000
    Eva's Village
    393 Main Street
    Paterson,NJ07501     		    Human service. 1,500
    Families for Effective Autism Treatment
    7286 Glenview Dr
    Richland Hills,TX76180     		    Human Service. 5,000
    Farm Sanctuary
    PO Box 58
    Buffalo,NY14205     		    Animal Welfare. 1,500
    Feed My Starving Children
    401 93rd Ave NW
    Coon Rapids,MN55433     		    Child welfare. 2,000
    Fifty Year Club
    602 W Hubbard St
    Mineral Wells,TX76067     		    Community service. 1,000
    Guttmacher Institute
    125 Maiden Lane Seventh floor
    New York,NY10038     		    Human service. 1,500
    Haitian Health Foundation
    97 Sherman St
    Norwish,CT06360     		    Human Service. 2,500
    Helping Hand for Relief & Development
    12541 McDougall St Suite 100
    Detroit,MI48212     		    Human service. 2,000
    Himalayan Cataract Project
    PO Box 55
    Waterbury,VT05676     		    Human service. 1,500
    Homes for our Troops
    6 Main Street
    Taunton,MA02780     		    Support of veterans. 5,000
    Homes from the Heart
    c/o Fuller Center PO Box 901365
    Kansas City,MO641091365     		    Human service. 7,500
    Honor Flight
    300 E Auburn Ave
    Springfield,OH45505     		    Human Service. 10,000
    Hope Domestic Violence
    PO Box 1650
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Human service. 10,000
    International Child Care
    240 W Michigan Ave
    Kalamazoo,MI49007     		    Child welfare. 2,000
    International Crises Aid
    PO Box 510167
    St Louis,MO63151     		    Human service. 2,500
    International Relief Teams
    4560 Alvarado Canyon Road Suite 2G
    San Diego,CA92120     		    Human service. 2,500
    Irving Cares
    440 S Nursery Rd 101
    Irving,TX75060     		    Human Service. 1,500
    JOIN
    1435 NE 81st Ave Suite 100
    Portland,OR97213     		    Human service. 1,500
    KERA
    3000 Harry Hines Blvd
    Dallas,TX75201     		    Public Welfare 1,000
    Lion's Club Cripple Children's Camp
    PO Box 368
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Children's welfare. 10,000
    Little Kids Rock
    271 Grove Abe Bldg E2
    Verona,NJ07044     		    Human Service. 1,500
    MAP International
    4700 Glynco Parkway
    Brunswick,GA31525     		    Human service. 2,500
    Meals on Wheels
    1410 SEMartin Luther King Jr St
    Mineral Wells,TX76067     		    Human service. 2,500
    Meals On Wheels Inc of Tarrant County
    320 South Freeway
    Fort Worth,TX76104     		    Human service. 2,500
    MEND
    10641 North San Fernando Road
    Pacoima,CA91331     		    Human service. 2,500
    Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
    44450 Pinetree Drive Suite 201
    Plymouth,MI48170     		    Human service. 1,500
    Michigan Anticruelty Society
    13569 Joseph Campau St
    Detroit,MI48212     		    Human service. 1,500
    Mineral Wells Fire Department
    P O Box 460
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Community Service. 10,000
    Mineral Wells Rotary Club
    PO Box 1151
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Community service. 252
    Mineral Wells Scholarship Fund
    906 S W 6th Ave
    Mineral Wells,TX76067     		    Human Service 5,000
    Mineral Wells Senior Center
    102 N W 6th Ave
    Mineral Wells,TX76067     		    Human service. 15,000
    National Viet Nam Memorial
    PO Box 146
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Support of veterans. 12,500
    Network for Good Net Bethesda
    7920 Norfolk Ave
    Bethesda,MD20814     		    Human Service. 1,500
    New Hope Fellowship
    6410 South Freeway
    Fort Worth,TX76134     		    Human Service. 1,500
    Noon Lion's Club
    PO Box 3099
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Community service. 1,000
    North Texas Food Bank
    4500 S Cockrell Hill Road
    Dallas,TX75236     		    Human service. 2,000
    One Acre Fund
    1742 Tatum St
    Falcon Heights,MN55113     		    Human Service. 2,000
    Operation Homefront
    1355 Central Parkway S Ste 100
    San Antonio,TX78232     		    Human Service. 2,000
    Orphan Grain Train
    601 W Phillip Ave
    Norfolk,NE68702     		    Human Service. 4,000
    Palo Pinto General Hospital Aux
    400 SW 25th Ave
    Mineral Wells,TX76067     		    Human service. 1,000
    PAWS Chicago
    1997 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago,IL60614     		    Animal Service. 1,000
    People's Resource Center
    201 South Naperville Road
    Wheaton,IL60187     		    Human service. 2,000
    Performing Animal Welfare Society
    PO Box 849
    Galt,CA95632     		    Animal welfare. 2,000
    Rainforest Trust
    25 Horner St
    Warrenton,VA20186     		    Conservation. 7,500
    Rockford Rescue Mission
    714 West State St
    Rockford,IL61102     		    Human Service. 1,000
    Safari Edventure
    23700 SW 142 Ave
    Miami,FL33032     		    Animal Service. 1,000
    Safeplace
    PO Box 19454
    Austin,TX78760     		    Human service. 1,500
    Salvation Army
    1855 E Lancaster Ave
    Fort Worth,TX76103     		    Human service. 20,000
    Shared Hope International
    P O Box 65337
    Vancouver,WA98665     		    Human Service. 2,500
    Small Steps
    1709 Depelchin
    Houston,TX77007     		    Human service. 2,500
    Tarrant County Food Bank
    2600 Cullen Street
    Fort Worth,TX76107     		    Human service. 2,500
    Texas Momentum Baseball Org
    556 Blue Haze Dr
    Fort Worth,TX76108     		    Youth Development. 2,000
    The Elephant Sanctuary
    27 E Main St
    Hohenwald,TN38462     		    Animal Welfare 2,000
    The Family Place
    P O Box 7999
    Dallas,TX75209     		    Human Service. 2,000
    The Miracle Foundation
    1506 West Sixth St
    Austin,TX78703     		    Human Service. 2,500
    Trinity Habitat for Humanity
    3345 S Jones Street
    Ft Worth,TX76110     		    Human service. 2,500
    University of Massachsetts Lowell
    1 University
    Lowell,MA01854     		    Support of educational services. 5,000
    Vitamin Angels
    111 West Micheltorena Street Suite
    300
    Santa Barbara,CA93101     		    Human service. 2,500
    Water for People
    100 E Tennessee Ave
    Denver,CO80209     		    Human Service. 2,500
    Waterorg
    920 Main Ste 1800
    Kansas City,MO64105     		    Human Service. 2,500
    WestAid
    7940 Camp Bowie West
    Fort Worth,TX76116     		    Human service. 1,500
    Wildlife Conservation Network
    25745 Bassett Lane
    Los Altos,CA94022     		    Conservation. 4,000
    Windridge Therapeutic Center
    593 Windridge Rd
    Gilmer,TX75645     		    Animal Welfare 1,500
    Wings of Hope
    18370 Wings of Hope Blvd
    St Louis,MO63005     		    Human Service. 1,500
    Wipe Out Kids Cancer
    1349 Empire Central 240
    Dallas,TX75247     		    Human Service. 2,500
    Zonta Club of Mineral Wells
    PO Box 1643
    Mineral Wells,TX76068     		    Community service. 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 305,751
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 514  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property..... 531120 -7,581      
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		523000       200
    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).. -7,581 514 200
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-6,867
    (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.)
    8 Sale of Publicly Traded Securities
    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 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting 2,200 0   0

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    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
    559 Grant Rd - Land 2006-01-01 8,240   L   0 0    
    559 Grant Rd - Building 2006-01-01 12,310 2,844 SL 39.000000000000 316 316    
    560 Grant Rd - Land 2006-01-01 37,620   L   0 0    
    560 Grant Rd - Building 2006-01-01 15,240 3,519 SL 39.000000000000 391 391    
    Overhead door repair 2006-06-26 6,000 1,309 SL 39.000000000000 154 154    
    Leasehold Improvements 2006-09-28 18,170 3,844 SL 39.000000000000 466 466    
    Leasehold Improvements 2006-11-10 12,340 2,581 SL 39.000000000000 316 316    
    558 Grant Rd. - Land 2006-01-01 20,900   L   0 0    
    558 Grant Rd. - Building 2006-01-01 64,600 14,401 SL 39.000000000000 1,656 1,656    
    553 Grant Rd. - Land 2006-01-01 4,040   L   0 0    
    553 Grant Rd. - Building 2006-01-01 26,140 6,030 SL 39.000000000000 670 670    
    300 Industrial, Bldg # 336 - Land 2006-01-01 6,659   L   0 0    
    300 Industrial, Bldg # 336 - Building 2006-01-01 11,291 2,610 SL 39.000000000000 290 290    
    2003 Chevy 1500 2006-12-13 16,114 16,114 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    Fork Lift 2006-03-07 4,000 4,000 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    18 ft Trailer - C&S Trailers 2006-05-11 2,075 2,075 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    CORDLESS PHONE 2008-11-03 161 80 200DB 7.000000000000 0 19    
    Mobile Home & Improvements 2011-10-07 47,907 3,991 SL 39.000000000000 1,228 1,228    
    Land-Mobile Home Lot Improvements 2011-08-04 26,550   L   0 0    
    560 Bld Imprvmnts-Bathroom addn/rehab 2011-10-05 3,394 283 SL 39.000000000000 87 87    
    Tractor Implements-Equipment 2012-08-18 13,000 3,658 200DB 7.000000000000 812 1,857    
    WINTERIZING PLUMB REPAIR 2014-01-21 1,223 175 200DB 7.000000000000 299 175    
    FREEZE REPAIR RENTAL 2014-02-24 821 117 200DB 7.000000000000 201 117    
    TRACTOR REPAIR 2014-07-22 1,306 187 200DB 7.000000000000 320 187    
    RUN PVC 2014-09-26 1,360 194 200DB 7.000000000000 333 194    
    FILL TANK 2014-09-13 2,369 338 200DB 7.000000000000 580 338    
    COMPUTER 2014-10-23 1,033 344 200DB 3.000000000000 459 344    
    MAJOR REPAIRS 2014-07-29 14,110 151 SL 39.000000000000 362 362    
    LAND 2006-01-01 957,550   L   0 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    559 Grant Rd - Land 8,240 0 8,240  
    559 Grant Rd - Building 12,310 3,160 9,150  
    560 Grant Rd - Land 37,620 0 37,620  
    560 Grant Rd - Building 15,240 3,910 11,330  
    Overhead door repair 6,000 1,463 4,537  
    Leasehold Improvements 18,170 4,310 13,860  
    Leasehold Improvements 12,340 2,897 9,443  
    558 Grant Rd. - Land 20,900 0 20,900  
    558 Grant Rd. - Building 64,600 16,057 48,543  
    553 Grant Rd. - Land 4,040 0 4,040  
    553 Grant Rd. - Building 26,140 6,700 19,440  
    300 Industrial, Bldg # 336 - Land 6,659 0 6,659  
    300 Industrial, Bldg # 336 - Building 11,291 2,900 8,391  
    2003 Chevy 1500 16,114 16,114 0  
    Fork Lift 4,000 4,000 0  
    18 ft Trailer - C&S Trailers 2,075 2,075 0  
    CORDLESS PHONE 161 161 0  
    Mobile Home & Improvements 47,907 5,219 42,688  
    Land-Mobile Home Lot Improvements 26,550 0 26,550  
    560 Bld Imprvmnts-Bathroom addn/rehab 3,394 370 3,024  
    Tractor Implements-Equipment 13,000 10,970 2,030  
    WINTERIZING PLUMB REPAIR 1,223 474 749  
    FREEZE REPAIR RENTAL 821 318 503  
    TRACTOR REPAIR 1,306 507 799  
    RUN PVC 1,360 527 833  
    FILL TANK 2,369 918 1,451  
    COMPUTER 1,033 803 230  
    MAJOR REPAIRS 14,110 513 13,597  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Inventory Asset FMV 42,000 42,000

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LAND 957,550 0 957,550  


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Description Amount
    Prior year excise tax 2013 112
    Prior year excise tax 2014 41


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Postage and Delivery 471 0   0
    Investment Services & Publications 15 0   0
    Dues & Subscriptions 265 0   0
    Supplies 941 0   0
    Bank Service Charges 57 0   0
    Safe Deposit Box Rental 360 0   0
    Office Expense 556 0   0
    Insurance 1,042 0   0
    Miscellaneous 311 0   0
    Repairs and Maintenance 12,483 12,483   0
    Contract labor 9,403 9,403   0
    Automobile & truck 1,591 1,591   0
    Telephone 4,324 4,324   0
    Utilities 2,915 2,915   0


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    Credit Cards Payable 5,740 18,600


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Carl E Kessler Family Foundation
    EIN:
    75-2567397
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Property Taxes 16,653 0   0
    Property Taxes 10,902 10,902   0