Form990-PF
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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
THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4201 North Lakeshore Drive
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wausau, WI54401
A Employer identification number

33-6269762
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(310) 463-1744
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$10,826,975J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 1,026,616
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12 12  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 304,252 304,252  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 7,788
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 752,744
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 7,788
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment -274    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,338,394 312,052  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 13,800 5,500    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 5,440 5,440    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 23,071 15,561    
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 list of attachments 9,411 8,611    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 51,722 35,112   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 603,759 603,759
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 655,481 35,112   603,759
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 682,913
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 276,940
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 325,430 224,247 224,247
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 949,176 1,528,980 1,528,980
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) 1,537,617 1,578,832 1,516,220
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 7,862,814 7,807,463 7,262,648
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 81,255 194,633 178,200
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)   Click to see attachment96,344 Click to see attachment116,680
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,756,292 11,430,499 10,826,975
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........ 10,756,292 11,430,499
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 10,756,292 11,430,499
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,756,292 11,430,499
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
10,756,292
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
682,913
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,439,205
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
8,706
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
11,430,499
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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 Enterprise Products Partners P 2012-01-01 2015-07-01
b JP Morgan Capital Gains P 2012-01-01 2015-07-01
c JP morgan 1250 Gain P 2012-01-01 2015-07-01
d Publically traded securities P 2012-01-01 2015-07-01
e Publically traded securities P 2015-01-01 2015-07-01
Publically traded securities P 2012-01-01 2015-07-01
(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 236     236
b 7,669     7,669
c 169     169
d 14,178     14,178
e 159,498   161,272 -1,774
570,994   583,684 -12,690
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       236
b       7,669
c       169
d       14,178
e       -1,774
      -12,690
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 7,788
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 227,985 10,783,421 0.02114
2013 310,521 9,106,414 0.03410
2012 267,650 6,946,156 0.03853
2011 364,750 6,432,925 0.05670
2010 255,150 5,467,941 0.04666
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.197136
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
0.039427
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
10,830,886
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
427,029
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,769
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
429,798
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
603,759
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 2,769
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 2,769
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 2,769
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 9,090
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 9,090
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 6,321
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet6,321 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
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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 ofbulletMARK MACDONALD Telephone no.bullet (877) 829-5500

    Located atbullet4201 North Lakeshore DriveWausauWI ZIP+4bullet54401
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    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
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MARK MACDONALD Trustee
    1.00     		0    
    1561 GATES AVE
    MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266
    DONNA MARIE MACDONALD Trustee
    1.00     		0    
    1561 GATES AVE
    MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266
    MATTHEW MACDONALD Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    8517 EXCELSIOR DRIVE
    MADISON,WI53717
    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  
    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.............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
    9,506,531
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,489,292
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    10,995,823
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    10,995,823
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    164,937
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    10,830,886
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    541,544
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    541,544
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,769
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,769
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    538,775
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    538,775
    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
    538,775
    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
    603,759
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    603,759
    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
    2,769
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    600,990
    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 7 538,775
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011...... 53,179
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 53,179
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 603,759
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 538,775
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 64,984
    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 5 118,163
    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 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    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 ......     		118,163
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 53,179
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015.... 64,984
    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).)
    MARK MACDONALD
    DONNA MARIE MACDONALD
    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
    ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    300A PASEO DEL MAR
    PALOS VERDES ESTATES,CA90274     		None N/A FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND 51,800
    UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
    6430 INDEPENDENCE AVE
    WOODLAND HILLS,CA91367     		None NonProfit FOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES 25,900
    BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
    2600 STEWART AVENUE SUITE 262
    WAUSAU,WI54401     		None N/A MENTORING THE YOUTH IN THE WAUSAU COMMUNITY 17,500
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    5731 W SLAUSON AVE STE 200
    CULVER CITY,CA90230     		None NonProfit CANCER RESEARCH 20,000
    BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA
    PO BOX 2386
    WAUSAU,WI54402     		None NonProfit SERVICES FOR YOUTH 20,000
    MARSHFIELD CLINIC
    1000 NORTH OAK AVE 1R1
    MARSHFIELD,WI54449     		None NonProfit CATHERINE FONTI ANGEL FUND -BREAST CANCER PREVENTION & TREATMENT 12,500
    MY FRIEND'S PLACE
    PO BOX 3867
    HOLLYWOOD,CA90078     		None NonProfit SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH 10,000
    UNION RESCUE MISSION
    545 S SAN PEDRO ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90013     		None NonProfit SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS 200
    LOS ANGELES MISSION
    303 EAST 5TH STREET
    LOS ANGELES,CA90013     		None NonProfit NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND HUNGRY 200
    WESTSIDE FOOD BANK
    1710 22ND ST
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		None NonProfit FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS FOOD SHELTER 500
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SAMOSET COU
    3511 CAMP PHILLIPS RD
    WESTON,WI54476     		None NonProfit Values based youth development 2,500
    GOOD SHEPARD CENTER
    1650 ROCKWOOD ST
    LOS ANGELES,CA90026     		None NonProfit FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN 200
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    125 BERYL ST
    REDONDO BEACH,CA90277     		None NonProfit COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY 200
    PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
    1500 ROSECRANS AVE SUITE 200
    MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266     		None NonProfit ADVANCE RESEARCH & SUPPORT PATIENTS WHO ARE AFFECTED BY PANCREATIC CANCER 10,000
    K-TECH CHARITIES INC
    7710 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
    WESTON,WI54476     		None Charity PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE AREA'S NEEDY FAMILIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGS 5,000
    CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK
    205 W 700 SOUTH
    SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101     		None NonProfit TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK MISSION IN PROVIDING BETTER & AFFORDABLE CARE FOR CHILDREN 8,000
    MANHATTAN BEACH YOUTH ATHLETICS
    PO BOX 3512
    MANHATTAN BEACH,CA90266     		None NonProfit ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT YOUTH BASEBALL 5,000
    ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDAION
    425 Pine Ridge Blvd
    Wausau,WI54401     		  NonProfit Support Hospice Care 1,800
    LEWIS CLARK COLLEGE
    0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd
    Portland,OR97219     		  School ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT ATHLETICS 5,000
    CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
    400 N 4th Street
    Wausau,WI54403     		  NonProfit SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY OF ARTS 10,000
    NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
    619 Stark Street
    Wausau,WI54403     		  School SUPPORT EDUCATION 10,000
    NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIA
    777 6th Street NW
    Washington,DC20001     		  NonProfit Support to defend and protect America's Pristine natural places 1,000
    WAUSAU MARATHON COUNTY PARK DEPT
    212 River Drive
    Wausua,WI54403     		  Public LIGHT DONATION 182,759
    LONG BEACH RESCUE MISSION
    PO Box 1969
    Long Beach,CA90801     		  NonProfit HELPING THE HOMELESS 200
    EVEREST GRIDIRON ON THE GREEN
    6500 ALDERSON ST
    SCHOLFIELD,WI54476     		  NonProfit provide supplemental financial support through charitable fundraising activities in order to assist the D.C. Everest football program in producing respectful, responsible, productive citizens 1,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CE
    500 FIRST STREET
    WAUSAU,WI54403     		  NonProfit Edgar Summary Baseball Fund 145,000
    THE NEIGHBORS PLACE
    745 SCOTT ST
    WAUSAU,WI54403     		  NonProfit to help people in need 3,000
    MINISTRY SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL
    3400 Ministry Parkway
    Weston,WI54476     		  NonProfit Funds help to provide programming to infants, childre and their fmailies. 11,000
    ST PIUS X ST MATTHIAS ACADEMY
    7851 E GARDENDALE STREET
    DOWNEY,CA90242     		None   FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND 25,000
    NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUN
    1000 WEST CAMPUS
    WAUSAU,WI54401     		None   FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FUND 500
    NORTH BEND PERSBYERIAN CHURCH
    2238 PONY CREED ROAD
    NORTH BEND,OR97459     		    Funds help to provide programming 1,000
    ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER
    1611 PINT TREE LN
    ST GERMAIN,WI54558     		None   Furthering the well-being of those affected by cancer through empowerment, enhancement of their quality of life, and the creation of hope for the future 5,000
    WI AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK EDU ASSOC
    PO BOX 1542
    Wausau,WI54402     		    Charity 3,000
    PEYTON'S PROMISE
    3502 MAKENZIE DRIVE
    WESTON,WI54476     		    HELP FIGHT THE HUNGER IN AMERICA 1,000
    BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
    4121 SHELBYVILLE RD
    LOUISVILLE,KY40207     		    PROVIDE FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 1,500
    EMPOWERED DREAM HUNTS
    526 SANDY LANE
    MOSINEE,WI54455     		    Help the specially-abled outdoor enthusiast living in the Wisconsin communities to overcome natures challenges, break barriers and develop friendships to fulfill a dream. 500
    ST VINCENT DE PAUL
    131 W THOMAS ST
    WAUSAU,WI54401     		    service to individuals in need. 1,000
    ST ANNE PARISH
    700 W BRIDGE STREET
    WAUSAU,WI54401     		None   helping people grow in the image of Christ. 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 603,759
    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 12  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 304,252  
    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.....       274  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		        7,788
    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)..   303,990 7,788
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13311,778
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting Fees 13,800 5,500 0 0

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Boardwalk K-1 Ending Capital Balance   55,829  
    Boardwalk K-1 FMV     39,940
    Enterpriise K-1 FMV     76,740
    Enterprise K-1 Ending Capital Balance   40,515  


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Amount
    Net Unrealized Gains or Losses on Investments 8,706


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Boardwalk Pipeline Partners - Bus loss 3,455 3,455    
    Boardwalk Pipeline Partners - Cash Contr 7 7    
    Enterprise Products Prtnrs - Bus Loss 4,307 4,307    
    Membership Fees 75 75    
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 767 767    
    Non-deductible Contributions 800      


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Other Investment Income -274    


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXPENSES 1,105 1,105 0 0
    Investment Expenses - JP Morgan 4,335 4,335 0 0


    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Name Address
    Mark Macdonald 4201 North Lakeshore Drive
    Wausua,WI54401
    Donna Macdonald 4201 North Lakeshire Drive
    Wausau,WI54401


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MACDONALD FOUNDATION
     
    CO MARK AND DONNA MACDONALD
    EIN:
    33-6269762
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Estimated Tax Payments 2015 7,500      
    Foreign Taxes 15,561 15,561    
    Franchise Tax Board CA 10