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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)5008 44TH STREET NW
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20016
A Employer identification number

53-0196564
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(202) 244-0649
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$5,141,353J 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)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 732 422  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 131,525 131,525  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 228,495
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,898,537
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 228,495
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........ 360,752 360,442  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 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 4,680 2,340   2,340
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 40,342 40,342   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,938 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 300 0   300
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 350 0   350
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 48,610 42,682   2,990
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 534,000 534,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 582,610 42,682   536,990
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -221,858
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 317,760
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 171,623 435,377 435,377
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) 189,095 Click to see attachment24,553 25,723
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 3,818,803 Click to see attachment3,783,424 4,680,253
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 48,600    
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 237,091    
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,465,212 4,243,354 5,141,353
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 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........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 4,465,212 4,243,354
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,465,212 4,243,354
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,465,212 4,243,354
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
4,465,212
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-221,858
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,243,354
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
4,243,354
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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 MORGAN STANLEY HELD INVESTMENTS      
b MORGAN STANLEY HELD INVESTMENTS      
c WILMINGTON/M&T HELD INVESTMENTS      
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 638,494   649,135 -10,641
b 730,753   554,066 176,687
c 529,290   466,841 62,449
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       -10,641
b       176,687
c       62,449
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 2 228,495
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 543,090 6,222,094 0.087284
2013 546,885 6,141,142 0.089053
2012 479,101 5,552,050 0.086293
2011 450,445 5,356,151 0.084099
2010 444,811 5,614,595 0.079224
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.425953
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
0.085191
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
5,510,790
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
469,470
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,178
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
472,648
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
536,990
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 3,178
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 3,178
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 3,178
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 4,480
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 4,480
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 1,302
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,302 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletDC
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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 addressbulletNONE
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBETSY PAULL Telephone no.bullet (202) 244-0649

    Located atbullet5008 44TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC ZIP+4bullet20016
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
    BETSY PAULL O'CONNELL PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    WENDY GASCH TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    MARY REYNER SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    STANLEY BERMAN DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    JAMES DICKSON DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    BETSY FEINBERG DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    ERIC BRIDGES DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    WILLIAM B GLEW DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    JOHN F O'NEILL DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    MOHAMAD JAAFAR DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    CAROLYN POST DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    ELIZABETH RATIGAN DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    DENISE ROZELL DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    ANTHONY STEPHENS DIRECTOR
    0.20     		0 0 0
    5088 44TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    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
    5,257,257
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    337,454
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    5,594,711
    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
    5,594,711
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    83,921
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    5,510,790
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    275,540
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    275,540
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,178
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,178
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    272,362
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    272,362
    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
    272,362
    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
    536,990
    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
    536,990
    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
    3,178
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    533,812
    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 7 272,362
    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...... 172,427
    b From 2011...... 189,767
    c From 2012...... 208,146
    d From 2013...... 251,838
    e From 2014...... 240,911
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,063,089
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 536,990
    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..... 272,362
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 264,628
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,327,717
    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) ...     		172,427
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,155,290
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 189,767
    b Excess from 2012.... 208,146
    c Excess from 2013.... 251,838
    d Excess from 2014.... 240,911
    e Excess from 2015.... 264,628
    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
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABLITIES
    2013 H STREET NW 5TH FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION COSTS TO PAY FOR BLIND INTERN WORKING IN DC 20,000
    AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
    2200 WILSON BLVD SUITE 650
    ARLINGTON,VA22201     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION GENERAL OPERATIONS IN DC METROPOLITAN AREA 25,000
    BREAD FOR THE CITY INC
    1640 GOOD HOPE RD SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20020     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION VISION CLINIC'S GENEAL OPERATIONS 30,000
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    111 MICHIGAN AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT FOR DIRECT SERVICES 90,000
    DC CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC
    1400 FLORIDA AVE NW SUITE 3A
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS 55,000
    INDEPENDENCE NOW
    12301 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE SUITE 101
    SILVER SPRING,MD20904     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SERVICES TO BLIND/LOW VISION DC AREA RESIDENTS 20,000
    IONA SENIOR SERVICES
    4125 ALBEMARIE STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS FOR BLIND SENIORS 10,000
    JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
    6125 MONTROSE ROAD
    ROCKVILLE,MD20852     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION INTERNAL LIGHT PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY BLIND 8,000
    LOW VISION CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND
    4905 DEL RAY AVE SUITE 504
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATING EXPENSES 25,000
    METRO WASHINGTON EAR INC
    12061 TECH ROAD
    SILVER SPRING,MD20904     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATING EXPENSES 10,000
    PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS SOCIETY OF METRO WASHINGTON
    1175 CHURCH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATING EXPENSES 35,000
    SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
    300 OLNEY-SANDY SPRING ROAD
    SILVER SPRING,MD20860     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATING EXPENSES 11,000
    SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT
    71 O STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES 35,000
    THE ABRAHAM & LAURA LISNER HOME
    5425 WESTERN AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20015     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SERVICES FOR BLIND RESIDENTS 10,000
    WASHINGTON LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS & URBAN AFFAIRS
    11 DUPONT CIRCLE SUITE 400
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION ADVOCACY FOR BLIND/LOW VISION SERVICES 70,000
    WASHINGTON NATIONAL EYE CENTER
    110 IRVING ST NW 1A-1
    WASHINGTON,DC20010     		NONE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION OPERATING EXPENSES 80,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 534,000
    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 ...........     		    14 732  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 131,525  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 228,495  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 360,752 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13360,752
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Name:
    AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
     
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    EIN:
    53-0196564
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 4,680 2,340   2,340

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    Name:
    AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
     
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    EIN:
    53-0196564
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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
     
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    EIN:
    53-0196564
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    2000 SHS ABBOTT LABORATORIES 56,554 78,620
    100 SHS ALPHABET INC CL C 52,231 69,210
    750 SHS AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 7,626 45,570
    3300 SHS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL WARRANT 72,925 61,677
    750 SHS ANADORKO PETROLEUM CORP 56,637 39,938
    400 SHS BOEING CO 50,068 51,948
    4386 SHS BROADSTONE NET LEASE INC. 250,002 324,564
    1000 SHS CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL 52,845 63,510
    500 SHS CHUBB LTD 55,082 65,355
    1500 SHS COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8,419 73,200
    1000 SHS EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 44,397 52,160
    4000 SHS GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 23,988 94,440
    500 SHS GILEAD SCIENCES INC 48,370 41,710
    2000 SHS GLADSTONE CAPITAL 50,000 50,300
    5000 SHS GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP. 85,688 36,200
    300 SHS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE 6,870 45,534
    750 SHS JOHNSON & JOHNSON 47,721 90,975
    5000 SHS JP MORGAN AND CO 61,139 101,250
    1000 SHS KINDER MORGAN 44,792 48,850
    400 SHS LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 27,447 99,268
    750 SHS MASQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE CORP 59,684 55,538
    300 SHS MCKESSON CORP 51,148 55,995
    1500 SHS MERCK & COMPANY 47,053 86,415
    1200 SHS MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL 50,424 54,612
    3000 SHS NEW SENIOR INVESTMENT GROUP 47,444 32,040
    1000 SHS PEPSICO INC CO 40,614 79,455
    750 SHS PRAXAIR INC. 56,487 84,293
    1000 SHS PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 28,804 84,670
    1000 SHS QUALCOMM INC 50,784 53,570
    2000 SHS STONECASTLE FINANCIAL 47,848 36,680
    2500 SHS UNITED BANKSHARES INC. 43,300 75,020
    650 SHS UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 51,037 66,658
    5000 SHS WELLS FARGO & CO 56,963 68,100
    1000 SHS WILLIAMS CO. 49,228 21,630
    2000 SHS XPO LOGISTICS 60,072 52,520
    ABB LTD 6,961 6,187
    ABBVIE INC COM 15,377 27,921
    ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND CL A 14,687 26,283
    ACI WORLDWIDE INC 4,838 3,961
    ADVANCED ENERGY IND INC 2,891 3,303
    AEGON NV ADR 6,958 3,781
    AFFILIATED MGRS GROUP INC 3,901 3,238
    AGIOS PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM 2,069 838
    AIA GROUP LTD SPON ADR 1,724 3,489
    AKORN INC 5,820 6,010
    AKZO NOBEL NV ADR 6,383 7,006
    ALBANY MOLECULAR RES 3,752 3,064
    ALIGN TECHNOLOGY 5,440 7,894
    AMER WOODMARK CORPORATION 263 266
    AMSURG INC COMMON 8,893 10,623
    APPLE INC 30,911 35,754
    ASPEN INSURANCE HLDGS LTD 8,173 9,554
    AT&T INC 23,146 32,321
    AUTOLIV INC 3,320 5,587
    AVIVA PLC ADR 5,576 3,987
    AXA ADS 5,225 5,533
    BAE SYS PLC SPON ADR 4,581 4,615
    BAIDU INC ADS 7,849 7,432
    BANK OF THE OZARKS INC 4,049 3,377
    BARCLAYS PLC ADR 9,265 5,122
    BAYER AG SPON ADR 3,804 5,737
    BE AEROSPACE INC 2,960 2,863
    BLACKROCK INC 8,615 16,784
    BNP PARIBAS SP ADR REPSTG 6,217 7,293
    BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HLDG CL-A 14,110 15,176
    BP PLC ADS 11,545 10,902
    BROADRIDGE FIN SOLU.LLC 5,535 6,520
    BROADSOFT INC COM 2,355 3,323
    BROADSOFT INC COM 4,393 4,759
    BROWN & BROWN INC 9,750 11,503
    BURLINGTON STORES INC 6,984 7,938
    CACI INTERNATIONAL INC CL A 9,399 10,488
    CALATLANTIC GROUP INC 7,420 7,636
    CANON INC ADR NEW 5,780 5,178
    CAPITAL BANK FINL CORP CL A 1,498 1,613
    CARTER'S 5,956 6,069
    CBRE GROUP INC 3,642 6,858
    CENTENE CORPORATION 3,798 7,494
    CHENIERE ENERGY INC NEW 3,939 3,943
    CHEVRON CORP 25,384 27,570
    CHINA LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD 5,562 4,035
    CHINA LODGING GRP LTD SPON ADR 1,833 1,858
    CHINA MOBILE LTD 6,181 6,659
    CHINA TELECOM LTD 7,550 6,434
    CHUBB LTD 16,148 21,306
    CIVITAS SOLUTIONS INC COM 3,869 4,374
    CK HUTCHISON HLDGS LTD ADR 3,102 3,587
    CNO FINL GROUP INC COM 1,387 1,449
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 18,943 20,716
    COMPAGNIE DE ST GOBAIN UNSP 6,633 5,342
    CONTINENTAL BLDG PRODS INC 2,347 2,690
    CORE LABORATORIES N V 4,241 3,221
    COTIVITI HOLDINGS INC 3,817 4,289
    CREDIT AGRICOLE SA UNSP ADR 5,612 4,712
    CREDIT SUISSE GROUP 7,601 4,483
    CRH PLC ADR 6,239 9,406
    CVS HEALTH CORP COM 14,364 27,477
    DAVE & BUSTERS ENTMT INC COM 3,766 4,492
    DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD SP 2,867 5,595
    DEUTSCHE BOERSE AG UNSPON ADR 5,089 5,523
    DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA ADR 6,216 4,480
    DEXCOM INC 4,308 7,219
    DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC 4,679 5,290
    DISCOVER FINCL SVCS 20,846 19,078
    DOLBY CLA A COM STK 4,151 4,976
    DUN & BRADSTREET CP NEW 6,981 8,041
    DUNKIN BRANDS GROUP INC 4,689 3,839
    EL PASO ELECTRIC CO NEW 6,003 6,712
    ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING INC 1,933 1,894
    EMC CORP MASS 18,691 20,704
    ENGILITY HLDGS INC NEW COM 6,535 5,090
    ENI SPA AMER DEP RCPT 8,174 6,082
    ENTEGRIS INC 2,783 4,587
    F5 NETWORKS INC 5,921 7,058
    FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SE 15,859 26,156
    FIRST AMERICAN FINL CORP 10,976 12,146
    FIRST CASH FINL SVCS INC 8,016 9,239
    FIRST FINCL BNCP 5,961 6,555
    FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 6,449 6,307
    FIRST REPUBLIC BANK 5,071 8,679
    FOOT LOCKER INC 7,659 8,394
    FORTINET INC 6,724 5,939
    FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES 3,158 4,189
    FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO 6,395 7,172
    FS INVT CORP COM 4,713 4,715
    GARTNER INC 2,318 5,163
    GEA GROUP AG SPON ADR 6,100 6,657
    GENERAL MTRS CO 24,182 21,310
    GENPACT LTD 3,895 3,758
    GETINGE AB UNSPONS ADR 6,928 4,574
    GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC ADS 7,317 6,674
    GLENCORE PLC ADR 3,790 4,380
    GLOBAL PAYMENT INC 2,348 5,282
    GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO 7,097 9,418
    GROUP I AUTOMOTIVE INC 3,547 2,764
    GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC 2,068 2,409
    HAIER ELECT GROUP CO LTD ADR 6,517 6,149
    HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC 5,449 4,826
    HAWAIIAN HLDGS INC 5,384 4,252
    HD SUPPLY HOLDINGS 7,483 9,227
    HEIDELBERG CEMENT ADR 4,408 5,625
    HERSHA HOSPITALITY TR 5,427 4,150
    HILLENBRAND INC 7,723 8,351
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 19,971 26,056
    HORIZON PHARMA PLC SHS 4,762 2,438
    HSBC HOLDINGS PLC SPON ADR NEW 11,744 8,391
    HSN INC 3,921 3,229
    IAC INTERACTIVECORP COM 3,694 4,729
    ICF INTL INC 5,292 7,035
    ICON PLC 4,649 5,811
    IDEXX LABS 4,593 5,572
    IMAX CORP 4,159 3,656
    INFINERA CORP 6,528 3,846
    ING GROEP NV ADR 5,767 6,219
    INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CRP NEW 3,854 6,303
    INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC 1,721 2,726
    IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC 4,570 2,818
    ISHARES MSCI SOUTHKOREA CP ETF 21,734 19,422
    JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC 5,127 5,652
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 25,406 31,174
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 17,165 29,703
    KAPSTONE PAPER AND PACKAGING 2,001 2,524
    KAR AUCTION SVCS INC 6,494 13,357
    KB FINANCIAL GRP INC SONS ADR 3,389 2,590
    KINGFISHER PLC SPONS ADR NEW 2,990 3,642
    KIRBY CP 4,687 4,804
    KONICA MINOLTA INC ADR 7,327 5,272
    KUNLUN ENERGY CO LTD ADR 5,754 2,998
    LA Z BOY INCORPORATED 6,546 6,983
    LAKELAND FINCL 3,384 3,620
    LAREDO PETROLEUM INC 5,498 6,403
    LENNOX INTL INC 2,996 4,991
    LINCOLN ELEC HLDGS INC 3,237 3,486
    LITTELFUSE INC 2,563 2,955
    LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC 3,033 4,410
    LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 25,282 25,810
    LOWES COMPANIES INC 13,208 27,155
    MACY'S INC 21,120 13,242
    MANHATTAN ASSOC INC 1,826 4,297
    MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC 1,934 4,217
    MARKS & SPENCER GRP PLC ADR 6,069 3,553
    MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC 18,713 24,440
    MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC COM 4,899 4,781
    MEDIVATION INC 5,828 8,804
    MEDTRONIC PLC SHS 27,293 31,237
    MERCADOLIBRE INC 8,705 9,425
    MERCK KGAA UNSPON ADR 2,665 5,792
    METRO AG UNSPON ADR 6,777 5,527
    MICHAELS COS INC COM 2,966 3,043
    MICHELIN COMPAGNIE GENERALE DE 5,002 6,953
    MICROSOFT CORP 18,479 30,856
    MIDDLEBY CORP DEL 6,361 6,569
    MOMENTA PHARM INC 3,181 2,333
    MONDELEZ INTL INC COM 17,319 18,523
    MONSANTO CO/NEW 20,155 18,407
    MORPHOSYS AG SPONS ADR 3,417 2,210
    MULTI COLOR CP 3,705 4,438
    MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS INTL 5,764 4,966
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC COM 15,751 32,991
    NIELSEN HLDGS PLC 16,790 19,697
    NISSAN MTR CO LTD SPND ADR 10,037 9,375
    NORDSON CP 3,707 5,853
    NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION 8,600 9,902
    NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDS INC 5,462 5,060
    NOVO NORDISK A/S ADR 7,535 19,791
    OASIS PETROLEUM INC 2,249 2,223
    OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 5,047 5,187
    OLD NATL BANCORP IND 4,132 3,972
    OPHTHOTECH CORP COM 4,702 3,470
    PACIFIC PREMIER BANCORP INC 2,625 2,616
    PACKAGING CORP AMER 18,081 20,079
    PEPSICO INC NC 26,663 29,345
    PETROFAC LTD LONDON UNSPON ADR 4,272 3,395
    PFIZER INC 17,550 35,527
    PHILLIPS 66 COM 19,606 23,167
    POWER INTEGRATIONS INC 4,756 3,805
    PRA HEALTH SCIENCES INC 1,989 2,840
    PRAXAIR INC 20,082 18,207
    PRECISION DRILLING COR 3,235 2,629
    PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS INC 3,893 3,767
    PROSPERITY BANCSHARES 10,092 10,861
    PROTO LABS 4,406 3,684
    QIAGEN NV ORD 5,943 5,256
    RADIUS HEALTH INC 3,138 2,242
    RELIANCE STEEL & ALUM CO 8,572 10,458
    RENAISSANCE RE HOLDINGS LTD 12,004 13,506
    ROCHE HOLDINGS ADR 4,917 8,765
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC CL B 10,951 11,032
    SABRE CORPORATION 8,094 7,528
    SANOFI ADR 6,775 7,198
    SAP AG 5,485 6,377
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 20,443 20,324
    SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HLDGS INC 2,035 2,587
    SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO LTD 3,230 2,357
    SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT 4,431 4,719
    SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED 1,848 3,956
    SILGAN HLDGS INC 9,322 10,961
    SILGAN HLDGS INC 3,113 5,300
    SILICON LAB INC 8,382 8,432
    SKECHERS U S A INC CL A 4,971 4,844
    SKY PLC 8,047 6,368
    SOFTBANK CORP UNSPONS ADR 7,550 7,362
    SPIRE INC 4,894 5,951
    SPLUNK INC 6,384 5,906
    SUBSEA 7 S.A. SPONSORED ADR 4,579 5,194
    SUNCOR ENERGY INC 6,791 6,156
    SUNTORY BEVERAGE AND FOOD LTD 3,176 4,095
    SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES INC 2,864 4,032
    SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC 2,671 3,443
    SURGERY PARTNERS INC 6,070 6,355
    SURGICAL CARE AFFILIATES INC 3,495 4,624
    SWISS RE LTD SPONSORED ADR 3,721 5,334
    TABLEAU SOFTWARE INC CL-A 7,062 4,550
    TAILORED BRANDS INC COM 1,528 1,089
    TCP CAPITAL CORP 5,802 5,501
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD NEW 20,438 19,075
    TEAM INC 4,903 3,526
    TELEFONICA SA ADR 7,465 4,437
    TELENOR ASA ADS 5,602 7,055
    TENARIS S.A. 2,526 2,913
    TESCO PLC SPONSORED ADR 10,704 5,504
    TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS ADR 7,229 8,187
    THERMON GROUP HOLDINGS INC COM 5,067 4,630
    TOSHIBA CORP UNSPONS ADR 4,956 4,226
    TOTAL S A SPON ADR 7,914 5,243
    TOTAL SYSTEM SVCS 3,276 7,329
    TOYOTA MOTOR CP ADR NEW 4,404 4,400
    TRANSUNION 4,681 6,086
    TURKCELL ILETISM HIZM AS NEW 4,710 3,239
    UBS GROUP AG SHS 4,269 3,538
    UNION BANKSHARES CORP NEW 6,764 7,018
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 16,626 22,860
    UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORP 1,455 2,648
    UNITEDHEALTH GP INC 18,821 35,865
    UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES B 1,803 6,035
    V F CORPORATION 14,775 25,334
    VECTREN CP 7,976 9,481
    VEEVA SYS INC CL A 2,196 2,661
    VERINT SYSTEMS INC 7,962 6,891
    VISTA OUTDOOR INC COM 7,466 7,350
    VODAFONE GROUP PLC 4,724 3,954
    VWR CORP COM 13,789 16,646
    WABTEC 2,295 5,197
    WALT DISNEY CO HLDG CO 22,607 20,249
    WEBSTER FINCL CORP 7,844 9,879
    WEC ENERGY GROUP INC COM 19,523 26,904
    WELLS FARGO & CO NEW 19,075 26,173
    WESCO INTL INC 5,515 5,406
    WHIRLPOOL CORP 16,653 22,663
    WHITEWAVE FOODS CORP CL A 3,970 4,694
    WILLIAMS SONOMA 6,383 6,464
    WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP 2,359 5,556
    XYLEM INC COM 3,985 4,197
    YY INC ADS 5,090 2,676

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
     
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    EIN:
    53-0196564
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    24,553
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    25,723
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
     
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    EIN:
    53-0196564
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 40,342 40,342   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    AID ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF
     
    THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
    EIN:
    53-0196564
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 2,938 0   0