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 ASLAN FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE NO 140
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KNOXVILLE, TN37919
A Employer identification number

62-1520208
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(865) 524-6360
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$99,531,219J 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 113,413 104,357  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,655,113 1,655,113  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,260,939
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 25,540,890
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,260,939
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 54,460 23,820  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,083,925 3,044,229  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 204,638 10,232   194,406
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 124,150 0   124,150
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 16,009 800   15,209
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 51,918 12,980   38,938
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 48,238 12,060   36,178
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 302,430 232,921   69,509
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 77,266 6,235   23,482
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 16,192 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 19,751 4,938   14,813
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 17,948 0   17,948
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 537,943 80,759   456,660
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,416,483 360,925   991,293
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,597,840 2,597,840
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,014,323 360,925   3,589,133
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -930,398
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,683,304
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............. 40,473 19,420 19,420
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,276,543 1,365,225 1,365,225
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) 2,013,495 Click to see attachment2,219,325 2,240,660
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 65,946,301 Click to see attachment66,182,036 72,194,482
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 11,009,219 Click to see attachment9,365,171 9,434,438
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,192,461 Click to see attachment3,185,890 3,262,920
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet11,061,989
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet47,915 9,803,047 11,014,074 11,014,074
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 94,281,539 93,351,141 99,531,219
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 94,281,539 93,351,141
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 94,281,539 93,351,141
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 94,281,539 93,351,141
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
94,281,539
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-930,398
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
93,351,141
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
93,351,141
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b FAIRWAY R.A. FUND LTCG DIVIDENDS      
c FAIRWAY R.A. FUND NET SEC.1231 GAIN      
d RCP FUND V. LP LTCG DIVIDENDS      
e RCP FUND V. LP NET SEC.1231      
ENERGY TR. PARTNERS NET SEC. 1231 LOSS      
(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 25,166,823   24,244,510 922,313
b 1,550     1,550
c     35,430 -35,430
d 371,104     371,104
e 1,413     1,413
    11 -11
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       922,313
b       1,550
c       -35,430
d       371,104
e       1,413
      -11
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,260,939
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 5,728,522 93,665,295 0.061159
2013 4,604,018 91,733,214 0.050189
2012 4,487,810 85,840,085 0.052281
2011 3,834,286 87,427,065 0.043857
2010 3,000,197 80,655,888 0.037197
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.244683
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
0.048937
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
90,866,988
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
4,446,758
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
26,833
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
4,473,591
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
4,802,746
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 26,833
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 26,833
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 26,833
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 82,056
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 82,056
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 55,223
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet55,223 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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)
    bulletTN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNICHOLE MCCOY OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Telephone no.bullet (865) 524-6360

    Located atbullet4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140KNOXVILLETN ZIP+4bullet37919
    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
    JEFFREY MANSOUR FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		157,279 14,262 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    DEBBIE BLACK ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
    20.00     		47,359 5,881 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    MARK K WILLIAMS SECRETARY
    10.00     		0 0 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    LINDSAY Y MCDONOUGH VP/TREASURER
    10.00     		0 0 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    ROBERT S YOUNG PRESIDENT
    10.00     		0 0 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    RACHAEL P YOUNG FORMER DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    JIM MCDONOUGH DIRECTOR
    10.00     		0 0 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    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
    RANDALL COFFEY EMPLOYEE
    40.00     		59,815 5,862 0
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    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
    SANDERS PACE ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES 289,500
    514 WEST JACKSON AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37902
    CAROL R JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES INC ARCHITECTURE SERVICES 132,467
    115 BROAD STREET
    BOSTON,MA02110
    JOHNSON & GALYON INC CONSTRUCTION 131,283
    1130 ATLANTIC AVE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37917
    MFGA LLC CO MARK FOSTER GAGE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES 83,139
    27 WASHINGTON SQUARE N 5E
    NEW YORK,NY10011
    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 LOGHAVEN -- ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC LOG HOUSES FOR USE AS AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH KNOXVILLE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT IS PRESERVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES AS AN URBAN WOODLAND THAT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 1,020,021
    2 FORT DICKERSON PARK -- ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW ENTRANCE TO THIS PUBLIC PARK, WHICH INCLUDES THE SITE OF CIVIL WAR FORT DICKERSON. THE PROJECT IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, WHICH OWNS THE PARK, AND INVOLVES DEVELOPMENT OF A PARCEL PURCHASED BY THE FOUNDATION AND GIVEN TO THE CITY IN 2014. 143,572
    3 HIGH GROUND PARK -- ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF HIGH GROUND PARK FOR PUBLIC USE. THE PARK, WHICH INCLUDES THE SITE OF CIVIL WAR FORT HIGLEY, WAS DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDATION AND OPENED TO THE PUBLIC IN 2013. 44,061
    4 CANDORO MARBLE BUILDING -- ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR DOCUMENTATION OF THE HISTORIC CANDORO MARBLEWORKS SHOWROOM BUILDING AND ALSO FOR A PLAN OF STABILIZATION TO FACILITATE USE BY THE TENANT, CANDORO ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTER; ALSO ONGOING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTENANCE OF THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS. 5,959
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    90,792,294
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,458,455
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    92,250,749
    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
    92,250,749
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,383,761
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    90,866,988
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,543,349
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    4,543,349
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    26,833
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    1,862
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    28,695
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,514,654
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,514,654
    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
    4,514,654
    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
    3,589,133
    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
    1,213,613
    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
    4,802,746
    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
    26,833
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,775,913
    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 4,514,654
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 2,775,930
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,802,746
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 2,775,930
    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..... 2,026,816
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		2,487,838
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
    4823 OLD KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 140
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919
    (865) 524-6360
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    FOUNDATION'S ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    AID TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES OF APPALACHIAN COUNTIES
    PO BOX 5953
    OAK RIDGE,TN37831     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROGRAM 10,000
    APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE
    PO BOX 364
    TOWNSEND,TN37882     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - FENCING 10,000
    APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT
    4523 BRISTOL HIGHWAY
    JOHNSON CITY,TN37601     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICED - SEPTIC SYSTEMS 10,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY
    220 CARRICK STREET SUITE 318
    KNOXVILLE,TN37921     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - VESTAL CLUB 232,995
    CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY EAST TN
    2230 SUTHERLAND AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - OPERATING EXPENSES 50,000
    CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY EAST TN
    2230 SUTHERLAND AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - ENDOWMENT 100,000
    CANDORO ARTS & HERITAGE INC
    PO BOX 9473
    KNOXVILLE,TN37920     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - VESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP 2,500
    CARPET BAG THEATRE
    PO BOX 3184
    KNOXVILLE,TN37917     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - SUMMER PROGRAM 5,000
    CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FAIRWAY REAL ASSET FUND K-1
    600 PEACHTREE STREET NE
    ATLANTA,GA30308     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 1
    CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM RCP FUND V K-1
    8235 FORSYTH BOULEVARD SUITE 1101
    ST LOUIS,MO63105     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 148
    CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
    17 MARKET STREET
    KNOXVILLE,TN37902     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - BIG EARS MUSIC FESTIVAL 330,000
    COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
    620 STATE STREET
    KNOXVILLE,TN37902     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - SCHOLARSHIPS 20,000
    DISCOVER LIFE IN AMERICA
    1316 CHEROKEE ORCHARD ROAD
    GATLINBURG,TN37738     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - ECOLOGICAL STUDY 10,750
    FRIENDS OF YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER
    3201 DIVISION STREET
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - OPERATING EXPENSES 80,000
    HORSE HAVEN OF TENNESSEE
    2417 REAGAN ROAD
    KNOXVILLE,TN37931     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - FEED AND VETERINARIAN EXPENSES 20,000
    INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC
    315 GILL AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37917     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PATIENT VISITS 25,000
    KNOX HERITAGE INC
    PO BOX 1242
    KNOXVILLE,TN37901     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - OPERATING EXPENSES 80,000
    KNOXVILLE HISTORY PROJECT
    706 WALNUT STREET SUITE 404
    KNOXVILLE,TN37902     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART
    1050 WORLDS FAIR PARK DRIVE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37916     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 500,000
    KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY
    612 EAST DEPOT AVE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37917     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 150,000
    KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    100 S GAY STREET
    KNOXVILLE,TN37902     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 200,000
    KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
    2247 WESTERN AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37921     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - MOBILE MEALS 10,000
    KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
    2247 WESTERN AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37921     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - O'CONNOR CENTER 10,000
    MCCLUNG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & CULTURE
    1327 CIRCLE PARK DRIVE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37966     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - CIVIL WAR HISTORY PROJECT 30,000
    SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE
    136 HARVEST LANE
    MARYVILLE,TN37801     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 50,000
    SHANGRI-LA THERAPEUTIC ACADEMY OF RIDING
    11800 HIGHWAY 11E
    LENOIR CITY,TN37772     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 8,000
    SMOKY MOUNTAIN SERVICE DOGS
    110 TOOWEKA CIRCLE
    LOUDON,TN37774     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - SERVICE DOG 20,000
    TENNESSEE CLEAN WATER NETWORK
    PO BOX 1521
    KNOXVILLE,TN37901     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 64,222
    VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER
    511 N BROADWAY STREET
    KNOXVILLE,TN37917     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - ALCHOHOL/DRUG CASE MANAGER AND OUTREACH PROGRAM 25,000
    YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER
    3201 DIVISION STREET
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM 489,224
    YOUTH TRANSITIONS INC
    301 CHESHIRE DRIVE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37919     		N/A 501(C)(3) RESTRICTED - PROGRAM SUPPORT 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,597,840
    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 ...........     		    14 113,413  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,655,113  
    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 1,260,939  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aFAIRWAY R.A.F. I LP ORDINARY INCOME     		525990 27,506 14 57  
    bRCP FUND V LP ORDINARY INCOME 525990 3,292 14 -3,211  
    cFAIRWAY R.A.F. I LP ROYALTIES     14 27,795  
    dFAIRWAY R.A.F. I LP OTHER INCOME     14 -857  
    eRCP FUND V LP OTHER INCOME     14 -4,732  
    fRCP FUND V LP ROYALTIES     14 172  
    gENERGY TR. PARTNERS ORDINARY INCOME 525990 -158 14 -3  
    hRENTAL LOSS FROM K-1'S     14 -246  
    iMISCELLANEOUS INCOME     01 4,845  
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 30,640 3,053,285 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    133,083,925
    (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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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 48,238 12,060   36,178

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    COMPENSATION FORM 990-PF, PART VIII TOTAL COMPENSATION IN PART VIII, COLUMN (C), REPRESENTS FORM W-2 MEDICARE WAGES AS WELL AS ANY NONTAXABLE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AS PROVIDED UNDER THE SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN.DEBBIE BLACK, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, IS COMPENSATED BY THE ASLAN FOUNDATION. THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES THE ASLAN FOUNDATION FOR FIFTY PERCENT OF HER TOTAL COMPENSATION. THE AMOUNT DISCLOSED ON STATEMENT 13 IS THE ASLAN FOUNDATION'S SHARE OF MS. BLACK'S TOTAL COMPENSATION.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SCHWAB #5051 CORPORATE BONDS 9,365,171 9,434,438

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SCHWAB #4350 MUTUAL FUNDS 39,379,831 40,740,163
    SCHWAB #5051 MUTUAL FUNDS 26,802,205 31,454,319

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

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


    2,219,325
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    2,240,660


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SCHWAB #4350 ALTERNATIVES AT COST 3,184,663 3,261,693
    ENERGY TR. PARTNERS AT COST 1,227 1,227

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 51,918 12,980   38,938


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSE 15,667 0   15,667
    INSURANCE 38,514 9,629   28,886
    ORDINARY INCOME DEDUCTION 1,510 1,510   0
    ROYALTIES DEDUCTION - FAIRWAY 9,646 9,646   0
    PORTFOLIO EXPENSE - FAIRWAY 11,604 11,581   0
    PORTFOLIO EXPENSE - RCP FUND 32,627 32,125   0
    PROPERTY UPKEEP 390,744 0   390,744
    SEC. 59(E)(2) DEDUCTION - FAIRWAY 10,838 10,838   0
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE - ENERGY TR. P. 9 9   0
    INVESTMENT INTEREST - FAIRWAY 37 37   0
    INVESTMENT INTEREST - RCP 634 634   0
    TELEPHONE 7,113 0   7,113
    CONTRACT SERVICES 19,000 4,750   14,250


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FAIRWAY R.A.F. I LP ORDINARY INCOME 27,563 57 27,563
    RCP FUND V LP ORDINARY INCOME 81 -3,211 81
    FAIRWAY R.A.F. I LP ROYALTIES 27,795 27,795 27,795
    FAIRWAY R.A.F. I LP OTHER INCOME -857 -857 -857
    RCP FUND V LP OTHER INCOME -4,732 -4,732 -4,732
    RCP FUND V LP ROYALTIES 172 172 172
    ENERGY TR. PARTNERS ORDINARY INCOME -161 -3 -161
    RENTAL LOSS FROM K-1'S -246 -246 -246
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 4,845 4,845 4,845


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 228,474 228,474   0
    BANK FEES 25 19   6
    PROFESSIONAL DUES 12,100 3,025   9,075
    CONSULTING 38,906 0   38,906
    PAYROLL SERVICES 5,611 1,403   4,208
    MISCELLANEOUS 17,314 0   17,314


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ASLAN FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    62-1520208
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TN SECRETARY OF STATE 20 0   20
    TN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 5,000 5,000   0
    PAYROLL TAX 24,697 1,235   23,462
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX 47,549 0   0