Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK73118
A Employer identification number

73-1463569
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(405) 475-3200
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$238,005,464J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 5,357,892 5,418,247  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,972,288
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,821,048
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,638,782
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 2,087,324 -728,444  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 10,417,504 8,328,585  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 225,000 46,875   178,125
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 94,886 23,722   71,165
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 2,792 698   2,094
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 34,600 25,950   8,650
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....   10,031    
17 Interest............... 3,815 3,815   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 333,917 4,937   14,813
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 36,282 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 76,567 0   76,567
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,025 0   8,025
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 45,340 0   45,340
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 861,224 116,028   404,779
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 10,655,795 10,655,795
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,517,019 116,028   11,060,574
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,099,515
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,212,557
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......... 28,899,651 21,743,598 21,743,598
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.......... 274,094 85,272 85,272
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 112,665,066 Click to see attachment115,993,153 165,152,311
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 26,115,782 Click to see attachment25,390,298 22,107,625
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 19,753,703 Click to see attachment23,431,491 28,660,205
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet399,766
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet143,313 292,734 256,453 256,453
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 188,001,030 186,900,265 238,005,464
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,250 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,250 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........ 125,457,383 125,457,383
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 62,542,397 61,442,882
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 187,999,780 186,900,265
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 188,001,030 186,900,265
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
187,999,780
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,099,515
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
186,900,265
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
186,900,265
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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 CAPITAL GAIN FROM PFIC P    
c CAPITAL GAINS FROM PARTNERSHIP PASSTHROUGHS P    
d ADJUSTMENT FOR 1202(G) STOCK SALES FROM PARTNERSHIPS P    
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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 356,380   178,190 178,190
b 60,540     60,540
c 627,818     627,818
d     4,076 -4,076
e 2,776,310     2,776,310
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       178,190
b       60,540
c       627,818
d       -4,076
e       2,776,310
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 3,638,782
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 10,137,340 237,335,490 0.042713
2013 8,625,768 219,692,411 0.039263
2012 6,762,330 192,452,005 0.035138
2011 7,975,938 179,566,757 0.044418
2010 18,059,972 183,239,296 0.098559
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.260091
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
0.052018
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
234,142,953
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
12,179,648
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
82,126
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
12,261,774
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
11,060,574
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 1 164,251
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........................... 3 164,251
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- ..... 5 164,251
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 79,382
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 200,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 279,382
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 1,511
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 10 113,620
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet113,620 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)
    bulletOK
    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 addressbulletWWW.GAYLORDFOUNDATION.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletE L AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (405) 475-3200

    Located atbullet6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350OKLAHOMA CITYOK ZIP+4bullet73118
    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
    CHRISTY GAYLORD EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE
    3.00     		12,500 0 0
    6608 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116
    DAVID O HOGAN CO-TRUSTEE
    10.00     		187,500 0 0
    4626 E 54TH ST 226
    TULSA,OK74135
    MARY GAYLORD MCCLEAN CO-TRUSTEE
    3.00     		12,500 0 0
    PO BOX 100
    SIMPSONVILLE,KY40067
    LOUISE GAYLORD BENNETT CO-TRUSTEE
    3.00     		12,500 0 0
    1604 DORCHESTER DR
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120
    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 N/A 0
    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 N/A 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3 Click to see attachment 0
    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
    190,761,673
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    26,883,273
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    20,063,636
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    237,708,582
    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
    237,708,582
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    3,565,629
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    234,142,953
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    11,707,148
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    11,707,148
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    164,251
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    4,055
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    168,306
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    11,538,842
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    11,538,842
    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
    11,538,842
    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
    11,060,574
    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
    11,060,574
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    11,060,574
    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 11,538,842
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013...... 6,140,171
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 6,140,171
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 11,060,574
    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..... 11,060,574
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 478,268 478,268
    (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 5,661,903
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		5,661,903
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013.... 5,661,903
    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:
    MRS CHRISTINE EVEREST CO-TRUSTEE
    6305 WATERFORD BOULEVARD SUITE 350
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118
    (405) 475-3200
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PROPOSALS TO THE E.L. AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION ARE INITIATED THROUGH OUR ONLINE GRANT REQUEST SYSTEM AT WWW.GAYLORDFOUNDATION.COM/APPLICATION. TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY BY JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH. AFTER REVIEW, WE WILL CONTACT YOU REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR REQUEST. YOU MAY BE INVITED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY DIFFICULTY OR HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING THIS PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT: DEBI MOORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION (405) 607-6301 DMOORE@GAYLORDFOUNDATION.ORG
    cAny submission deadlines:
    JANUARY 15TH OR JULY 15TH
    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
    A CHANCE TO CHANGE FOUNDATION
    5228 CLASSEN CIRCLE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    A NEW LEAF
    2306 S 1ST PL
    BROKEN ARROW,OK74012     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    ALLIED ARTS
    1015 N BROADWAY AVENUE 200
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 55,000
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
    2123 N CLASSEN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 256,670
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
    710 WILSHIRE CREEK BLVD 101
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF OKLAHOMA
    400 W CALIFORNIA AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    ASHEVILLE SCHOOL
    360 ASHEVILLE SCHOOL ROAD
    ASHEVILLE,NC28806     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    BETHESDA INC
    1181 E MAIN STREET
    NORMAN,OK73071     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    BLAZE'S TRIBUTE EQUINE RESCUE INC
    17667 MARKITA DRIVE
    JONES,OK73049     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    CALM WATERS
    4334 NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY 101
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY
    428 W CALIFORNIA AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    CARE CENTER
    PO BOX 1125
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 35,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARCHDIOCES OF OKC
    1501 N CLASSEN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    CAVETT KIDS FOUNDATION
    3801 N CLASSEN BLVD 300
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    228 ROBERT S KERR SUITE 600
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    CENTRAL OKLAHOMA HUMANE SOCIETY
    7500 N WESTERN AVENUYE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    CHILD ABUSE NETWORK INC
    2829 S SHERIDAN ROAD
    TULSA,OK74129     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 35,400
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    1200 CHILDRENS AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 43,000
    CHILDREN'S MEDICAL RESEARCH
    800 RESEARCH PARKWAY 150
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN
    45 NE 50TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    CITY CARE
    923 N ROBINSON 320
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    CITY RESCUE MISSION INC
    800 W CALIFORNIA AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    CLAREHOUSE
    7617 S MINGO ROAD
    TULSA,OK74133     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION
    313 FIRST STREET
    WILLIAMSBURG,VA23185     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    COLORADO SPRINGS CONSERVATORY
    415 SAWWATCH STREET
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80903     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 60,000
    CROSSTOWN LEARNING CENTER
    2501 E ARCHER STREET
    TULSA,OK74110     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    DEAN MCGEE EYE INSTITUTE
    608 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
    3815 N SANTA FE AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    EL SISTEMA OKLAHOMA INC
    4747 GAILLARDIA PKWY STE 200
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73142     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    EMERGENCY INFANT SERVICES
    222 S HOUSTON AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74127     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,670
    FAMILY BUILDERS
    415 NW 5TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    FIELDS & FUTURES FOUNDATION
    7001 NW 164TH STREET
    EDMOND,OK73013     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH OF EDMOND
    1001 S RANKIN STREET
    EDMOND,OK73034     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 32,400
    FOCUS ON HOME INC
    7600 N COLTRANE ROAD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73121     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    FREE TO LIVE INCORPORATED
    PO BOX 5884
    EDMOND,OK73083     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,200
    GATESWAY FOUNDATION
    1217 E COLLEGE STREET
    BROKEN ARROW,OK74012     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 700
    GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION
    2943 SMU BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    GIRLS SCOUTS OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA INC
    4810 S 129TH EAST AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74146     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    GIRLS SCOUTS - WESTERN OKLAHOMA
    6100 N ROBINSON
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    GOOD SHEPHARD MINISTRIES OF OKLAHOMA
    1201 N ROBINSON AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY
    333 N SHARTEL AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 12,000
    HARN HOMESTEAD
    1721 N LINCOLN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    HEARTLINE INC
    PO BOX 12832
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73157     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    HEARTS FOR HEARING
    3525 NW 56TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 226,400
    HOMELESS ALLIANCE
    1724 NW 4TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    HOPE HOUSE
    1101 NW 49TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    HORSE FEATHERS EQUINE CENTER INC
    PO BOX 1372
    GUTHRIE,OK72044     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    I2E INC
    840 RESEARCH PARKWAY
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    INFANT CRISIS SERVICES
    4224 N LINCOLN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    ITNCENTRAL OKLAHOMA
    313 NE 50TH STREET 2
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    KEYSTONE ADVENTURE SCHOOL & FARM
    19201 N WESTERN AVENUE
    EDMOND,OK73012     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    KIPP REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
    1901 NE 13TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73117     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    KIRK OF THE HILLS
    4102 E 61ST
    TULSA,OK74136     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000
    KIWANIS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FUND
    PO BOX 1425
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL - BSA
    3031 NW 64TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 131,495
    LIMBS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
    9604 N MAY AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 2,500
    LYRIC THEATRE AND ACADEMY
    1727 NW 16TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 120,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    5201 N SHARTEL AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    MARY ABBOTT CHILDREN'S HOUSE
    PO BOX 6316
    NORMAN,OK73070     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    201 S 6TH STREET
    KINGFISHER,OK73750     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA
    400 N WALKER AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    MERCY HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION
    655 MARYVILLE CENTRE DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63141     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000,000
    MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION OKLAHOMA CITY
    13321 NORTH MERIDIAN SUITE 206
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    MOUNT ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL
    2801 S SHARTEL AVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73109     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    MYRIAD GARDENS FOUNDATION
    301 W RENO AVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION
    431 SW 11TH
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73109     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE FOR OKC INC
    1236 NW 36TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION INSTITUTE
    7009 VARNUM STREET
    LANDOVER HILLS,MD20784     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    OKLAHOMA BAPTIST HOMES FOR CHILDREN
    3800 NORTH MAY AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    OKLAHOMA ISRAEL EXCHANGE
    710 W WILSHIRE BLVD STE 103
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,200
    OKLAHOMA ARTS INSTUTITE
    111 NW 9TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS
    720 W WILSHIRE BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
    2501 E MEMORIAL ROAD
    EDMOND,OK73136     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 150,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY ALL SPORTS ASSOCIATION
    211 N ROBINSON 1 LEADERSHIP SQUARE
    250
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET
    7421 CLASSEN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,700
    OKLAHOMA CITY BOATHOUSE FOUNDATION
    725 N LINCOLN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73129     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY GRIDIRON FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 12034
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73157     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART
    415 COUCH DRIVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL
    620 N HARVEY AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 403,500
    OKLAHOMA CITY PHILHARMONIC
    424 COLCORD DRIVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 85,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    900 N KLEIN
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
    2501 N BLACKWELDER AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 225,000
    OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
    3000 GENERAL PERSHING BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73107     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE
    120 N ROBINSON DRIVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE DISABLED
    8421 N WALKER AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73114     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    OKLAHOMA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
    1400 CLASSEN DRIVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    800 NAZIH ZUHDI DRIVE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73105     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    OKLAHOMA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN
    800 N HARVEY AVE 323
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    825 NE 13TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 265,000
    OKLAHOMA RIVER ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
    725 N LINCOLN BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73129     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    400 S MONROE STREET
    STILLWATER,OK74074     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 202,540
    PEPPERS RANCH
    209 FRENCH PARK PL
    EDMOND,OK73034     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 125,000
    POSITIVE TOMORROWS
    PO BOX 61190
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73146     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 26,000
    POSSIBILITIES
    621 NW 20TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    PROJECT SPECIAL COURAGE
    121 N GREENWOOD AVENUE SUITE D
    TULSA,OK74120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    924 N ROBINSON AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 200,000
    READING PARTNERS
    180 GRAND AVENUE SUITE 800
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 400
    REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA
    3355 S PURDUE AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73137     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 114,000
    REMERGE
    PO BOX 837
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    RESONANCE CTR FOR WOMEN INC
    1608 S ELWOOD AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74119     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 30,000
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 3100
    ESTES PARK,CO80517     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    SADDLEBRED RESCUE INC
    6 MEADOW CLIFF LANE
    HARDWICK,NJ07825     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 37,500
    SAINT SIMEON'S FOUNDATION
    3701 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
    TULSA,OK74106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 25,000
    SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL OF TULSA INC
    2434 E ADMIRAL BLVD
    TULSA,OK74110     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,340
    SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION
    501 E OJAI AVENUE
    OJAI,CA93023     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    SMART START OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
    2401 NW 115TH TERRACE BUILDING G
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    SPECIAL CARE
    12201 N WESTERN AVENUE
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73114     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 125,000
    SPECIAL OLYMPICS OKLAHOMA
    6835 S CANTON AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74136     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    ST PIUS X SCHOOL
    1717 S 75TH EAST AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74112     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    STAND IN THE GAP
    3939 S HARVARD SUITE 120
    TULSA,OK74135     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES
    616 NW 21ST STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 105,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA - OKLAHOMA
    730 W WILSHIRE BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 104,000
    TEEN RECOVERY SOLUTIONS
    720 W WILSHIRE BLVD 101
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 137,000
    THE ASTEC FUND INC
    2401 NW 23RD STREET SUITE 39A
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73107     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION
    1345 N LEWIS AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74110     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    THE CHILDREN'S CENTER
    6800 NORTHWEST 39TH EXPRESSWAY
    BETHANY,OK73008     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 300,000
    THE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA
    2932 NW 122ND STREET D
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    THE EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY
    14 NE 13TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    THE GUY FRASER HARRISON ACADEMY
    428 WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE 200
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,500
    THE NATURE CONSERVATORY
    408 NW 7TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    THE PARENT CHILD CENTER OF TULSA
    1421 S BOSTON AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74119     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 20,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
    311 SW 5TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73109     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    THE TOBY KEITH FOUNDATION
    818 NE 8TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTERS INC
    607 S ELGIN AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 400
    TULSA BALLET
    1212 E 45TH PLACE
    TULSA,OK74105     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,100
    TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    2445 S PEORIA AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74114     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    TULSA CASA
    700 S BOSTON AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74119     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    TULSA DAY CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
    415 W ARCHER STREET
    TULSA,OK74103     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 5,000
    TULSA KIWANIS CLUB FOUNDATION
    125 W 15TH STREET 102
    TULSA,OK74119     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 700
    TULSA LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN
    907 S DETROIT AVENUE 735
    TULSA,OK74120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 670
    UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
    1444 NW 29TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 668,600
    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
    100 N UNIVERSITY DRIVE
    EDMOND,OK73034     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 100,000
    UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION
    100 TIMBERDELL ROAD
    NORMAN,OK73109     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 150,500
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON
    1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 500,000
    UPWARD TRANSITIONS INC
    1134 W MAIN ST
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73106     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 10,000
    VARIETY CARE FOUNDATION
    300 N GRAND BLVD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73107     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 50,000
    WORLD VISION INC
    PO BOX 9716
    FEDERAL WAY,WA98063     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,210
    YMCA OF OKLAHOMA CITY
    500 N BROADWAY SUITE 500
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 225,000
    YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
    7565 OKLAHOMA 66
    EL RENO,OK73036     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 15,000
    YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA
    311 S MADISON AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74120     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 35,000
    YWCA OF OKLAHOMA CITY
    2460 W I-44 SERVICE ROAD
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73112     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL PURPOSE 1,000,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 10,655,795
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 5,357,892  
    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.....     14 2,087,324  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 2,972,288  
    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 10,417,504 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1310,417,504
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PREPARATION OF TAX RETURNS 9,100 450   8,650
    PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 25,500 25,500   0

    TY 2015 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Category Amount
    N/A 0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE FIXED INCOME 3,605,853 2,406,003
    INTERNATIONAL FIXED INCOME 5,530,681 4,909,333
    OTHER EQUITIES: HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME 10,375,489 9,612,462
    TAXABLE BOND FUNDS 5,878,275 5,179,827

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN TRAILER WORKS STOCK 569,919 6,025,800
    ASHFORD HOSPITALITY 49,662 126,240
    CBS CORP NEW CLASS B 1,436,194 5,438,248
    CIT GROUP, INC. 57,271 64,513
    FSP MONUMENT CIRCLE 218,491 300,000
    FSP UNION CENTRE CORP 0 0
    OTHER EQUITIES: DEUTCHE HIGH YIELD FIXED INCOME 36,011 16,450
    OTHER EQUITIES: INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES 37,986,561 35,899,775
    OTHER EQUITIES: JP MORGAN LARGE CAP 1,329,090 636,535
    OTHER EQUITIES: JP MORGAN MID CAP 23,676,437 31,503,776
    OTHER EQUITIES: JP MORGAN SMALL CAP 21,404,775 26,878,392
    OTHER EQUITIES: SMITH BARNEY LARGE CAP 6,315,866 10,838,978
    OTHER EQUITIES: SMITH BARNEY MID CAP 6,208,763 12,457,956
    OTHER EQUITIES: SMITH BARNEY SMALL CAP 2,927,865 6,295,456
    RYMAN HOSPITALITY 12,776,299 26,644,691
    SECURITY DEVICES INTERNATIONAL 250,000 100
    VIACOM INC NEW CLASS B 749,949 2,025,401

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN TRAILER NOTE RECEIVABLE AT COST 440,950 440,950
    PARTNERSHIPS AT COST 14,617,379 11,427,200
    PURCHASED INTEREST AT COST 375 375
    REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS AT COST 4,862,436 7,052,480
    REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS AT COST 3,510,351 9,739,200

    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 2,172 0   2,172
    OFFICE EXPENSES 41,689 0   41,689
    BANK CHARGES 45 0   45
    COMPUTER EXPENSES 1,434 0   1,434


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INCOME/(LOSS) FROM PARTNERSHIP PASSTHROUGHS 2,087,301 -728,467 2,087,301
    OTHER INCOME 23 23 23


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL LIABILITIES 1,250 0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    73-1463569
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 18,385 4,596   13,789
    PROPERTY TAXES 1,365 341   1,024
    EXCISE TAXES 314,167 0   0