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
THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 5880
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PRINCETON, NJ08543
A Employer identification number

27-2482142
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(609) 580-4366
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$293,715J 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) 4,377,960
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 4,377,960 0 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 217 0 0 217
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,820 0 0 15,820
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 20,967 0 0 20,967
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 32,004 0 0 37,004
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,133,483 4,133,483
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,165,487 0 0 4,170,487
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 212,473
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 86,242 193,715 193,715
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................   100,000 100,000
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 86,242 293,715 293,715
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 29,000 24,000
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)......... 29,000 24,000
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 57,242 269,715
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 57,242 269,715
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 86,242 293,715
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
57,242
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
212,473
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
269,715
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
269,715
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014      
2013      
2012      
2011      
2010      
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2  
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
 
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
 
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
 
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
 
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
 
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
 
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
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 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNJ
    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 ofbulletJOHAN FIRMENICH Telephone no.bullet (609) 580-4366

    Located atbulletPO BOX 5880PRINCETONNJ ZIP+4bullet08543
    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
    Yes
     
    .........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). Click to see attachment
    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
    JOHAN FIRMENICH PRESIDENT
    3.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5880
    PRINCETON,NJ08543
    DAVID SHIPMAN VICE-PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5880
    PRINCETON,NJ08543
    LISA ALEXANDER SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5880
    PRINCETON,NJ08543
    MONIKA CHRISTEN TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 5880
    PRINCETON,NJ08543
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    135,997
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    135,997
    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
    135,997
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    2,040
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    133,957
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    6,698
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    6,698
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    6,698
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    6,698
    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
    6,698
    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
    4,170,487
    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
    4,170,487
    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
    4,170,487
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 6,698
    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......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,170,487
    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)........     		Click to see attachment100,000
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 6,698
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 4,063,789
    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 4,163,789
    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) .......     		100,000
    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 ......     		4,063,789
    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.... 4,063,789
    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:
    JOHAN FIRMENICH
    PO BOX 5880
    PRINCETON,NJ08543
    (609) 580-4366
    JOHAN.FIRMENICH@FIRMENICH.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA MAIL.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PRIMARY AREAS OF EMPHASIS ARE: SUPPORT FOR CANCER RESEARCH, RELIEVING HUNGER AND IMPROVING NUTRITION, RENEWABLE ENERGY , SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH FIRMENICH INCORPORATED OPERATES.
    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
    DELETE BLOOD CANCER DKMS
    100 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		  PC CANCER RESEARCH 30,000
    NJ LAW ENFORCE COMMANDING OFFCRS ASSOC
    PO BOX 7424
    EWING,NJ08628     		  PC LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT 250
    BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    60 EAST 56TH STREET8TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		  PC CANCER RESEARCH 160,000
    MARCH OF DIMES
    1275 MAMARONECK AVENUE
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605     		  PC IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF BABIES BY PREVENTING BIRTH DEFECTS, PREMATURE BIRTH AND INFANT MORTALITY 12,500
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 20466
    STANFORD,CA94309     		  PC GRANTS FOR PROFESSORSHIP - EDUCATION 2,500,000
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 20466
    STANFORD,CA94309     		  PC EDUCATION GRANT FOR COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE CH 50,000
    GORDON PARKS FOUNDATION
    48 WHEELER AVENUE
    PLEASANTVILLE,NY10570     		  PC ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2,000
    CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
    2011 CRYSTAL DRIVE SUITE 500
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		  PC ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS 90,000
    FEEDING CHILDREN EVERYWHERE
    830 SOUTH RONALD REAGAN BLVD UNIT
    142
    LONGWOOD,FL32750     		  PC SOCIAL PROGRAM FOR FEEDING CHILDREN IN NEED 5,920
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    250 WILLIAMS STREET NW
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		  PC CANCER RESEARCH 30,000
    WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION
    60 E 42ND ST 1700
    NEW YORK,NY10165     		  PC SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AROUND MUSIC 25,000
    SUSAN G KOMEN CENTRAL AND SOUTH JERSEY
    2 PRINCESS ROAD SUITE D
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  PC CANCER RESEARCH 2,340
    AVON FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
    777 THIRD AVENUE 3RDFLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		  PC CANCER RESEARCH 20,000
    BIG LIFE FOUNDATION
    24010 NE TREEHILL DRIVE
    WOOD VILLAGE,OR97060     		  PC ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM 24,000
    WATER FOR LIFE
    75-5851 KUAKINI HWY 75
    KAILUA KONA,HI96740     		  PC PROVIDE DRINKING WATER EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY 25,000
    BLU SOURCE
    2000 E SEWARD RD
    GUTHRIE,OK73044     		  PC SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HAITI SCHOOL 4,800
    KROUSAR THMEY
    47 RUE GRENETA
      PARIS  
    FR     		  NC EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA 15,385
    NAI QALA
    CHEMIN DES TROIS FONTAINES 5
      DUILLIER  
    SZ     		  NC SCHOOL BUILDING - AFGANISTAN - EDUCATION 40,000
    TRADITIONS POUR DEMAIN
    PROMENADE JOHN BERNEY 10A
      ROLLE  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO 20,000
    FONDATION DU SERVICE SOCIAL INTERNATIONAL
    RUE DU VALAIS 9
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL PROGRAM FOR NON-ACCOMPAGNIED IMMIGRANT MINORS IN LEBANON 21,390
    MAISON DE TARA
    CHEMIN DE LA MONTAGNE 79
      CHENE-BOUGERIES  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR END OF LIFE PATIENTS 16,046
    ASSOC HUMANITAIRE ENFANTS D'ODGANDI
    CHEMIN DE LESPLANADE 41
      VERNIER  
    SZ     		  NC DRINKING WATER PUMP CONSTRUCTION IN CAMEROUN 16,052
    FONDATION DU THEATRE DE CAROUGE
    RUE ANCIENNE 39
      CAROUGE  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION - THEATRE RESIDENCY PROGRAM 15,278
    ASSOCIATION L'ALAKRAN
    RUE DE LANCIEN-PORT 13
      GENVE  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION - THEATRE RESIDENCY PROGRAM 11,236
    FONDATION MARTIN BODMER
    ROUTE MARTIN-BODMER 19-21
      COLOGNY  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION - MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SUPPORT 12,934
    AGRI SUPPLY
    35 IMPASSE CASSAGNOL RTE MONTAGNE
    NOIRE
      PTION-VILLE  
    HA     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN HAITI 20,000
    WORD BUS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVL'T
    CHEMIN EUGNE-RIGOT 2
      GENEVA  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS 83,689
    COMPAGNIE TOHU WA BOHU
    ROUTE DE SACONNEX DARVE 250
      PLAN-LES-OUATES  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION - THEATRE RESIDENCY PROGRAM 7,747
    BRUNO MANSER FUND
    SOCINSTRASSE 37
      BASEL  
    SZ     		  NC TROPICAL FOREST PROTECTION - ENVIRONMENTAL 65,373
    ALIAS COMPAGNIE
    CHEMIN FRANK-THOMAS 24
      GENEVA  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION - DANCE RESIDENCY PROGRAM 10,572
    OLYMPIC DE GENEVE
    RUE DE LAUSANNE 68
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC SPORT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH 15,860
    VOIX LIBRES INTERNATIONALES
    RUE DES GROTTES 28-32
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR BOLIVIAN YOUTH 21,144
    AGRONOMES ET VETERINAIRES
    AVENUE BERTHELOT 14 F BIS
      LYON  
    FR     		  NC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR AT RISK FARMING COMMUNITIES IN MADAGASCAR 32,448
    PT INDESSO AROMA
    JL TANAH ABANG II NO 78
      JAKARTA  
    ID     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN INDONESIA 5,000
    ENIO BONCHEV WORKERS INITIATIVE
    11 SLAVIANSKA STR ENTR V
      SOFIA  
    BU     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN BULGARIA 15,000
    SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ALLIANCE
    103 STREET ANGLE RUE DES MIRACLES
    DU QUAI
      PORT-AU-PRINCE  
    HA     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN HAITI 72,617
    DEVELOPMENT EQUITABLE DE MADAGASCAR
    BP 3044 - LOT III L 72 RUE ALIDY
    AMPANJAKA SOANIERANA
      ANTANANARIVO  
    MA     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN MADAGASCAR 20,000
    NELIXIA
    KM965 CARRETERA HACIA LA ANTIGUA
    ALDEA EL RODEO
      ESCUINTLA  
    GT     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN GUATEMALA 20,000
    ASSOC POUR LE BIEN DES AVEUGLES ET MAL V
    PLACE DU BOURG-DE-FOUR 34
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL AND HANDICAP INTEGRATION PROJECT 43,652
    FONDATION CLAIR BOIS
    CHEMIN DE VERS 1
      PLAN-LES-OUATES  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL AND HADICAP INTEGRATION PROJECT 43,652
    CAP LOISIR
    RUE JEAN-LOUIS HUGON 5
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION OF METALLY HANDICAP PEOPLE 54,565
    LA MAIN TENDUE
    CASE POSTALE 157
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAM 43,652
    PRO
    CHEMIN LOUIS HUBERT 4
      PETIT-LANCY  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL OUTREACH FOR HANDICAPED PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WORK 27,283
    FONDATION SANFILIPO
    RUE DE JARGONNANT 2
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION/OUTREACH FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS 21,826
    TRAJECTOIRE
    RUE DU VUACHE 9
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR PEOPLE IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS 21,826
    SWISS INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ORG
    PLACE DE LA TACONNERIE 2
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE OUTREACH FOR CIVILIAN VICTIMES IN CONFLICT ZONES 32,739
    CASSIA CO-OP INDONESIA
    DESA KOTO DUMO KECTANAH KAMPUNG
    KOTA SUNGAI PENUH PROPINSI JAMBI
      SUMATRA  
    ID     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN INDONESIA 11,563
    ACCESSO PEANUT ENTERPRISE
    11 RUE OGE
      PTION-VILLE  
    HA     		  NC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN HAITI 40,000
    ASSOCIATION LA TEUF
    RUE LESCHOT 7
      GENVE  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION - MUSIC PROGRAM 5,416
    PARTAGE
    RUE BLAVIGNAC 16
      CAROUGE  
    SZ     		  NC FIGHTING HUNGER AND FOOD WASTE 10,831
    PIMALI
    6 PASSAGE DES LIONS
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION AND SOCIAL OUTREACH FOR YOUTH IN THAILAND 43,325
    RAINBOWS4CHILDREN FOUNDATION
    NEUHEIMSTRASSE 27
      LACHEN  
    SZ     		  NC NUTRITION PROGRAM IN ETHIOPIAN SCHOOL 43,325
    PRO NATURA GENEVA
    4 CH DE PLONJON
      GENVE  
    SZ     		  NC ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS 54,156
    APOPO FOUNDATION
    COURS DE RIVE 6
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC SUPPORT AND TRAINING OF RATS FOR THE CLEARING OF LAND MINES AND DETECTION OF TUBERCOLOSIS - SOCIAL AND MEDICAL 45,012
    ESPACE FAMILLE
    CHEMIN DU SIGNAL
      BERNEX  
    SZ     		  NC SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK FAMILIES RELATING TO FAMILY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE 10,348
    ASSOCIATION ELAPSOIDA
    RUE CARDINAL-JOURNET 32A
      MEYRIN  
    SZ     		  NC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE VIVARIUM IN MEYRIN 10,183
    CENTRE D'ART CONTEMPORAIN
    RUE DES VIEUX-GRENADIERS 10
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC ART EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM 10,183
    FONDATION GENEVOISE POUR LA FORMATION ET LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE
    ROUTE DE FERNEY 150
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		  NC MEDICAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR OBSTETRIC FISTULAS 20,365
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,133,483
    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....          
    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 ............     		         
    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 0 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    130
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

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


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


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    27-2482142
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    27-2482142
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    FIRMENICH INCORPORATED
     

       
    250 PLAINSBORO ROAD
     
    PLAINSBORO, NJ08536

    		$ 4,275,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    THE RONALD S LAUDER FOUNDATION
     

       
    767 FIFTH AVE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10153

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    27-2482142
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    27-2482142
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-2482142
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 10,820 0 0 15,820

    TY 2015 DistributionFromCorpusElection
    Name:
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-2482142
    Election:
    THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED A CONTRIBUTION FROM A NON-OPERATING FOUNDATION OF $100,000. PURSUANT TO IRC SEC. 4942(H(2) AND REG. 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2), THE FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEAR'S UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AS BEING MADE OUT OF CORPUS.

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    Name:
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
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    ACCESSO PEANUT ENTERPRISE
          		11 RUE OGE
      PTION-VILLE  
    HA     		2015-09-15 40,000 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN HAITI     PENDING    
    AGRI SUPPLY
          		35 IMPASSE CASSAGNOL RTE MONTAGNE
    NOIRE
      PTION-VILLE  
    HA     		2015-03-05 20,000 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN HAITI     PENDING    
    AGRONOMES ET VETERINAIRES
          		AVENUE BERTHELOT 14 F BIS
      LYON  
    FR     		2015-04-22 32,448 OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR AT RISK FARMING COMMUNITIES IN MADAGASCAR 32,448 NONE 10/26/2016   N/A
    ALIAS COMPAGNIE
          		CHEMIN FRANK-THOMAS 24
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-04-22 10,572 ART EDUCATION - DANCE RESIDENCY PROGRAM     PENDING    
    APOPO FOUNDATION
          		COURS DE RIVE 6
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-10-02 45,012 SUPPORT AND TRAINING OF RATS FOR THE CLEARING OF LAND MINES AND DETECTION OF TUBERCOLOSIS - SOCIAL AND MEDICAL 45,012 NONE 6/16/2016   N/A
    ASSOCIATION ELAPSOIDA
          		RUE CARDINAL-JOURNET 32A
      MEYRIN  
    SZ     		2015-12-28 10,183 EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE VIVARIUM IN MEYRIN 10,183 NONE 6/20/2016   N/A
    ASSOCIATION HUMANITAIRE ENFANTS D'ODGANDI
          		CHEMIN DE LESPLANADE 41
      VERNIER  
    SZ     		2015-02-20 16,052 DRINKING WATER PUMP CONSTRUCTION IN CAMEROUN 16,052 NONE 10/31/2016   N/A
    ASSOCIATION LA TEUF
          		RUE LESCHOT 7
      GENVE  
    SZ     		2015-09-21 5,416 ART EDUCATION - MUSIC PROGRAM     PENDING    
    ASSOCIATION L'ALAKRAN
          		RUE DE LANCIEN-PORT 13
      GENVE  
    SZ     		2015-02-20 11,236 ART EDUCATION - THEATRE RESIDENCY PROGRAM     PENDING    
    ASSOCIATION POUR LE BIEN DES AVEUGLES ET MAL VOYANTS
          		PLACE DU BOURG-DE-FOUR 34
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 43,652 SOCIAL AND HANDICAP INTEGRATION PROJECT 43,652 NONE 10/31/2016   N/A
    BRUNO MANSER FUND
          		SOCINSTRASSE 37
      BASEL  
    SZ     		2015-04-22 65,373 TROPICAL FOREST PROTECTION - ENVIRONMENTAL 65,373 NONE 10/24/2016   N/A
    CAP LOISIR
          		RUE JEAN-LOUIS HUGON 5
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 54,565 EDUCATION OF METALLY HANDICAP PEOPLE 54,565 NONE 6/15/2016   N/A
    CASSIA CO-OP INDONESIA
          		DESA KOTO DUMO KECTANAH KAMPUNG
    KOTA SUNGAI PENUH PROPINSI JAMBI
      SUMATRA  
    ID     		2015-06-12 11,563 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN INDONESIA     PENDING    
    CENTRE D'ART CONTEMPORAIN
          		RUE DES VIEUX-GRENADIERS 10
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-12-28 10,183 ART EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM 10,183 NONE 6/28/2016   N/A
    COMPAGNIE TOHU WA BOHU
          		ROUTE DE SACONNEX DARVE 250
      PLAN-LES-OUATES  
    SZ     		2015-04-22 7,747 ART EDUCATION - THEATRE RESIDENCY PROGRAM     PENDING    
    DEVELOPMENT EQUITABLE DE MADAGASCAR
          		BP 3044 - LOT III L 72 RUE ALIDY
    AMPANJAKA SOANIERANA
      ANTANANARIVO  
    MA     		2015-06-26 20,000 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN MADAGASCAR     PENDING    
    ENIO BONCHEV WORKERS INITIATIVE
          		11 SLAVIANSKA STR ENTR V
      SOFIA  
    BU     		2015-06-12 15,000 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN BULGARIA     PENDING    
    ESPACE FAMILLE
          		CHEMIN DU SIGNAL
      BERNEX  
    SZ     		2015-10-02 10,348 SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK FAMILIES RELATING TO FAMILY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE 10,348 NONE 3/11/2016   N/A
    FONDATION CLAIR BOIS
          		CHEMIN DE VERS 1
      PLAN-LES-OUATES  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 43,652 SOCIAL AND HADICAP INTEGRATION PROJECT 43,652 NONE 6/15/2016   N/A
    FONDATION DU SERVICE SOCIAL INTERNATIONALE
          		RUE DU VALAIS 9
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-02-20 21,390 SOCIAL PROGRAM FOR NON-ACCOMPAGNIED IMMIGRANT MINORS IN LEBANON 21,390 NONE 8/22/2016   N/A
    FONDATION DU THEATRE DE CAROUGE
          		RUE ANCIENNE 39
      CAROUGE  
    SZ     		2015-02-20 15,278 ART EDUCATION - THEATRE RESIDENCY PROGRAM     PENDING    
    FONDATION GENEVOISE POUR LA FORMATION ET LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE
          		ROUTE DE FERNEY 150
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-12-28 20,365 MEDICAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR OBSTETRIC FISTULAS 20,365 NONE 7/20/2016   N/A
    FONDATION MARTIN BODMER
          		ROUTE MARTIN-BODMER 19-21
      COLOGNY  
    SZ     		2015-02-20 12,934 ART EDUCATION - MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SUPPORT     PENDING    
    FONDATION SANFILIPO
          		RUE DE JARGONNANT 2
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 21,826 MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION/OUTREACH FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS 21,826 NONE 10/25/2016   N/A
    KROUSAR THMEY
          		47 RUE GRENETA
      PARIS  
    FR     		2015-02-12 15,385 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA     PENDING    
    LA MAIN TENDUE
          		CASE POSTALE 157
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 43,652 SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAM 43,652 NONE 10/25/2016   N/A
    MAISON DE TARA
          		CHEMIN DE LA MONTAGNE 79
      CHENE-BOUGERIES  
    SZ     		2015-02-20 16,046 SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR END OF LIFE PATIENTS 16,046 NONE 6/20/2016   N/A
    NAI QALA
          		CHEMIN DES TROIS FONTAINES 5
      DUILLIER  
    SZ     		2015-02-12 40,000 SCHOOL BUILDING - AFGANISTAN - EDUCATION 40,000 NONE 2/9/2016   N/A
    NELIXIA
          		KM965 CARRETERA HACIA LA ANTIGUA
    ALDEA EL RODEO
      ESCUINTLA  
    GT     		2015-06-26 20,000 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN GUATEMALA     PENDING    
    OLYMPIC DE GENEVE
          		RUE DE LAUSANNE 68
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-04-22 15,860 SPORT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH 15,421 NONE 6/6/2016   N/A
    PARTAGE
          		RUE BLAVIGNAC 16
      CAROUGE  
    SZ     		2015-09-21 10,831 FIGHTING HUNGER AND FOOD WASTE     PENDING    
    PIMALI
          		6 PASSAGE DES LIONS
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-09-21 43,325 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL OUTREACH FOR YOUTH IN THAILAND     PENDING    
    PRO
          		CHEMIN LOUIS HUBERT 4
      PETIT-LANCY  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 27,283 SOCIAL OUTREACH FOR HANDICAPED PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WORK     PENDING    
    PRO NATURA GENEVA
          		4 CH DE PLONJON
      GENVE  
    SZ     		2015-09-21 54,156 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS     PENDING    
    PT INDESSO AROMA
          		JL TANAH ABANG II NO 78
      JAKARTA  
    ID     		2015-06-12 5,000 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN INDONESIA     PENDING    
    RAINBOW4CHILDREN FOUNDATION
          		NEUHEIMSTRASSE 27
      LACHEN  
    SZ     		2015-09-21 43,325 NUTRITION PROGRAM IN ETHIOPIAN SCHOOL 43,325 NONE 6/16/2016   N/A
    SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ALLIANCE
          		103 STREET ANGLE RUE DES MIRACLES
    DU QUAI
      PORT-AU-PRINCE  
    HA     		2015-06-18 72,617 EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN HAITI     PENDING    
    SWISS INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION
          		PLACE DE LA TACONNERIE 2
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 32,739 EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE OUTREACH FOR CIVILIAN VICTIMES IN CONFLICT ZONES     PENDING    
    TRADITION POUR DEMAIN
          		PROMENADE JOHN BERNEY 10A
      ROLLE  
    SZ     		2015-02-12 20,000 SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO 20,000 NONE 6/15/2016   N/A
    TRAJECTOIRE
          		RUE DU VUACHE 9
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-06-26 21,826 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR PEOPLE IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS 19,251 NONE 6/9/2016   N/A
    VOIX LIBRES INTERNATIONALES
          		RUE DES GROTTES 28-32
      GENEVE  
    SZ     		2015-04-22 21,144 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR BOLIVIAN YOUTH     PENDING    
    WORD BUS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVL'T
          		CHEMIN EUGNE-RIGOT 2
      GENEVA  
    SZ     		2015-03-20 83,689 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS     PENDING    

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-2482142
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL SERVICES 217 0 0 217


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FIRMENICH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-2482142
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 317 0 0 317
    MEMBERSHIPS AND DUES 20,650 0 0 20,650