TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information 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 11-01-2015 , and ending 10-31-2016

Name of foundation
LEROY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND TW

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)620 LIBERTY AVENUE 10TH FLOOR
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PITTSBURGH, PA152222705

A Employer identification number

25-6358243

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(412) 762-9161

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$914,274J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	17,271		17,271
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		40,281
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 497,030
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			40,281
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
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).......		3,954
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	61,506		57,552
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	10,401		5,201		5,200
14	Other employee salaries and wages......			0	0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......			0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........					0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		876	147		0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......			0	0
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		2,458			2,458
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	13,735		5,348	0	7,658
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	43,246				43,246
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	56,981		5,348	0	50,904
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	4,525
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			52,204
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	29,499	35,770	35,770
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	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
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	821,201	819,469	878,504
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	850,700	855,239	914,274
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	849,164	853,675
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	1,536	1,564
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	850,700	855,239
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	850,700	855,239

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

850,700

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

4,525

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

855,239

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

855,239

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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	315. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CYCL TRANS		2015-09-30	2015-11-02
b	156. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CYCL TRANS		2015-03-31	2015-11-02
c	180. SPDR TR UNIT SER 1		2015-10-28	2015-11-30
d	23.296 BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO		2014-10-30	2016-01-12
e	1.72 HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO		2015-09-15	2016-01-12
	25. ISHARES CORE US AGGREGATE BOND ETF		2014-10-22	2016-01-12
	4. ISHARES MSCI EAFE SMALL-CAP ETF		2015-11-30	2016-01-12
	6.065 T ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND FD 122		2015-09-15	2016-01-12
	55.379 T ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND FD 122		2012-01-31	2016-01-12
	2. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CYCL TRANS		2015-11-30	2016-01-12
	3. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2015-11-30	2016-01-12
	26.517 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND AD FUND		2011-07-05	2016-01-12
	234.881 VANGUARD TOTL BD MKT IDX-ADM		2014-10-22	2016-01-12
	166. ISHARES MSCI EAFE SMALL-CAP ETF		2015-11-30	2016-01-29
	134. SPDR S&P INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP		2015-11-30	2016-01-29
	4. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2015-11-30	2016-01-29
	158. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CYCL TRANS		2015-11-30	2016-02-29
	276. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2015-11-30	2016-02-29
	162.245 GOLDMAN SACHS GRTH OPPOR INSTIT CLASS		2016-01-12	2016-04-06
	853.987 GOLDMAN SACHS GRTH OPPOR INSTIT CLASS		2010-12-22	2016-04-06
	113. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CONS STPLS		2016-02-29	2016-04-29
	121. SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT-UTILITIES		2016-02-29	2016-04-29
	229.779 COLUMBIA ACORN INTL FUND CL Z		2014-03-14	2016-05-26
	10.926 COLUMBIA ACORN INTL FUND CL Z		2016-01-12	2016-05-26
	587.472 GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE FD CL I		2013-05-30	2016-05-26
	5.144 GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE FD CL I		2015-09-15	2016-05-26
	127.827 GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE FD CL I		2016-01-12	2016-05-26
	150. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CYCL TRANS		2016-04-29	2016-06-30
	9. SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT-UTILITIES		2016-02-29	2016-06-30
	62.614 BAIRD MIDCAP INST		2016-04-06	2016-07-18
	28.014 HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO		2015-09-15	2016-07-18
	9.929 HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO		2012-11-01	2016-07-18
	78. ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS INDEX FUND		2010-12-22	2016-07-18
	8. ISHARES TR S&P SMLCP VALU		2010-12-22	2016-07-18
	5. ISHARES TR S&P SMLCP VALU		2015-09-15	2016-07-18
	7. ISHARES TR S&P SMLCP GROW		2014-03-14	2016-07-18
	83.104 MFS VALUE FUND CLASS I FUND 893		2016-01-12	2016-07-18
	155.157 MFS VALUE FUND CLASS I FUND 893		2010-05-05	2016-07-18
	98.44 MAINSTAY EPOCH GLOBAL EQUITY YIELD FUND CLASS I		2013-08-28	2016-07-18
	49.009 MAINSTAY EPOCH GLOBAL EQUITY YIELD FUND CLASS I		2015-09-15	2016-07-18
	196.095 ROWE T PRICE VALUE FD INC COM		2013-08-01	2016-07-18
	48.916 T ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND FD 122		2012-01-31	2016-07-18
	12. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CONS STPLS		2016-01-29	2016-07-18
	20. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2016-06-30	2016-07-18
	9. SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT-UTILITIES		2016-02-29	2016-07-18
	137.893 WASATCH INTL OPPORTUNIT-INST		2016-05-26	2016-07-18
	60.693 WELLS FARGO SPECIAL US MID CAP VALUE I		2016-05-26	2016-07-18
	264. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2016-06-30	2016-07-29
	47.319 EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE FUND CLASS I		2016-07-18	2016-08-05
	3645.328 EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE FUND CLASS I		2010-12-22	2016-08-05
	55.375 EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE FUND CLASS I		2016-01-12	2016-08-05
	940.916 BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO		2014-10-30	2016-08-25
	1074.083 RIDGEWORTH FDS SEIX FLTG RATE INCOME FD CL I		2016-08-05	2016-08-25
	1158.67 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND AD FUND		2011-07-05	2016-08-25
	3. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CONS STPLS		2016-07-29	2016-08-31
	206. INDUSTRIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF LARGE CAP		2016-07-29	2016-08-31
	14.667 AMERICAN BEACON L/C VALU IS		2016-01-12	2016-09-22
	7.982 AMERICAN BEACON L/C VALU IS		2016-07-18	2016-09-22
	2.98 AMERICAN BEACON L/C VALU IS		2015-09-15	2016-09-22
	.959 ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL FD-ADV		2016-01-12	2016-09-22
	7.509 ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL FD-ADV		2016-07-18	2016-09-22
	7.486 ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL FD-ADV		2015-09-15	2016-09-22
	11.342 BAIRD MIDCAP INST		2016-04-06	2016-09-22
	42.855 BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO		2014-10-30	2016-09-22
	11. DB X-TRACKERS MSCI JAPAN HDG ETF		2015-04-30	2016-09-22
	34. DEUTSCHE X-TRACKERS MSCI EUR ETF		2015-04-30	2016-09-22
	26.021 HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO		2012-11-01	2016-09-22
	9. ISHARES CORE US AGGREGATE BOND ETF		2016-07-18	2016-09-22
	36. ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MKTS INDEX FUND		2010-12-22	2016-09-22
	2. ISHARES TR S&P SMLCP VALU		2010-12-22	2016-09-22
	3. ISHARES TR S&P SMLCP GROW		2014-03-14	2016-09-22
	7.266 MFS VALUE FUND CLASS I FUND 893		2010-05-05	2016-09-22
	60.788 T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND		2016-01-12	2016-09-22
	.879 T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND		2016-07-18	2016-09-22
	60.513 RIDGEWORTH FDS SEIX FLTG RATE INCOME FD CL I		2016-08-05	2016-09-22
	51.638 ROWE T PRICE VALUE FD INC COM		2013-08-01	2016-09-22
	3. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2016-08-31	2016-09-22
	6. SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT-UTILITIES		2016-07-29	2016-09-22
	18.558 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND AD FUND		2011-07-05	2016-09-22
	27.225 TEMPLETON INSTL FDS INC FOREIGN EQUITY SER		2015-01-27	2016-09-22
	184.935 TOUCHSTONE SANDS CAPITAL SELECT GROWTH FD CLASS Y		2016-01-12	2016-09-22
	168.585 TOUCHSTONE SANDS CAPITAL SELECT GROWTH FD CLASS Y		2016-07-18	2016-09-22
	58.15 VANGUARD TOTL BD MKT IDX-ADM		2016-07-18	2016-09-22
	249.338 WASATCH INTL OPPORTUNIT-INST		2016-05-26	2016-09-22
	19.449 WELLS FARGO SPECIAL US MID CAP VALUE I		2016-05-26	2016-09-22
	641.861 MFS VALUE FUND CLASS I FUND 893		2009-11-10	2016-10-03
	44.125 T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND		2016-01-12	2016-10-03
	391.942 T ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND		2013-10-07	2016-10-03
	835.889 ROWE T PRICE VALUE FD INC COM		2013-08-01	2016-10-03
	214. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CONS STPLS		2016-01-29	2016-10-03
	2. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI CONS STPLS		2016-07-29	2016-10-03
	163. SECTOR SPDR TR SBI INT-TECH		2016-08-31	2016-10-03
	5. SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT-UTILITIES		2016-08-31	2016-10-03
	236. SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT-UTILITIES		2016-02-29	2016-10-03
	311.389 TOUCHSTONE SANDS CAPITAL SELECT GROWTH FD CLASS Y		2016-01-12	2016-10-03
	1070.413 TOUCHSTONE SANDS CAPITAL SELECT GROWTH FD CLASS Y		2011-01-28	2016-10-03
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	25,220	23,229	1,991
b	12,490	11,845	645
c	37,638	37,382	256
d	227	239	-12
e	28	28
	2,714	2,763	-49
	188	202	-14
	161	154	7
	1,466	1,084	382
	149	162	-13
	122	132	-10
	298	370	-72
	2,518	2,563	-45
	7,722	8,385	-663
	3,511	3,908	-397
	163	176	-13
	11,864	12,783	-919
	11,422	12,154	-732
	3,785	3,569	216
	19,924	21,234	-1,310
	5,892	5,797	95
	5,807	5,638	169
	9,069	10,541	-1,472
	431	404	27
	20,103	26,920	-6,817
	176	201	-25
	4,374	3,937	437
	11,653	11,839	-186
	464	419	45
	983	948	35
	511	464	47
	181	152	29
	2,795	3,632	-837
	983	586	397
	614	524	90
	941	840	101
	2,983	2,610	373
	5,570	3,364	2,206
	1,799	1,923	-124
	896	884	12
	6,463	6,840	-377
	1,481	958	523
	668	609	59
	906	864	42
	470	419	51
	405	397	8
	2,006	1,949	57
	12,265	11,408	857
	413	412	1
	31,824	32,575	-751
	483	465	18
	9,230	9,635	-405
	9,259	9,226	33
	12,977	16,152	-3,175
	163	164	-1
	12,053	11,980	73
	263	243	20
	143	137	6
	54	55	-1
	27	26	1
	214	208	6
	214	211	3
	179	172	7
	420	439	-19
	368	467	-99
	883	996	-113
	494	399	95
	1,010	1,011	-1
	1,370	1,676	-306
	250	147	103
	416	360	56
	260	158	102
	3,307	3,050	257
	48	46	2
	523	520	3
	1,726	1,720	6
	144	141	3
	305	298	7
	206	259	-53
	521	555	-34
	3,112	2,881	231
	2,837	2,672	165
	643	644	-1
	795	718	77
	658	625	33
	22,773	13,757	9,016
	2,400	2,214	186
	21,322	18,343	2,979
	27,718	27,835	-117
	11,305	10,830	475
	106	109	-3
	7,759	7,660	99
	241	246	-5
	11,382	10,996	386
	5,213	4,851	362
	17,919	11,036	6,883
			28,601

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			1,991
b			645
c			256
d			-12
e
			-49
			-14
			7
			382
			-13
			-10
			-72
			-45
			-663
			-397
			-13
			-919
			-732
			216
			-1,310
			95
			169
			-1,472
			27
			-6,817
			-25
			437
			-186
			45
			35
			47
			29
			-837
			397
			90
			101
			373
			2,206
			-124
			12
			-377
			523
			59
			42
			51
			8
			57
			857
			1
			-751
			18
			-405
			33
			-3,175
			-1
			73
			20
			6
			-1
			1
			6
			3
			7
			-19
			-99
			-113
			95
			-1
			-306
			103
			56
			102
			257
			2
			3
			6
			3
			7
			-53
			-34
			231
			165
			-1
			77
			33
			9,016
			186
			2,979
			-117
			475
			-3
			99
			-5
			386
			362
			6,883

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	40,281
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 ...................		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? Yes No

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	49,263	967,878	0.050898
2013	47,726	970,619	0.049171
2012	44,067	900,720	0.048924
2011	44,008	846,544	0.051985
2010	24,382	842,402	0.028943

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.229921

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 . . .

0.045984

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

915,327

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

42,090

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

522

Add lines 5 and 6........................

42,612

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

50,904

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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	522
	hereand 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	522
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	522
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a	640
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	640
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	118
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax118	Refunded	11	0

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

PNC BANK NA Telephone no. bullet

(412) 762-9161

Located at bullet

620 LIBERTY AVENUEPITTSBURGHPA ZIP+4 bullet

152222705

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
PNC BANK N A	TRUSTEE 2	10,401
620 LIBERTY AVENUE PITTSBURGH,PA152222705	TRUSTEE 2	10,401

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...................				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............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1	ISSUED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 13 STUDENTS FOR STUDY AT VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS	43,246
2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

929,266

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

929,266

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

929,266

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

13,939

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

915,327

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

45,766

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

45,766

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

522

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

522

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

45,244

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

3,273

Add lines 3 and 4............................

48,517

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

48,517

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

50,904

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

50,904

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).................

522

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

50,382

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)

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					48,517
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......				29,553
b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......	0
b From 2011......	0
c From 2012......	0
d From 2013......	0
e From 2014......	0
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		0
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 50,904
a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a				29,553
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.....					21,351
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.		0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........					27,166
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....	0
b Excess from 2012....	0
c Excess from 2013....	0
d Excess from 2014....	0
e Excess from 2015....	0

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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 section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

SCOTT GIRASIA PNC BANK NA
620 LIBERTY AVE 7TH FLOOR
PITTSBURGH,PA152222705
(412) 762-2864

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

APPLICATION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

APPLICATION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD 300 CAMPUS DR BRADFORD,PA16701	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4 STUDENTS	12,073
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 1 MORROW WAY SLIPPERY ROCK,PA16057	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1 STUDENT	3,273
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY 600 FORBES AVE PITTSBURGH,PA15219	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1 STUDENT	3,000
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE 520 N MAIN STREET MEADVILLE,PA16335	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1 STUDENT	3,000
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PARK UNIVERSITY PARK STATE COLLEGE,PA16801	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2 STUDENTS	7,300
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE 500 COLLEGE AVE SWARTHMORE,PA19081	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1 STUDENT	4,000
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERISTY 5000 FORBES AVE PITTSBURGH,PA15213	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1 STUDENT	4,000
CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PA 840 WOOD STREET CLARION,PA16214	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE STUDENT	3,300
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 900 SOUTH CROUSE AVENUE SYRACUSE,NY13244	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE STUDENT	3,300
Total ................................. 3a				43,246

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
aRECOVERY OF GRANTS					3,273
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	17,271
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	40,281
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: aTEMPLETON GLOBAL B			14	681
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				58,233	3,273

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

1361,506

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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.)
1A	REFUND OF FORFEITED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

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.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

LEROY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND TW

EIN:

25-6358243

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
MUTUAL FUNDS - FIXED	AT COST	297,269	294,701
MUTUAL FUNDS - EQUITY	AT COST	522,200	583,803

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

LEROY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND TW

EIN:

25-6358243

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER NON-ALLOCABLE EXPENSE -	2,458	0		2,458

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

LEROY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND TW

EIN:

25-6358243

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND AD FUND	681	0
RECOVERY OF GRANTS	3,273	0

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

LEROY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND TW

EIN:

25-6358243

Description	Amount
ROUNDING ADJ FOR SALES AND TRANSACTIONS	14

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

LEROY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND TW

EIN:

25-6358243

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE	89	0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL	640	0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR	72	72
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	75	75