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 12-01-2015 , and ending 11-30-2016
Name of foundation
BLUME FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)BOSTON PRIVATE 160 BOVET RD NO 220
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN MATEO, CA94402
A Employer identification number

94-6073163
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(650) 378-3719
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$19,845,030J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 172,839 172,839  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 229,404 229,404  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 772,459
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,544,908
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 772,459
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 12,021 12,021  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,186,723 1,186,723  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 62,500 62,500   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 5,629 5,629   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,257 8,257   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 102,158 102,158   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 17,859 8,073   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 196,403 186,617   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 832,000 832,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,028,403 186,617   832,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 158,320
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,000,106
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 87,056 1,010,383 1,010,383
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 1,517,891 Click to see attachment1,450,613 1,478,788
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,664,974 Click to see attachment4,908,000 6,301,043
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 5,811,454 Click to see attachment4,985,900 4,980,670
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 6,252,783 Click to see attachment6,136,121 6,074,146
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) 18,334,158 18,491,017 19,845,030
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,396  
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)......... 1,396 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 18,332,762 18,491,017
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 18,332,762 18,491,017
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 18,334,158 18,491,017
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
18,332,762
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
158,320
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
18,491,082
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
65
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
18,491,017
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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 ADVANSIX INC P 2016-09-27 2016-10-17
b AMERICAN EXPRESS CO COM P 2014-07-09 2016-09-27
c AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP P 2016-05-17 2016-08-23
d AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP P 2016-05-17 2016-09-27
e BANK OF NY MELLO MTN P 2013-05-02 2016-03-04
BARCLAYS BK MTN V Q P 2010-07-07 2016-07-28
BEAL BANK USA CD P 2016-03-23 2016-09-28
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY P 2013-08-30 2016-08-15
BRYN MAWR TRUST CD P 2016-03-07 2016-10-11
CDW CORPCNOC FIN 2013 LTD P 2015-10-01 2016-09-27
CNOOC FIN 2014 LTD P 2013-09-03 2016-05-09
CVS CORP P 2012-11-02 2016-04-29
CVS CORP P 2012-11-02 2016-09-27
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP P 2014-07-09 2016-03-29
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP P 2014-07-09 2016-04-05
CARDINAL HEALTH INC P 2013-05-02 2016-05-17
CHEVRONTEXACO CORP P 2002-12-03 2016-09-27
CHUBB CORPCISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2014-07-09 2016-01-19
CISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2009-06-12 2016-02-22
COLUMBIA DIVIDEND OPPR R5 P 2010-10-26 2016-04-05
COMCAST CORP CL A P 2014-07-09 2016-09-27
DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND P 2012-11-02 2016-04-05
EVERBANK CD P 2016-04-05 2016-10-21
FORTIVE CORP P 2014-07-09 2016-09-27
FRESNO CNTY CA P 2012-01-10 2016-08-15
GENERAL ELECTRIC CORP COM P 2006-11-01 2015-12-08
HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND P 2013-02-07 2016-07-25
J P MORGAN CHASE AND CO COM P 2009-06-09 2016-09-27
JPMORGAN CHASE AND CO P 2013-03-25 2016-03-01
KENTUCKY ASST LIAB P 2012-02-13 2016-04-01
MASTERCARD INC CL A P 2014-07-09 2016-09-27
MICROSOFT CORP COM P 2007-12-14 2016-09-27
MIZRAHI TEFA BANK CD P 2016-09-27 2016-10-31
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC P 2013-05-02 2016-08-05
NEXTERA ENERGY INC P 2013-05-02 2016-09-27
OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPMING MKT Y P 2012-11-02 2016-11-18
PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP P 2013-05-02 2016-09-27
PRAXAIR INC COM P 2014-07-09 2016-09-27
RELIANT BANK CD P 2016-03-07 2016-09-16
STARTBUCKS CORP COM P 2012-08-01 2016-04-29
STARBUCKS CORP COM P 2012-08-01 2016-09-27
STRYKER CORP COM P 2013-05-02 2016-04-29
STRYKER CORP COM P 2013-05-02 2016-09-27
TORONTO DOM BANK MTN P 2011-07-14 2016-07-14
UNITED PARCEL SVC INC P 2009-06-09 2016-09-27
V F CORP P 2014-07-10 2016-07-19
VALERO ENERGY COM P 2014-02-04 2016-08-05
VANGUARD ST INVEST GR INST P 2010-04-05 2016-04-05
VERSUM MATERIALS INC P 2016-09-27 2016-10-17
VOYA GLOBAL REAL ESTATE I P 2012-04-20 2016-06-10
WALMART STORES INC COM P 2014-07-10 2016-09-27
NESTLE HOLDINGS MTN P 2013-01-31 2016-11-28
MEDTRONIC PLC P 2015-01-27 2016-09-27
CHUBB CORPCISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2016-01-15 2016-01-29
LONG TERM CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P 2015-12-01 2016-11-30
COOK INLET ENERGY LLC P 2014-12-01 2016-10-05
(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 6   6 0
b 34,041   50,292 -16,251
c 49,280   41,324 7,956
d 73,957   66,387 7,570
e 200,000   200,078 -78
200,000   200,000 0
250,000   250,000 0
200,000   200,756 -756
250,000   250,000 0
9,603   8,619 984
200,000   200,000 0
40,123   18,698 21,425
41,154   21,269 19,885
1   1 0
45   19 26
174,500   102,008 72,492
42,531   21,203 21,328
70,086   50,473 19,613
100,000   103,398 -3,398
717,000   628,964 88,036
62,266   51,456 10,810
350,260   361,387 -11,127
250,000   250,000 0
16,483   12,307 4,176
60,000   61,489 -1,489
135,251   96,136 39,115
652,461   663,259 -10,798
39,029   20,955 18,074
200,000   203,543 -3,543
35,518   36,468 -950
66,884   50,569 16,315
65,081   32,157 32,924
200,000   200,000 0
125,542   100,622 24,920
46,291   29,711 16,580
620,653   677,373 -56,720
54,853   41,705 13,148
44,451   50,288 -5,837
250,000   250,000 0
25,217   9,927 15,290
137,816   56,250 81,566
49,920   30,166 19,754
125,526   70,168 55,358
100,000   100,607 -607
93,937   47,754 46,183
50,910   50,622 288
7,495   3,829 3,666
200,187   200,034 153
11   12 -1
388,507   341,965 46,542
8,296   8,895 -599
200,000   201,697 -1,697
55,372   47,600 7,772
3   3 0
155,950     155,950
18,411     18,411
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       0
b       -16,251
c       7,956
d       7,570
e       -78
      0
      0
      -756
      0
      984
      0
      21,425
      19,885
      0
      26
      72,492
      21,328
      19,613
      -3,398
      88,036
      10,810
      -11,127
      0
      4,176
      -1,489
      39,115
      -10,798
      18,074
      -3,543
      -950
      16,315
      32,924
      0
      24,920
      16,580
      -56,720
      13,148
      -5,837
      0
      15,290
      81,566
      19,754
      55,358
      -607
      46,183
      288
      3,666
      153
      -1
      46,542
      -599
      -1,697
      7,772
      0
      155,950
      18,411
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 2 772,459
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 1,367,543 18,982,032 0.072044
2013 1,491,031 19,464,565 0.076602
2012 1,456,413 19,570,933 0.074417
2011 1,463,552 20,617,736 0.070985
2010 1,153,000 21,672,872 0.053200
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.347248
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.069450
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
18,562,338
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,289,154
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
10,001
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,299,155
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
832,000
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 20,002
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 20,002
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 20,002
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 9,552
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 9,552
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 10,450
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
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    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 ofbulletDANA ALESHIRE Telephone no.bullet (650) 378-3719

    Located atbulletP O BOX 5197SAN MATEOCA ZIP+4bullet94402
    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
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 7
    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
    JENE F BLUME PRESIDENT
    30.00     		37,500 0 0
    85 EL CERRITO AVENUE
    HILLSBOROUGH,CA94010
    RICHARD ALESHIRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    30.00     		25,000 0 0
    85 EL CERRITO AVENUE
    HILLSBOROUGH,CA94010
    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
    BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST CUSTODIAL SERVICES 102,128
    160 BOVET ROAD
    SAN MATEO,CA94402
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    18,267,686
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    577,327
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    18,845,013
    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
    18,845,013
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    282,675
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    18,562,338
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    928,117
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    928,117
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    20,002
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    20,002
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    908,115
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    908,115
    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
    908,115
    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
    832,000
    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
    832,000
    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
    832,000
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 908,115
    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...... 90,868
    b From 2011...... 449,561
    c From 2012...... 515,040
    d From 2013...... 535,741
    e From 2014...... 437,355
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,028,565
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 832,000
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 832,000
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 76,115 76,115
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,952,450
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		14,753
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,937,697
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 449,561
    b Excess from 2012.... 515,040
    c Excess from 2013.... 535,741
    d Excess from 2014.... 437,355
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    EERI
    499 14TH STREET SUITE 320
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 5,000
    JASPER RIDGE FARM
    2995 WOODSIDE ROAD PO BOX 620924
    WOODSIDE,CA94062     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 10,000
    KQED NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC BROADCAST
    2601 MARIPOSA STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 30,000
    LOWELL SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
    1101 EUCALYPTUS DRIVE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94132     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 5,000
    MID PENINSULA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    200 NORTH QUEBEC STREET
    SAN MATEO,CA94401     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 20,000
    MILLS PENINSULA HOSPITAL
    100 SOUTH SAN MATEO DRIVE
    SAN MATEO,CA94401     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 10,000
    PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY
    12 AIRPORT BLVD
    SAN MATEO,CA94401     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 80,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    1605 THE ALAMEDA
    SAN JOSE,CA95126     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 40,000
    SAN MATEO CNTY COM COLLEGES FOUNDATION
    3401 CSM DRIVE
    SAN MATEO,CA94402     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 10,000
    ST ANTHONY FOUNDATION
    121 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 20,000
    STANFORD UNIVERSITY
    BUILDING 10 MAIN QUADRANGLE
    STANFORD,CA94305     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 600,000
    THE BRIDGE SCHOOL
    545 EUCALYPTUS AVE
    HILLSBOROUGH,CA94010     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION 2,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 832,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 172,839  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 229,404  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 12,021  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 772,459  
    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 1,186,723 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,186,723
    (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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 7,500 7,500   0
    BOOKKEEPING 757 757   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    APPLE INC. 1.000% DUE 5/03/18 199,130 199,084
    AUTOZONE INC. 3.700% 205,735 207,256
    BANK OF AMERICA MTN 4.100% DUE 7/4/2023 211,756 208,526
    BANK OF MONTREAL STEP 2.25% DUE 1/11/17 100,804 100,158
    BURLINGTON 3.600% DUE 9/01/20 206,830 208,290
    CARNIVAL CORP 3.95% DUE 10/15/20 208,111 210,492
    CVS CAREMARK CORP 4.000% 214,174 208,610
    DIRC TV HOLDINGS LLC 5.200% 214,865 215,008
    DUKE REALITY LP 3.875% DUE 10/15/22 213,746 208,500
    GOLDMAN SACHS MTN 2.375% DUE 1/22/18 201,580 201,274
    HSBC USA INC MTN 2.150% 6/28/17 200,000 198,572
    IBM CORP 1.250% DUE 2/08/18 200,537 199,792
    KENTUCKY ASST LIAB 3.165% 4/01/18 58,313 57,724
    KOREA FINANCE CO 2.250% 8/7/2017 200,000 200,866
    MERCK & CO INC 1.300% 5/18/18 198,483 199,878
    MICROSOFT CORP 4.2% DUE 6/1/19 173,180 186,349
    NSTAR ELECTRIC CO 5.625% DUE 11/15/17 130,917 130,014
    ORACLE CORP 1.200% DUE 10/15/17 199,638 200,192
    PACCAR FINL CORP MTN 1.600% 3/15/17 100,347 100,182
    PRIMERICA INC 4.750% DUE 7/15/22 218,521 214,350
    ROGERS COMM INC. 4.100% 212,606 210,488
    SHELL INTERNATIONAL 2.000% DUE 11/15/18 201,071 201,498
    TEXAS INSTRUMENT 1.650% 8/03/19 200,864 199,676
    TOYOTA MOTOR MTN 2.000% DUE 10/24/18 200,869 201,244
    UDR. INC. 3.700% 102,617 103,401
    US BANCORP MTN 1.650% 5/15/17 201,384 200,426
    VF CORP 3.500% 209,822 208,820

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBVIE INC. 77,140 68,704
    ABBOTT LABS 77,862 74,046
    ADVANSIX INC 541 655
    AIR PRODS & CHEMS INC 82,742 87,398
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 95,565 95,622
    AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP 67,879 70,971
    APPLE, INC. 73,615 79,574
    AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 75,593 81,617
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 64,281 73,372
    CDW CORP 75,727 94,538
    CHEVRONTEXACO CORP 27,614 62,474
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC. 80,954 84,540
    COLGATE PALMOLVIE CO 78,451 72,079
    CVS HEALTH CORP 45,483 74,814
    DANAHER CORP 71,571 84,033
    EATON VANCE ATLANTA CAPITAL 890,245 1,246,419
    ECOLAB INC. 66,936 69,454
    ENBRIDGE INC. 84,423 77,564
    HOME DEPOT INC 87,905 89,933
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 102,196 100,837
    ISHARES CORE S&P MID-CAP 177,472 406,300
    ISHARES DJ SELECT DIVIDEND 359,054 388,174
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 53,631 121,057
    MARSH & MCCLEANNAN 108,256 111,243
    MICROSOFT CORP 50,879 107,263
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 70,411 98,809
    OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP 68,521 56,018
    PAYDEN EQUITY INCOME FUND 360,000 382,138
    PEPSICO INC. 82,574 81,081
    PFIZER INC 76,006 72,155
    PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP 58,185 95,617
    PRIMECAP ODYSSEY STOCK FUND 590,083 1,007,184
    PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO 55,655 55,661
    RAYTHEON CO 74,694 107,669
    ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC 77,435 90,555
    SABRE CORP 77,368 70,932
    TJX COMPANIES 81,056 88,524
    UNION PAC CORP 69,531 67,891
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 69,278 72,711
    US BANCORP 72,448 86,339
    VERSUM MATERIALS INC 7,358 7,387
    WALMART STORES INC 41,382 37,680
    WESTWIND FINANCIAL SERVICES 0 11

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    98,875
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    100,680
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    1,351,738
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    1,378,108


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACCENTURE AT COST 78,638 103,904
    BROADCOM LTD AT COST 88,669 113,376
    CHUBB LTD AT COST 40,484 46,080
    DFA GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SEC P AT COST 393,150 371,289
    DODGE & COX INCOME FUND AT COST 338,614 331,108
    EVERGREEN HI YIELD FUND AT COST 5,037 7,282
    HARDING LOEVNER INST EMG M-1 AT COST 620,000 630,844
    LAZARD INTL EQTY PORT-INST L AT COST 650,000 617,925
    MEDTRONIC PLC AT COST 63,294 62,132
    METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN AT COST 330,000 325,134
    MFS INTL VALUE-I AT COST 695,880 689,860
    ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD AT COST 76,463 81,375
    T ROWE PRICE INT DISCOVERY AT COST 671,667 683,222
    VANGUARD FIXED INCOME SHORT TERM AT COST 827,479 824,244
    VOYA FLOATING RATE I AT COST 513,827 498,931
    WCM FOCUSED INTL GROWTH AT COST 695,880 680,873
    ZOND WINDSYSTEM ENERGY ASSOC X AT COST 47,039 6,567

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 5,629 5,629   0


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Description Amount
    NON DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSE 65


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME 5,070 5,070 5,070
    ROYALTY INCOME 6,951 6,951 6,951


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 102,158 102,158   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BLUME FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-6073163
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 9,701 0   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 3,707 3,707   0
    STATE FILING FEES 85 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX ON DIVIDENDS 4,366 4,366   0