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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
 
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

13-6169215
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
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$18,202,530J 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) 0
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,140 2,140  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 156,183 156,183  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 65,979
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 65,979
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 65,979
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 224,302 224,302  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 66,015     66,015
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 5,050     5,050
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,723 0 0 2,723
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 87,029     87,029
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,721 595    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 12,751     12,751
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 34,125 310   33,815
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 214,414 905 0 207,383
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,399,975 2,399,975
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,614,389 905 0 2,607,358
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,390,087
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 223,397
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......... 3,745,965 1,284,780 1,284,780
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 14,170,856 Click to see attachment14,241,954 16,917,750
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 17,916,821 15,526,734 18,202,530
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
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........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 17,916,821 15,526,734
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 17,916,821 15,526,734
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 17,916,821 15,526,734
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
17,916,821
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,390,087
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
15,526,734
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
15,526,734
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 65,979   0 65,979
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       65,979
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 65,979
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 1,641,695 24,072,774 0.068197
2013 2,000,594 24,104,460 0.082997
2012 3,041,277 23,215,890 0.131
2011 2,418,678 22,895,862 0.105638
2010 1,784,442 27,173,598 0.065668
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.4535
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
0.0907
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
19,448,966
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,764,021
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
2,234
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,766,255
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
2,607,358
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 2,234
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 2,234
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,234
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 4,532
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 4,532
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 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 2,298
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,298 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bulletNY
    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    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
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Andrew M Boas Chairman / Co-Pres / Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Carol A Boas Dir / Treas
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Carol L Boas Dir / Asst Treas
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Rick Boas VP / Dir/ Vice Chair
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Mark Claster Co-Pres / Dir
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Susan B Claster VP / Dir / Vice Chair
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Jack Levins Asst Sec / Asst Trea
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Kate Liebman Sec
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    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
    SUSAN SHANKMAN PROGRAM ADMIN
    40.0     		66,015    
    575 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 202A
    WESTPORT,CT06880
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    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
    Nancy and Edwin Marks Foundation Philanthropic 86,154
    900 Third Avenue - 33rd Floor
    New York,NY10022
    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
     
    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  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    16,868,592
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,876,551
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,745,143
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    19,745,143
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    296,177
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,448,966
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    972,448
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    972,448
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,234
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,234
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    970,214
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    970,214
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    970,214
    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
    2,607,358
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,607,358
    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
    2,234
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,605,124
    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 7 970,214
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011...... 1,089,026
    c From 2012...... 1,895,514
    d From 2013...... 832,586
    e From 2014...... 483,350
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 4,300,476
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,607,358
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 970,214
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,637,144
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 5,937,620
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		5,937,620
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 1,089,026
    b Excess from 2012.... 1,895,514
    c Excess from 2013.... 832,586
    d Excess from 2014.... 483,350
    e Excess from 2015.... 1,637,144
    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).)
    Andrew M Boas
    Mark Claster
    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
    ACHIEVEMENT FIRST INC
    335 ADAMS ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 700,000
    ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATI
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE FL 17
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    AMERICA NEEDS YOU
    589 8TH AVE 5TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 8,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    250 WILLIAMS ST
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		N/A PC Babes Against Cancer campaign at Fresh Meadow Country Club 500
    AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF S
    633 3RD AVE 20TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
    1701 N BEAUREGARD ST
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22311     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION I NC
    55 E MONROE ST 3420
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION INC
    333 7TH AVE 17TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVA ISRAEL INC
    315 5TH AVE 6TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY INC
    ONE BATTERY PARK PLZ 25TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE SOROKA MEDICAL CENTER OF T
    PO BOX 184H
    SCARSDALE,NY10583     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE SOROKA MEDICAL CENTER OF T
    PO BOX 184H
    SCARSDALE,NY10583     		N/A PC Boas Day Care Center for Children 500
    AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC
    88 HAMILTON AVE
    STAMFORD,CT06902     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    AMORE OPERA INC
    PO BOX 231368
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		N/A PC The Patient Emergency Fund, and The Nepal Outreach Program and Fourth Year Fellowship Program administered by Dr. Leah Harris 100,000
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
    605 3RD AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10158     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF BNAI BRITH - CONNECTICUT
    1952 WHITNEY AVE 3RD FL
    HAMDEN,CT06517     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB
    5 JOY ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A PC Annual Fund 25,000
    APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB
    5 JOY ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		N/A PC Annual Fund, Trails Protection Fund, and Conservation Fellowships 50,000
    ARBOR BROTHERS INC
    56 E 126TH ST 1
    NEW YORK,NY10035     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION
    500 N 5TH ST
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 6,000
    BERNARD M BARUCH COLLEGE
    ONE BERNARD BARUCH WAY BOX A-1603
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A GOV The Zicklin School of Business, Graduate School Division 500
    BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION
    33 E 33RD ST 7TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 300
    BLUE ENGINE INC
    75 BROAD ST RM 2900
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 17,500
    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
    MS 027 415 S ST
    WALTHAM,MA02453     		N/A PC Scholarship fund 1,000
    BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION
    22512 GATEWAY CENTER DR
    CLARKSBURG,MD20871     		N/A PC Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund 100
    BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
    388 WILLIS AVE
    BRONX,NY10454     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    BUILDERS BEYOND BORDERS
    66 FORT POINT ST
    NORWALK,CT06855     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    BUILDERS BEYOND BORDERS
    66 FORT POINT ST
    NORWALK,CT06855     		N/A PC B3 Bailey Blaikie Initiative 250
    CARDINAL SHEHAN CENTER
    1494 MAIN ST
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06604     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    CHAI LIFELINE INC
    151 W 30TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    4700 S YOSEMITE ST STE 1
    GREENWOOD VILLAGE,CO80111     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 35,000
    CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES INC
    PO BOX 176
    ROSLYN,NY11576     		N/A PC Journal ad 300
    CLASP HOMES INC
    246 POST RD E
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 7,500
    CNATURENET
    808 14TH AVE SE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    CONCERN WORLDWIDE U S INC
    355 LEXINGTON AVE 19TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    CONNECTICUT CHALLENGE INC
    250 PEQUOT AVE
    SOUTHPORT,CT06890     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK INC
    PO BOX 8686
    NEW HAVEN,CT06512     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC
    100 DOUBLE BEACH RD
    BRANFORD,CT06405     		N/A PC Fay Fund 15,000
    CONSERVACION PATAGONICA
    1606 UNION ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94123     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    CORNELL UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICIN
    PO BOX 223623
    PITTSBURGH,PA15251     		N/A PC Patient Assistance program, in memory of Chester Hartenstein DVM '45, the Chester Hartenstein DVM '45 Memorial Lecture Series, in memory of Florence Hartenstein 10,000
    COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC
    58 E 68TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    CT AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE EDUCATION FUND INC
    PO BOX 523
    SOUTHPORT,CT06890     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
    625 JAMAICA AVE
    BROOKLYN,NY11208     		N/A PC College Persistence Program 50,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
    333 7TH AVE 2ND FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 40,000
    DOULA PROGRAM TO ACCOMPANY AND COMFORT INC
    55 EXCHANGE PL STE 402
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    DUKE UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 90581
    DURHAM,NC27708     		N/A PC Annual Fund 2,500
    EDITH AND CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE OF BEN
    7802 BAY PKWY
    BROOKLYN,NY11214     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 12,000
    EDITH AND CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE OF BEN
    7802 BAY PKWY
    BROOKLYN,NY11214     		N/A PC Community Support Fund 18,000
    EDITH AND CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE OF BEN
    7802 BAY PKWY
    BROOKLYN,NY11214     		N/A PC Marjorie Marks Boas Rooftop Pavilion Project 5,000
    ENCOURAGE KIDS FOUNDATION
    1560 BROADWAY STE 600
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,500
    EVERY MOTHER COUNTS
    180 VARICK ST RM 1116
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		N/A PC Charitable Event 4,000
    FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
    14 E 4TH ST STE 3003
    NEW YORK,NY10012     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    FERD AND GLADYS ALPERT JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS S
    5841 CORPORATE WAY STE 200
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL33407     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM INC
    361 W 125TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 40,000
    FIVER CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC
    519 8TH AVE 24TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC Step Up and Beyond Program 50,000
    FRESH AIR FUND
    633 3RD AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 150
    FRIENDS OF BAXTER STATE PARK
    PO BOX 322
    BELFAST,ME04915     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    FRIENDS OF BURLEY
    1630 W BARRY AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 20,000
    FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN NEW YORK
    PO BOX 1649
    NEW YORK,NY10026     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    FRIENDS OF THE LEVITT PAVILION INC
    260 S COMPO RD
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    FRIENDS OF THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN INC
    154 W 93RD ST
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PC Music Program 7,500
    FRIENDS OF THE NORWALK RIVER VALLEY TRAIL INC
    115 NOD HILL RD
    RIDGEFIELD,CT06877     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 250
    FRIENDS OF YEMIN ORDE INC
    4340 E-W HWY STE 202
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,300
    FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE
    100 MONTGOMERY ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    GABBY KRAUSE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 4905
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80155     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,200
    GO CAMPAIGN
    2461 SANTA MONICA BLVD 437
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		N/A PC Recycled Orchestra With Favio Fund 1,000
    GO PHILANTHROPIC CHARITABLE FUND
    350 WOOLSTON RD
    PITTSFORD,NY14534     		N/A PC HUSK For Communities--House Rebuilds, Change 4 Change, Cooking Classes, Softies 5,000
    GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP INC
    PO BOX 36006
    CHARLOTTE,NC28236     		N/A PC Youth Rise Texas Project 1,000
    GREG RICHARDS LARRY POLATSCH AND SCOTT WEINGARD ME
    4 EDGEWOOD DR
    RYE BROOK,NY10573     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    GURWIN JEWISH GERIATRIC FOUNDATION INC
    68 HAUPPAUGE RD
    COMMACK,NY11725     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
    51 AUSTIN ST
    DANBURY,CT06810     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 7,500
    HADASSAH FOUNDATION INC
    40 WALL ST
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL INC
    352 PARK AVE S 12 FL
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A PC Child Sight Bridgeport Project 40,000
    HOMES WITH HOPE INC
    49 RICHMONDVILLE AVE STE 112
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,500
    HORN OF AFRICA EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FUND
    CHRISTOPHER HAYS WOJCIK MAVRIC
    WORCESTER,MA01608     		N/A PC Abaarso School Program 2,500
    ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
    ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PL BOX 1049
    NEW YORK,NY10029     		N/A PC The Steven M. Podos MD Symposium and Lecture 10,000
    INDEGO AFRICA PROJECT
    51 W 52ND ST STE 2300
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    INSTITUTE OF NOETIC SCIENCES
    625 2ND ST STE 200
    PETALUMA,CA94952     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,500
    INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK
    211 FULTON AVE
    HEMPSTEAD,NY11550     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,500
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
    122 E 42ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10168     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 40,000
    ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND INC
    295 MADISON AVE RM 1030
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC to support cancer research in Israel and to dedicate the Commemorative Page in ICRF's publication to S. Donald Friedman 1,000
    ITNCOASTALCT INC
    303 LINWOOD AVE
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 250
    JDRF INTERNATIONAL
    26 BROADWAY 14TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC
    4601 COMMUNITY DR
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL33417     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 11,500
    JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC
    4601 COMMUNITY DR
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL33417     		N/A PC The Main Event Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award Tribute Journal 180
    JEWISH HOME LIFECARE MANHATTAN
    120 W 106TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PC Geriatric Career Development Program 50,000
    JEWISH MUSEUM
    1109 5TH AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		N/A PC Jewish Museum's Payson Media Fund 12,500
    KIDS OF NYU FOUNDATION INC
    C/O AJ SERVICE CO 902 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A PC Charitable Event 2,500
    KOREA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
    5F KOREA FDN FOR WOMEN BLDG 448-17
    SEOUL,SEOGYO-DONG, MAPO  
    KN     		N/A NC Expenditure Responsibility Grant 55,000
    LEARNING ALLY
    20 ROSZEL RD
    PRINCETON,NJ08540     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC - NEW YORK CITY C
    61 BROADWAY STE 400
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALM BEACHES INC
    1715 E TIFFANY DR
    WEST PALM BCH,FL33407     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    LONG ISLAND CHILDRENS MUSEUM
    11 DAVIS AVE
    GARDEN CITY,NY11530     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    Luis Hernandez
    142 Henry st apt 2b
    Stamford,CT06902     		NONE I Hardship Assistance Grant 5,000
    LUMITY
    55 W VAN BUREN ST STE 420
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    MARC LUSTGARTEN PANCREATIC CANCER FOUNDATION
    1111 STEWART AVE
    BETHPAGE,NY11714     		N/A PC Charitable Event 1,000
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
    1275 YORK AVE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		N/A PC Rare Cancers Project 250
    MORRYS CAMP INC
    350 EXECUTIVE BLVDSTE 125
    ELMSFORD,NY10523     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 150,000
    MORSELIFE FOUNDATION INC
    4847 FRED GLADSTONE DR
    WEST PALM BCH,FL33417     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,100
    MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER
    436 14TH ST 5TH FL
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		N/A PC Movement Generation Project 3,000
    NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE PREVENTION OF ELDER ABU
    1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    NEW ECONOMY COALITION INC
    89 S ST STE 406
    BOSTON,MA02111     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH INC
    2576 BROADWAY PMB 213
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PC College Assist Program 40,000
    NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL - COLUMBIA UNIVERSI
    525 E 68TH ST BOX 123
    NEW YORK,NY10032     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    NORTH SHORE CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION
    480 OLD WESTBURY RD
    ROSLYN HTS,NY11577     		N/A PC The Nancy A. Marks Nature Play Space for children and families at the Marks Family Right from the Start Center 5,000
    NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    125 COMMUNITY DR
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		N/A PC Cohen's Children's Medical Center Division 5,000
    NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    125 COMMUNITY DR
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		N/A PC Pediatric Retina Camera Fund 500
    NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    125 COMMUNITY DR
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		N/A PC Adopt A Family Program 500
    NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    125 COMMUNITY DR
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		N/A PC AWSM Feinstein Institute Program 2,500
    NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    125 COMMUNITY DR
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		N/A PC Charitable Event 25,000
    NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
    125 COMMUNITY DR
    GREAT NECK,NY11021     		N/A PC Cohen Children's Medical Center 1,000
    NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
    1900 GRANT ST NO 400
    DENVER,CO80203     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 7,500
    OPERATION FUEL INC
    75 CHARTER OAK AVE STE 2-240
    HARTFORD,CT06106     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    ORT AMERICA INC
    75 MAIDEN LN FL 10
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 180
    OXALOSIS AND HYPEROXALURIA FOUNDATION
    201 E 19TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    PACK FOR A PURPOSE INC
    7604 THE POINTE
    RALEIGH,NC27615     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION INC
    760 N OCEAN BLVD
    PALM BEACH,FL33480     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
    888 COMMONWEALTH AVE 3RD FL
    BOSTON,MA02215     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS
    305 7TH AVE 13TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 250
    PAUL SMITHS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
    PO BOX 265
    PAUL SMITHS,NY12970     		N/A PC International Paper John Dillon Park 2,500
    POPULATION COUNCIL INC
    ONE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLZ
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    POSITIVE DIRECTIONS-THE CENTER FOR PREVENTION AND
    420 POST RD W
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 250
    PROJECT SOUTH THE INSTITUTION FOR THE ELIMINATION
    9 GAMMON AVE SE
    ATLANTA,GA30315     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    PROSPECTS OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT INC
    25 PROSPECT ST
    RIDGEFIELD,CT06877     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    PUEBLO ORGANIZADO EN DEFENSA DE LA TIERRA Y SUS RE
    PO BOX 6237
    AUSTIN,TX78762     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    RAISE YOUR HAND COALITION FOR ILLINOIS PUBLIC EDUC
    4039 N MAPLEWOOD AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN
    701 OKEECHOBEE BLVD
    WEST PALM BCH,FL33401     		N/A PC Charitable Event 25,000
    REACH OUT AND READ OF GREATER NEW YORK INC
    75 MAIDEN LN FL 1102
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    ROCKING THE BOAT INC
    812 EDGEWATER RD
    BRONX,NY10474     		N/A PC to help build its capacity to expand programming by 30% and meet the social-emotional and academic needs of its larger student body 50,000
    ROOM TO GROW NATIONAL INC
    54 W 21ST ST STE 401
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    ROW NEW YORK
    10-27 46TH AVE STE 101
    LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101     		N/A PC the PREP and ERA programs 40,000
    SAN FRANCISCO AIDS FOUNDATION
    1035 MARKET ST STE 400
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		N/A PC Charitable Event 1,000
    SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION INC
    501 KINGS HWY E STE 400
    FAIRFIELD,CT06825     		N/A PC My First Baby Program 25,000
    SEVA FOUNDATION
    1786 5TH ST
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		N/A PC Thori Eye Hospital Project, Bharatpur Eye Hospital Project 100,000
    SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM FOR SPECIAL SERVICES INC
    740 W BOSTON POST RD
    MAMARONECK,NY10543     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 20,000
    ST ANN'S WAREHOUSE
    45 WATER ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
    262 DANNY THOMAS PL MS512
    MEMPHIS,TN38105     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    STAR FOUNDATION INC
    182 WOLFPIT AVE
    NORWALK,CT06851     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    STREETSQUASH INC
    40 W 116TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10026     		N/A PC Alumni Program 50,000
    TEMPLE BETH EL OF GREAT NECK
    5 OLD MILL RD
    GREAT NECK,NY11023     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 7,500
    TEMPLE BETH EL OF GREAT NECK
    5 OLD MILL RD
    GREAT NECK,NY11023     		N/A PC Robert Boas Music Fund 500
    THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA INC
    366 AMSTERDAM AVE STE 205
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    THE ARTS CONNECTION INC
    520 8TH AVE STE 321
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 500
    THE CONSERVATIVE SYNAGOGUE INC
    30 HILLSPOINT RD
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC Share the Pie Project 440
    THE CONSERVATIVE SYNAGOGUE INC
    30 HILLSPOINT RD
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC High Holy Day Campaign 10,000
    THE MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
    383 MAIN AVE 5TH FL
    NORWALK,CT06851     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    THE NATIONAL CENTER ON ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABU
    633 3RD AVE 19TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    THE WATERSHED CENTER INC
    44 KAYE RD
    MILLERTON,NY12546     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 375
    THE WATERSHED CENTER INC
    44 KAYE RD
    MILLERTON,NY12546     		N/A PC WVL Memorial Fund 250
    TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY INC
    44 COCOANUT ROW STE 201
    PALM BEACH,FL33480     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
    622 W 113TH ST MC4524
    NEW YORK,NY10025     		N/A PC Lyme Evaluation Service 10,000
    UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTH
    130 E 59TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		N/A PC 2015 Annual Fund 15,000
    UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTH
    130 E 59TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		N/A PC Robert S. Boas Award fund 2,500
    UNITED STATES COMMITTEE SPORTS FOR ISRAEL INC
    1511 WALNUT ST STE 401
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 150
    UNITED WAY OF COASTAL FAIRFIELD COUNTY INC
    855 MAIN ST FL 10
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06604     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 40,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    OFC OF FINANCIAL AID 2500 STUDEN
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		N/A PC Scholarship Fund 500
    WALL STREET SYNAGOGUE INC
    47 BEEKMAN ST
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100
    WARRIOR EXPEDITIONS
    6621 FAIRWAY VIEW TRAIL
    ROANOKE,VA24018     		N/A PC Walk Off The War Program 5,000
    WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY
    1111 19TH ST NW STE 500
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    WESTPORT LIBRARY ASSOC
    20 JESUP RD
    WESTPORT,CT06880     		N/A PC Charitable Event 1,000
    WILDERNESS ON WHEELS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1007
    WHEAT RIDGE,CO80034     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    WILTON LAND CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 77
    WILTON,CT06897     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 150
    WILTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
    137 OLD RIDGEFIELD RD
    WILTON,CT06897     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    WILTON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS INC
    PO BOX 216
    WILTON,CT06897     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 300
    WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
    7711 E ACADEMY BLVD
    DENVER,CO80230     		N/A PC Education Fund 4,000
    WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
    7711 E ACADEMY BLVD
    DENVER,CO80230     		N/A PC Wings Aerospace Academy 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,399,975
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 2,140  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 156,183  
    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 65,979  
    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)..   224,302  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13224,302
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    KOREA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
          		5F KOREA FDN FOR WOMEN Bldg448-17
    SEOUL,SEOGYO-DONG, MAPO  
    KN     		2015-09-04 55,000 To support the Self-Esteem of Unwed Mothers Project   NO 5/31/16   none necessary

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BARON FOCUSED GROWTH FD INSTI 740,013 1,245,607
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CLASS 610,384 1,158,320
    CRIMSON WINE GROUP, LTD 90,550 208,415
    CUBAN ELECTRIC CO    
    ENCANA CORP 268,204 129,844
    FOREST CITY REALTY TRUST INC C 2,589,152 1,769,183
    FRANCISCO IND INC 1,767 878
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 530,682 2,461,079
    LEUCADIA NATL CORP 5,863,003 6,566,336
    U S G CP 3,548,199 3,378,088

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Document Review/Drafting 2,723     2,723


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 33,065     33,065
    Bank Charges 310 310    
    State or Local Filing Fees 750     750


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES 87,029     87,029


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Carl Marks Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    13-6169215
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2016 3,400      
    990-PF Extension for 2015 2,726      
    Foreign Tax Paid 595 595