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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 08-01-2015 , and ending 07-31-2016
Name of foundation
WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
THE PLAINS, VA20198
A Employer identification number

13-3579157
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(540) 364-2777
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$7,954,326J 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) 50,777
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 125 125  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 186,233 186,233  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 181,966
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,028,961
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 212,461
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 120 120  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 419,221 398,939  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 850 0   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,424 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 37,304 37,304   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 30,000 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 6,025 5,985   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 79,603 43,289   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 400,900 400,900
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 480,503 43,289   400,900
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -61,282
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 355,650
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 4,407 2,318 2,318
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 66,522 522,657 522,657
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)....... 4,647,246 Click to see attachment3,915,725 6,045,377
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 570,359 Click to see attachment901,480 951,846
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 566,384 Click to see attachment451,301 432,128
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) 5,854,918 5,793,481 7,954,326
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 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 5,854,918 5,793,481
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,854,918 5,793,481
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,854,918 5,793,481
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
5,854,918
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-61,282
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,793,636
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
155
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
5,793,481
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 146 SHS AIR PRODS CHEMICALS INC D 2013-12-30 2015-08-11
b 500 SHS AMERICAN INT'L GROUP P 2013-02-06 2015-09-01
c 1650 SHS BORG WARNER INC P 2010-11-30 2015-08-11
d 7250 SHS GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC P 2010-04-26 2015-09-01
e 9598.804 SHS GRANDEUR PEAK EM OPP INV P 2014-04-22 2015-08-28
200 SHS PPG INDS INC D 2010-09-02 2015-08-11
639.386 SHS OAKMARK INT'L SMALL CAP P 2013-08-13 2015-10-26
141 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-18
381 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-19
287 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-23
302 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-24
396 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-25
18 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-27
104 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-11-30
20 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-01
7500 SHS TEEKAY OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP P 2009-08-13 2015-11-06
1800 SHS WHOLE FOODS MKT INC P 2014-11-19 2015-11-19
50000 NTS KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP SR NT P 2008-12-23 2015-12-14
30577.552 SHS BROWN ADVISORY EMG MKTS INS P 2013-06-28 2015-12-09
54 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-03
33 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-04
33 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-07
60 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-08
9 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-09
3 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-15
29 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-17
7 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-18
49 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-21
5 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-22
6 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-23
8 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-23
34 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-24
40 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-28
2 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-29
14 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2015-12-29
3 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-04
22 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-05
4 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-05
1750 SHS TARGA RESOURCES CORP P 2012-03-19 2015-12-11
CASH IN LIEU GENERAL ELECTRIC CO NOTES P 2012-09-05 2016-01-15
9 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-07
1 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-12
2 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-15
1 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-20
1 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-22
3 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-25
4 SHS COLFAX CORP P 2015-07-08 2016-01-25
1200 SHS GILEAN SCIENCES INC P 2014-02-26 2016-01-13
5432 SHS KINDER MORGAN INC P 2014-12-01 2016-01-13
30737.866 SHS OAKMARK INT'L SMALL CAP P 2014-11-17 2016-01-11
4250 SHS TEEKAY CORP P 2010-06-07 2016-01-13
235 SHS COSTCO WHSL CORP P 2015-09-01 2016-03-01
415 SHS EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS P 2013-01-23 2016-02-22
1837.8636 UNITS HEDGED FIXED INC MGRS P 2014-03-27 2016-04-22
190 SHS AMAZON COM INC P 2014-08-29 2016-06-17
500 SHS AMERICAN TOWER CORP P 2006-03-02 2016-06-17
1500 SHS AMPHENOL CORP P 2015-03-25 2016-06-17
150 SHS BLACKROCK INC P 2010-11-12 2016-06-17
265 SHS COSTCO WHSL CORP P 2015-09-01 2016-06-17
320 SHS ESSEX PPTY TR INC P 2014-11-19 2016-06-17
585 SHS EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS P 2013-01-24 2016-06-17
500 SHS PHILIP MORRIS INTL D 2008-03-28 2016-06-17
75000 NTS TEEKAY CORP SR NOTES P 2012-07-12 2016-07-11
100 SHS AMAZON COM INC P 2014-08-29 2016-07-11
400 SHS AMERICAN TOWER CORP P 2006-03-02 2016-07-11
100 SHS BLACKROCK INC P 2010-11-12 2016-07-11
100 SHS BOEING CO P 2012-10-25 2016-07-11
41939.041 SHS BROWN ADV STRAT EUR EQ INS P 2016-01-11 2016-07-08
677 SHS ENBRIDGE ENERGY MGMT LLC P 2002-10-30 2016-07-11
0.1857 SHS UNDER ARMOUR INC P 2015-09-01 2016-07-13
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 21,509   811 20,698
b 30,324   16,957 13,367
c 78,324   51,044 27,280
d 121,581   100,824 20,757
e 93,300   102,475 -9,175
21,038   286 20,752
10,000   11,387 -1,387
3,726   6,426 -2,700
10,119   17,363 -7,244
7,535   13,079 -5,544
7,990   13,763 -5,773
10,699   18,047 -7,348
486   820 -334
2,821   4,739 -1,918
546   911 -365
117,730   45,784 71,946
53,666   84,195 -30,529
54,023   50,353 3,670
255,323   300,000 -44,677
1,466   2,461 -995
893   1,504 -611
897   1,504 -607
1,612   2,734 -1,122
249   410 -161
73   137 -64
687   1,322 -635
164   319 -155
1,156   2,233 -1,077
118   228 -110
133   273 -140
177   365 -188
755   1,549 -794
902   1,823 -921
48   91 -43
330   638 -308
69   137 -68
516   1,003 -487
94   182 -88
45,924   76,524 -30,600
38   32 6
214   410 -196
21   46 -25
42   91 -49
21   46 -25
20   46 -26
58   137 -79
76   182 -106
116,819   99,734 17,085
79,521   30,349 49,172
405,740   501,490 -95,750
32,642   114,406 -81,764
36,258   32,929 3,329
28,771   22,895 5,876
173,873   196,137 -22,264
136,055   65,003 71,052
53,856   16,064 37,792
87,643   90,304 -2,661
51,298   25,493 25,805
41,276   37,133 4,143
67,997   63,606 4,391
43,823   32,199 11,624
49,966   1,724 48,242
62,873   76,114 -13,241
73,668   33,682 39,986
44,927   12,851 32,076
33,612   16,995 16,617
12,677   7,371 5,306
403,873   400,100 3,773
14,900   4,221 10,679
7   9 -2
19,393     19,393
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       20,698
b       13,367
c       27,280
d       20,757
e       -9,175
      20,752
      -1,387
      -2,700
      -7,244
      -5,544
      -5,773
      -7,348
      -334
      -1,918
      -365
      71,946
      -30,529
      3,670
      -44,677
      -995
      -611
      -607
      -1,122
      -161
      -64
      -635
      -155
      -1,077
      -110
      -140
      -188
      -794
      -921
      -43
      -308
      -68
      -487
      -88
      -30,600
      6
      -196
      -25
      -49
      -25
      -26
      -79
      -106
      17,085
      49,172
      -95,750
      -81,764
      3,329
      5,876
      -22,264
      71,052
      37,792
      -2,661
      25,805
      4,143
      4,391
      11,624
      48,242
      -13,241
      39,986
      32,076
      16,617
      5,306
      3,773
      10,679
      -2
      19,393
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 2 212,461
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 375,147 8,405,344 0.044632
2013 315,129 7,915,517 0.039812
2012 334,200 6,967,104 0.047968
2011 296,150 6,271,610 0.047221
2010 247,218 6,072,031 0.040714
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.220347
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
0.044069
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
7,685,061
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
338,673
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,557
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
342,230
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
400,900
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 3,557
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 3,557
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 3,557
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 18,099
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 18,099
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 14,542
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet14,542 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
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)
    bulletDE
    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 ofbulletYHB Telephone no.bullet (540) 687-6381

    Located atbulletPO BOX 467MIDDLEBURGVA ZIP+4bullet20118
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    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
    WILLIAM M BACKER TO 51316 FORMER PRESIDENT/TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
    THE PLAINS,VA20198
    ANN M BACKER PRESIDENT/TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
    THE PLAINS,VA20198
    DAVID MOLTKE-HANSEN DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    27 EDGEWOOD ROAD
    ASHEVILLE,NC28804
    GEORGIA H HERBERT SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    6537 MAIN STREET
    THE PLAINS,VA20198
    GEORGE GRAYSON VICE PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1858 BLUE RIDGE FARM ROAD
    UPPERVILLE,VA20184
    TREVOR POTTER DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    3284 WHITING ROAD
    MARSHALL,VA20115
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    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
    7,502,068
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    300,024
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,802,092
    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
    7,802,092
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    117,031
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,685,061
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    384,253
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    384,253
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,557
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,557
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    380,696
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    380,696
    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
    380,696
    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
    400,900
    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
    400,900
    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
    3,557
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    397,343
    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 7 380,696
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 397,084
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 400,900
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 397,084
    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..... 3,816
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		376,880
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    WILLIAM M BACKER TO 51316
    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
    AKINDALE THOROUGHBRED RESCUE
    323 QUAKKER HILL ROAD
    PAWLING,NY12564     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION (VA TACF)
    PO BOX 158
    MARSHALL,VA20116     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    BULL RUN MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY
    PO BOX 210
    BROAD RUN,VA20137     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    CITIZENS FOR FAUQUIER COUNTY
    PO BOX 3486
    WARRENTON,VA20188     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    EARTH JUSTICE
    426 17TH STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
    1200 NORTH QUAKER LANE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22302     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 5,000
    FAC FOUNDATION
    605 NORTH BROAD ST
    FREMONT,NE68025     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    GRAYSON-JOCKEY CLUB RESEARCH FDN
    821 CORPORATE DRIVE
    LEXINGTON,KY40503     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HORSE VETERINARY RESEARCH PURPOSES 10,000
    GREAT MEADOWS FOUNDATION
    5089 OLD TAVERN ROAD
    THE PLAINS,VA20198     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
    121 HABITAT STREET
    AMERICUS,GA317093498     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    HOSPICE SUPPORT OF FAUQUIER
    42 NORTH FIFTH ST
    WARRENTON,VA20186     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    HUGUENOT SOCIETY OF SC
    138 LOGAN STREET
    CHARLESTON,SC29401     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    ISLAND PRESS
    1718 CONNECTICUT AVENUE SUITE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC200091148     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 1,000
    JOURNEY THROUGH HOLLOWED GROUNDS
    PO BOX 77
    WATERFORD,VA20197     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST
    1 BOWDOIN MILL ISLAND
    TOPSHAM,ME04086     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    MARSHALL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    4160 RECTORTOWN ROAD
    MARSHALL,VA20115     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION
    18 BEE STREET MSC 450
    CHARLESTON,SC29425     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    MIDDLEBURG HUMANE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1238
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    MOC BEAGLES INC
    PO BOX 346
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    MOSBY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 1497
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    NARAL PRO-CHOICE VIRGINIA
    PO BOX 1204
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22313     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING & HALL OF FAME
    UNION AVENUE
    SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY12866     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 500
    NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
    1201 EYE STREET NW SUITE 550B
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1,000
    NY RACETRACK CHAPLAINCY OF AMERICA
    400 EAST COLLEGE STREET
    GEORGETOWN,KY40324     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
    PO BOX 460
    WARRENTON,VA20188     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 292,000
    SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
    3655 US HWY 211 E
    LURAY,VA22835     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 12,500
    SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT
    71 O STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
    400 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    MONTGOMERY,AL36104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    ST ANTHONY EDUCATIONAL FUND
    PO BOX 4633
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27515     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    ST ANTHONY HALL
    133 CHANCELLOR STREET
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22901     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL
    779 NORTH BEND ROAD
    SURRY,ME04684     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 5,000
    THE JOCKEY CLUB FOUNDATION
    40 EAST 52ND STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    THE NATURAL RESOURCE COUNCIL OF MAINE
    3 WADE STREET
    AUGUSTA,ME04330     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    THE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE
    4620 LOUDOUN AVENUE
    THE PLAINS,VA20198     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
    101 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 900
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    THERAPY DOGS INTERNATIONAL INC
    88 BARTLEY-FLANDERS RD STE 102
    FLANDERS,NJ07836     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION
    324 WATERLOO STREET
    WARRENTON,VA20186     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES 500
    VIRGINIA PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECT
    530 EAST MAIN STREET
    RICHMOND,VA23219     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 300
    WAMU
    4000 BRANDYWINE STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC200168082     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 500
    WETA
    PO BOX 2600
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 500
    WINDY HILL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1593
    MIDDLEBURG,VA20118     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 10,000
    YALE ALUMNI FUND
    PO BOX 803
    NEW HAVEN,CT065030803     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY CHARITABLE PURPOSES 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 400,900
    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 ...........     		    14 125  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 186,233  
    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.....     14 120  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 181,966  
    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).. 0 368,444 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13368,444
    (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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    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Firm's name SmallBullet
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    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    13-3579157
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    13-3579157
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    ANN BACKER  
    7181 SMITTEN FARM LANE
     
    THE PLAINS, VA20198

    		$ 50,777


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

    13-3579157
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 446 SHS AMERICAN TOWER CORP $ 50,777 2016-07-05
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    13-3579157
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 5,424 0   0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP SUB NTS 99,490 100,386
    PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS FIN INC SR NT 48,511 52,155
    CIT GROUP INC SR UNSECURED 100,297 104,000
    MARKWEST ENERGY PART 75,393 74,861
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 127,789 159,470
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PARTNERS LP SR NT 0 0
    TEEKAY CORP SR NT 0 0
    ARTISAN HIGH INCOME ADVISOR 250,000 259,872
    DOUBLELINE TOT RET BD 200,000 201,102

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADOBE SYS INC 70,032 70,655
    AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS 46,799 59,768
    ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC 110,597 75,874
    ALPHABET INC CL C 78,671 111,475
    ALTRIA GROUP 26,263 203,100
    AMAZON COM INC 190,342 455,286
    AMERICAN INT'L GROUP 49,685 81,660
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP 168,290 355,761
    AMPHENOL CORP 0 0
    AVALONBAY CMNTYS INC 53,956 74,260
    BLACKROCK INC 84,977 183,125
    BOEING CO 66,341 120,294
    BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE INC 0 0
    BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 169,336 187,025
    COLFAX CORP 0 0
    COLONY STARWOOD HOMES 44,820 49,140
    DANAHER CORP 53,485 57,985
    E BAY INC 50,320 116,850
    EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES 91,317 111,671
    ENBRIDGE ENERGY MGMT 56,092 208,003
    ESSEX PPTY TR, INC 0 0
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HLDGS 0 0
    FACEBOOK, INC 85,613 127,039
    FEDERAL RLTY INVT TR 52,198 84,850
    FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC 38,424 37,920
    FORTIVE CORP 16,640 17,163
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 61,619 50,861
    GOLUB CAPITAL BDC 50,035 55,121
    IDEXX LABS INC 67,539 84,411
    INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC 106,580 149,588
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 79,007 120,138
    KINDER MORGAN, INC 0 0
    P P G INDUSTRIES 34,226 104,501
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC 77,817 139,650
    PHILLIP MORRIS INTL INC 49,871 250,650
    PIONEER NAT RES, CO 128,813 162,570
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP 78,251 85,260
    STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC 108,233 163,500
    SUNTRUST BANKS 82,019 84,580
    TARGA RESOURCES CORP 0 0
    TEEKAY CORP 0 0
    TEEKAY OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP 0 0
    T ROWE PRICE GROUP INC 70,939 68,923
    TRIPADVISOR, INC 86,440 69,270
    UNDER ARMOUR INC 64,958 51,587
    UNDER ARMOUR INC CL A 66,678 56,625
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC 80,156 135,125
    VISA INC 66,294 234,150
    WABTEC CORP 70,028 64,801
    WHITEWAVE FOODS, CO 85,600 236,665
    WHOLE FOODS MKT, INC 0 0
    BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE 100,479 200,005
    NXP SEMICONDUCTORS NV 87,987 75,681
    ARTISAN GLOBAL VALUE ADVISOR 400,000 423,647
    BROWN ADV EMG SMALL CAP INS 207,958 189,164
    BROWN ADVISORY EMG MKTS INS 0 0
    GRANDEUR PEAK EM OPP 0 0
    OAKMARK INTL SMALL CAP 0 0

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    HEDGED FIXED INCOME MANAGERS AT COST 303,863 276,745
    YUKON CAPITAL PARTNERS II, LP AT COST 147,438 155,383

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 850 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Description Amount
    NON-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES FROM INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS 155


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT EXP FROM PARTNERSHIPS 5,985 5,985   0
    BANK SERVICE CHARGES 40 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INCOME - INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS 120 120 120


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 37,304 37,304   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM M BACKER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-3579157
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENTS 30,000 0   0