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 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
Name of foundation
LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)ROUTE 1
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KENNETT SQUARE, PA193480501
A Employer identification number

51-0110625
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(610) 388-1000
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$924,191,592J 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) 1,627,359
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 11,481,001 11,481,001 11,481,001
5a Gross rents............ 159,084 159,084 159,084
b Net rental income or (loss) -26,412
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 11,325,276
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 11,868,292
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 11,325,276
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 27,834,251 0 27,834,251
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 52,426,971 22,965,361 39,474,336
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 738,812 0 254,019 484,793
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 17,479,916 0 6,009,963 11,469,953
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 12,659,443 0 4,352,583 8,306,860
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 93,724 0 32,224 61,500
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 67,733 0 23,288 44,445
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 10,815,194 5,444,638 4,522,322 6,292,872
17 Interest............... 254,925 0 87,649 167,276
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 479,425 0 164,836 45,110
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 6,768,889 0 2,327,286
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 992,843 0 341,360 651,483
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 20,622,911 185,496 12,553,615 8,095,817
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 70,973,815 5,630,134 30,669,145 35,620,109
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 392,300 392,300
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 71,366,115 5,630,134 30,669,145 36,012,409
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -18,939,144
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 17,335,227
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 8,805,191
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
Page 2
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............. 19,308 1,620,158 1,620,158
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet638,866
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   553,041 638,866 638,866
4 Pledges receivable bullet33,910,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   44,000,000 33,910,000 33,910,000
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.............. 178,496 216,719 216,719
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 1,264,285 1,444,186 1,444,186
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 46,357,369 Click to see attachment37,974,164 37,974,164
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 74,366,590 Click to see attachment31,286,861 31,286,861
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 15,564,956 Click to see attachment15,471,596 15,471,596
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 575,092,532 Click to see attachment611,348,249 611,348,249
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet324,076,969
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet133,796,176 145,497,346 Click to see attachment190,280,793 190,280,793
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 902,893,923 924,191,592 924,191,592
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 8,162,191 13,774,046
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 918,505 1,186,165
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 18,570,288 21,900,000
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment45,665,646 Click to see attachment41,738,111
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 73,316,630 78,598,322
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 787,975,038 845,584,565
25 Temporarily restricted............... 41,602,255 0
26 Permanently restricted...............   8,705
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 829,577,293 845,593,270
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 902,893,923 924,191,592
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
829,577,293
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-18,939,144
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
34,955,121
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
845,593,270
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
845,593,270
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 SHORT TERM GAIN / LOSS P 2015-10-01 2016-09-30
b LONG TERM GAIN / LOSS P 2014-10-01 2016-09-30
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     543,016 -543,016
b 11,868,292     11,868,292
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       -543,016
b       11,868,292
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 11,325,276
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 -543,016
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014      
2013      
2012      
2011      
2010      
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2  
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
 
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
 
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
 
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
 
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
 
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
 
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter: 1994-01-21(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 N/A
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  
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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, PA
    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
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletWWW.LONGWOODGARDENS.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletDENNIS R FISHER CPA Telephone no.bullet (610) 388-1000

    Located atbulletROUTE 1 PO BOX 501KENNETT SQUAREPA ZIP+4bullet19348
    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?
    16Yes  
    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 bulletCJ
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    MS JANE G PEPPER PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MS MARGARETTA K STABLER VICE PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR MARGARET L LAIRD SECRETARY
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR C PORTER SCHUTT III TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR E MATTHEW BROWN TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR BENJAMIN F DU PONT TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR STEVEN B HUTTON TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    DR RICHARD LIGHTY TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    DR ROBIN W MORGAN TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR ROBERT MCCRACKEN PECK TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR BLAINE T PHILLIPS JR TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MS ANNE C ROSE TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR GREGORY WOLCOTT TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MS VALERIE J SILL CFA TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MS CYNTHIA DU PONT TOBIAS TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR THOMAS K WHITFORD TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR GARRETT VAN S COPELAND TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR PAUL B REDMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO
    40.00     		449,481 62,767 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MR DENNIS FISHER CPA VP ADMIN AND CFO
    40.00     		201,837 24,728 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    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
    SHARON LOVING VP HORTICULTURE
    40.00     		214,291 31,502 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    MAUREEN CONLEY VP MARKETING
    40.00     		191,069 29,736 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    KENNETH GRABLEWSKI VP FACILITIES
    40.00     		184,261 18,015 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    DOUGLAS NEEDHAM VP EDUCATION
    40.00     		164,135 26,008 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    JULIE LANDGREBE ASSOC. DIR. ADMIN &
    40.00     		141,882 27,954 0
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS PO BOX 501
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 141
    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
    BANCROFT CONSTRUCTION CO INC CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR 46,728,815
    1300 N GRANT AVE SUITE 110
    WILMINGTON,DE19806
    RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT 1,345,269
    330 FIFTH AVE 5TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001
    KLIP COLLECTIVEINC EXHIBIT CONTRACTOR 988,811
    314 BROWN STREET STUDIOS 100-102
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19123
    CROSSMEDIA MARKETING CONSULTANT 919,232
    4001 MAIN STREET SUITE 310
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19127
    CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT ADVISOR 883,750
    100 SUMMER ST SUITE 13
    BOSTON,MA02110
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet70
    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 LONGWOOD GARDENS, INC., LOCATED IN KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA, IS THE LIVING LEGACY OF PIERRE S. DU PONT, INSPIRING PEOPLE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN GARDEN DESIGN, HORTICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS. LONGWOOD GARDENS IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 SERVED IN EXCESS OF 1.3 MILLION VISITORS. LONGWOOD GARDENS SPONSORS AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VISITING COMMITTEE, WHICH REVIEWS THE OVERALL OPERATION OF THE GARDENS AND ISSUES A CONSENSUS REPORT OFFERING VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPROVEMENT. TOTAL EXPENSES FOR DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WERE $87,172,445. LONGWOOD GARDENS ALSO OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES DEALING WITH VARIOUS HORTICULTURAL SUBJECTS. 87,172,445
    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 N/A 0
    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
    699,925,648
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    4,555,582
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    704,481,230
    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
    704,481,230
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    10,567,218
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    693,914,012
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    34,695,701
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    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
     
    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
    36,012,409
    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
    51,552,336
    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
    87,564,745
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    87,564,745
    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  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    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........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    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.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    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  
    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 ..........     		 
    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 ......     		 
    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
    1971-12-21
    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
    8,805,191 7,938,897 11,541,899 10,171,905 38,457,892
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 7,484,412 6,748,062 9,810,614 8,646,119 32,689,208
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		87,564,745 51,782,586 39,975,948 33,117,169 212,440,448
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		87,564,745 51,782,586 39,975,948 33,117,169 212,440,448
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		23,130,467 24,712,747 24,558,627 22,081,215 94,483,056
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION
    351 LONGWOOD ROAD
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 25,000
    AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
    1018 DUKE STREET
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 250,000
    AVON GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL
    123 STATE RD
    WEST GROVE,PA19390     		NONE PC MICRO FARM FUNDRAISER 1,500
    BARCLAY FRIENDS
    700 N FRANKLIN ST
    WEST CHESTER,PA19380     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1,000
    CHALLENGER LITTLE LEAGUE OF LANCASTER CTY
    TANGELWOOD CLUB
    QUARRYVILLE,PA19317     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 300
    CHESTER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
    688 UNIONVILLE ROADSUITE 200
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 500
    CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    255 N HIGH STREET
    WEST CHESTER,PA19380     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 200
    THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION
    1711 CONNECTICUT AVENUENW SUITE 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1,000
    EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT
    401 NORTH UNION STREET
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 200
    FLORA OF NORTH AMERICA
    PO BOX 716
    POINT ARENA,CA95468     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 10,000
    HILLENDALE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL
    1850 HILLENDALE ROAD
    CHADDS FORD,PA19317     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 2,500
    HISTORIC KENNETT SQUARE
    106 WEST STATE ST
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 3,000
    JOHN BARTRAM ASSOCIATION
    54TH STREET AND LINDBERGH BLVD
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19143     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 5,000
    KENNETT AREA SENIOR CENTER
    427 S WALNUT ST
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 300
    KENNETT EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 849
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1,000
    KENNETT UNDERGROUND RAILROAD CENTER
    PO BOX 202
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 100
    LONDON GROVE FRIENDS MEETING
    500 STREET RD
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 100
    LONGWOOD FIRE COMPANY
    1001 E BALTIMORE PIKE
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 65,000
    KENNETT SYMPHONY
    PO BOX 72 106 W STATE ST
    KENNETT SQUARE,PA19348     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1,500
    NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS
    4401 MAGNOLIA AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 5,000
    NATURAL LANDS TRUST
    1031 PALMERS MILL RD
    MEDIA,PA19063     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 250
    NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
    2900 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10458     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1,500
    PEARL FRYAR TOPIARY GARDEN
    PO BOX 1111
    BISHOPVILLE,SC29010     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 250
    TEAM PENNSYLVANIA FOUNDATION
    100 PINE ST 9TH FLOOR
    HARRISBURG,PA17108     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 15,000
    WYCK ASSOCIATION
    6026 GERMANTOWN AVE
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19144     		NONE PC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 2,100
    Total .................................bullet 3a 392,300
    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
    aADMISSIONS FEES         16,985,072
    bRESTAURANT INCOME     03 8,208,366  
    cCONTINUING EDUCATION         402,607
    dPERFORMING ARTS         935,370
    eFACILITIES RENTALS         52,900
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 11,481,001  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 -26,412  
    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 11,325,276  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMISCELLANEOUS     		        142,407
    bROYALTY INCOME     15 1,107,529  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 32,095,760 18,518,356
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1350,614,116
    (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.)
    1A ADMISSION INCOME ACCOUNTS FOR 57% OF OPERATING INCOME AND 32% OF TOTAL INCOME WITHOUT WHICH OUR GOAL OF PROVIDING A WORLD CLASS HORTICULTURAL DISPLAY WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCOMPLISH.
    1C CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES ARE HORTICULTURALLY RELATED , THEREBY CREATING GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF LONGWOOD'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
    1D LONGWOOD SPONSORS PERFORMANCES IN ITS OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER, AND IN OTHER GARDEN LOCATIONS, WITH THE INTENTION OF ADDING TO THE GARDENS VISITATION EXPERIENCE AND CULTIVATING A GREATER HORTICULTURAL INTEREST IN THOSE WHO ATTEND.
    1E FACILITY RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.
    11A MISCELLANEOUS INCOME INCLUDES REFUNDS AND REIMBURSEMENTS THAT OFFSET EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

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


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


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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
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
     
    Employer identification number

    51-0110625
    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
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
          		Employer identification number
    51-0110625
    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
    DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
     

       
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS ROUTE 1
     
    KENNETT SQUARE, PA19348

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    REYNOLDS TRUST
     

       
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS ROUTE 1
     
    KENNETT SQUARE, PA19348

    		$ 387,536


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    FIDELITY FOUNDATION
     

       
    C/O LONGWOOD GARDENS ROUTE 1
     
    KENNETT SQUARE, PA19348

    		$ 1,195,000


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    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
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
          		Employer identification number

    51-0110625
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
          		Employer identification number

    51-0110625
    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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    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 67,733 0 23,288 44,445

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    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
    AUTOS 2014-10-01 1,312,652 1,308,557 VAR 0 % 0 0 0  
    EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND FURNISHINGS 2014-10-01 25,380,729 20,427,558 VAR 0 % 0 0 0  
    LAND, BUILDING, AND IMPROVEMENTS 2014-10-01 211,834,667 112,060,061 VAR 0 % 0 0 0  
    PROJECTS IN PROCESS 2014-10-01 85,548,921   VAR 0 % 0 0 0  

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS 15,471,596 15,471,596

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMMON STOCKS 31,286,861 31,286,861

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    37,974,164
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    37,974,164
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SHORT-TERM DEPOSITS FMV 10,097,410 10,097,410
    BOND MUTUAL FUNDS FMV 22,727,589 22,727,589
    DOMESTIC EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS FMV 5,223,440 5,223,440
    GLOBAL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS FMV 34,348,382 34,348,382
    LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS AND PRIVATE EQUITY FMV 538,951,428 538,951,428

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AUTOS 1,312,652 1,308,557 4,095  
    EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND FURNISHINGS 25,380,729 20,427,558 4,953,171  
    LAND, BUILDING, AND IMPROVEMENTS 211,834,667 112,060,061 99,774,606  
    PROJECTS IN PROCESS 85,548,921 0 85,548,921  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 93,724 0 32,224 61,500


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    RESTAURANT 8,261,991 0 8,208,366 53,625
    SPECIAL OPERATING PROJECTS 5,665 0 1,948 3,717
    OPERATING SUPPLIES AND GENERAL 2,100,440 0 722,175 1,378,265
    UTILITIES AND HEATING FUELS 1,125,896 0 387,107 738,789
    GROWING SUPPLIES 894,039 0 307,389 586,650
    ADVERTISING 2,023,637 0 695,769 1,327,868
    GENERAL INSURANCE 827,601 0 284,547 543,054
    AUTO, TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT 228,663 0 78,619 150,044
    COMPUTER RELATED 556,491 0 191,333 365,158
    FEES, DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 993,620 0 341,627 651,993
    SAFETY PROGRAMS 66,613 0 22,903 73,710
    EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 118,239 0 40,653 77,586
    TRAINING 123,541 0 42,476 77,586
    EXHIBITS 1,217,896 0 418,738 799,158
    THIRD PARTY FUNDED PROJECTS 1,853,372 0 637,228 1,216,144
    OTHER EVENTS & PROGRAMS 39,711 0 13,653 26,058
    RENTAL PROPERTY EXCESS EXPENSES 0 0 -26,412 26,412
    REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 185,496 185,496 185,496 0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ADMISSIONS FEES 16,985,072   16,985,072
    RESTAURANT INCOME 8,208,366   8,208,366
    CONTINUING EDUCATION 402,607   402,607
    PERFORMING ARTS 935,370   935,370
    FACILITIES RENTALS 52,900   52,900
    MISCELLANEOUS 142,407   142,407
    ROYALTY INCOME 1,107,529   1,107,529


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 30,983,037
    CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT AND PENSION BENEFITS LIABILITY 3,972,084


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    AMOUNTS HELD ON BEHALF OF OTHERS 96,428 104,567
    ACCRUED POST-RETIREMENT AND PENSION BENEFITS 45,569,218 41,633,544


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORS 5,110,089 5,110,089 2,511,395 2,598,694
    BANK CUSTODY FEES 334,549 334,549 164,417 170,132
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 5,370,556 0 1,846,510 3,524,046


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    LONGWOOD GARDENS INC
    EIN:
    51-0110625
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES - REAL ESTATE/OTHER 209,946 0 164,836 45,110
    990-T PAYMENTS 269,479 0 0 0