Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 12-01-2015 , and ending 11-30-2016
Name of foundation
John C Griswold Foundation
 
% Foundation Source
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

13-2978937
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$13,880,634J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 418 418  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 325,542 325,542  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 138,710
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,661,818
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 138,710
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 464,670 464,670  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 18,000 0 0 18,000
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 129,872 129,872    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,926 626    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 27,636     27,636
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 55,146     55,146
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 234,580 130,498 0 100,782
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 856,500 856,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,091,080 130,498 0 957,282
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -626,410
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 334,172
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 548,249 311,145 311,145
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) 593,086 Click to see attachment494,033 498,922
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,001,273 Click to see attachment7,587,712 10,732,798
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,242,965 Click to see attachment2,366,273 2,337,769
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 11,385,573 10,759,163 13,880,634
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 11,385,573 10,759,163
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 11,385,573 10,759,163
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 11,385,573 10,759,163
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
11,385,573
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-626,410
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,759,163
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
10,759,163
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,661,818   3,523,108 138,710
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       138,710
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 138,710
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 904,914 14,680,392 0.061641
2013 835,392 14,819,530 0.056371
2012 772,356 13,676,877 0.056472
2011 746,181 12,691,206 0.058795
2010 742,660 12,955,754 0.057323
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.290602
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
0.05812
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
13,531,222
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
786,435
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,342
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
789,777
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
957,282
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 3,342
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 3,342
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 3,342
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 9,304
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 9,304
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 5,962
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,400 RefundedBullet 11 2,562
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754

    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    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
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Allyson Griswold DayakClick to see attachment Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    David EarlsClick to see attachment Pres* / Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Jeffrey W EarlsClick to see attachment Pres / VP* / Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    John G EarlsClick to see attachment Treas
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    John V EarlsClick to see attachment Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Kit EarlsClick to see attachment Sec / Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Michael G EarlsClick to see attachment VP / Sec* / Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    Mark GriswoldClick to see attachment Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    D Ross Griswold JrClick to see attachment VP / Trustee
    1.0     		0 0 0
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE198091377
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    UBS Financial Services Investment Mgmt 129,872
    8044 MONTGOMERY RD
    CINCINNATI,OH452362926
    Foundation Source Administrative 54,396
    55 Walls Drive 3rd floor
    Fairfield,CT06824
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    13,201,730
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    535,551
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,737,281
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    13,737,281
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    206,059
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,531,222
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    676,561
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    676,561
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,342
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,342
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    673,219
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    673,219
    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
    673,219
    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
    957,282
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    957,282
    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
    3,342
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    953,940
    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 7 673,219
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 112,902
    b From 2011...... 124,972
    c From 2012...... 108,741
    d From 2013...... 122,988
    e From 2014...... 179,886
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 649,489
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 957,282
    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..... 673,219
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 284,063
    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 5 933,552
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		112,902
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		820,650
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 124,972
    b Excess from 2012.... 108,741
    c Excess from 2013.... 122,988
    d Excess from 2014.... 179,886
    e Excess from 2015.... 284,063
    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).)
    NONE
    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
    AIDS SERVICE FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
    PO BOX 32192
    KANSAS CITY,MO64171     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    BOLSA CHICA CONSERVANCY
    3842 WARNER AVE
    HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92649     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 65,000
    BUYAMBA INC
    3625 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD STE 265
    WESTLAKE VILLAGE,CA91362     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    CARDEN CONSERVATORY PARENT SUPPORT GROUP INC
    5702 CLARK DR
    HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA92649     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    CHORUS AMERICA ASSOCIATION
    1156 - 15TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION
    1243 ELM ST MUSIC HALL
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 6,000
    CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
    962 MOUNT ADAMS CIR
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO AFRICA INC
    1278 GLENNEYRE STE 47
    LAGUNA BEACH,CA92651     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 37,250
    DRAGONFLY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES INC
    51 FRONT ST APT 327
    CUMBERLAND,RI02864     		N/A PF Expenditure Responsibility Grant 50,000
    FAMILY REENTRY INC
    75 WASHINGTON AVE
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06604     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 50,000
    FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION ST HELENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
    1492 LIBRARY LN
    SAINT HELENA,CA94574     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,500
    HOPE COALITION
    100 S MARKET ST
    HOLDEN,MO64040     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    IF I NEED HELP
    PO BOX 803356
    SANTA CLARITA,CA91380     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    INSPIREINC
    25 FLEMING LN
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 4,500
    INSPIREINC
    25 FLEMING LN
    FAIRFIELD,CT06824     		N/A PC Charitable Event 6,500
    JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SERVICES FOUNDATION
    200 N DEVASHER RD
    WARRENSBURG,MO64093     		N/A PC Cave Hollow Inclusive Park Project 5,000
    KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE INC
    PO BOX 414260
    KANSAS CITY,MO64141     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY GARDENS INC
    6917 KENSINGTON AVE
    KANSAS CITY,MO64132     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    KLEIN MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM FOUNDATION INC
    910 FAIRFIELD AVE
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06605     		N/A PC ASK Program - Busses 4,600
    LINTON INCORPORATED
    1241 ELM ST CINCINNATI MUSIC HALL
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    LONG BEACH CINEMATHEQUE
    375 REDONDO AVE STE 121
    LONG BEACH,CA90814     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 3,000
    LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION
    2300 E OCEAN BLVD
    LONG BEACH,CA90803     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
    1184 W MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62522     		N/A PC Center for Theatre & Dance Project 40,000
    MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
    1184 W MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62522     		N/A PC Lynn Louise Griswold Endowment Scholarship Fund 5,750
    NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
    4440 LAKE FOREST DR STE 120
    CINCINNATI,OH45242     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,500
    NIMBUS ARTS
    649 MAIN ST
    SAINT HELENA,CA94574     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    NORTHERN NEW MEXICO RADIO FOUNDATION
    6401 S RICHARDS AVE
    SANTA FE,NM87508     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,400
    OCEAN INSTITUTE
    24200 DANA POINT HARBOR DR
    DANA POINT,CA92629     		N/A PC Student Aid Fund 5,000
    PIVOT MINISTRIES INC
    485 JANE ST
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06608     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    POWELL GARDENS INC
    1609 NW US HWY 50
    KINGSVILLE,MO64061     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 17,500
    PRESBYTERY OF SANTA BARBARA
    6067 SHIRRELL WAY
    GOLETA,CA93117     		N/A PC Front Porch Project 5,000
    PROGRESSIVE PRISON MINISTRIES INC
    PO BOX 1232
    WESTON,CT06883     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    PROSPECT HOUSE INC
    682 HAWTHORNE AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45205     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 49,000
    RESTART INC
    918 E 9TH ST
    KANSAS CITY,MO64106     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    SOUTHPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - UNITED CHURCH OF
    PO BOX 366
    SOUTHPORT,CT06890     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 10,000
    ST HELENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC
    880 COLLEGE AVE
    SAINT HELENA,CA94574     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 42,000
    ST MARY'S CHURCH
    2853 ERIE AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45208     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 5,000
    THE HEART OF AMERICA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
    3619 BROADWAY
    KANSAS CITY,MO64111     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 25,000
    TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL SUPER BOOSTERS CLUB
    1171 EL CAMINO REAL
    TUSTIN,CA92780     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
    100 THEORY STE 250
    IRVINE,CA92617     		N/A PC Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab in the Department of Orthopaedice Surgery 15,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 19970
    CINCINNATI,OH45219     		N/A PC The Waddell Center for Multiple Schlerosis 25,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
    5998 ALCALA PARK
    SAN DIEGO,CA92110     		N/A PC Daniel Burkett Memorial Scholarship Fund 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
    201 PRESIDENTS CIR RM 203
    SALT LAKE CTY,UT84112     		N/A PC John C. Griswold Scholarship Fund 18,000
    VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE OF CINCINNATI
    1241 ELM ST
    CINCINNATI,OH45202     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 90,000
    VOLUNTEER CENTER OF GREATER ORANGE COUNTY - DBA ON
    1901 E 4TH ST STE 100
    SANTA ANA,CA92705     		N/A PC IsoPod, WSPL Program 15,000
    WALNUT HILLS REDEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 6363
    CINCINNATI,OH45206     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 100,000
    WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
    21900 PACIFIC COAST HWY
    HUNTINGTN BCH,CA92646     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 4,000
    WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
    21900 PACIFIC COAST HWY
    HUNTINGTN BCH,CA92646     		N/A PC Focused Projects 20,000
    WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
    21900 PACIFIC COAST HWY
    HUNTINGTN BCH,CA92646     		N/A PC Surgical Tools Fund 4,500
    WOMANS ART CLUB OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION
    6980 CAMBRIDGE AVE
    CINCINNATI,OH45227     		N/A PC General & Unrestricted 2,000
    YOUNG LIFE
    PO BOX 70065
    PRESCOTT,AZ86304     		N/A PC San Clemente Young Life Division 5,000
    YOUNG LIFE
    PO BOX 70065
    PRESCOTT,AZ86304     		N/A PC San Luis Obispo, CA Program 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 856,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 418  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 325,542  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 138,710  
    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)..   464,670  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13464,670
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Person Name Explanation
    David Earls *Removed from position in 2016
    Jeffrey W Earls *Removed from position in 2016
    Michael G Earls *Removed from position in 2016

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

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    TY 2015 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    DRAGONFLY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES INC
          		51 FRONT ST
    CUMBERLAND,RI02864     		2014-12-16 5,000 TO HELP FUND PURPLE CRAYON PROJECT 5,000 NO 7/13/15 & 5/20/16   none necessary
    DRAGONFLY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES INC
          		51 FRONT ST
    CUMBERLAND,RI02864     		2015-11-04 40,000 TO HELP FUND THE PURPLE CRAYON PROJECT 21,814 NO 5/20/16   none necessary
    DRAGONFLY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES INC
          		51 FRONT ST
    CUMBERLAND,RI02864     		2016-04-01 50,000 to help fund the purple crayon project   NO expected in 2017   none necessary

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AT&T INC GLBL NT - 3.000% - 02 149,646 148,751
    BANK OF AMERICA - 2.600% - 01/ 100,827 100,881
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN CORP - 53,564 52,736
    BLACKROCK INC FR - 3.375% - 06 159,686 156,493
    CITIGROUP INC - 2.500% - 07/29 50,384 50,318
    CITIGROUP INC - 4.450% - 01/10 79,539 75,226
    COMCAST CORP BOND - 2.850% - 0 149,684 149,961
    CONOCOPHILLIPS - 0.034% - 05/1 42,049 49,090
    CONOCOPHILLIPS - 3.350% - 11/1 98,472 98,299
    DEERE JOHN CAP CORP - 2.800% - 95,850 99,637
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO - 5.250% - 190,806 181,991
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC - 2.37 100,683 100,637
    IBM CORP NOTES - 5.700% - 09/1 139,864 129,403
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO - 4.350% - 108,388 106,823
    MORGAN STANLEY - 2.125% - 04/2 24,882 25,080
    MORGAN STANLEY - 2.500% - 01/2 50,736 51,000
    MORGAN STANLEY BD - 5.500% - 0 86,186 83,428
    ORACLE CORP - 3.400% - 07/08/2 131,613 127,429
    PEPSICO INC NOTES - 4.500% - 0 156,801 161,243
    PFIZER INC NT - 3.400% - 05/15 52,866 51,591
    UNITED PARCEL SRVC NT - 5.500% 105,142 104,552
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS - 3.650 104,675 103,116
    WELLS FARGO - 5.625% - 12/11/2 133,930 130,084

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACADIA HEALTHCARE CO INC 40,325 30,902
    AETNA INC 51,293 153,737
    ALKERMES 14,538 19,606
    ALLERGAN PLC 138,504 98,899
    ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEM CORP 36,797 91,054
    ALLY FINANCIAL INC 74,517 63,309
    ALPHABET INC CL A 17,099 50,432
    ALPHABET INC CL C 115,923 186,478
    AMAZON COM 101,972 206,407
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 86,938 83,927
    AMERICAN TOWER REIT INC 93,325 85,600
    AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC 12,209 27,182
    AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP 16,905 29,012
    AMETEK INC 7,046 20,503
    AMPHENOL CORPORATION 9,806 24,301
    AMSURG CORP 16,951 17,779
    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP 100,091 103,103
    ANSYS INC 6,267 19,276
    APPLE INC 5,112 102,452
    ASHLAND GLOBAL HOLDINGS 13,307 14,538
    ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS 53,596 67,925
    AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 84,442 158,913
    AUTONATION INC 11,673 14,157
    AUTOZONE INC 6,950 62,654
    AVNET INC 66,150 98,434
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP 88,455 108,240
    BARCLAYS ETN PLUS SELECT MLP 286,133 350,764
    BE AEROSPACE, INC 19,276 24,556
    BERRY PLASTICS GROUP INC 10,523 30,808
    BIG LOTS INC 47,400 63,516
    BIOGEN INC 55,458 66,166
    BLACKROCK INC 58,534 88,619
    BOEING CO 42,761 86,572
    BORG WARNER INC 9,181 9,398
    BROWN FORMAN CORP CL B 8,347 21,042
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 52,263 72,022
    CARDINAL HEALTH INC 17,854 15,764
    CARDTRONICS INC 18,053 29,237
    CARTER'S INC 26,511 25,926
    CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOG 12,592 21,653
    CHEVRON CORP 58,100 83,670
    CHURCH & DWIGHT 8,501 24,960
    CIGNA 56,657 55,243
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 25,946 95,722
    CITIGROUP INC 57,855 74,435
    CITRIX SYSTEMS INC 9,281 13,703
    COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 11,067 50,619
    COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 79,244 79,124
    COMCAST CORP 76,296 141,105
    CONCHO RESOURCES INC 7,158 21,167
    CRANE CO 54,885 68,346
    CROWN HOLDINGS INC 11,642 18,547
    CVS CAREMARK CORP 36,997 69,201
    CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTR 35,225 45,619
    DANAHER CORP 39,497 94,586
    DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC 18,172 20,621
    DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE PLC 18,498 17,024
    DICK'S SPORTING GDS 5,409 15,949
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC 8,657 13,934
    DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 53,955 87,758
    DOLLAR TREE INC 6,043 44,697
    EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES 13,755 15,079
    EOG RESOURCES INC 45,410 55,361
    EPAM SYSTEMS INC 15,033 29,260
    EQT CORPORATION 16,450 13,666
    EQUINIX, INC 8,955 30,827
    EURONET WORLDWIDE INC 29,986 29,190
    EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING CO 61,626 93,484
    F M C CP 56,392 81,823
    FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION 50,087 104,978
    FISERV INC 44,703 150,548
    FOOT LOCKER INC N.Y. COM 11,934 27,235
    FORTIVE CORPORATION 12,862 33,269
    GAMESTOP CORP 8,232 8,987
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 39,904 123,040
    GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 16,928 22,210
    HANESBRANDS INC 21,523 18,584
    HARTFORD FINANCIALSERVICES GRO 25,487 39,816
    HCA INC 24,712 26,300
    HD SUPPLY HLDGS INC 19,938 27,233
    HEALTHSOUTH CP 17,820 29,502
    HOME DEPOT INC 57,651 96,403
    HUBBELL CLASS B 14,200 14,709
    HUMANA INC 4,500 22,965
    IHS MARKIT LTD 13,777 15,059
    INT'L FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC 15,930 21,426
    INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE, INC 9,051 25,207
    INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO 47,940 92,324
    ISHARES MSCI PACIFIC EX-JAPAN 317,495 389,974
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 72,794 105,179
    JONES LANG LASALLE 9,835 14,584
    JP MORGAN CHASE 148,057 246,121
    KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 12,633 20,403
    KEYCORP 72,516 128,527
    KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC 88,977 121,907
    KINDER MORGAN INC 146,605 160,972
    LANNETT COMPANY INC 79,708 65,151
    LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPO 9,974 9,187
    LKQ CORPORATION 21,630 24,819
    MACY'S INC 68,822 55,071
    MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. CL 9,568 22,846
    MCKESSON CORP 61,188 46,738
    MEDNAX, INC 9,048 18,266
    MEDTRONIC PLC 107,268 101,776
    MERCK & CO INC 89,444 131,559
    METLIFE INC 60,728 108,920
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 14,377 38,583
    MICROSOFT CORP 86,299 171,741
    MOHAWK INDS INC 9,180 24,285
    MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP 4,488 43,363
    NEXTERA ENERGY, INC 59,172 63,398
    NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS 52,868 55,933
    NXP SEMICONDUCTORS 16,925 43,923
    O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 22,396 24,980
    OMNICOM GROUP 48,375 59,554
    OPEN TEXT CORP 66,508 89,620
    ORACLE CORP 68,998 110,723
    PBF ENERGY INC 89,563 86,964
    PENTAIR INC. COM 24,640 20,628
    PEPSICO INC 64,345 91,291
    PIONEER NAT RES CO 25,397 28,083
    PRAXAIR INC 62,870 83,007
    PRUDENTIAL FINCL INC 115,513 132,792
    PTC INC 20,147 23,186
    QUALCOMM INC 162,365 172,710
    REXNORD CORP 21,521 19,800
    ROPER INDUSTRIES 12,333 26,985
    ROSS STORES, INC 18,207 39,270
    SABRE CORPORATION 22,614 22,412
    SBA COMMUNICATIONS 14,706 25,730
    SIMON PPTY GROUP INC 47,625 57,488
    SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC 68,442 95,140
    SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO 80,669 77,123
    SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC 22,221 20,050
    STERICYCLE INC 9,604 14,740
    STRYKER CORPORATION 37,067 92,633
    SYMANTEC CORP 54,854 64,634
    T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES 10,648 16,219
    TD AMERITRADE HOLDING CORP 17,388 22,186
    TE CONNECTIVITY LTD 20,840 23,809
    TEAM HEALTH HOLDINGSINC COM 10,194 11,999
    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 35,321 35,627
    TEXTRON INC 66,458 102,877
    THE MOSAIC CO 87,840 74,550
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 62,069 65,151
    TJX COMPANIES INC 32,061 48,884
    TRACTOR SUPPLY CO COM 11,055 19,293
    TRIUMPH GROUP INC 153,580 79,786
    ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRA 10,566 17,646
    UNION PACIFIC 55,041 75,491
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 42,684 67,864
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 39,731 139,322
    UNIVERSAL HLTH SVC B 21,405 28,787
    US BANCORP 72,554 98,496
    V F CORP 25,927 49,059
    VANTIV INC - CLASS A 17,250 42,492
    VERIFONE SYSTEMS INC 36,045 34,625
    VISA INC 93,161 118,995
    VOYA FINANCIAL INC 98,780 106,698
    WABTEC 12,233 12,616
    WAL-MART STORES INC 62,530 69,726
    WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE 74,142 75,410
    WELLS FARGO & CO 78,731 124,944
    WESCO AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS, INC 45,253 46,315
    WEX, INC 12,590 19,781
    WHIRLPOOL CORP 19,468 26,803
    WHITING PETROLEUM CORP 32,720 46,314
    ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP 58,936 72,726
    ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS 40,984 36,160

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    494,033
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    498,922
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    General Consultations 18,000     18,000


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 54,396     54,396
    State or Local Filing Fees 750     750


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 129,872 129,872    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    John C Griswold Foundation
    EIN:
    13-2978937
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    990-PF Estimated Tax for 2016 3,300      
    Foreign Tax Paid 626 626