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
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Foundation Inc
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)12301 W Wirth St
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wauwatosa, WI532222110
A Employer identification number

39-6040377
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(414) 259-5333
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$14,330,219J 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) 300,000
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,581 3,581  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 327,000 327,000  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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........ 630,581 330,581  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,833 917   916
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 850 0   850
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 7,500 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 10,183 917   1,766
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 623,600 623,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 633,783 917   625,366
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,202
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 329,664
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............. 42,649 30,865 30,865
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,711,772 1,723,354 1,723,354
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,207,473 Click to see attachment1,207,473 12,576,000
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,961,894 2,961,692 14,330,219
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 1,207,473 1,207,473
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,754,421 1,754,219
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,961,894 2,961,692
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,961,894 2,961,692
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
2,961,894
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,202
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
5,000
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,963,692
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,000
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
2,961,692
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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.)
1a
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
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
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  
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 606,060 13,508,439 0.044865
2013 605,700 14,214,310 0.042612
2012 586,950 14,619,699 0.040148
2011 759,500 12,226,807 0.062118
2010 1,250,600 11,709,655 0.106801
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.296544
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
0.059309
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
14,001,464
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
830,413
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,297
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
833,710
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
625,366
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 6,593
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 6,593
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 6,593
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 8,382
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 8,382
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 7
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 1,782
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,782 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    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)
    bulletWI
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletKathryn M Buono Telephone no.bullet (414) 259-5333

    Located atbullet12301 W Wirth StWauwatosaWI ZIP+4bullet532222110
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    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
    F P Stratton Jr Director/President
    0.38     		0 0 0
    12301 W Wirth St
    Wauwatosa,WI53222
    J S Shiely Director/Vice Pres
    0.12     		0 0 0
    12301 W Wirth St
    Wauwatosa,WI53222
    M D Hamilton Director
    0.12     		0 0 0
    12301 W Wirth St
    Wauwatosa,WI53222
    T J Teske Director
    0.12     		0 0 0
    12301 W Wirth St
    Wauwatosa,WI53222
    K M Buono Secretary/Treasurer
    0.38     		0 0 0
    12301 W Wirth St
    Wauwatosa,WI53222
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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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
    12,303,750
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,910,934
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    14,214,684
    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
    14,214,684
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    213,220
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    14,001,464
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    700,073
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    700,073
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,593
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,593
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    693,480
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    693,480
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    693,480
    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
    625,366
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    625,366
    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
    625,366
    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 7 693,480
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 667,799
    b From 2011...... 150,898
    c From 2012...... 436,052
    d From 2013...... 169,648
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,424,397
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 625,366
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 625,366
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 68,114 68,114
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,356,283
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		599,685
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		756,598
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 150,898
    b Excess from 2012.... 436,052
    c Excess from 2013.... 169,648
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Kathryn Buono - Briggs Stratton Cor
    PO Box 702
    Milwaukee,WI532010702
    (414) 259-5333
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    In writing indicating purpose and including income statement and balance sheet information as well as forecasts, if possible
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Grants are made only to public charities qualified to receive tax-deductible contributions under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are not made to individuals or to religious organizations. The Foundation is primarily interested in making grants to organizations in the Milwaukee area and other areas where company plants are located.
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Jodi Chaudoir - Briggs Stratton Cor
    PO Box 702
    Milwaukee,WI532010702
    (414) 259-5333
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Submit request for scholarship application form to the person and address above.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    January 31st
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Applicant must be a son or daughter of an employee of Briggs & Stratton or one of its wholly-owned U.S. or Canadian subsidiaries who have been employed full time for at least one year as of the January 1st preceding the deadline date for applications.
    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
    Auburn University Foundation
    317 S College St
    Auburn,AL36849     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    Food Bank of East Alabama
    375 Industry Drive
    Auburn,AL36832     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 500
    National FFA Foundation
    PO Box 68960
    Indianapolis,IN462680690     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 20,000
    AACA Museum Inc
    161 Museum Drive
    Hershey,PA17033     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 250
    Acton Inst for the Study of Religion and Liberty
    98 E Fulton St
    Grand Rapids,MI49503     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 15,000
    American Enterprise Inst for Public Policy Research
    1789 Massachusetts Avenue NW
    Washington,DC20036     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,150
    Americans for Prosperity Foundation
    1310 North Courthouse Road Suite
    700
    Arlington,VA22201     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 7,500
    Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc
    3720 N 124th Street Suite O
    Wauwatosa,WI53222     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
    788 N Jefferson St Suite 600
    Milwaukee,WI532023739     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 6,750
    Black Arts Think Tank Inc
    929 N Water St
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    Boy Scouts of America
    330 S 84th St
    Milwaukee,WI53214     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,500
    Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Inc
    1558 N 6th St
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,250
    Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin
    PO Box 1997 MS 3050
    Milwaukee,WI53201     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 22,500
    Childrens Outing Assn
    909 E North Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Discovery World Ltd
    500 N Harbor Dr
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 8,000
    Wisconsin Council on Economic Education Inc
    7635 W Bluemound Rd Suite 106
    Milwaukee,WI53213     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,150
    First Stage Milwuaukee Inc
    325 W Walnut St
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc
    5400 S 60th St
    Greendale,WI53129     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,300
    Haiti Partners Inc
    601 21st St
    Vero Beach,FL32960     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,500
    Harrah Automobile Fdn Nat'l Automobile Museum
    10 S Lake St
    Reno,NV89501     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 250
    Leland Stanford Junior University Board of Trustees
    434 Galvez Mall
    Stanford,CA94305     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 20,000
    Impact Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services Inc
    6737 W Washington St Suite 2225
    Milwaukee,WI53214     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Independent Womens Forum
    1875 I Street NW Suite 500
    Washington,DC20006     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    INROADS Inc
    10 S Broadway Suite 300
    St Louis,MO63102     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 500
    In Tandem Theatre Inc
    628 N Tenth St
    Milwaukee,WI53233     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Junior Achievement USA
    11111 W Liberty Dr
    Milwaukee,WI53224     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 6,000
    JDRF International
    3333 N Mayfair Rd Suite 107
    Wauwatosa,WI53222     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Ko-Thi Dance Company
    3327 W Lisbon Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53208     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 750
    Latino Arts Inc
    1028 S 9th St
    Milwaukee,WI53204     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Wisconsin Laubach Literacy Coordinating Committee
    555 N Plankinton Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53203     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,250
    Lutheran High School Assoc of Greater Milwaukee
    5201 S 76th St
    Greendale,WI53129     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 10,000
    Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation
    1036 N Eighth St
    Milwaukee,WI53233     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    Marquette University High School
    3401 W Wisconsin Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53208     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    Marquette University
    1250 W Wisconsin Ave Zilber Hall
    136
    Milwaukee,WI53233     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 500
    Medical College of Wisconsin Inc
    8701 Watertown Plank Road PO Box
    26509
    Milwaukee,WI532260509     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    Milwaukee Art Museum Inc
    700 N Art Museum Dr
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    Milwaukee Ballet Company Inc
    504 W National Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53204     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Ltd
    158 N Broadway
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 6,000
    M C Preparatory School of Wisconsin Inc
    1228 W Lloyd St
    Milwaukee,WI53205     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 20,000
    Milwaukee County Historical Society
    910 N Old World 3rd St
    Milwaukee,WI53203     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 500
    Milwaukee Development Corporation
    756 N Milwaukee St Suite 400
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 15,000
    Milwaukee Lutheran High School
    5201 S 76th St
    Greendale,WI53129     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 15,000
    Milwaukee Public Museum Inc
    800 W Wells St
    Milwaukee,WI532331478     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    Milwaukee Public Schools
    5225 W Vliet St Room 29
    Milwaukee,WI53208     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc
    108 E Wells St
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    Milwaukee School of Engineering
    1025 N Broadway
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 10,000
    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc
    1101 N Market St Suite 100
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 7,500
    Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Inc
    325 W Walnut St
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    National Center for Policy Analysis Americas Think Tank
    14180 Dallas Parkway Suite 350
    Dallas,TX75254     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,200
    National Multiple Sclerosis Society
    1120 James Drive Suite A
    Hartland,WI53029     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    Next Act Theater Inc
    255 S Water St
    Milwaukee,WI53201     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,250
    Non Profit Center of Milwaukee Inc
    2819 W Highland Blvd
    Milwaukee,WI53208     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 500
    Notre Dame School of Milwaukee
    1420 W Scott St
    Milwaukee,WI53204     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,000
    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc
    1100 Rock and Roll Blvd
    Cleveland,OH44114     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 10,000
    Schools That Can Milwaukee Inc
    111 W Pleasant St Suite 101
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    Skylight Music Theatre Corp
    158 N Broadway
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,250
    Sojourner Family Peace Center Inc
    619 W Walnut St
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    Special Olympics Wisconsin
    2310 Crossroads Drive Suite 1000
    Madison,WI53718     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,750
    STEM Forward Inc
    1025 N Broadway
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,200
    Saint Marcus Lutheran Church and School
    2215 N Palmer St
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    Taliesin Preservation Inc
    5607 County Road C
    Spring Green,WI53588     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    United Community Center Inc
    1028 S 9th St
    Milwaukee,WI53204     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    United Negro College Fund Inc
    1805 7th Street NW
    Washington,DC20001     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 4,500
    United Performing Arts Fund Inc
    301 W Wisconsin Ave Suite 600
    Milwaukee,WI53203     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 65,000
    United Way of Greater Milw & Waukesha County
    225 W Vine St
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 100,000
    University School of Milwaukee Corporation
    2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd
    Milwaukee,WI53217     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,750
    UWM Foundation Inc
    3202 N Maryland Ave
    Milwaukee,WI53211     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,250
    Vital Voices for Mental Health
    912 N Hawley Rd
    Milwaukee,WI53213     		NONE Public Charity Consumer Satisfaction Team 1,000
    WCTC Foundation Inc
    800 Main Street C-213
    Pewaukee,WI53072     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 15,000
    Wisconsin Historical Foundation Inc
    816 State St
    Madison,WI53706     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 6,000
    Wiscraft Inc-Wisconsin Enterprises
    c/o Beyond Vision 5316 W State St
    Milwaukee,WI53208     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,250
    Zoological Society of Milwaukee County
    10005 W Bluemound Rd
    Milwaukee,WI53226     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,400
    Active Seniors Options Inc
    8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 1300
    Chicago,IL60631     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Milwaukee Community Business Collaborative Inc
    2821 N 4th St Suite 322
    Milwaukee,WI53212     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Inc
    5460 N 64th St
    Milwaukee,WI53518     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    Theatre Gigante Inc
    PO Box 1999
    Milwaukee,WI532011999     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Inc
    Bloodgood House 1139 E Knapp St
    Milwaukee,WI53202     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,800
    Yale University
    157 Church St
    New Haven,CT065102100     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,400
    YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
    161 W Wisconsin Ave Suite 4000
    Milwaukee,WI53203     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    Auburn City Schools
    405 S Dean Rd
    Auburn,AL36830     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 500
    United Way of Lee County Inc
    PO Box 3075
    Auburn,AL36831     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 6,000
    March of Dimes Foundation
    2135 Interstate Dr
    Opelika,AL36801     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,500
    East Alabama Workforce Inv Network Region 8 Inc
    1701 LaFayette Pkwy
    Opelika,AL36801     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    United Way of Murray-Calloway County Inc
    607 Poplar St Suite F
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Murray State University Foundation
    253 Industry and Technology
    Building
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Murray Independent School Dist Fdn for Excellence
    PO Box 1417
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Public Charity Foundation for Excellence 2,250
    Calloway County Board of Education
    PO Box 800
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,250
    Murray Calloway County Area Technology Fdn
    126 Robertson Rd S
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Poplar Bluff School District R-1
    Eugene Field Elementary 711 Nickey
    St
    Poplar Bluff,MO63901     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,000
    Three Rivers Community College
    Three Rivers Blvd
    Poplar Bluff,MO63901     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,500
    St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
    501 S Jude Pl
    Memphis,TN38105     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,500
    Boys & Girls Club of Poplar Bluff Missouri
    1306 Victory Ln
    Poplar Bluff,MO63901     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Poplar Bluff School District R-1
    c/o AmeriCorps 1110 N Westwood Blvd
    Poplar Bluff,MO63901     		NONE Public Charity Poplar Bluff's Promise 1,500
    Georgia Southern College Foundation Inc
    PO Box 7995
    Statesboro,GA304607995     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Ogeechee Tech Foundation Inc
    One Joseph E Kennedy Blvd
    Statesboro,GA30458     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 5,000
    United Way of Bulloch County Inc
    515 Denmark St Suite 1100
    Statesboro,GA30458     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,500
    Bulloch County Board of Education
    150 Williams Rd Suite A
    Statesboro,GA30458     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 2,000
    Stockbridge Valley Central School District
    PO Box 732 6011 Williams Rd
    Munnsville,NY134090732     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,000
    Lees Summit Educational Foundation Inc
    301 NE Tudor Rd
    Lees Summit,MO64086     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 3,000
    Holdredge Fire Station
    813 5th Avenue
    Holdrege,NE68949     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Teammates of Holdredge
    600 12th Avenue
    Holdrege,NE68949     		NONE Public Charity Program Support 1,000
    Alexandria Wojtak Univ of WI- River
    410 S 3rd St
    River Falls,WI54022     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Alyssa Curty American University
    4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
    Washington,DC20016     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    Amanda Schultz Carroll University
    100 N East Ave
    Waukesha,WI53186     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Brooke Horton Georgia College State
    231 W Hancock St
    Milledgeville,GA31061     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Emily Nadolski Marquette University
    1250 W Wisconsin Ave Zilber Hall
    136
    Milwaukee,WI53233     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    Hayden Steinhardt Univ of WI - Wash
    400 S University Dr
    West Bend,WI53095     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Jacob Longmeyer Washington Univ in
    1 Brookings Dr
    St Louis,MO63130     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    James Harrison Jr Murray State Univ
    102 Curris Center
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    Julie Weber Univ of MN - Twin Citie
    Admissions Office
    Minneapolis,MN55455     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Mathew Hargreaves Univ of WI - Madi
    Admissions Office
    Madison,WI53706     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Michael Glomski Ohio State Universi
    Admissions Office
    Columbus,OH43210     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Miranda Deaton Three Rivers College
    Admissions Office
    Poplar Bluff,MO63901     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Samantha Schneiker Univ of WI - Mad
    Admissions Office
    Madison,WI53706     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    Samuel Hieptas Univ of WI - Madison
    Admissions Office
    Madison,WI53706     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    Sienna Klenk Carroll University
    100 N East Ave
    Waukesha,WI53186     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Lucas Anderson University of Kentuc
    Admissions Office
    Lexington,KY40506     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Ashley L Benson Murray State Univer
    102 Curris Center
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 1,000
    Andrew Pyron Auburn University
    Admissions Office
    Auburn,AL36849     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Bradley Pfeifer Marquette Universit
    1250 W Wisconsin Ave Zilber Hall
    Milwaukee,WI53233     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    John Lockhart University of Chicago
    Admissions Office
    Chicago,IL60637     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 2,000
    Victoria Lacy Indiana Univ - Bloomi
    Admissions Office
    Bloomington,IN46206     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 500
    David Beltran Southern Polytechnic
    Admissions Office
    Marietta,GA30060     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 500
    Harmon Wilson Murray State Universi
    102 Curris Center
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 500
    Kaylee Kelley Murray State Universi
    102 Curris Center
    Murray,KY42071     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 500
    Rachel Eigner Univ of WI - La Cross
    Admissions Office
    La Crosse,WI54601     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 500
    Sadie Klenk Carroll University
    100 N East Ave
    Waukesha,WI53186     		NONE Educational Inst Scholarship 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 623,600
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 3,581  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 327,000  
    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 ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 330,581 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13330,581
    (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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    Firm's name SmallBullet
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    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
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Foundation Inc
    Employer identification number

    39-6040377
    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
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Foundation Inc         		Employer identification number
    39-6040377
    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
     
     

    Briggs Stratton Corp  
    12301 W Wirth St
     
    Wauwatosa, WI53222

    		$ 300,000


    (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.)
    (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
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Foundation Inc         		Employer identification number

    39-6040377
    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
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Foundation Inc         		Employer identification number

    39-6040377
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
     
    Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    39-6040377
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Briggs & Stratton Corp - 600,000 shs 1,207,473 12,576,000

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
     
    Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    39-6040377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Attorney Fees 1,833 917   916


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
     
    Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    39-6040377
    Description Amount
    Grants cleared in current fiscal year 2,000


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
     
    Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    39-6040377
    Description Amount
    Grants voided from prior year 5,000


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
     
    Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    39-6040377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Committee Fees 850 0   850


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Briggs & Stratton Corporation
     
    Foundation Inc
    EIN:
    39-6040377
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Estimated Excise Tax Paid 7,500 0   0