Form990-PF
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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
OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
 
% BRUCE A ROSENFIELD EXEC DI
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1600 MARKET STREET Suite Ste 3600
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHILADELPHIA, PA191037286
A Employer identification number

23-2686151
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(215) 751-2601
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$153,028,749J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 1,000,300
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,217,142 3,330,524  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 6,684,965
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 7,718,138
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,431 -21,463  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 10,912,838 11,027,199  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 895,542 64,054   831,488
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 653,925     653,925
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 50,276 3,250   47,026
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 49,505 5,348 0 44,157
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 139,488 26,188 0 113,300
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,496,978 342,458   2,171,864
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 195,244 8,183    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 1,543    
20 Occupancy.............. 88,098     88,098
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 163,767     163,767
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 299,574     299,574
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,033,940 449,481 0 4,413,199
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 8,256,305 8,256,305
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 13,290,245 449,481 0 12,669,504
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,377,407
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 10,577,718
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......... 14,021,466 19,929,765 19,929,765
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)....... 83,997,710 Click to see attachment75,713,547 133,088,910
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 bullet7,189
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,543 7,189 5,646 5,646
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment4,428 Click to see attachment4,428 Click to see attachment4,428
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 98,030,793 95,653,386 153,028,749
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........ 98,030,793 95,653,386
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 98,030,793 95,653,386
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 98,030,793 95,653,386
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
98,030,793
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,377,407
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
95,653,386
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
95,653,386
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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 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO.      
b HAVERFORD TRUST COMPANY      
c GOLDMAN SACHS      
d GS TACS ENHANCED DIV (LARGE)      
e 1818 PARTNERS LP      
SPRUCEGROVE NON-US EQUITY      
DYNAMIC EQ MGRS      
GS RE MEZZ PARTNERS      
VONTOBEL NON-US EQUITY OFFSHORE      
(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       2,472,070
b       4,646,797
c       -433,902
d       1,124
e       764,557
      51,560
      208,618
      -2,063
      9,377
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 7,718,138
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 13,268,772 159,319,399 0.083284
2013 12,329,070 162,975,508 0.07565
2012 19,174,089 149,092,651 0.128605
2011 13,136,102 133,191,867 0.098625
2010 19,013,605 131,522,223 0.144566
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.53073
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
0.106146
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
147,644,122
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
15,671,833
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
105,777
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
15,777,610
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
12,669,504
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 1 211,554
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........................... 3 211,554
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- ..... 5 211,554
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 214,830
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.............. 7 214,830
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 3,276
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,276 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? Click to see attachment....................
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 changesClick to see attachment....
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.Click to see attachment
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)
    bulletPA
    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 addressbulletwww.oberkotterfoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBRUCE A ROSENFIELD EXEC DIR Telephone no.bullet (215) 751-2601

    Located atbullet1600 MARKET ST STE 3600PHILADELPHIAPA ZIP+4bullet191037286
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Mildred L OberkotterClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		0 0 0
    1600 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191037286
    Bruce RosenfieldClick to see attachment TRUSTEE & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    25.0     		350,000 0 0
    1600 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191037286
    David PiersonClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		50,000 0 0
    1600 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191037286
    Amy NewnamClick to see attachment Assoc. Exec. Director
    40.0     		240,542 13,915 18,585
    1600 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191037286
    Teresa CarawayClick to see attachment CEO, HEARING FIRST
    40.0     		255,000 0 0
    1600 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA191037286
    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
    WENDY DEMOSSClick to see attachment DIR, LEARNING PROG
    40.0     		158,333 0 0
    1600 MARKET ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    KATHRYN WILSONClick to see attachment COACH & MENTOR DIR
    40.0     		105,117 0 0
    1600 MARKET ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    JENNIFER REISWIGClick to see attachment PLANNING SPECIALIST
    40.0     		93,500 0 0
    1600 MARKET ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    KATHLEEN BUSSEYClick to see attachment COMMUNITY LEADER
    40.0     		64,506 0 0
    1600 MARKET ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    ROSANNE DIMARTINOClick to see attachment EXEC. ASSISTANT
    40.0     		61,848 4,855 5,764
    1600 MARKET ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    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
    Authentic Digital Strategy 1,489,267
    101 W 7th St
    RICHMOND,VA23224
    Koch Communications Commun. Consultant 273,791
    1 E Sheridan Ave 500
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104
    Brown Brothers Harriman & Co Investment Advisor 145,740
    One Logan Square 14th Floor
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    Haverford Trust Company Investment Advisor 119,225
    3 Radnor Corporate Center Ste 450
    RADNOR,PA19087
    Stephen Barry CPA LLC Accounting Services 114,425
    PO Box 961
    VOORHEES,NJ08043
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet5
    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 SUPPORT FOR LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (SEE ATTACHMENT 16) 8,256,305
    2 SUPPORT FOR HEARING FIRST, A VIRTUAL CONNECTION POINT FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING THROUGH LSL(ATT 16) 3,368,581
    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
    134,336,413
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    15,556,097
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    149,892,510
    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
    149,892,510
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    2,248,388
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    147,644,122
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    7,382,206
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    7,382,206
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    211,554
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    211,554
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    7,170,652
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    7,170,652
    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
    7,170,652
    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
    12,669,504
    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
    12,669,504
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    12,669,504
    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 7,170,652
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2013, 2012, 2011 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 12,731,910
    b From 2011...... 6,629,864
    c From 2012...... 12,548,981
    d From 2013...... 4,449,495
    e From 2014...... 5,490,296
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 41,850,546
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 12,669,504
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 7,170,652
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 5,498,852
    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 47,349,398
    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......     		 
    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) .......     		1,000,000
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		11,731,910
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		34,617,488
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 6,629,864
    b Excess from 2012.... 12,548,981
    c Excess from 2013.... 4,449,495
    d Excess from 2014.... 5,490,296
    e Excess from 2015.... 5,498,852
    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).)
    MILDRED L OBERKOTTER
    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.
    NONE
    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
    AG Bell Assoc for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    3417 Volta Place NW
    Washington,DC200072778     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 1,480,000
    Atlanta Speech School
    3160 Northside Parkway NW
    Atlanta,GA30327     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 205,000
    Auditory Oral Foundation
    3321 Avenue M
    Brooklyn,NY11210     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 500,000
    Auditory Oral School of New York
    3321 Avenue M
    Brooklyn,NY11210     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 250,000
    BEGINNINGS
    156 Wind Chime Court
    Suite A
    Raleigh,NC27615     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 33,200
    Bergen County Special Services District
    41 East Center Street
    Midland Park,NJ07432     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 200,116
    CCHAT Center - Sacramento
    11100 Coloma Road
    Rancho Cordova,CA95670     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 375,000
    Center for Communication Hearing & Deafness
    10243 W National Ave
    West Allis,WI53227     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 36,000
    Chicago Hearing Society-a division of Anixter Ctr
    2001 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago,IL60614     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 40,000
    Child's Voice
    180 Hansen Court
    Wood Dale,IL60191     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 319,795
    Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
    45 Round Hill Road
    Northampton,MA01060     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 635,954
    Desert Voices
    3426 E Shea Blvd
    Phoenix,AZ85028     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 6,000
    FDN for Hearing Research-Weingarten Children's CTR
    3518 Jefferson Avenue
    Redwood City,CA94062     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 656,000
    Hands & Voices
    PO Box 3093
    Boulder,CO80307     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 95,000
    Hear ME Now
    PO Box 896
    Portland,ME04104     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 105,000
    Hearts for Hearing
    11500 N Portland
    Oklahoma City,OK73120     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 499,060
    HOPE School
    310 N Riverpoint Blvd
    Box V
    Spokane,WA99202     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 75,070
    Idaho State University
    921 S 8th Ave
    STOP 8046
    Pocatello,ID832098046     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 73,771
    Listen and Talk
    8610 8th Avenue NE
    Seattle,WA98115     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 515,000
    Listen Foundation Inc
    6950 E Belleview Ave
    Ste 203
    Greenwood Village,CO80120     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 35,000
    Mayo Clinic Rochester
    200 First Street Southwest
    Rochester,MN55905     		N/A PC Research 250,000
    Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
    7901 Poplar Avenue
    Germantown,TN38138     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 50,000
    Northern Voices
    1660 W County Rd B
    Roseville,MN55113     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 87,500
    Ohio Valley Voices
    6642 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike
    Loveland,OH45140     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 197,500
    OPTION Schools Inc
    11225 Davenport Street
    Suite 108
    Omaha,NE68154     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Research 2,500
    Placer County Office of Education Infant Program
    360 Nevada Street
    Auburn,CA95603     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 103,500
    Presbyterian Ear Institute Oral School
    415 Cedar St SE
    Albuquerque,NM87106     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 60,000
    St Joseph Institute for the Deaf
    9192 Waldemar Road
    Indianapolis,IN46268     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 51,808
    The Children's Cochlear Implant Center at UNC
    5501 Fortunes Ridge Drive
    Suite A
    Durham,NC27713     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 107,480
    The Moog Center for Deaf Education
    12300 South Forty Drive
    StLouis,MO63141     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 380,698
    Tucker Maxon School
    2860 SE Holgate Boulevard
    Portland,OR97202     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 120,000
    University of Southern California
    3500 S Figueroa St
    Suite 102
    Los Angeles,CA900898001     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 243,772
    University of Texas Health Science Ctr-San Antonio
    8300 Floyd Curl Drive
    Mail Code 7777
    San Antonio,TX78229     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Professional Learning 56,250
    University of Vermont Medical Center Inc
    128 Lakeside Ave
    Suite 106
    Burlington,VT05401     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 41,721
    Utah State University
    2615 Old Main Hill
    Logan,UT84322     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 192,062
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    PO Box 121236
    Dallas,TX753121236     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 36,598
    WA State Center for Childhood Deafness & Hearing
    611 Grand Blvd
    Vancouver,WA98661     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 135,250
    Washtenaw Intermediate School District DHH
    1819 South Wagner Road
    PO Box 1406
    Ann Arbor,MI48106     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 4,700
    Total .................................bullet 3a 8,256,305
    bApproved for future payment
    AG Bell Assoc for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    3417 Volta Place NW
    Washington,DC200072778     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 3,290,000
    Atlanta Speech School
    3160 Northside Parkway NW
    Atlanta,GA30327     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 190,000
    Auditory-Verbal Center Inc
    1901 Century Blvd
    Suite 20
    Atlanta,GA30345     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 150,000
    Auditory Oral School of New York
    3321 Avenue M
    Brooklyn,NY11210     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 1,250,000
    Bergen County Special Services District
    41 East Center Street
    Midland Park,NJ07432     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 48,750
    CCHAT Center - Sacramento
    11100 Coloma Road
    Rancho Cordova,CA95670     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 595,500
    Center for Communication Hearing & Deafness
    10243 W National Ave
    West Allis,WI53227     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 114,000
    Chicago Hearing Society-a division of Anixter Ctr
    2001 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago,IL60614     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 40,000
    Child's Voice
    180 Hansen Court
    Wood Dale,IL60191     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 408,162
    Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
    45 Round Hill Road
    Northampton,MA01060     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 1,042,049
    Depaul School for Hearing and Speech
    6202 Alder Street
    Pittsburgh,PA152064389     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 50,000
    Fdn for Hearing Research-Weingarten Children's Ctr
    3518 Jefferson Avenue
    Redwood City,CA94062     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 550,000
    Hands & Voices
    PO Box 3093
    Boulder,CO80307     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 25,000
    Hear ME Now
    PO Box 896
    Portland,ME04104     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 113,000
    Hearts for Hearing
    11500 N Portland
    Oklahoma City,OK73120     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 1,325,000
    HOPE School
    310 N Riverpoint Blvd
    Box V
    Spokane,WA99202     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 53,987
    Idaho State University
    921 S 8th Ave
    STOP 8046
    Pocatello,ID832098046     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 125,800
    Listen and Talk
    8610 8th Avenue NE
    Seattle,WA98115     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 915,000
    Listen Foundation Inc
    6950 E Belleview Ave
    Ste 203
    Greenwood Village,CO80120     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 90,000
    Mayo Clinic Rochester
    200 First Street Southwest
    Rochester,MN55905     		N/A PC Research 500,000
    Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
    7901 Poplar Avenue
    Germantown,TN38138     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 75,000
    Northern Voices
    1660 W County Rd B
    Roseville,MN55113     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 87,500
    Ohio Valley Voices
    6642 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike
    Loveland,OH45140     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 192,500
    Placer County Office of Education Infant Program
    360 Nevada Street
    Auburn,CA95603     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 207,000
    Presbyterian Ear Institute Oral School
    415 Cedar St SE
    Albuquerque,NM87106     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 30,000
    St Joseph Institute for the Deaf
    9192 Waldemar Road
    Indianapolis,IN46268     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 235,412
    The CARE Project
    716 Staley Court
    Raleigh,NC27609     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 297,500
    The Children's Cochlear Implant Center at UNC
    5501 Fortunes Ridge Drive
    Suite A
    Durham,NC27713     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 280,000
    The Moog Center for Deaf Education
    12300 South Forty Drive
    StLouis,MO63141     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 680,042
    Tucker Maxon School
    2860 SE Holgate Boulevard
    Portland,OR97202     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 60,000
    University of Southern California
    3500 S Figueroa St
    Suite 102
    Los Angeles,CA900898001     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 129,277
    University of Vermont Medical Center Inc
    128 Lakeside Ave
    Suite 106
    Burlington,VT05401     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 41,721
    Utah State University
    2615 Old Main Hill
    Logan,UT84322     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 279,860
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Dept 1236
    PO Box 121236
    Dallas,TX753121236     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 54,897
    Washtenaw Intermediate School District DHH
    1819 South Wagner Road
    PO Box 1406
    Ann Arbor,MI48106     		N/A PC LSL Support -- Children and Families 4,700
    Total .................................bullet 3b 13,531,657
    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 ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 3,217,142  
    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 6,684,965  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE     		    01 10,431  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   9,912,538  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    139,912,538
    (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
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    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
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    23-2686151
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





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    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.
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    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
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    23-2686151
    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
     
     

    MILDRED L OBERKOTTER  
    1600 MARKET STREET STE 3600
     
    PHILADELPHIA, PA19103

    		$ 1,000,000


    (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
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    23-2686151
    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
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    23-2686151
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 139,488 26,188   113,300

    TY 2015 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Person Name Explanation
    Teresa Caraway *THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (B ROSENFIELD) AND THE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (A NEWNAM), REFERRED TO IN PART I, LINE 13 AND PART VIII, LINE 1, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, REFERRED TO IN PART I, LINE 16C AND PART VIII, LINE 2, ARE PARTNERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE LAW FIRM SCHNADER HARRISON SEGAL & LEWIS, LLP ("SCHNADER"). THE OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") HAS CONTRACTED WITH SCHNADER TO LEASE A PERCENTAGE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S TIME FOR MATTERS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION PAYS ITS SHARE OF THE COMPENSATION AND RELATED EXPENSES, AS APPLICABLE, FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND SCHNADER ASSUMES THE APPROPRIATE PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES. THESE PAYMENTS TO SCHNADER ARE SEPARATE FROM THE PAYMENTS SHOWN AT PART I, LINE 16A FOR LEGAL AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FEES. ** THE CEO OF THE FOUNDATION'S EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVOR (T CARAWAY), REFERRED TO IN PART I, LINE 13 AND PART VIII, LINE 1, IS AN EMPLOYEE OF LEARNING INNOVATION ASSOCIATES, LLC ("LIA"). THE FOUNDAT

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    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

    TY 2015 EmployeeCompensationExpln
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Employee Explanation
    ROSANNE DIMARTINO *Foundation employee R DiMartino is an employee of the law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP ("Schnader"). The Oberkotter Foundation ("Foundation") has contracted with Schnader to lease a percentage of her time for matters relating to the administration of the Foundation. The Foundation pays its share of the compensation and related expenses, as applicable, and Schnader assumes the appropriate payroll responsibilities. These payments to Schnader are separate from the payments shown at Part I, Line 16a for legal and other administrative support fees.

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    Depreciation Detail Part I, Line 19, Depreciation Expense Office Furniture $388 Office Equipment (Telephone) $1,155 Total Depreciation Expense $1,543
    2 Part XV, Line 2 THE OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD VISIT THE WEBSITE WWW.OBERKOTTERFOUNDATION.ORG FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND APPLICABLE FUNDING CRITERIA AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
    Part XIII, Line 7 Part XIII, Line 7 DISTRIBUTIONS FROM CORPUS ELECTION: IN ORDER TO SATISFY THE DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 170(B)(1)(F), THE FOUNDATION ELECTS UNDER TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4942(A)-3(C)(2)(IV) TO TREAT $1,000,000 FROM THE 2010 EXCESS DISTRIBUTIONS AS A CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OUT OF CORPUS. THE 2010 DISTRIBUTIONS WERE TREATED AS DISTRIBUTIONS OUT OF CORPUS IN THAT FISCAL YEAR UNDER TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4942(A)-3(D)(1)(III). _________________________________ _______________ BRUCE ROSENFIELD DATE CO-TRUSTEE & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ACCENTURE PLC 467,773 1,468,989
    AIR PRODS & CHEMS INC COM 573,325 621,178
    ALGERIAN MLP ETF 1,365,248 1,392,972
    ALPHABET INC CL C 773,973 1,591,884
    ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SPN ADR 722,995 660,928
    APPLE INC 1,050,544 1,508,598
    BARCLAYS CAPITAL US AGGREGATE 912,130 927,076
    BAXTER INTL INC 482,085 576,810
    BBH INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND 1,748,181 2,076,354
    BBH LIMITED DURATION FUND CL I 4,825,657 4,739,370
    BBH LIMITED DURATION FUND CL N 3,750,000 3,723,257
    BECTON DICKINSON & CO 166,963 693,310
    BED BATH & BEYOND INC 913,469 716,646
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B 905,890 2,456,064
    BLACKROCK INC 447,081 1,075,291
    BURGUNDY EMERGING MARKETS SERI 1,600,000 1,577,994
    CELANESE CORP SERIES A 534,840 991,500
    COCA COLA CO 280,351 560,865
    COMCAST CORP CL A 278,155 973,140
    COMCAST CORP NEW - CL. A 1,003,594 1,265,082
    CVS HEALTH CORPORATION 461,440 984,192
    DENTSPLY INTL INC 139,960 327,321
    DIAGEO PLC- SPONSORED ADR 431,687 761,831
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS -C 941,818 943,908
    DISNEY WALT CO 213,654 971,376
    DJ GBL EX-US SELECT REAL ESTAT 421,616 420,102
    DOW JONES US REAL ESTATE INDEX 373,561 449,474
    DU PONT E I DE NEMOURS & CO 375,714 979,013
    DYNAMIC EQUITY MANAGERS: PORTF 435,876 1,341,476
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 225,230 794,430
    FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC COM 305,608 353,338
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 923,727 795,960
    GS TACTICAL TILT/PRIVATE EQ 935,582 1,157,293
    HENRY SCHEIN INC COM STK 190,415 450,604
    ISHARES CORE MSCI EAFE ETF 1,648,755 1,585,800
    ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING 1,810,385 2,163,500
    ISHARES MSCI EMERG MKT MIN 1,673,843 1,657,260
    ISHARES S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX 945,760 1,885,232
    ISHARES S&P SMALLCAP 600 FND 714,026 2,002,950
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 349,465 1,591,590
    JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 704,881 1,370,907
    LIBERTY GLOBAL PLC-SERIES C 535,430 525,506
    LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORP Q-A 343,007 616,495
    LONGLEAD PARTNERS SMALL CAP FD 2,085,000 2,123,695
    MASTERCARD INC CLASS A 820,160 1,103,760
    MEDTRONIC PLC 984,154 985,635
    MICROSOFT CORP 548,975 1,410,084
    MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC 166,060 164,960
    NESTLE S A SPONS ADR 375,100 1,043,150
    NIKE INC 309,532 300,420
    NOVARTIS AG- ADR 820,077 1,156,887
    ORACLE CORP (BBH) 1,764,842 1,817,834
    ORACLE CORP (HTC) 586,337 622,945
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC- COM STK 529,091 810,778
    PEPSICO INC 552,675 1,171,170
    PERRIGO CO PLC COM STK 667,806 576,060
    PRAXAIR INC 805,886 914,280
    PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 360,683 931,798
    PROGRESSIVE CORP OHIO 505,064 975,690
    QUALCOMM INC 1,095,443 1,268,853
    RUSSELL 2000 INDEX FUND (ISHAR 511,480 814,666
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD 625,652 680,805
    SELECT EQUITY SERIES BBH WEALT 2,400,000 2,446,268
    SHORT-TERM CORPORATE BOND (VAN 1,698,415 1,694,426
    SPRUCEGROVE: NON-US EQUITY LLC 838,668 618,911
    SSGA HEDGED INTL DEV EQ INDEX 1,000,000 1,081,464
    T. ROWE PRICE HIGH YIELD FUND 1,249,886 1,138,346
    TACS: LARGE CAP CORE (ENHANCED 1,220,000 2,983,117
    THE 1818 PARTNERS FUND 5,000,000 9,601,546
    TJX COS INC NEW 595,768 955,748
    U S BANCORP 885,352 1,962,471
    UNILEVER N V-NY SHARES 508,327 529,739
    UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC 601,995 1,551,536
    UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC 210,246 24,686,555
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP 605,481 1,061,042
    VANGUARD FTSE ALL WORLD EX-U S 749,032 755,920
    VANGUARD FTSE EUROPE ETF 1,306,959 1,147,750
    VANGUARD FTSE PACIFIC ETF 569,092 592,000
    VERSUM MATERIALS, INC 51,070 52,589
    WAL-MART STORES INC 549,483 743,811
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC 227,850 579,866
    WELLINGTON: NON-US EQUITY LLC 245,302 670,207
    WELLS FARGO & CO 1,271,988 2,132,676
    WELLS FARGO & CO NEW 573,641 1,497,636
    WW GRAINGER INC 479,452 576,425
    ZOETIS INC COM STK 857,829 1,428,525

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE        
    SUPPORT FEES 49,505 5,348   44,157


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DEPOSIT-RENTAL SPACE (PROGRAM) 4,428 4,428 4,428


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS & REF 195,609     195,609
    INSURANCE 53,468     53,468
    COMPUTER EXPENSES 16,803     16,803
    EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,854     1,854
    BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 292     292
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,313     3,313
    FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT 13,443     13,443
    POSTAGE, DELIVERY 1,665     1,665
    LICENSES & FEES 303     303
    MISCELLANEOUS 11,795     11,795
    PRINTING AND COPYING 1,029     1,029


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Ordinary Income FROM PARTNERSHIPS   58,611  
    Miscellaneous Revenue 10,431 10,431  
    Other Income/(Expense) from partnerships   -90,505  


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HEARING FIRST DEVELOP & ADMIN 2,034,239     2,034,239
    FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION 137,625     137,625
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 325,114 342,458    


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-2686151
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 192,415      
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 2,529 8,183    
    DE FRANCHISE TAX 300