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 08-01-2015 , and ending 07-31-2016
Name of foundation
EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02111
A Employer identification number

04-6002496
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 737-3400
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$9,011,422J 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) 14,325
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 29,121 29,121  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 284,883 284,883  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 140,778
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,103,348
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 140,778
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........ 469,107 454,782  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 56,064 0   56,064
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 7,027 0   6,327
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,393 3,500   13,893
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 36,616 36,616   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 6,545 2,256   4,289
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 388 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 5,700 0   5,700
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 12,826 0   12,826
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 142,559 42,372   99,099
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 265,275 265,275
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 407,834 42,372   364,374
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 61,273
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 412,410
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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.............   1 1
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 239,276 277,390 277,390
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..........   24,237 24,237
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 6,950,693 Click to see attachment7,354,400 7,354,400
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 409,570 Click to see attachment351,153 351,153
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 1,237,336 Click to see attachment1,003,657 1,003,657
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet4,849
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet4,265 971 Click to see attachment584 584
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,837,846 9,011,422 9,011,422
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.................. 7,337,846 7,511,422
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted............... 1,500,000 1,500,000
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 8,837,846 9,011,422
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,837,846 9,011,422
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
8,837,846
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
61,273
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
116,427
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
9,015,546
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
4,124
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
9,011,422
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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 300 SHS BLACKROCK INC P 2014-06-13 2015-06-13
b 450 SHS E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS P 1980-02-21 2015-09-01
c 1050 SHS E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS P 1980-05-17 2015-09-01
d 300 SHS CHEMOURS P 1991-01-02 2015-09-01
e 2,000 SHS GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. P 2011-12-20 2015-11-02
2,000 SHS GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC. P 2012-06-19 2015-11-02
125 SHS HAYLARD HEALTH P 2014-11-04 2016-03-14
500 SHS ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS IN P 2011-08-19 2015-10-08
800 SHS MCDONALDS CORP P 2010-05-26 2016-03-17
4,000 SHS ML CAPITAL TRUST FD P 2002-05-22 2016-01-29
1,000 SHS ROYAL BANK OF CANADA P 2010-05-04 2015-09-01
1,000 SHS ROYAL BANK OF CANADA P 2011-01-06 2015-09-01
2,800 SHS STARBUCKS P 2015-01-13 2015-10-15
500 WALT DISNEY HOLDINGS P 2015-08-24 2016-01-27
2,600 SHS NEUBERGER BERMAN MLP INC FD P 2014-08-25 2016-04-19
8,000 SHS POWERSHARES LISTED PRIVATE EQUITY P 2015-04-15 2015-10-08
8,312.60 SHS FIDELITY ADV REAL ESTATE P 2014-08-21 2015-08-24
50,000 PAR BANK OF AMERICA CORP P 2009-09-08 2015-09-15
(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 101,640   93,032 8,608
b 22,599   3,075 19,524
c 52,731   6,492 46,239
d 2,854   597 2,257
e 50,000   49,208 792
50,000   51,416 -1,416
3,533   2,544 989
43,264   20,778 22,486
99,010   53,542 45,468
100,000   99,600 400
54,124   60,117 -5,993
54,124   52,066 2,058
163,919   114,710 49,209
47,816   48,660 -844
17,968   56,025 -38,057
88,285   94,206 -5,921
101,481   106,502 -5,021
50,000   50,000 0
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       8,608
b       19,524
c       46,239
d       2,257
e       792
      -1,416
      989
      22,486
      45,468
      400
      -5,993
      2,058
      49,209
      -844
      -38,057
      -5,921
      -5,021
      0
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 2 140,778
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 358,141 8,902,817 0.040228
2013 312,249 8,050,170 0.038788
2012 294,930 8,017,420 0.036786
2011 306,670 7,400,103 0.041441
2010 345,858 7,229,004 0.047843
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.205086
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
0.041017
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
8,403,399
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
344,682
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
4,124
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
348,806
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
364,374
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 4,124
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 4,124
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 4,124
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 29,562
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 29,562
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 25,438
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet4,124 RefundedBullet 11 21,314
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMA
    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
     
    No
    Website addressbulletEDWARDSFUND.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletEDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Telephone no.bullet (617) 737-3400

    Located atbullet89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603BOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet02111
    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
     
     
    .........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
    BERNARD BONN III TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603
    BOSTON,MA02111
    MARGARET FLANAGAN TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603
    BOSTON,MA02111
    TIMOTHY BLANK TRUSTEE
    5.00     		0 0 0
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603
    BOSTON,MA02111
    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
    KATHRYN OSMOND DIRECTOR
    30.00     		0 0 0
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603
    BOSTON,MA02111
    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
    MORGAN STANLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES 36,583
    125 HIGH STREET 24TH FLOOR
    BOSTON,MA02110
    COHEN & HAVIAN LLP ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING FEES 17,393
    7 WEST END WAY
    NORWELL,MA02061
    MEGAN & O'SHEA LLC LEGAL FEES 4,962
    30 MONUMENT SQUARE SUITE 214
    CONCORD,MA01742
    HARMON& ROBERTSON PC LEGAL FEES 2,065
    400 ATLANTIC AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02110
    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 GRANTED 109 SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS 265,275
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    8,275,705
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    255,665
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,531,370
    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
    8,531,370
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    127,971
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,403,399
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    420,170
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    420,170
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    4,124
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    4,124
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    416,046
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    416,046
    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
    416,046
    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
    364,374
    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
    364,374
    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
    4,124
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    360,250
    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 7 416,046
    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...... 703
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 703
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 364,374
    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..... 364,374
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 703 703
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		50,969
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    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:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    89 SOUTH STREET SUITE 603
    BOSTON,MA02111
    (617) 654-8628
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATIONS MADE THROUGH FUND'S WEBSITE @ WWW.EDWARDSFUND.ORG
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MARCH 1ST FOR FOLLOWING YEAR
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    STUDENTS' FAMILY HAS TO RESIDE IN BOSTON SINCE BEGINNING OF STUDENTS' JUNIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL
    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
    ABYAN ABDULLAHI
    25 NAZING ST 204
    DORCHESTER,MA02121     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ALISSA HE
    1 WYMAN PLACE
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    AMANDA FRANGIEH
    242 CORNESS ST 1
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ADAEZE NDAUGUBA
    47 JONES AVENUE
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    AISLING KERR
    71 GRAMPIAN WAY
    DORCHESTER,MA02125     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    AJAH PERKINS
    743 MORTON STREET
    MATTAPAN,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ALANA ALVES
    7 ARDEN STREET 2
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ANDREW DELOSH
    33 SUNSET HILL ROAD
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ANGELINA HUA
    9 SALISBURY PARK
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ANNIA BOSSE
    99 GLADSTONE STREET
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ANNIE MCDONNELL
    2 CARSON STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02125     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ANYA BOWEN
    50 PENFIELD ST
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    AUBREY GRIFFIN
    33 MELVILLE AVENUE
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ANTHONY DOCANTO
    16 RIDGEWOOD STREET 1
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    BRYAN CEDENO
    296 BRANDYWYNE DR 296
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CARLA DALEY
    44 TILESTON STREET
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    BLESSING OJINI
    89 CODMAN PARK
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    BRENDAN CAUFIELD
    2084 DORCHESTER AVENUE
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CARMEN CHAN
    CARMEN CHAN
    BOSTON,MA02115     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    BRIAN FITZGERALD
    151 H STREET
    SOUTH BOSTON,MA02127     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    BRITTANY SPILLANE
    16 BOGANDALE ROAD
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CASSANDRA BERNABEL
    360 WALNUT AVE APT 4
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CARMIRLYTA DESPEIGNES
    193 RESERVATION RD 3
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CHANTALLE TANGUI
    2945 WASHINGTON STREET
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CHANTELLE JONES
    PO BOX 300704
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CHISOM NWAOHO
    661 HARRISON AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CHRIST ROBERTE JULMICE
    2 WINSTON ROAD APT 1
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CHRISTELA LOUIS
    735 ADAMS STREET 41
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    COLE RAINY-SLAVICK
    87D BROOKSIDE AVE
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CONOR MCQUAID
    14 PERHAM STREET
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CONOR PATAK
    25 BUCHANAN ROAD
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    COLLINS EBOZUE
    60 TYLER STREET 1
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    DAHIANA LOAIZA
    277 MERIDIAN ST APT 2A
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    DANIELLE HOLMAN
    158 MANCHESTER STREET
    MATTAPAN,MA02126     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    DAVINA TRAN
    42 EAST STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02127     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CYNTHIA CHU
    23 ARDEN STREET
    ALLSTON,MA02134     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    DIANA CHAVES
    35 GLENCOE ST APT 38
    BRIGHTON,MA02135     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ELAINE MARTON
    263 HUNTINGTON AVE
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    EDWARD SHADDOCK
    15 EDWIN S TREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    FELICIA IMBRIANO
    283 CHELSEA STREET
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    FRANCISCO TAVARES
    83 SUMMER STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02125     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    GABRIELLA LOUISE STEPHEN
    71 EVANS STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    GENESIS BAUTISTA
    15 WHITTIER ST APT 6
    ROXBURY,MA02120     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    GIANNA ABSI
    586 WELD STREET
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    GLORIA WU
    2521 CENTRE STREET
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    GARDY LAURENT
    181 FOREST HILLS ST 2
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,000
    GENE GRINBERG
    55 LAKE SHORE CT APT 3
    BRIGHTON,MA02135     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    HABEN KELATI
    76 CAMDEN ST APT 3
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    HAFSATU STEVENS
    71 NEPONSET AVE 1
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    JESSENIA ORDINOLA
    25 CUSTER ST 202
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    JESICA ESTEVE
    380 HUNTINGTON AVE
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    JIAMIN HUANG
    23 OLD IRONSIDES WAY APT C
    CHARLESTOWN,MA02129     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    JOHN NGUYEN
    4 TRAIN STREET APT 3
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    JOSHUA DONALD
    71 WOODROW AVENUE
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    JOSHUA MARTINEAU
    30 LOCHSTEAD AVE
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    KA DAM
    376 ADAMS ST 1
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    KARAN PATEL
    986 SARATOGA ST APT 2
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    KATHY TRAN
    45 PARKMAN STREET APT 1
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    KEILA DEPIN
    31 MAGNOLIA STREET APT 3
    ROXBURY,MA02125     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    KELSEY DELOSH
    33 SUNSET HILL ROAD
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    KHADIJA IBRAHIM
    266 DORCHESTER ST APT 160
    SOUTH BOSTON,MA02127     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    NGOZI NWAOHA
    661 HARRISON AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    NORBERT KONG
    154 ALABAMA ST
    MATTAPAN,MA02126     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    PATRICK BUTLER
    30 WOLFE STREET
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    LUKE MAIETTA
    51 RICHMOND STREET
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    RACHEL SULLIVAN
    44 HASTINGS ST
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    MALIK ROCHELLE
    204 ALMONT STREET
    MATTAPAN,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    MATTHEW NESCIO
    99 FULTON STREET 1-5
    BOSTON,MA02109     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    MELANIE SOTO
    150 STANIFORD ST APT 3420
    BOSTON,MA02114     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    MEYBEL LOPEZ-FLORES
    1145 SARATOGA ST APT 2
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    NICHOLAS JACQUES
    180 LEYDEN STREET
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    OPEOLUWA OLUKOREDE
    29 WINTON STREET
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    OSAEVBIE WOGHIREN
    620 S ST AT 2
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    PATRICIA HOOPER
    21 BERTSON AVE
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,000
    PHUNG VUONG
    19 AGAWAM STREET
    DORCHESTER,MA02122     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SAM HO
    12 OAKLAND STREET
    BRIGHTON,MA02135     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    REGINA NOONAN
    57 MONTVIEW STREET
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ROSS MERLIN
    83 WELLSMERE ROAD
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ROSY CHEN
    5 EMERALD COURT
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SEAN WEBSTER
    1 ELMWOOD STREET
    ROXBURY,MA02120     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SHAHIDUL MAHMOOD
    10 CAMELOT STREET
    BRIGHTON,MA02135     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SHAMAE BURRELL
    33 LEXINGTON AVENUE
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SHERRY MEI
    42 OLD IRONSIDE WAY
    CHARLESTOWN,MA02129     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TATIANA CHALAS
    26 LOGAN WAY
    SOUTH BOSTON,MA02127     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TAWNDALAYA DAROZA
    1050 TREMONT ST APT 811
    ROXBURY,MA02120     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    RAFAEL BAEZ
    90 BROOKWAY RD 476
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    TENIA HARRISON
    239 WEST SELDEN STREET APT 2
    MATTAPAN,MA02126     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TERRY VOONG
    39 OLD IRONSIDE WAY APT C
    CHARLESTOWN,MA02129     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    THAO NGUYEN
    1112 MSGR LYDON WAY
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    REYMOND ALDARONDO
    70 WEST NEWTON ST 3
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SAMANTHA DAVERN
    534 EAST THIRD ST
    SOUTH BOSTON,MA02127     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TUONGVY LE
    225 MARION STREET APT 2
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TYLER COLE
    15 MANILLA AVE
    HYDE PARK,MA02136     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    WENDY HUANG
    14D CASTLE COURT
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SHARMARKE YUSUF
    216 FLORENCE ST F
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TAYLOR MORSON
    85 EAST INDIA ROW 8G
    BOSTON,MA02110     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    THOMAS TRAVERS
    3 MCCORMACK SQ 4
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,025
    YUSEF SAMUDEEN
    26 HAMMOND STREET APT 3A
    ROXBURY,MA02120     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TINA XIE
    616 TREMONT STREET 3
    BOSTON,MA02118     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ZIQUI ZHANG
    3 HAMPSTEAD ROAD
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    TREMAINE BELL
    40 ASPINWALL RD APT 2
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    VICTORIA GRINBERG
    55 LAKE SHORE CT APT 3
    BRIGHTON,MA02135     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    WILTON TEJEDA
    108 MAPLE ST APT 6
    BOSTON,MA02121     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    XIAOYAN LIANG
    5 OAK ST W 1307
    BOSTON,MA02116     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    YASMINE NAVARRO
    80 NEW WHITNEY ST
    BOSTON,MA02115     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ZEYU ZHENG
    106 QUEENSBURY ST 12
    BOSTON,MA02215     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ELENI HABERIS
    28 BRADFIELD AVE
    ROSLINDALE,MA02131     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    ELIZABETH HYNES-BRUELL
    102 RUSSETT RD
    WEST ROXBURY,MA02132     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    FELIX LEE
    230 HARRISON AVE D1204
    BOSTON,MA02111     		    SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 265,275
    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 29,121  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 284,883  
    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 ............     		        140,778
    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).. 0 314,004 140,778
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13454,782
    (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.)
    3 INTEREST FROM MONEY MARKET FUND
    4 INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS FROM STOCKS AND BONDS
    8 GAIN ON THE SALES OF VARIOUS SECURITIES
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    COHEN & HAVIAN LLP 17,393 3,500   13,893

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    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
    LAPTOP 2004-02-24 1,275 637 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    LAPTOP 2008-10-15 1,550 775 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    LAPTOP 2014-01-06 2,024 1,053 200DB 5.000000000000 388 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 351,153 351,153

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCK 7,354,400 7,354,400

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS AND HEDGE FUNDS AT COST 1,003,657 1,003,657

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LAPTOP 1,275 1,275 0  
    LAPTOP 1,550 1,550 0  
    LAPTOP 2,024 1,441 583  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MEGAN & O'SHEA, LLC 4,962 0   4,262
    HARMON & ROBERTSON, PC 2,065 0   2,065


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Description Amount
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX 4,124


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 260 0   260
    FILING FEES 125 0   125
    INSURANCE 2,699 0   2,699
    INTERNET AND DATA STORAGE 7,478 0   7,478
    OFFICE EXPENSES 95 0   95
    PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 966 0   966
    POSTAGE 266 0   266
    TELEPHONE 937 0   937


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON SECURITIES 116,427


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CITI SMITH BARNEY 36,616 36,616   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    EIN:
    04-6002496
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 4,289 0   4,289
    FOREIGN TAXES 2,256 2,256   0