TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

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OMB No. 1545-0052

2015

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 11-01-2015 , and ending 10-31-2016

Name of foundation
HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4385 POPLAR AVE
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MEMPHIS, TN38117

A Employer identification number

26-6754597

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(901) 681-2346

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$13,237,149J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	392,968		392,968
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		800,277
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,449,723
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			800,277
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	1,193,245		1,193,245
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	50,230		25,115		25,115
14	Other employee salaries and wages......			0	0	0
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......			0	0
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........					0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....					0
17	Interest...............					0
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		20,251			0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......			0	0
22	Printing and publications..........			0	0
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		43,190
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	113,671		25,115	0	25,115
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	875,000				875,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	988,671		25,115	0	900,115
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	204,574
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			1,168,130
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	273,422	578,477	578,477
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		0	0
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 0
	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).......	6,677,351	5,974,252	6,938,800
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	5,263,801	5,784,584	5,719,872
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........			0
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	12,214,574	12,337,313	13,237,149
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	12,214,574	12,337,313
	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).....	12,214,574	12,337,313
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	12,214,574	12,337,313

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

12,214,574

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

204,574

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

1,451

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

12,420,599

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

83,287

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

12,337,312

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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	1116. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY		2014-01-21	2015-11-17
b	51. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY		2015-02-04	2015-11-17
c	.3333 FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST INC REIT		2009-03-04	2015-11-20
d	92.3333 FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST INC REIT		2015-02-04	2015-11-23
e	137.6667 FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST INC REIT		2009-03-05	2015-11-23
	15653.12 AMERICAN BEACON L/C VALU-IS		2009-03-13	2015-12-14
	150000. MET NASHVILLE TN 5.000% 1/01/16		2008-11-15	2016-01-01
	32468.922 HIGHLAND DIVIDEND EQUITY-Y		2011-12-21	2016-01-14
	8108.492 ASTON FAIRPOINTE MID CAP I		2014-03-20	2016-01-21
	12092.45 AMG SOUTHERNSUN SMALL CP-I		2012-02-03	2016-01-21
	4730.867 VANGUARD EM MK STK INDX-ADM		2014-03-20	2016-01-21
	379. CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC		2009-03-05	2016-03-09
	316. HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDS		2012-01-23	2016-03-09
	129. WESTWOOD INCOME OPPORTUNITY INSTL		2013-04-19	2016-03-10
	125. AMERICAN BEACON S/C VA OP-Y		2016-01-21	2016-03-10
	306. VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS FUND		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	3656. LORD ABBETT INCOME-I		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	2005. LORD ABBETT SHRT DUR INC-I		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	246. MFS INTL VALUE-I		2014-10-23	2016-03-10
	436. MAINGATE MLP FUND-I		2013-10-02	2016-03-10
	246. OPPENHEIMER INTL GROWTH FD-Y		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	109. T ROWE PRICE DIVID GROWTH FD		2016-01-14	2016-03-10
	717. TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND-AD		2011-03-10	2016-03-10
	78. VANGUARD M/C GROW INDX-ADM		2016-01-21	2016-03-10
	174. VANGUARD S/T INFL PROT-ADM		2013-11-22	2016-03-10
	37. VANGUARD REIT ETF		2014-08-26	2016-03-10
	149. VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FD ADM		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	363. VANGUARD S/C VAL INDX-INST		2011-03-10	2016-03-10
	857. VICTORY INCORE FND FR INC-I		2013-05-14	2016-03-10
	257. VICTORY SYCAMORE EST VAL-I		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	172. VOYA MIDCAP OPPORTUNITIES-I		2014-03-20	2016-03-10
	480. WESTERN ASSET CORE PLUS BD-I		2013-08-16	2016-03-10
	.1495 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP		2014-01-21	2016-03-29
	49. CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP		2015-04-10	2016-05-18
	263. STERICYCLE INC		2015-02-04	2016-06-09
	525. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM		2015-04-10	2016-06-30
	206. FORTIVE CORP		2015-02-04	2016-07-06
	100000. TARGET CORP 5.875% 7/15/16		2009-03-19	2016-07-15
	412. DANAHER CORP		2015-02-04	2016-07-25
	202. BANK OF AMERICA CORP		2015-02-04	2016-08-16
	14. DEERE & CO WITH RIGHTS EXP 12/31/97		2013-01-17	2016-08-16
	34. ECOLAB INC		2015-09-22	2016-08-16
	46. ALPHABET INC CL C		2010-10-13	2016-08-30
	2332.917 AMERICAN BEACON S/C VA OP-Y		2016-01-21	2016-08-30
	111. ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO		2016-03-09	2016-08-30
	420. CVS CORP		2009-03-05	2016-08-30
	398. CELGENE CORP		2013-01-17	2016-08-30
	636. CONOCOPHILLIPS		2015-04-10	2016-08-30
	23. EBAY INC COM		2015-07-21	2016-08-30
	8160.064 VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS FUND		2014-03-20	2016-08-30
	80. JP MORGAN CHASE & CO		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	5535.795 LORD ABBETT INCOME-I		2014-03-20	2016-08-30
	5161.643 MFS INTL VALUE-I		2014-10-23	2016-08-30
	11013.098 MAINGATE MLP FUND-I		2013-10-02	2016-08-30
	2215. NVIDIA CORP		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	4316.718 OPPENHEIMER INTL GROWTH FD-Y		2014-03-20	2016-08-30
	220. ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	2430.861 T ROWE PRICE DIVID GROWTH FD		2016-01-14	2016-08-30
	570. SCRIPPS NETWORKS		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	29495.289 TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND-AD		2011-03-10	2016-08-30
	18. TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	300. TYSON FOODS INC CLASS A		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	31. UNUMPROVIDENT CORP		2015-02-04	2016-08-30
	23. VALERO ENERGY CORP		2016-06-30	2016-08-30
	1076.184 VANGUARD M/C GROW INDX-ADM		2016-01-21	2016-08-30
	12408.212 VANGUARD S/T INFL PROT-ADM		2013-11-22	2016-08-30
	818. VANGUARD REIT ETF		2014-08-26	2016-08-30
	3768.246 VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FD ADM		2014-03-20	2016-08-30
	10400.612 VANGUARD S/C VAL INDX-INST		2015-12-15	2016-08-30
	12224.209 VANGUARD S/C VAL INDX-INST		2011-03-10	2016-08-30
	7086.219 VICTORY SYCAMORE EST VAL-I		2014-03-20	2016-08-30
	4223.267 VOYA MIDCAP OPPORTUNITIES-I		2014-03-20	2016-08-30
	2163. E M C CORP MASS		2016-09-07	2016-09-07
	2163. E M C CORP MASS		2016-09-07	2016-09-07
	17. THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	3. ALPHABET INC CL A		2010-10-13	2016-09-12
	24. AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	13. AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC.		2012-01-23	2016-09-12
	17. APPLE COMPUTER INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	24. ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO		2016-03-09	2016-09-12
	4. BAKER HUGHES INC		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	105. BANK OF AMERICA CORP		2015-02-18	2016-09-12
	3. BIOGEN INC		2014-12-24	2016-09-12
	7. BOEING CO WITH RIGHTS EXP 8/7/97		2016-07-25	2016-09-12
	36. CAPITAL ONE FIN CORP		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	11. CATERPILLAR INC WITH RIGHTS EXP 12/1/96		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	42. CISCO SYSTEMS		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	33. COMCAST CORP-CL A		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	8. DTE ENERGY CO		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	58. DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	1. DEERE & CO WITH RIGHTS EXP 12/31/97		2013-01-31	2016-09-12
	182.7944 DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CL V		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	58.2056 DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CL V		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	95. EBAY INC COM		2015-07-21	2016-09-12
	10. FISERV INC		2009-03-04	2016-09-12
	33. GILEAD SCIENCES INC		2011-08-11	2016-09-12
	128. HP INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	68. INTEL CORP		2013-08-08	2016-09-12
	8. IBM		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	10. ISHARES DJ U.S. REAL ESTATE ETF		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	17. JP MORGAN CHASE & CO		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	8. MANPOWERGROUP INC		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	4. MCKESSON CORPORATION 58155Q103		2009-03-04	2016-09-12
	52. METLIFE INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	22. MURPHY OIL CORP		2013-09-09	2016-09-12
	14. NATIONAL-OILWELL INC		2014-06-11	2016-09-12
	4. PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	13. TARGET CORP		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	2. TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	5. TYSON FOODS INC CLASS A		2014-01-21	2016-09-12
	9. UNION PACIFIC		2009-12-21	2016-09-12
	35. UNUMPROVIDENT CORP		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	20. VALERO ENERGY CORP		2016-06-30	2016-09-12
	43. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	28. WAL-MART STORES		2015-02-04	2016-09-12
	52. WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC		2014-12-24	2016-09-12
	11. ALLERGAN PLC		2013-10-01	2016-09-12
	49. PERRIGO CO PLC		2016-08-30	2016-09-12
	.088 DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC CL V		2016-08-30	2016-09-19
	100000. GOLDMAN SACHS GP 5.750% 10/01/16		2009-03-19	2016-10-01
	1. E M C CORP MASS		2014-12-01	2016-10-31
	CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	14,699	17,432	-2,733
b	672	1,015	-343
c	7	3	4
d	1,772	1,829	-57
e	2,642	1,141	1,501
	422,321	173,358	248,963
	150,000	150,000
	301,961	330,858	-28,897
	250,390	379,072	-128,682
	204,000	272,655	-68,655
	112,216	175,841	-63,625
	52,858	4,888	47,970
	24,417	13,815	10,602
	1,803	1,723	80
	2,716	2,453	263
	5,018	5,438	-420
	9,688	10,493	-805
	8,601	9,103	-502
	8,681	8,546	135
	3,366	4,525	-1,159
	8,595	9,277	-682
	3,690	3,533	157
	8,116	9,715	-1,599
	3,214	2,998	216
	4,237	4,322	-85
	2,964	2,782	182
	7,825	7,292	533
	8,523	5,979	2,544
	8,467	9,478	-1,011
	7,815	9,080	-1,265
	3,825	4,551	-726
	5,501	5,328	173

	78	18	60
	26,535	17,625	8,910
	39,454	43,789	-4,335
	9,858	3,309	6,549
	100,000	105,694	-5,694
	33,344	10,161	23,183
	3,012	3,220	-208
	1,091	1,261	-170
	4,165	3,773	392
	35,319	12,553	22,766
	57,646	45,772	11,874
	4,770	4,012	758
	38,897	10,679	28,218
	42,582	19,653	22,929
	26,839	28,174	-1,335
	733	660	73
	141,006	135,805	5,201
	5,386	4,534	852
	15,777	15,888	-111
	200,788	179,315	21,473
	108,149	114,310	-6,161
	136,331	31,392	104,939
	159,546	162,783	-3,237
	39,349	19,606	19,743
	91,230	78,784	12,446
	36,043	30,269	5,774
	332,412	399,661	-67,249
	2,127	1,911	216
	22,614	10,893	11,721
	1,099	1,004	95
	1,282	1,150	132
	49,461	41,369	8,092
	306,731	308,220	-1,489
	72,457	61,510	10,947
	217,654	146,073	71,581
	278,216	247,535	30,681
	326,998	201,333	125,665
	246,600	250,356	-3,756
	104,526	111,748	-7,222
	3,878		3,878
	195		195
	1,153	1,223	-70
	2,386	819	1,567
	2,069	2,063	6
	1,291	710	581
	1,779	2,035	-256
	1,009	867	142
	195	201	-6
	1,658	1,799	-141
	898	1,025	-127
	901	930	-29
	2,566	2,731	-165
	889	908	-19
	1,299	1,137	162
	2,157	2,154	3
	728	717	11
	3,621	3,146	475
	82	98	-16
	8,956	8,628	328
	2,852	2,747	105
	3,055	2,726	329
	1,004	160	844
	2,589	605	1,984
	1,815	2,017	-202
	2,418	1,531	887
	1,252	1,274	-22
	799	823	-24
	1,129	963	166
	556	567	-11
	711	164	547
	2,267	2,550	-283
	615	1,359	-744
	466	1,068	-602
	164	172	-8
	893	988	-95
	228	212	16
	364	176	188
	839	290	549
	1,223	1,134	89
	1,102	1,000	102
	2,233	1,937	296
	1,987	2,425	-438
	4,317	4,014	303
	2,636	1,584	1,052
	4,583	4,444	139
	4	4
	100,000	100,000
	52,020		52,020
			266,794

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			-2,733
b			-343
c			4
d			-57
e			1,501
			248,963

			-28,897
			-128,682
			-68,655
			-63,625
			47,970
			10,602
			80
			263
			-420
			-805
			-502
			135
			-1,159
			-682
			157
			-1,599
			216
			-85
			182
			533
			2,544
			-1,011
			-1,265
			-726
			173

			60
			8,910
			-4,335
			6,549
			-5,694
			23,183
			-208
			-170
			392
			22,766
			11,874
			758
			28,218
			22,929
			-1,335
			73
			5,201
			852
			-111
			21,473
			-6,161
			104,939
			-3,237
			19,743
			12,446
			5,774
			-67,249
			216
			11,721
			95
			132
			8,092
			-1,489
			10,947
			71,581
			30,681
			125,665
			-3,756
			-7,222
			3,878
			195
			-70
			1,567
			6
			581
			-256
			142
			-6
			-141
			-127
			-29
			-165
			-19
			162
			3
			11
			475
			-16
			328
			105
			329
			844
			1,984
			-202
			887
			-22
			-24
			166
			-11
			547
			-283
			-744
			-602
			-8
			-95
			16
			188
			549
			89
			102
			296
			-438
			303
			1,052
			139


			52,020

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	800,277
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 ...................		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? Yes No

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	1,772,906	14,612,631	0.121327
2013	878,126	15,052,037	0.058339
2012	6,534,718	14,862,664	0.439673
2011	857,802	19,216,033	0.04464
2010	706,520	19,642,693	0.035969

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.699948

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 . . .

0.13999

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

13,110,870

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

1,835,391

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

11,681

Add lines 5 and 6........................

1,847,072

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

900,115

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.

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: 2009-08-14(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	23,363
	hereand 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	23,363
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	23,363
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a	19,852
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	19,852
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	3,511
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	0

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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.............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Website address bullet

The books are in care of bullet

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK , TRUST TAX DEPT Telephone no. bullet

(901) 681-2346

Located at bullet

4385 POPLAR AVEMEMPHISTN ZIP+4 bullet

38117

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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?.............

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)):

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?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

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.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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
FIRST TENNESSEE	TRUSTEE 3	85,341
4385 POPLAR AVE MEMPHIS,TN38117	TRUSTEE 3	85,341

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

12,822,686

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

487,842

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

13,310,528

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

13,310,528

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

199,658

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

13,110,870

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

655,544

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

655,544

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

23,363

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

23,363

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

632,181

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

632,181

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

632,181

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

900,115

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

900,115

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).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

900,115

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)

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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					632,181
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......	0
b From 2011......	0
c From 2012......	5,822,355
d From 2013......	154,062
e From 2014......	1,062,123
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		7,038,540
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 900,115
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.....					632,181
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		267,934
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.		0			0
(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		7,306,474
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........					0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		7,306,474
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....	0
b Excess from 2012....	5,822,355
c Excess from 2013....	154,062
d Excess from 2014....	1,062,123
e Excess from 2015....	267,934

Form 990-PF (2015)

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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 section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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	(e) Total

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

NONE

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

NONE

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

MS LEIGH LAWLER
4385 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS,TN38117
(901) 681-2349

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGAINZATION AND INTENDED USE OF FUNDS

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

NONE

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
CREATIVE AGING MEMPHIS 1451 UNION AVE STE 120 MEMPHIS,TN38104	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	10,000
SIGHT SAVERS AMERICA 337 BUSINESS CIRCLE PELHAM,AL35124	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	20,000
GOODWILL EXCEL CENTER MIDSOUTH INC 6895 STAGE RD MEMPHIS,TN38133	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	10,000
THE SALVATION ARMY ATTN LEGAL DEPT 1424 NE EXPRESSWAY ATLANTA,GA30329	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	38,000
BAPTIST FOUNDATION 350 N HUMPHREYS BLVD MEMPHIS,TN38120	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	25,000
HOPE HOUSE C/O ELIZABETH M DUPONT P O BOX 41437 MEMPHIS,TN38174	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	10,000
MEMPHIS SYMPHONY LEAGUE 4385 POPLAR AVE MEMPHIS,TN38117	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	502,000
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS FDN ATTN SHERRY GARDNER 120 ALUMNI CENTER MEMPHIS,TN38152	NONE	501(C)(3)	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	260,000
Total ................................. 3a				875,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	392,968
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	800,277
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)..				1,193,245

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

131,193,245

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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.)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2015)

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HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

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26-6754597

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE & FOREIGN BONDS	821,113	869,460
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS	591,913	620,856
INTL FIXED INCOME MUTUAL FUNDD	292,262	249,339
TAXABLE FIXED INCOME FUNDS	4,079,296	3,980,217

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TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

EIN:

26-6754597

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
COMMON EQUITY	1,921,132	2,395,016
DOMESTIC EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS	2,731,605	3,147,583
INTL EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS	1,075,660	1,141,222
CLOSED END EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS	245,855	254,979

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TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

EIN:

26-6754597

Description	Amount
TIMING IN POSTING TRANSACTIONS	83,287

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TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

EIN:

26-6754597

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-PRINCI	8,078	0		0
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES-SUBJECT T	35,112	0		0

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TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

EIN:

26-6754597

Description	Amount
ADJUSTMENT FOR ROC	1,451

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TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST 44-8802409

EIN:

26-6754597

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL	18,301	0		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR	1,782	0		0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED	168	0		0