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 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)75 STATE STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOSTON, MA02109
A Employer identification number

04-6905753
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(617) 428-3775
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$14,890,672J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 1,851,791
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,533 2,533  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 89,124 89,124  
5a Gross rents............ 177 177  
b Net rental income or (loss) 177
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 308,356
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,736,119
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 308,356
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 73,820 73,820  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,325,801 474,010  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 10,250 1,500   8,750
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 206,401 13,400   193,001
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 4,122 412   3,710
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 600 0   600
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,950 1,790   7,160
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 18,626 6,687   11,939
17 Interest............... 21,883 21,883   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 42,009 5,236   14,510
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 1,149 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 48,574 0   48,574
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 9,461 0   9,461
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 238,260 107,053   131,207
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 610,285 157,961   428,912
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,530,727 1,530,727
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,141,012 157,961   1,959,639
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 184,789
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 316,049
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 2,623,223 1,230,372 1,230,372
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 949,376 Click to see attachment1,039,944 1,948,619
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 8,776,482 Click to see attachment8,708,607 10,160,101
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet7,708
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet6,157 2,700 Click to see attachment1,551 1,551
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,752 Click to see attachment1,550,029 Click to see attachment1,550,029
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 12,353,533 12,530,503 14,890,672
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) Click to see attachment18,055 Click to see attachment10,236
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 18,055 10,236
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 12,335,478 12,520,267
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 12,335,478 12,520,267
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 12,353,533 12,530,503
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
12,335,478
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
184,789
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
12,520,267
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
12,520,267
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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 CAPITAL GAINS PER K-1S P   2016-06-30
b CAPITAL GAINS PER K-1S P   2016-06-30
c ROCKEFELLER K-1 P   2016-06-30
d SPRUCE K-1 P   2016-06-30
e SPRUCE K-1 P   2016-06-30
INTERACTIVE BROKERS P   2016-06-30
INTERACTIVE BROKERS P   2016-06-30
INTERACTIVE BROKERS P   2016-06-30
3400 SHS TEXTRON P   2016-06-30
40100 SHS GROUPO FINANCIERO GALICIA P   2016-06-30
(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 418,403     418,403
b     214,882 -214,882
c 40     40
d     2,401 -2,401
e     2,214 -2,214
14,404     14,404
8,560     8,560
2,273     2,273
134,093   135,048 -955
1,158,346   1,073,218 85,128
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       418,403
b       -214,882
c       40
d       -2,401
e       -2,214
      14,404
      8,560
      2,273
      -955
      85,128
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 2 308,356
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 1,564,001 13,640,454 0.114659
2013 1,331,409 13,829,994 0.096270
2012 1,210,215 12,598,400 0.096061
2011 1,623,537 11,204,023 0.144907
2010 1,626,008 9,214,595 0.176460
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.628357
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
0.125671
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
13,345,895
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,677,192
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
3,160
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,680,352
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,959,639
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 3,160
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 3,160
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 3,160
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 15,040
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 5,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 20,040
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 2
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 16,878
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 16,878
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTREF BORDEN Telephone no.bullet (617) 428-3775

    Located atbulletTHE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION - 75STATE STREETBOSTONMA ZIP+4bullet02109
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
    LAWRENCE K FISH TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    C/O FISH FAMILY FDN- 75 STATE
    STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109
    ATSUKO TOKO FISH TRUSTEE
    2.00     		0 0 0
    C/O FISH FAMILY FDN- 75 STATE
    STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109
    EDWARD TAKEZO FISH TRUSTEE
    1.50     		500 0 0
    C/O FISH FAMILY FDN- 75 STATE
    STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109
    THALEIA SCHLESINGER TRUSTEE
    2.00     		2,000 0 0
    C/O FISH FAMILY FDN- 75 STATE
    STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109
    EMILY FISH TRUSTEE
    2.00     		6,250 0 0
    C/O FISH FAMILY FDN- 75 STATE
    STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109
    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
    ALICE BORDEN EXEC DIRECTOR
    40.00     		139,000 4,170 0
    C/O FISH FAMILY FDN 75 STATE ST
    BOSTON,MA02109
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE FOUNDATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM THAT HELPS ELIGIBLE LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO NATURALIZATION. THIS PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION AND MIRA COALITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIX OTHER IMMIGRANT, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE NATURALIZATION RATES IN THE STATE. 37,762
    2 THE FOUNDATION IS INVOLVED WITH THE JAPANESE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PROGRAM WHICH BRINGS WOMEN FROM JAPAN TO BOSTON TO RECEIVE FOUR WEEKS OF DIRECT EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF IMPORTANCE TO WOMEN AND JAPANESE SOCIETY. 39,906
    3 THE FOUNDATION IS INVOLVED WITH THE JAPANESE DISASTER RELIEF FUND-BOSTON PROGRAM WHICH GIVES AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI IN JAPAN. THIS PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATION AMONG THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE BOSTON FOUNDATION, AND THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF BOSTON. 0
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,878,393
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,510,638
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    10,160,101
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,549,132
    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
    13,549,132
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    203,237
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,345,895
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    667,295
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    667,295
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,160
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,160
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    664,135
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    664,135
    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
    664,135
    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
    1,959,639
    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
    1,959,639
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    3,160
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,956,479
    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 7 664,135
    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...... 1,171,359
    b From 2011...... 1,065,488
    c From 2012...... 586,240
    d From 2013...... 651,854
    e From 2014...... 911,998
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 4,386,939
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,959,639
    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..... 664,135
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,295,504
    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 5,682,443
    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) ...     		1,171,359
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		4,511,084
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 1,065,488
    b Excess from 2012.... 586,240
    c Excess from 2013.... 651,854
    d Excess from 2014.... 911,998
    e Excess from 2015.... 1,295,504
    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).)
    LAWRENCE K FISH
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    178 TREMONT ST
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC/ SOCIAL BENEFIT 50,410
    ADOLESCENT CONSULATATION SERVICES INC
    189 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02141     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 5,000
    AGENCIA ALPHA
    68 NORTHAMPTON STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 41,110
    APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB
    5 JOY ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH 250
    ASCENTRIA CARE ALLIANCE
    14 E WORCESTER ST
    WORCESTER,MA01604     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC/ SOCIAL BENEFIT 42,670
    ASIAN AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES
    87 TYLER STREET
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES 64,680
    BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER
    99 BISHOP ALLEN DRIVE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 1,000
    BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
    539 TREMONT ST
    BOSTON,MA02116     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 750
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON INC
    50 CONGRESS STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 103,164
    BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
    47 WEST ST
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 5,000
    BOSTON CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
    885 WASHINGTON ST
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 5,000
    BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS
    80 GERRYS LANDING ROAD
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 1,000
    BUZZARDS BAY COALITION
    114 FRONT ST
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02740     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 1,000
    CITY SPROUTS
    678 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 500
    COLLEGE BOUND DORCHESTER
    18 SAMOSET ST
    DORCHESTER,MA02124     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 5,000
    COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES
    126 HIGH ST
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 43,740
    CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDAITON
    62 SUMMER ST
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 2,250
    DOC WAYNE YOUTH SERVICES
    418 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 26,000
    DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RI
    220 ELMWOOD AVENUE
    PROVIDENCE,RI02907     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC/ SOCIAL BENEFIT 51,860
    DRAKE UNIVERSITY
    2507 UNIVERSITY AVE
    DES MOINES,IA50311     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 20,073
    ENGLISH FOR NEW BOSTONIANS
    105 CHAUNCY ST
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 5,000
    GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    2121 EYE STREET
    WASHINGTON,DC20052     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 1,000
    HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
    500 MAIN ST
    HARTFORD,CT06103     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 4,000
    HEALTH LAW ADVOCATES
    ONE FEDERAL ST
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC/ SOCIAL BENEFIT 10,000
    IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE CENTER INC
    58 CRAPO ST
    NEW BEDFORD,MA02740     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 2,560
    HEALTH RESOURCES IN ACTION
    95 BERKELEY ST
    BOSTON,MA02116     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH 1,750
    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BOSTON
    100 FRANKLIN ST
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 11,040
    IRISH INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRANT CENTER
    100 FRANKLIN ST
    BOSTON,MA02110     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 5,000
    ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN
    1125 CENTER ST
    JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC/ SOCIAL BENEFIT 3,000
    INNERCITY WEIGHTLIFTING
    PO BOX 171313
    BOSTON,MA02117     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 500
    INT'L CENTER FOR RELIGION & DIPLOMACY
    1003 K ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY RELIGIOUS 1,000
    MAYOR'S OFFICE OF NEW BOSTONIANS
    1 CITY HALL SQ
    BOSTON,MA02201     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 27,500
    MILL CITY GROWS
    PO BOX 7133
    LOWELL,MA01852     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 500
    MASS ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
    130 BOWDOIN ST
    BOSTON,MA02108     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH 2,750
    MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE OF PORTUGUESE SPEAKERS (MAPS)
    1046 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 60,100
    MY LIFE MY CHOICE
    1575 BLUE HILL AVENUE
    MATTAPAN,MA02126     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 1,000
    MIRA COALITION
    105 CHAUNCY ST
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 59,920
    MIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
    600 MEMORIAL DRIVE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 1,000
    MORE THAN WORDS
    242 EAST BERKELEY STREET
    BOSTON,MA02118     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 3,000
    NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB
    3467 WALTHAM CT
    POWELL,OH43065     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 79,500
    OXFAM AMERICA
    226 CAUSEWAY ST
    BOSTON,MA02114     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 500
    PAN MASS CHALLENGE
    77 4TH AVENUE
    NEEDHAM,MA02494     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 300
    PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMY
    60 CANAL STREET
    BOSTON,MA02114     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 5,000
    RAW ART WORKS
    37 CENTRAL SQUARE
    LYNN,MA01901     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES 5,000
    REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE CENTER
    340 MAIN ST
    WORCESTER,MA01608     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 16,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD LEAGUE OF MA
    1055 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH 1,000
    PROJECT CITIZENSHIP
    4 FANEUIL SOUTH
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HUMAN SERVICES 249,500
    RESILLIENT CODERS
    50 MILK ST
    BOSTON,MA02109     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 2,500
    SIMMONS COLLEGE
    300 THE FENWAY
    BOSTON,MA02115     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 83,120
    SOUTH COASTAL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES
    231 MAIN ST
    BROCKTON,MA02301     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL BENEFIT 13,070
    SILVER LINING MENTORING
    727 ATLANTIC AVE
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 50,000
    SOCIAL INNOVATION FORUM
    11 AVENUE DE LAFAYETTE
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL BENEFIT 80,000
    THE WINSOR SCHOOL
    525 BRANCH AVENUE
    PROVIDENCE,RI02904     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONEDUCATION 500
    THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND
    89 SOUTH ST 700
    BOSTON,MA02111     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 60,480
    WATER FOR WASALA
    2000 FRIEDENSBURG ROAD
    READING,PA19606     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 250
    YEAR UP
    9TH 45 MILK STREET
    BOSTON,MA02109     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 1,000
    ALL HANDS VOLUNTEERS
    6 COUNTY ROAD
    MATTAPOISETT,MA02739     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL BENEFIT 7,500
    APPRENTICE LEARNING
    190 CENTRAL AVENUE
    MILTON,MA02186     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 5,100
    DIMOCK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
    55 DIMOCK ST
    ROXBURY,MA02119     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH 100,000
    ELIS MEMORIAL
    58 BERKLEY ST
    BOSTON,MA02116     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC/ SOCIAL BENEFIT 50,000
    EVA CENTER
    989 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 1,000
    FOUND IN TRANSLATION
    649 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 5,000
    FRIENDS OF BROOKLINE ROWING
    87 THORNDIKE ST
    BROOKLINE,MA02446     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 200
    FUTURE CHEFS
    560 ALBANY ST
    BOSTON,MA02118     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 2,500
    HOUSING FAMILIES
    354 CROSS ST
    MALDEN,MA02148     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 10,000
    JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LA
    6505 WILSHIR BLVD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90048     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIGT 250
    LAWRENCE COMMUNITY WORKS
    168 NEWBURY ST
    LAWRENCE,MA01841     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 24,000
    UNITED NEIGHBORS OF FITCHBURG
    2-18 FAIRMONT ST
    FITCHBURG,MA01420     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL BENEFIT 1,280
    WEST FALMOUTH LIBRARY
    575 WEST FALMOUTH HIGHWAY
    WEST FALMOUTH,MA02574     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 100
    ZUMIX
    260 SUMMER ST
    EAST BOSTON,MA02128     		NONE OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY PUBLIC BENEFIT 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,530,727
    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 2,533  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities.... 523000 505 14 88,619  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property..... 523000 39 16 138  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income..... 523000 188 01 73,632  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		523000 -4,575 18 312,931  
    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).. -3,843 477,853 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13474,010
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    04-6905753
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    04-6905753
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    LAWRENCE K FISH  
    75 STATE ST
     
    BOSTON, MA02109

    		$ 640,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    LAWRENCE K FISH  
    75 STATE ST
     
    BOSTON, MA02109

    		$ 502,350


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    LAWRENCE K FISH  
    75 STATE ST
     
    BOSTON, MA02109

    		$ 147,750


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
     
     

    LAWRENCE K FISH  
    75 STATE ST
     
    BOSTON, MA02109

    		$ 135,048


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    LAWRENCE K FISH  
    75 STATE ST
     
    BOSTON, MA02109

    		$ 423,118


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    04-6905753
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 21,250 SHARES OF GGAL COMMON STOCK $ 502,350 2015-10-27
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    3
    		 5,000 SHARES OF GGAL COMMON STOCK $ 147,750 2016-03-22
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    4
    		 3,400 SHARES OF TXT COMMON STOCK $ 135,048 2016-04-21
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    5
    		 13,850 SHARES OF GGAL COMMON STOCK $ 423,118 2016-06-15
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    04-6905753
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEES 8,950 1,790   7,160

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    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
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2009-06-30 963 963 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2009-06-30 1,000 1,000 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
    IPADS 2012-06-30 3,430 2,744 SL 5.000000000000 686 0    
    COPIER 2014-11-30 1,679 196 SL 5.000000000000 336 0    
    IPAD 2015-01-01 636 64 SL 5.000000000000 127 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    INTERACTIVE BROKERS 340,383 350,533
    FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES CO. 641,958 1,525,691
    JP MORGAN 57,603 72,395

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ROCKEFELLER AT COST 182,860 243,754
    LONE CASCADE LP AT COST 1,508,456 1,602,741
    ARISAIG LATIN AMERICA AT COST 424,129 393,197
    AVENUE EUROPE SPECIAL SIT FUND AT COST 484,819 711,536
    NEWTYN PARTNERS AT COST 1,288,897 1,294,426
    KIG INVESTMENT PARTNERS AT COST 619,938 889,423
    SPRUCE HOUSE AT COST 1,036,613 1,659,773
    ACACIA CONSERVATION AT COST 1,704,161 1,842,004
    ARISTOTLE FUND LP AT COST 947,595 872,740
    GREENLEA LANE AT COST 511,139 650,507

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 963 963 0  
    OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1,000 1,000 0  
    IPADS 3,430 3,430 0  
    COPIER 1,679 532 1,147  
    IPAD 636 191 445  


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 600 0   600


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    SECURITY DEPOSIT 1,752 1,752 1,752
    CVS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICY   1,548,277 1,548,277


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 62 0   62
    PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 2,723 0   2,723
    INSURANCE 16,524 0   16,524
    POSTAGE AND PRINTING 1,174 0   1,174
    SEMINARS AND TRAINING 120 0   120
    REIMBURSED EXPENSES 20,759 0   20,759
    PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS PER K-1'S 95,551 95,551   0
    MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT 1,019 0   1,019
    IT/TECH 2,050 0   2,050
    JWLI PROGRAM EXPENSE 39,906 0   39,906
    PROJECT CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM 37,672 0   37,672
    OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE 4,190 0   4,190
    OTHER LOSSES FROM K-1'S 11,502 11,502   0
    MEMBERSHIP FEES 5,000 0   5,000
    DONATIONS PER K-1'S 8 0   8


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INVESTMENT INCOME PER K-1'S 188 188 188
    OTHER INCOME PER K-1'S 73,632 73,632 73,632


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 13,055 5,236
    CONTRIBUTION PAYABLE 5,000 5,000


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 6,687 6,687   0
    OUTSIDE SERVICES 11,939 0   11,939


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    04-6905753
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 15,039 1,029   14,010
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID PER K-1'S 4,207 4,207   0
    FEDERAL TAXES 22,263 0   0
    FORM PC 500 0   500