Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
Name of foundation
ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)15 DAYTON AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY10591
A Employer identification number

20-8030810
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(914) 366-6308
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$126,144,654J 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) 1,721,696
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4,061 4,061 4,061
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 6,249,651 6,249,651 6,249,651
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 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)....... Click to see attachment 24,822 0 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 8,000,230 6,253,712 6,253,712
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 417,100 0 0 377,398
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 2,436,488 0 0 2,366,727
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 1,100,640 0 0 1,048,112
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 7,194 0 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 46,400 0 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 641,957 523,526 523,526 22,126
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 117,126 0 113,000 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 656,224 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 1,030,203 0 0 826,230
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 208,620 0 0 174,743
22 Printing and publications.......... 3,250 0 0 3,024
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 356,200 0 0 539,068
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 7,021,402 523,526 636,526 5,357,428
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 128,781 122,292
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 7,150,183 523,526 636,526 5,479,720
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 850,047
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 5,730,186
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 5,617,186
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 220,980 297,638 297,638
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 833,301 1,191,937 1,191,937
3 Accounts receivable bullet68
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,250 68 68
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable................. 8,500 17,636 17,636
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.......... 28,935 11,350 11,350
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
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).......... 110,620,786 Click to see attachment103,987,647 103,987,647
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet21,848,992
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,857,594 18,376,604 Click to see attachment17,991,398 17,991,398
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,646,980 Click to see attachment2,646,980 Click to see attachment2,646,980
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 132,737,336 126,144,654 126,144,654
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 639,392 537,362
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 2,594,396 2,485,783
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 attachment948 Click to see attachment640
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 3,234,736 3,023,785
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 61,018,506 58,837,699
25 Temporarily restricted............... 46,586,444 42,385,520
26 Permanently restricted............... 21,897,650 21,897,650
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 129,502,600 123,120,869
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 132,737,336 126,144,654
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
129,502,600
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
850,047
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
130,352,647
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
7,231,778
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
123,120,869
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 5,900,257 109,329,567 0.053968
2013 5,211,178 103,050,131 0.050569
2012 5,619,896 94,509,928 0.059464
2011 5,740,491 92,760,503 0.061885
2010 5,883,558 90,793,519 0.064802
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.290688
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
0.058138
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
105,739,032
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
6,147,456
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
57,302
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
6,204,758
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
5,697,452
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 1 114,604
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........................... 3 114,604
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- ..... 5 114,604
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 113,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 60,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 173,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 43
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 58,353
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet58,353 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    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
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.ROCKARCH.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCAMELIA MURESAN Telephone no.bullet (914) 366-6370

    Located atbullet15 DAYTON AVENUESLEEPY HOLLOWNY ZIP+4bullet10591
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JACK MEYERS PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
    35.00     		255,500 80,451 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    JAMES A SMITH VICE-PRESIDENT
    35.00     		161,600 37,723 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    NEIL RUDENSTINE CHAIR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    STEPHEN HEINTZ TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    IRA KATZNELSON TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    DAVID ROCKEFELLER JR TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    JUDITH RODIN TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    MEGAN SNIFFIN-MARINOFF TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    MARC TESSIER-LAVIGNE TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    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
    LEE R HILTZIK ASST DIRECTOR
    35.00     		98,729 48,261 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    ROBERT W CLARK DIRECTOR OF ARCHIVES
    35.00     		114,231 17,649 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    MICHELE J BECKERMAN ASST DIRECTOR
    35.00     		95,027 35,232 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    ROBERT BATTALY ASST DIRECTOR
    35.00     		95,027 19,271 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    FERNANDO CARRASCO IT COORDINATOR
    35.00     		87,768 0 0
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 19
    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
    THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SERVICES 523,526
    1230 YORK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10065
    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 ARCHIVAL PROGRAM - THE ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER IS AN INDEPENDENT OPERATING FOUNDATION THAT PRESERVES AND MAKES AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH THE ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ROCKEFELLER FAMILY, INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDED BY ROCKEFELLER FAMILY MEMBERS (INCLUDING THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION, ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND, WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION, GENERAL EDUCATION BOARD, ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY, POPULATION COUNCIL, ASIA SOCIETY, AND MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS) AND THE RECORDS OF OTHER PHILANTHROPIC AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE FORD FOUNDATION, THE COMMONWEALTH FUND, RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION, W.T. GRANT FOUNDATION, MARKLE FOUNDATION, THE SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL AND THE FOUNDATION CENTER. THE CENTER ALSO HOLDS EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS OF THE PERSONAL PAPERS OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, FACULTY AND ASSOCIATES WHO WERE AFFILIATED WITH THESE INSTITUTIONS.CONTINUED - SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED 5,414,745
    2 RESEARCH & EDUCATION - THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OVERSEES MANY OF THE EXTERNAL PROGRAMS OF THE ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER. IT ADMINISTERS A COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THAT AWARDS 40 TO 50 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT EACH YEAR TO GRADUATE STUDENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS, AND INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS. IT ORGANIZES AND HOSTS SEVERAL WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES EACH YEAR. STAFF MEMBERS ON THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TEAM EDIT AND PUBLISH A SERIES OF RESEARCH REPORTS DESCRIBING SCHOLARLY WORK AT THE RAC, A PUBLISHING PROGRAM THAT IS NOW PRIMARILY ELECTRONIC AND WEB-BASED.CONTINUED - SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED 490,760
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    105,278,370
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,070,901
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    107,349,271
    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
    107,349,271
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,610,239
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    105,739,032
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    5,286,952
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    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
    5,479,720
    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
    217,732
    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
    5,697,452
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    5,697,452
    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  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    2006-06-20
    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
    5,286,952 5,204,580 5,027,525 4,725,496 20,244,553
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 4,493,909 4,423,893 4,273,396 4,016,672 17,207,870
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		5,697,452 5,900,257 5,211,178 5,670,088 22,478,975
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		5,697,452 5,900,257 5,211,178 5,670,088 22,478,975
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		3,524,635 3,644,319 3,435,004 3,150,331 13,754,289
    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) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    NORINE HOCHMAN ADMINISTRATOR
    15 DAYTON AVENUE
    SLEEPY HOLLOW,NY10591
    (914) 366-6309
    RACGRANTS@ROCKARCH.ORG
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICANTS COMPLETE A FOUR-PAGE FORM AND MAIL IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED ABOVE. APPLICANTS MAY ALSO E-MAIL AN APPLICATION TO RACGRANTS@ROCKARCH.ORG.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NOVEMBER 15TH OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    AWARDS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. INSTITUTIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. THE REIMBURSEMENT DOES NOT SUPPORT RESEARCH AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS, AND IT DOES NOT PROVIDE GENERAL TUITION SUPPORT. APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO U.S. CITIZENS AND CITIZENS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES. CERTAIN U.S. GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS WILL APPLY TO NON-U.S. CITIZENS.
    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
    AXEL C HUENTELMANN
    THOMASIUSSTRASSE 5
    BERLIN,DERMANIAD-10557
    GM     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,300
    NICOLE CHRISTINE BOURBONNAIS
    RUE DES DEUX-PONTS 28
    GENEVE   1205
    SZ     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,426
    EDWARD JK GITRE
    305 CORK DRIVE
    BLACKSBURG,VA24060     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,061
    HELEN CURRY
    CHURCHHILL COLLEGE
    CAMBRIDGE   CB3 0DS
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 4,000
    MICHAEL UY
    LOWELL HOUSE 546 10 HOLYOKE PL
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,000
    GAURAV DESAI
    7035 CHESTNUT STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70118     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,118
    JESSE TARBERT
    418 BOYD AVENUE
    TAKOMA PARK,MD20912     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,454
    JOHN L MELOY
    1370 PLAZA DE SONADORES
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93108     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,382
    IAN WASSERMAN
    1945 MAYFAIR PARK DR APT 205
    HOMEWOOD,AL35209     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,000
    SUSANNE ANTJE SCHMIDT
    1 OXFORD STREET 371
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,947
    WILLIAM STEPHEN TAYLOR
    78 BECHE ROAD
    CAMBRIDGE   CB4 8HU
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,626
    ARUN KUMAR
    FLAT 12 COUNTY
    LANCASTER,SOUTH BAILRIGGLA1 4YD
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,800
    BART DE SUTTER
    AZALEASTRAAT 42
    SIN AMANDSBERG   9040
    BE     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 4,000
    KRISTINA MARIE DARLING
    462 LONDONDARY DR
    BALLWIN,MO63011     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,000
    ANDREJ SVORENCIK
    C8 14
    MANNHEIM   68159
    GM     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,000
    JULIO BARNEZ PIGNATA CATTAI
    RUA FABIANA DE ANDRADE 101 CASE 02
    SAO PAULO   11630-000
    BR     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,715
    KYLIE M SMITH
    62 ODONNELL STREET
    PORT KEMBLA NSW   2505
    AS     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,590
    EDWARD J BOTTOMLEY
    15 WARKWORTH STREET
    CAMBRIDGE   CB1 1EG
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 4,000
    JUAN JESUS MORALES MARTIN
    SAN ISIDRO 337
    SANTIAGO    
    CI     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,505
    DANIEL PLATT
    106 OLNET STREET APT 2
    PROVIDENCE,RI02906     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 776
    KIRA LUSSIER
    461 ST CLARENS AVE BLDG C UNIT D
    TORONTO,ONTARIOM6H 3W5
    CA     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,285
    MARK HONIGSBAUM
    9 ELLINGHAM ROAD
    LONDON   W12 9PR
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,460
    BEN ZDENCANOVIC
    436 PROSPECT ST APT 7
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 978
    LAWRENCE ZEIDMAN
    645 W WRIGHWOOD AVE 2
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,561
    DAVID SCHUYLER
    521 STATE STREET
    LANCASTER,PA17603     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 400
    KELLY O'REILLY
    1364 COLUMBUS AVENUE
    BURLINGAME,CA94010     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,823
    CHRISTINE LUDI
    KARL-UNGER STR 9
    BERLIN   D-12435
    GM     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 707
    YEXIN LIU
    NO 55 ZHONG-GUAN-CUN EAST ROAD
    HAIDIAN DISTRICT,BEIJING100190
    CH     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 4,000
    MATTHEW SMITH
    1 CRAIGBARNET ROAD
    MILNGAVIE   G62 7RA
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,112
    ANDREW SCULL
    918 MUIRLANDS DRIVE
    LA JOLLA,CA92037     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,000
    LIJING JIANG
    90 RIVERPATH DR APT 25
    FRAMINGHAM,MA01701     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 4,000
    NICOLAS GUILHOT
    343 GOLD STREET 2802
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,000
    DAVID HAMMACK
    14206 SOUTH WOODLAND RD
    SHAKER HEIGHTS,OH441202451     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,744
    JULIA FOULKES
    202 ST MARKS AVE 3
    BROOKLYN,NY11238     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,000
    SARAH ROBEY
    1933 FEDERAL STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19146     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,498
    RACHEL GRACE NEWMAN
    530 RIVERSIDE DR APT 2E
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 274
    MARGARITA RAYZBERG
    6717 N GLENWOOD AVE H3
    CHICAGO,IL60626     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,934
    PAVEL TRIBUNSKII
    6-54B FURMANOVA STREET
    RYAZAN   390006
    RS     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,382
    CHRISTINA ALARCON
    DUDENSTRASSE 66
    BERLIN   10965
    GM     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 4,000
    EVA PAYNE
    585 WINTHROP MAIL CTR
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,239
    OENONE KUBIE
    1 MORNING HILL
    PEEBLES   EH45 9JS
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,453
    AZRA DAWOOD
    418 WEST 160TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10032     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,876
    PHILLIPPE BOURMAUD
    50 RUE DES GIRONDINS
    LYON    
    FR     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,500
    HENG WEN
    201 HAITSUSEBUN 1-7-7
    UNOKI OTAKU,TOKYO146-0091
    JA     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,731
    JOSE ANTONIO SANCHEZ ROMAN
    PASEO SANTA MARIS DE LA CABEZA 35
    4B
    MADRID   28045
    SP     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,055
    WFP FOKS
    44 BUNTWOOD GRUGE RD
    LONDON   SW18 3JX
    UK     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 1,577
    GREGORY BREW
    1176 RIDGEWAY DRIVE
    AUSTIN,TX78702     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 3,000
    BEN NEGLEY
    808 LENZEN AVENUE 113
    SAN JOSE,CA95126     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,004
    SAVINA BALASUBRAMANIAN
    6637 N NEWGARD AVE APT 2E
    CHICAGO,IL60626     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,173
    DANIEL PROSTERMAN
    2244 ELIZABETH AVENUE
    WINSTONSALEM,NC27103     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,460
    MARIA ROSA GUDINO CEJUDO
    CALLE UNO 83A 23 COL SN
    PEDRO DE LOS PINOS   CP-03800
    MX     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 2,535
    JONATHAN D COHEN
    29 PARK LANE
    NEWTON,MA02459     		NONE NONE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL 320
    Total .................................bullet 3a 128,781
    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
    aCOPY SERVICE FOR RESEARCH         24,822
    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 4,061  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 6,249,651  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 6,253,712 24,822
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    136,278,534
    (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.)
    1A COPY SERVICE FOR RESEARCHERS WHO USE THE FACILITY AS DOCUMENTS CANNOT LEAVE THE ARCHIVE CENTER. THIS AIDS IN THEIR ABILITY TO DOCUMENT THEIR RESEARCH.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    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.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
     
    Employer identification number

    20-8030810
    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
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
          		Employer identification number
    20-8030810
    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
     
     

    ACLS  
    633 THIRD AVENUE 8TH FLOOR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10017

    		$ 12,000


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

    ABBY AND GEORGE O'NEILL  
    30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
     
    NEW YORK, NY10112

    		$ 34,595


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

    DAVID ROCKEFELLER  
    30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA ROOM 5600
     
    NEW YORK, NY10112

    		$ 51,892


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

    THE FORD FOUNDATION  
    320 EAST 43RD STREET
     
    NEW YORK, NY10017

    		$ 276,901


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

    MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CEN  
    1275 YORK AVENUE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10021

    		$ 29,260


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    THE NEAR EAST FOUNDATION  
    1275 YORK AVENUE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10021

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
          		Employer identification number
    20-8030810
    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
    7
     
     

    ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND  
    475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 900
     
    NEW YORK, NY10115

    		$ 120,700


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION  
    420 FIFTH AVENUE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10018

    		$ 76,088


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY  
    1230 YORK AVENUE
     
    NEW YORK, NY10065

    		$ 500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    RUSSELL SAGE FOUNDATION  
    112 EAST 64TH STREET
     
    NEW YORK, NY10065

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL  
    ONE PIERREPOINT PLAZA 15TH FL
     
    BROOKLYN, NY11201

    		$ 51,667


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    THE COMMONWEALTH FUND  
    ONE EAST 75TH STREET
     
    NEW YORK, NY10021

    		$ 85,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
          		Employer identification number
    20-8030810
    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
    13
     
     

    THE JOHN HARTFORD FOUNDATION  
    55 EAST 59TH STREET
     
    NEW YORK, NY10022

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON UNITED STATES  
    71 WEST 23RD STREET
     
    NEW YORK, NY10010

    		$ 163,750


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
          		Employer identification number

    20-8030810
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
          		Employer identification number

    20-8030810
    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:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING & AUDITING 38,000 0 0 0
    TAX PREPARATION 8,400 0 0 0

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    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
    BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT   17,010,992 3,857,594 NC 0 % 0 0 0  
    LAND   4,838,000   L   0 0 0  

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FORM 990-PF, PART IX-A, LINES 1 & 2 ARCHIVAL PROGRAM (CONTINUED):THE ARCHIVE CENTER IS LOCATED IN HILLCREST, A HOME OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY FIELD STONE BUILT FOR MARTHA BAIRD ROCKEFELLER (1895-1971), THE SECOND WIFE OF JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. (1874-1960). THE HOUSE WAS DESIGNED BY MOTT B. SCHMIDT AND WAS COMPLETED IN 1963. MRS. ROCKEFELLER PERSONALLY PLANNED THE FURNISHINGS OF THE HOUSE, BUT ADVANCING AGE AND ILLNESS PREVENTED HER FROM LIVING IN IT. AFTER HER DEATH, THE HOUSE WAS GIVEN TO THE ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND AS PART OF HER RESIDUAL ESTATE. IN MARCH 1974 THE ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND GAVE THE HOUSE AND THE SURROUNDING 24 ACRES OF GROUNDS FOR USE AS THE ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER.THE HOUSE PROVIDES WORK SPACE FOR BOTH RESEARCHERS AND STAFF AND INCLUDES A FEW ROOMS WHERE ROCKEFELLER MEMORABILIA ARE ON DISPLAY. RESEARCHERS WHO VISIT THE RAC WORK IN THE READING ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE HOUSE AND MAY USE THE RESEARCHERS' LOUNGE ON THE FIRST FLOOR.THE CENTER'S READING ROOM IS OPEN TO RESEARCHERS ON WEEKDAYS FROM 9:00AM UNTIL 5:15PM. RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH, AND CONFIRMED BY, A STAFF MEMBER IN ADVANCE OF A RESEARCH VISIT. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. RESEARCHERS ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE CENTER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE MAKING TRAVEL PLANS. DRIVING DIRECTORS, A LISTING OF THE CENTER'S HOLIDAY CLOSINGS AND LOCAL ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE RESEARCHER INFORMATION SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE. RESEARCHERS ARE INVITED TO WRITE TO THE CENTER, DESCRIBING THEIR PROJECTS IN SPECIFIC TERMS. THE STAFF WILL RESPOND WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE AND CONTENT OF RELEVANT MATERIALS IN THE COLLECTIONS.RESEARCH & EDUCATION (CONTINUED):THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ENGAGE A NUMBER OF AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE RAC BRINGS UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND THEIR GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO THE ARCHIVE CENTER FOR COURSE-RELATED LECTURES AND SEMINARS, ADVISES STUDENTS ON PAPERS AND THESES, AND HELPS FACULTY TO FIND PRIMARY MATERIALS FOR THEIR TEACHING. THE STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATES IN MEETINGS OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, DELIVERING PAPERS AND ORGANIZING PANELS FOR RAC RESEARCHERS. THERE ARE SEVERAL PUBLIC OUTREACH INITIATIVES OF THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE RAC OCCASIONALLY INVITES MEMBERS OF LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIES TO TOUR THE ARCHIVES. IT ORGANIZES EXHIBITS AND PRESENTATIONS ABOUT ARCHIVAL HOLDINGS FOR BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS OF DONOR ORGANIZATIONS. THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION STAFF ALSO WORKS WITH OTHER POCANTICO-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON PUBLIC PROGRAMS, SHOWING FILMS AND ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS AND LECTURES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ENDOWMENT FUNDS AT COST 103,987,647 103,987,647

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT 17,010,992 3,857,594 13,153,398 13,153,398
    LAND 4,838,000 0 4,838,000 4,838,000


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 7,194 0 0 0


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    EXHIBITION AND ARCHIVAL ART 2,646,980 2,646,980 2,646,980


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Description Amount
    NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 7,231,778


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 2,154 0 0 1,830
    COMPUTER, SOFTWARE & LICENSING 47,763 0 0 43,865
    DIGITIZATION AND MICROFILMING 145,847 0 0 346,317
    MEMBERSHIPS 22,607 0 0 20,299
    POSTAGE AND SUPPLIES 137,829 0 0 126,757


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    COPY SERVICE FOR RESEARCH 24,822   0


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DUE TO UNIVERSITY FOR INVESTMENT SERVICE 948 640


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 523,526 523,526 523,526 0
    ADVISORY & PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT 118,431 0 0 22,126


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ROCKEFELLER ARCHIVE CENTER
    EIN:
    20-8030810
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 113,000 0 113,000 0
    TAX PENALTY 4,126 0 0 0