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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
Name of foundation
The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)3239 E 2nd Ave
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Denver, CO80206
A Employer identification number

83-6058353
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 468-6060
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$45,825,810J 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)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 327,694 327,694  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 5,300,062
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,634,448
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 6,016,241
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 362,820 362,820  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,990,576 6,706,755  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 126,823 120   126,703
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 156,245 0   156,245
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 50,896 0   50,896
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,335 0   7,335
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 95,000 95,000   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,339 0   3,339
22 Printing and publications.......... 277 0   277
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 25,236 7,570   17,666
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 465,151 102,690   362,461
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,362,068 6,362,068
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,827,219 102,690   6,724,529
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -836,643
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 6,604,065
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 3    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,934,536 9,569,288 9,569,288
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) bullet1,000,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
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)....... 9,008,110 Click to see attachment8,007,846 9,837,054
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).......... 24,382,561 Click to see attachment21,911,433 25,416,343
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,125 Click to see attachment3,125 Click to see attachment3,125
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 41,328,335 40,491,692 45,825,810
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 41,328,335 40,491,692
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 41,328,335 40,491,692
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 41,328,335 40,491,692
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
41,328,335
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-836,643
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
40,491,692
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
40,491,692
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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 Marketable securities      
b Marketable securities      
c Wellington Equity Research P    
d Newport Asia P    
e Highclere P    
Fortress Opportunity Fund P    
Eaton Park P    
CampCap Energy P    
Viking Global P    
Convexity P    
Indus Asia P    
Highfields Capital P    
Farallon Capital Institutional Partners P    
Capital Gains Dividends P    
(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 500,055   517,433 -17,378
b 3,004,093   306,810 2,697,283
c       738,364
d       188,362
e       188,322
      10,351
10,248   19,411 -9,163
64   92 -28
1,000,000   321,272 678,728
1,000,000   621,875 378,125
4,177   47,840 -43,663
1,757,000   1,061,502 695,498
      152,629
358,811     358,811
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       -17,378
b       2,697,283
c       738,364
d       188,362
e       188,322
      10,351
      -9,163
      -28
      678,728
      378,125
      -43,663
      695,498
      152,629
      358,811
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 6,016,241
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))
2017 6,962,454 56,003,715 0.124321
2016 11,767,540 59,185,426 0.198825
2015 17,367,399 75,197,675 0.230957
2014 5,755,166 86,270,634 0.066711
2013 13,521,815 84,474,994 0.160069
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.780883
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.156177
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
50,882,086
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
7,946,612
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
66,041
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
8,012,653
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
6,724,529
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 132,081
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........................... 3 132,081
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- ..... 5 132,081
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 146,708
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 146,708
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 563
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 14,064
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet14,064 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
    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)
    bulletCO
    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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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 ofbulletMary Beth Wallingford Telephone no.bullet (303) 468-6060

    Located atbullet3239 E 2nd AveDenverCO ZIP+4bullet80206
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    Anna M Sie Trustee
    7.00     		0 0 0
    3239 E 2nd Ave
    Denver,CO80206
    John J Sie Trustee
    25.00     		12,000 16,284 0
    3239 E 2nd Ave
    Denver,CO80206
    Michelle S Whitten Executive Director
    20.00     		114,823 9,708 0
    3239 E 2nd Ave
    Denver,CO80206
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    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
    Monticello Associates Investment advisor 75,000
    1800 Larimer St Ste 2100
    Denver,CO80202
    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  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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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
    43,561,588
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    7,095,352
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,000,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    51,656,940
    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
    51,656,940
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    774,854
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    50,882,086
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,544,104
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    2,544,104
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    132,081
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    132,081
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,412,023
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,412,023
    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
    2,412,023
    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
    6,724,529
    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
    6,724,529
    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
    6,724,529
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 2,412,023
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 9,518,083
    b From 2014...... 1,510,490
    c From 2015...... 13,724,341
    d From 2016...... 8,966,922
    e From 2017...... 4,202,233
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 37,922,069
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 6,724,529
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount..... 2,412,023
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 4,312,506
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 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 42,234,575
    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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		9,518,083
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		32,716,492
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 1,510,490
    b Excess from 2015.... 13,724,341
    c Excess from 2016.... 8,966,922
    d Excess from 2017.... 4,202,233
    e Excess from 2018.... 4,312,506
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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).)
    Anna M Sie
    John J Sie
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    Adam's Camp
    6767 South Spruce Street Suite 102
    Centennial,CO80112     		N/A PC Sponsorship and scholarship support for camp for children with special needs 5,000
    Alzheimers Association
    225 N Michigan Ave Floor 17
    Chicago,IL60601     		N/A PC For advancement of research on Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome 25,000
    American Cancer Society Inc
    10065 E Harvard Avenue Ste 400
    Denver,CO80231     		N/A PC ACS is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service 10,000
    Anti-Defamation League
    1120 Lincoln Street Suite 1301
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, [defend] democratic ideals, and [defend] civil rights for all", doing so through "information, education, legislation, and advocacy 9,400
    Arc ThriftMetropolitan Assoc for RC
    12345 W Alameda Pkwy Ste 111
    Lakewood,CO80228     		N/A PC Advocating for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In honor of Lloyd and board chain 49,400
    Bicycle Colorado
    1525 Market Street Ste 100
    Denver,CO80202     		N/A PC Support of the Colorado Classic to push for safer bikeways across the state. 5,000
    Cancer League of Colorado
    PO Box 5373
    Englewood,CO801555373     		N/A PC Funds research and service programs in Colorado. 2018 Hope Ball Sponsorship 25,000
    CESASC
    1750 Fulton Ave
    Monterey Park,CA91755     		N/A PC Endowment for perpetual scholarship to students of Chinese descent to continue their American College education 2,500
    CESASC
    1750 Fulton Ave
    Monterey Park,CA91755     		N/A PC Endowment for perpetual scholarship to students of Chinese descent to continue their American College education -2,500
    Children's Diabetes Foundation
    4380 S Syracuse St 430
    Denver,CO80237     		N/A PC To support research in childhood diabetes and to provide the best possible clinical and educational programs for children with diabetes 22,500
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    Anschutz Medical Campus 13123 E
    16th Ave B045
    Aurora,CO80045     		N/A PC Sponsorship benefiting pediatric health care, where for more than a decade children receive specialized care 93,713
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    Anschutz Medical Campus 13123 E
    16th Ave B045
    Aurora,CO80045     		N/A PC Sponsorship benefiting pediatric health care, where for more than a decade children receive specialized care 10,000
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    Anschutz Medical Campus 13123 E
    16th Ave
    B Aurora,CO80045     		N/A PC Sponsorship benefiting pediatric health care, where for more than a decade children receive specialized care 25,000
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    Anschutz Medical Campus 13123 E
    16th Ave
    B Aurora,CO80045     		N/A PC Sponsorship benefiting pediatric health care, where for more than a decade children receive specialized care 16,099
    Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
    Anschutz Medical Campus 13123 E
    16th Ave
    B Aurora,CO80045     		N/A PC Sponsorship benefiting pediatric health care, where for more than a decade children receive specialized care 170,000
    Chime Institute
    19722 Collier Street
    Woodland Hills,CA91364     		N/A PC To Support CHIME's mission of high quality education for children with or without disabilities and using annual funding gifts for the backbone of giving to CHIME because they allow the Institute to use the funds where they are most needed. 25,000
    Colorado Ballet
    1075 Santa Fe Drive
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC Mission is to present superior quality classical ballet and innovative dance through performances, training, and education programs that enhance the cultural life of our community. 15,500
    Colorado Symphony Association
    Boettcher Concert Hall 1000 14th St
    Unit 15
    Denver,CO80202     		N/A PC To support Colorado cultural enterprise and orchestra's operating stratagies to keep pace with the fluctuating economic and social environment 10,000
    Denver Academy
    4400 East Iliff Avenue
    Denver,CO80222     		N/A PC Assist future generations of children with learning differences who will need financial aid to attend the school. 2,500
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC Support to help enrich the Denver community through dynamic cultural exhibitions, exceptional adult and family programs and renowned collections 2,400,000
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC Support to help enrich the Denver community through dynamic cultural exhibitions, exceptional adult and family programs and renowned collections 50,000
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC Support to help enrich the Denver community through dynamic cultural exhibitions, exceptional adult and family programs and renowned collections 5,100
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC Support to help enrich the Denver community through dynamic cultural exhibitions, exceptional adult and family programs and renowned collections 100,000
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC Support to help enrich the Denver community through dynamic cultural exhibitions, exceptional adult and family programs and renowned collections 7,600
    Denver Film Society
    1510 York St 3rd Floor
    Denver,CO80206     		N/A PC The Denver Film Societys mission is to develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative thought-provoking experiences. 1,000
    Denver Film Society
    1510 York St 3rd Floor
    Denver,CO80206     		N/A PC The Denver Film Societys mission is to develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative thought-provoking experiences. 20,000
    Denver Health and Hospitals Foundation
    601 Broadway MC 0111
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Gold-level sponsor of 2018 Night Shine gala for the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Endowment. 24,500
    Denver Health and Hospitals Foundation
    601 Broadway MC 0111
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Denver Health and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation are piloting a clinic that will provide quality medical care to Colorado adults with Down syndrome 12,500
    Denver Health and Hospitals Foundation
    601 Broadway MC 0111
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Denver Health and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation are piloting a clinic that will provide quality medical care to Colorado adults with Down syndrome 12,500
    Denver School of Science and Technology
    3401 Quebec St Suite 2000
    Denver,CO80207     		N/A PC To Support the 2018 Slice of Pi - Xenon Sponsorship event benefitting the education for students with special needs 49,800
    Denver School of Science and Technology
    3401 Quebec St Suite 2000
    Denver,CO80207     		N/A PC To support DSST: Byers High School Special needs opening a "PLEX Center Program" for Denver Public Schools. The PLEX (Pragmatic Language Executive Functioning) program is a special education program for specific students with particular needs 25,000
    Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
    1335 34th St NE
    Paris,TX75462     		N/A PC Support of DSAIA's conference which is focused on making a difference in the growth capabilities of Down Syndrome organizations across the nation 10,000
    Friends of the Haven
    3610 W Princeton Circle
    Denver,CO80236     		N/A PC To support improving the quality of life and productivity of individuals and families affected by substance abuse, dependence and co-occurring mental health disorders. 5,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 28,600
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 13,150
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 10,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 25,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 50,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 5,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 6,500
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 5,000
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 11,500
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation - In-kind paid to Colorado Rapids
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 6,700
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation - In-kind from AJSF to GDSF
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 746,983
    Global Down Syndrome Foundation - In-kind paid to Cooley
    3239 E 2nd Avenue
    Denver,CO80206     		Sister PC To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care 16,000
    Global Livingston Institute
    3001 Brighton Blvd Suite 2662
    Denver,CO80216     		N/A PC To educate students and community leaders on innovative approaches to international development and empower awareness, collaboration, conversations and personal growth. 15,000
    Global Livingston Institute
    3001 Brighton Blvd Suite 2662
    Denver,CO80216     		N/A PC To educate students and community leaders on innovative approaches to international development and empower awareness, collaboration, conversations and personal growth. 450
    In-Colorado Initiative for IHE
    1805 Kipling Street Suite 111
    Lakewood,CO80215     		N/A PC To support Colorado students with intellectial disabilities (ID/D), who have the desire to continue their education, the opportunity to attend college in our state. 2,500
    Judaism Your Way
    600 N Grant St Suite 308
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC To offer innovative opportunities to connect Jewishly for all Jews and loved ones. Meeting Jews and their loved ones wherever they are on the their Jewish journeys. 50,000
    Judi's House
    1741 Gaylord St
    Denver,CO80206     		N/A PC Provide long-term, clinically proven efforts to help children and caregivers in their processing of grief through in-house programs, as well as partnerships with schools, workplaces, and community agencies. We ensure that grieving children and their families do not lose sight that hope and healing is possible. 10,000
    Make-a-Wish Foundation - Colorado Chapter
    7951 E Maplewood Ave Ste 126
    Greenwood Village,CO80111     		N/A PC Granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. 10,226
    Mayo Clinic
    200 1st St SW
    Rochester,MN55905     		N/A PC To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research. 5,000
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    PO Box 27106
    New York,NY10087     		N/A PC To provide patients with the best care available and to discover more-effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future. 5,000
    Mile High Montessori Early Learning Cntrs
    1799 Pennysylvania Street 4th Floor
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC To ensuring that low income children have the chance to learn, grow and develop, and that their families are actively engaged in their educational experiences. 15,000
    Mizel Institute
    4350 S Monaco Street 5th Floor
    Denver,CO80237     		N/A PC To bring global security and political experts to the city of Denver and provide the public with unparalleled opportunities to learn about the challenges facing our nation with regards to emerging threats. 25,000
    National Down Syndrome Congress
    30 Mansell Ct Suite 108
    Roswell,GA30076     		N/A PC Provides information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down Syndrome 25,000
    National Jewish Health
    1400 Jackson Street S724
    Denver,CO80206     		N/A PC Provide support for clinical, research, and educational programs to the benefit of people with respiratory, cardiac,, immune and related diseases worldwide. 50,000
    NEWSED Communicty Development Corp Inc
    2120 West 7th Avenue
    Denver,CO80204     		N/A PC NEWSED promotes the economic success of underserved populations in the seven-county Denver metro area through community development with a focus on affordable housing, small businesses and asset creation 4,840
    Parent Possible
    800 Grant Street Ste 200
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC To equip parents of young children with the tools and information to be their child's most valuable teacher, trainer, and mentor in life 12,000
    Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy
    401 Hackensack Ave 9th Floor
    Hackensack,NJ07601     		N/A PC Improve the treatment, quality of life and long term outlook for all individuals affected by Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy 5,000
    Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
    1325 S Colorado Blvd Ste 701
    Denver,CO80222     		N/A PC Provide legal aid for abused children 10,000
    Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association
    7200 E Hampden Ave Ste 301
    Denver,CO80224     		N/A PC To support children and families with Down Syndrome 1,000
    Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association
    7200 E Hampden Ave Ste 301
    Denver,CO80224     		N/A PC To support children and families with Down Syndrome 15,000
    Rocky Mountain Human Services - Denver Options Inc
    9900 East Iliff Avenue
    Denver,CO80231     		N/A PC Responding to the needs of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, especially when no other agency in Denver can respond 5,000
    Roundup River Ranch
    PO Box 8589
    Avon,CO81620     		N/A PC Roundup River Ranch enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses and their families by offering free, medically-supported camp programs that provide unforgettable opportunities to discover joy, friendships, and confidence. 5,000
    Special Olympics Inc
    1809 7th Avenue Suite 1509
    Seattle,WA981014400     		N/A PC Providing sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities 5,000
    Stanley British Primary School
    350 Quebec Street
    Denver,CO802306809     		N/A PC To support the Inclusion School Study benefiting children's education & 2018 Teacher support 47,578
    Stanley British Primary School
    350 Quebec Street
    Denver,CO802306809     		N/A PC To support the Inclusion School Study benefiting children's education & 2018 Teacher support 25,000
    Sun Foundation
    325 Inverness Drive South
    Englewood,CO80112     		N/A PC To provide financial resources in serving unmet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities/delays in their pursuit of a meaningful life. 1,000
    The 1990 Institute
    P O Box 383
    San Francisco,CA941040383     		N/A PC China's Green Student Forum which promotes solidarity of the youth to save China's environment 5,000
    The Cable Center
    2000 Buchtel Blvd
    Denver,CO80210     		N/A PC Support unique and compelling programs that educate people about the cable business and offer new insights and historical perspective to industry leaders, up-and-comers, the academic community, journalists,and researchers. 25,000
    The CELL
    4350 S Monaco Street 5th floor
    Denver,CO80237     		N/A PC To bring global security and political experts to the city of Denver and provide the public with unparalleled opportunities to learn about the challenges facing our nation with regards to emerging threats. 25,000
    The Chosen & Dearly Loved Founder
    1400 Wewatta Street Suite 900
    Denver,CO80202     		N/A PC To provide special needs children with life-saving and life-enhancing care, and whenever possible, a loving permanent family 10,000
    The Joshua School dba Joshua Inc
    2303 E Dartmouth Avenue
    Englewood,CO80113     		N/A PC Supporting an educational and therapeutic day treatment center for individuals and families challenged by autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities 5,000
    The Rise School of Denver
    4901 E Eastman Avenue
    Denver,CO80222     		N/A PC Supporting the school to provide early childhood education to all children, including those children with developmental disabilities 5,000
    The University of Texas Foundation
    PO Box 250
    Austin,TX787670250     		N/A PC To support MD Anderson Cancer Center's academic, research, and public service efforts 100,000
    Third Sector New England Inc
    1705 17th Street Suite 200
    Denver,CO80202     		N/A PC To support Early Childhood Philmathropist Group in an effort to increase the quality, coordination, creativity and impacts in Colorado's ECD system 10,000
    Third Way Center
    P O Box 61385
    Denver,CO80206     		N/A PC Providing a continuum of services in a home-like environment where high-risk, homeless, mentally ill and disadvantage youth can work through their problems, learn to take responsibility for their actions and become productive members of society 5,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    1800 Grant Street Ste 725
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Memorial Fund 0223932-Dr. Richard J Traystman. In honor of Dr. Richard J Traystman 1,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    1800 Grant Street Ste 725
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Linda Crnic Institute Flexible Endowment Research Fund to support basic science research in Down Syndrome at the Linda Crnic Institute at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 250,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    1800 Grant Street Ste 725
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Linda Crnic Institute Flexible Endowment Research Fund to support basic science research in Down Syndrome at the Linda Crnic Institute at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Linda Crnic Institute DS Operating Funds FY 2018/19 500,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    1800 Grant Street Ste 725
    Denver,CO80203     		N/A PC Linda Crnic Institute Flexible Endowment Research Fund to support basic science research in Down Syndrome at the Linda Crnic Institute at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Linda Crnic Institute - Recruitment of Dr. Joaquin Espinosa, payment 4 of 5. 150,000
    University of Denver - 2101
    2101 S University Blvd
    Denver,CO802088921     		N/A PC Support Daniels College of Business - Rizzuto Chair for Excellance, payment 3 of 4: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 500,000
    University of Denver - 2101
    2101 S University Blvd
    Denver,CO802088921     		N/A PC Project Echo - Constellation Philanthropy: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 10,000
    University of Denver - 2190
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC Founder's Day sponsorship - Brick Path: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 10,000
    University of Denver - 2190
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC Newman Center for The Performing Arts Endowed Building Fund: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 1,000
    University of Denver - 2190
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC 2018 Korbel Dinner Sponsorship: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 48,000
    University of Denver - 2190
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC Payment 3 of 3. Dan Ritchie Tribute Garden and Scholarship Fund: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 100,000
    University of Denver - 2190
    2190 E Asbury Ave
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC Margo & M Allan Frank Endowed Scholarship Fund: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 1,000
    University of Denver - 2201
    2201 S Gaylord St
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC 2018 Sabel Award Dinner - China Center: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 4,870
    University of Denver - CEMMP
    2101 South University Blvd
    Denver,CO80208     		N/A PC CEMMP 2018 Reunion program expenses associated with Chinese Executive Media Management Program: The campaign for the University of Denver that strengthens people and programs of the university 6,859
    University of Washington Foundation
    Box 357925
    Seattle,WA981987925     		N/A PC Funding for Experimental Education Unit (EEU), the Applied Research Unit, and the Professional Development Unit where individuals with disabilities learn how to learn and families are supported. 15,000
    Volunteers of America
    2660 Larimer Street
    Denver,CO80205     		N/A PC To support Volunteers of America who give critical services to families, women and children 23,200
    Von's Vision Foundation Inc
    59 Cavalier Blvd Ste 310
    Florence,KY41042     		N/A PC Von Miller's charitable foundation that provides Denver children access to free eye exams and glasses. 10,000
    WISH Charter School
    6550 W 80th St
    Los Angeles,CA90045     		N/A PC The WISH mission is to maximize every scholar's learning potential within an atmosphere of caring and belonging. ... WISH is modeled after the award-winning CHIME Charter Elementary School in Woodland Hills, which received the distinction of "Charter School of the Year" by the US Department of Education in 2005. 25,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 6,362,068
    bApproved for future payment
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		  PC General operating support 300,000
    Denver Art Museum
    100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
    Denver,CO80204     		  PC Sie Welcome Center 7,200,000
    University of Colorado Foundation
    1800 Grant Street Ste 725
    Denver,CO80203     		  PC LCI annual operating funds 3,365,821
    University of Colorado Foundation
    1800 Grant Street Ste 725
    Denver,CO80203     		  PC HTP Matching Fund 150,000
    University of Denver
    2101 S University Blvd
    Denver,CO80208     		  PC Ron Rizzuto Chair of Excellence Endowment 500,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 11,515,821
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 327,694  
    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.....     14 362,820  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 5,300,062  
    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 5,990,576 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    5,990,576
    (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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (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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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Hanson & Co. CPAs 235 0   235
    Kundinger, Corder & Engle, PC 7,100 0   7,100

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Longleaf Small Cap Fund 3,668,521 2,856,000
    Dodge & Cox International Equity Fund 2,855,913 3,024,261
    AT&T 327,512 446,194
    Liberty Media Corporation - FWONA 35,654 255,455
    Liberty Media Corporation - FWONK 68,799 123,635
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - LBRDA 80,456 298,730
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - LBRDK 159,609 599,362
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - LSXMA 191,370 612,462
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - LSXMK 370,337 1,230,953
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - BATRA 17,217 41,500
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - BATRK 27,330 82,834
    Liberty Broadband Corporation - LGF.B 205,128 265,668

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Wellington Trust Company, CTF Research Equity Fund AT COST 7,821,632 7,108,979
    Newport Asia Institutional Fund AT COST 1,680,043 2,104,954
    Highclere Investment Fund AT COST 2,848,851 2,282,259
    Viking Global Equities AT COST 1,556,907 4,625,942
    Maverick Fund LDC AT COST 2,000,000 2,519,791
    Highfields Capital AT COST 647,650 1,071,992
    Fortress Credit Opportunities Fund AT COST 453,129 408,924
    CampCap Energy Offshore Fund AT COST 94,040 28,012
    Convexity Capital Offshore LP AT COST 1,040,719 1,682,784
    Sowood Alpha Fund AT COST 74,511 6,772
    Eaton Park Overseas Fund AT COST 17,039 6,646
    Farallon AT COST 3,676,912 3,569,288

    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Public service videos 1,000 1,000 1,000
    Deposits 2,125 2,125 2,125


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Office supplies 10,270 0   10,270
    Telephone 1,146 0   1,146
    Payroll processing fee 5,424 0   5,424
    Subscriptions 810 0   810
    Bank service charges 16 0   16
    Investment expense 7,570 7,570   0


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Farallon Capital Institutional Partners, LP 154,509 154,509 154,509
    Wellington Equity Research 128,244 128,244 128,244
    Newport Asia Institutional Fund 8,091 8,091 8,091
    Highclere Investment Fund 66,521 66,521 66,521
    Fortress Credit Opportunities Fund 4,738 4,738 4,738
    Miscellaneous 717 717 717


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
    EIN:
    83-6058353
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Monticello Associates 75,000 75,000   0
    Paul Comstock Partners 20,000 20,000   0