TY 2018 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

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

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

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
SYLARN FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)128 WEST SPRING STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MARQUETTE, MI49855

A Employer identification number

47-4866886

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(906) 226-2543

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$13,927,802J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	1,990,560
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	13,198		13,198
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	355,237		355,237
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		208,869
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,766,143
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			1,246,379
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	2,567,864		1,614,814
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		180	180	0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		3,052	3,052	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		92,634	92,634	0
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		285,185	8,357	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		279	279	0
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	381,330		104,502	0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	1,652,515			1,652,515
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	2,033,845		104,502	1,652,515
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	534,019
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			1,510,312
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	7,854	8,537	8,537
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	2,268,957	308,302	307,330
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	684,839	489,495	476,908
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	6,114,666	8,300,356	8,238,443
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	767,922	617,065	600,648
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	3,988,943	4,656,555	4,295,936
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )	16,132	0	0
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	13,849,313	14,380,310	13,927,802
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	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	13,849,313	14,380,310
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	13,849,313	14,380,310
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	13,849,313	14,380,310

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

13,849,313

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

534,019

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

2,694

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

14,386,026

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

5,716

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

14,380,310

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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
1 a	SALES OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES	P
b	SALES OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES	D
c	LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION	P
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	3,661,679	3,553,968	107,711
b	1,104,464		1,104,464
c			34,204
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			107,711
b			1,104,464
c			34,204
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	1,246,379
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.

(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2017	1,950,295	14,288,789	0.136491
2016	2,290,944	7,462,408	0.306998
2015	0	0	0.000000
2014
2013

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

0.443489

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 ......

0.147830

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......

15,253,991

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

2,254,997

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

15,103

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

2,270,100

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

1,652,515

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 and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	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	30,206
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	30,206
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	30,206
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018	6a	139,400
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	139,400
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	109,194
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated tax30,240	Refunded	11	78,954

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

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

Yes

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

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

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

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

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

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

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

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

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

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

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

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

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

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

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

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

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

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

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.

If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................

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

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

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

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

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

KENNETH J SEAVOY Telephone no. bullet

(906) 226-2543

Located at bullet

128 WEST SPRING STREETMARQUETTEMI ZIP+4 bullet

49855

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

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

16 At any time during calendar year 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

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

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

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

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

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

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

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

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

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

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 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.)..................

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

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2018?

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Part VII-B

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

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......

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

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........YesNo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
HOWARD L COHODAS	DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT/SEC/T 0.50	0	0	0
128 WEST SPRING STREET MARQUETTE,MI49855	DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT/SEC/T 0.50	0	0	0
NADINE R COHODAS	DIRECTOR & VICE-PRESIDENT 0.50	0	0	0
128 WEST SPRING STREET MARQUETTE,MI49855	DIRECTOR & VICE-PRESIDENT 0.50	0	0	0
KENNETH J SEAVOY	DIRECTOR & ASST SECRETARY 0.50	0	0	0
128 WEST SPRING STREET MARQUETTE,MI49855	DIRECTOR & ASST SECRETARY 0.50	0	0	0

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


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









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

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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
NONE

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

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

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


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

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


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

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

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Part X

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

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

purposes:

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

14,937,671

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

548,614

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

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

15,486,285

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

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

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

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

15,486,285

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

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

232,294

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

15,253,991

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

762,700

Part XI

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

and do not complete this part.)

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

762,700

Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......

30,206

Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

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

30,206

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

732,494

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

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

732,494

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

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

732,494

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

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

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

1,652,515

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

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

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

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

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

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

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

1,652,515

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................

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

1,652,515

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.

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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					732,494
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......
b From 2014......
c From 2015......
d From 2016......	1,919,936
e From 2017......	1,375,228
fTotal of lines 3a through e........		3,295,164
4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 1,652,515
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.....					732,494
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		920,021
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		4,215,185
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) ...		0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		4,215,185
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2014....
b Excess from 2015....
c Excess from 2016....	1,919,936
d Excess from 2017....	1,375,228
e Excess from 2018....	920,021

Form 990-PF (2018)

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2018	(b) 2017	(c) 2016	(d) 2015	(e) Total

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

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the 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).)

HOWARD L COHODAS

NADINE R COHODAS

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

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

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)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ACCESS YOUTH INC 3259 PROSPECT STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20007		PC	AT RISK YOUTH EDUCATION - BALLOU RESTORATIVE JUSTICE	175,000
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY 4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW WASHINGTON,DC20016		PC	CENTER FOR POSTSECONDARY READINESS AND SUCCESS	28,115
BEACON HOUSE PO BOX 29629 WASHINGTON,DC20017		PC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	70,000
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS 199 WATER STREET 22ND FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10038		PC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	17,500
COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION - DC 1805 7TH STREET NW SUITE 500 WASHINGTON,DC20001		PC	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	57,300
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER 2122 CALIFORNIA ST NM 257 WASHINGTON,DC20008		PC	SCHOLARSHIPS	25,000
MIKVA CHALLENGE 332 S MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 400 CHICAGO,IL60604		PC	YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - MIKVA DC	50,000
MIKVA CHALLENGE 332 S MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 400 CHICAGO,IL60604		PC	YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - MIKVA LA	10,000
NMU FOUNDATION 1401 PRESQUE ISLE AVENUE MARQUETTE,MI49855		PC	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	255,000
NMU FOUNDATION 1401 PRESQUE ISLE AVENUE MARQUETTE,MI49855		PC	MICHIGAN TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM	25,000
NOT IN OUR TOWN PO BOX 70232 OAKLAND,CA94612		PC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	22,500
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA 123 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK,NY10038		PC	GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE ISSUES	25,000
SARASOTA ORCHESTRA 709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL SARASOTA,FL34236		PC	MUSIC FESTIVAL	5,000
SCHOLARCHIPS INC PO BOX 56404 WASHINGTON,DC20040		PC	CAPS AND GOWNS	5,000
SHOUT MOUSE PRESS 1735 17TH STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20009		PC	STUDENT WRITING PROGRAM AND BOOK PRODUCTION	30,000
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC 6101 EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD STE 100 NORTH BETHESDA,MD20852		PC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	5,000
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE 580 MCINTOSH ROAD SARASOTA,FL34232		PC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	25,000
THRIVE DC 1525 NEWTON STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20010		PC	PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS	65,000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN WOLVERINE TOWER SUITE 9000 3003 SOUTH STATE STREET ANN ARBOR,MI48109		PC	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	733,600
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN WOLVERINE TOWER SUITE 9000 3003 SOUTH STATE STREET ANN ARBOR,MI48109		PC	UPPER PENINSULA STUDENT SCHOLARS PROFESSIONAL STAFF FUND	23,500
Total ................................. 3a				1,652,515

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

Form 990-PF (2018)

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	13,198
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	355,237
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	208,869
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		577,304	0

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

577,304

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

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

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Part XVII

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

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

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

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

1a(1)

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

1a(2)

Other transactions:

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

1b(1)

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

1b(2)

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

1b(3)

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

1b(4)

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

1b(5)

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

1b(6)

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

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

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

Sign Here

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

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

Form 990-PF (2018)

Additional Data

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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Name of the organization

SYLARN FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

47-4866886

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2

Name of organization SYLARN FOUNDATION

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	HOWARD L COHODAS 128 WEST SPRING STREET MARQUETTE, MI49855	$ 625,000	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
2	HOWARD L COHODAS 128 WEST SPRING STREET MARQUETTE, MI49855	$ 1,037,510	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
3	NADINE R COHODAS 128 WEST SPRING STREET MARQUETTE, MI49855	$ 328,050	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Page 3

Name of organization SYLARN FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 47-4866886

Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
2	17,000 SHARES WELLS FARGO & CO	$ 1,037,510	2018-01-02
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
3	5,000 SHARES WELLS FARGO & CO	$ 328,050	2018-01-30
(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) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Page 4


Name of organization SYLARN FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 47-4866886
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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) (2018)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MAKELA TOUTANT HILL NARDI & KATONA PC	3,052	3,052		0

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE MED TERM NOTE DTD 9/9/14 2.25%	50,486	49,765
APPLE INC DTD 5/13/15 3.2%	50,574	49,174
CISCO SYSTEMS INC DTD 3/3/14 2.125%	25,270	24,965
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE DTD 11/24/15 3.75%	78,808	75,554
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO DTD 1/25/13 3.2%	76,549	73,907
MOSAIC CO DTD 11/13/13 4.25%	36,464	35,180
ORACLE CORP DTD 10/25/12 2.5%	49,814	48,663
SHELL INTERNATIONAL FIN DTD 5/10/16 1.875%	49,029	48,699
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO DTD 11/16/17 3.45%	74,674	71,392
US BANCORP MED TERM NOTE DTD 1/29/16 2.35%	75,176	73,892
VISA INC DTD 12/14/15 2.2%	50,221	49,457

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 6.3% PFD	110,606	101,480
STATE STREET CORP 5.25% PFD	50,958	45,040
US BANCORP 5.15% PFD	109,469	91,720
AMAZON.COM INC	88,870	135,177
COMCAST CORP	9,498	9,840
HOME DEPOT INC	58,477	68,556
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP	12,519	11,607
NIKE INC	13,175	17,868
TARGET CORP	7,916	7,733
TJX COMPANIES INC	7,396	8,679
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO	39,539	42,805
WALT DISNEY CO	50,284	53,838
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC	41,306	38,597
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION	18,720	15,594
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC	17,262	27,711
HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC	8,489	3,600
MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP	30,498	31,894
CONCHO RESOURCES INC	24,959	17,885
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC	28,713	34,426
S&P GLOBAL INC	27,331	33,308
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC	37,935	29,111
ALIGN TECHNOLOGIES INC	10,690	24,713
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP	45,395	64,672
CENTENE CORP	34,905	52,000
DANAHER CORP	35,592	41,557
ELI LILLY & CO	9,106	14,002
GILEAD SCIENCES INC	9,426	8,444
MERCK & CO INC	11,831	14,900
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC	10,405	15,889
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC	12,468	21,923
BOEING CO	3,799	9,353
FORTIVE CORP	34,893	35,657
FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY	40,676	25,225
MIDDLEBY CORP	41,798	32,463
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC	4,624	6,704
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC	29,743	40,807
UNION PACIFIC CORP	16,864	23,361
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE	11,279	10,143
WABCO HOLDINGS INC	41,197	35,744
ALPHABET INC	144,933	165,698
APPLE INC	126,175	148,749
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	16,556	23,485
COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS CORP	14,504	16,251
FACEBOOK INC	104,964	92,418
MICROSOFT CORP	115,625	167,997
PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC	19,247	27,122
SALESFORCE.COM INC	33,981	56,706
VISA INC	60,994	85,629
CELANESE CORP	10,798	13,945
ECOLAB INC	23,500	27,407
PPG INDUSTRIES INC	22,384	22,286
ACCENTURE PLC	30,668	32,996
ALLERGAN PLC	40,758	27,668
DIAGEO PLC	9,501	12,478
EATON CORP PLC	7,916	8,377
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC	41,794	39,171
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD	40,456	33,742
ROCHE HOLDINGS LTD	12,688	13,458
SCHLUMBERGER LTD	19,308	8,984
SUNCOR ENERGY INC	14,506	13,649
TOTAL SA	14,704	15,445
AMEX CONSUMER DISCR SPDR	83,522	101,485
CONSUMER STAPLES SECTOR SPDR	42,524	41,081
AMEX ENERGY SELECT SPDR	32,420	25,980
FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR	107,340	109,786
HEALTH CARE SELECT SECTOR SPDR	108,057	132,187
AMEX INDUSTRIAL SPDR	74,826	78,967
AMEX TECHNOLOGY SELECT SPDR	123,726	160,714
AMEX MATERIALS SPDR	19,912	20,258
ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF	445,067	470,267
ISHARES S&P MID-CAP 400 GROWTH	658,992	655,345
ISHARES S&P MID-CAP 400 VALUE	714,319	669,427
REAL ESTATE SELECT SECTOR SPDR	23,691	23,963
VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKETS ETF	1,055,802	971,575
VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS ETF	922,015	861,060
NETFLIX INC	27,269	42,290
ULTA BEAUTY INC	37,174	38,930
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC	9,148	8,141
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC	8,751	11,026
BLACKROCK INC	12,055	11,785
CITIGROUP INC	11,576	10,412
CME GROUP INC	7,503	12,228
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO	14,041	16,205
PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP	15,713	15,900
ZOETIS INC	7,302	11,035
SMITH A O CORP	31,813	23,528
XPO LOGISTICS INC	23,975	22,759
ULTIMATE SOFTWARE GROUP INC	34,338	38,689
BROADCOM LTD	68,425	69,673
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD	10,731	11,571
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC	45,794	48,228
POOL CORPORATION COM	30,841	30,771
COCA COLA CO	38,686	39,537
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC	12,861	12,009
EOG RESOURCES INC	9,915	7,326
MORGAN STANLEY COM	33,336	24,623
WELLS FARGO & CO	328,050	230,400
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF	664,963	564,790
ISHARES CORE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF	48,881	48,706
DEXCOM INC	25,386	20,965
PRA HEALTH SCIENCES INC	37,490	37,336
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM	36,131	35,628
ARISTA NETWORKS INC	33,113	30,762
LAM RESEARCH CORP COM	8,657	6,809
WORLDPAY INC	31,629	36,228
AT&T INC	17,159	13,842
FLEX LTD	13,743	6,233
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP	13,703	10,912
UBS GROUP AG	13,420	9,384

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

489,495

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

476,908

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
JPMORGAN HIGH YIELD FUND	AT COST	427,053	394,171
T ROWE PRICE INSTITUTIONAL FLOAT RATE FUND	AT COST	258,580	246,916
WELLS FARGO SHORT-TERM BOND FUND	AT COST	74,482	73,721
FIDELITY NEW MARKETS INCOME FUND	AT COST	796,056	709,541
AQR MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND	AT COST	202,504	182,931
ASG GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES FUND	AT COST	133,933	124,505
BLACKROCK GLOBAL LONG/SHORT CREDIT FUND	AT COST	241,469	222,715
EATON VANCE GLOBAL MACRO ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND	AT COST	207,573	187,340
NEUBERGER BERMAN LONG SHORT FUND	AT COST	340,580	297,485
SPDR DJ WILSHIRE INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE ETF	AT COST	350,522	330,323
T ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE FUND	AT COST	386,769	348,484
EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE FUND	AT COST	388,202	373,957
JOHN HANCOCK ABSOLUTE RETURN CURRENCY FUND	AT COST	139,742	135,341
COHEN & STEERS PREFERRED SECURITIES AND INCOME FUND	AT COST	350,000	330,250
TCW EMRG MKTS	AT COST	255,000	247,741
VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF	AT COST	54,411	49,962
POWERSHARES DB OPTIMUM YIELD DIVERSIFIED COMMODITY STRATEGY	AT COST	49,679	40,553

- TIN:

TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
KENDRICKS BORDEAU KEEFE SEAVOY & LARSEN PC	180	180		0

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
RECEIVABLE FROM DC TREASURY	16,132

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Description	Amount
BASIS ADJUSTMENTS	4,678
BOOK VERSUS TAX TIMING - DIVIDENDS	1,038

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADR FEES	38	38		0
INVESTMENT FEES	241	241		0

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Description	Amount
BOOK VERSUS TAX ACCRUED INTEREST PAID	2,694

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
WELLS FARGO BANK - INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES	92,634	92,634		0

- TIN:

TY 2018 TaxesSchedule

Name:

SYLARN FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-4866886

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX	8,357	8,357		0
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX	276,828	0		0