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
JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 15178
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SEATTLE, WA98115
A Employer identification number

23-1352035
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(206) 454-7915
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$42,611,067J 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 327,918 327,918  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 743,676 743,676  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,935,217
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 18,916,695
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,935,217
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 433 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,007,244 3,006,811  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 261,059 26,106   234,953
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 83,160 8,316   74,844
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 32,982 3,298   29,685
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 4,122 412   3,710
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 34,575 3,458   49,568
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 324,968 317,386   14,788
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 45,959 1,723   15,509
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 17,850 1,785   16,065
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 140,376 14,038   116,335
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 74,094 5,399   76,861
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,019,145 381,921   632,318
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,842,827 1,689,810
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,861,972 381,921   2,322,128
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 145,272
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,624,890
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,822,066 1,757,936 1,757,936
3 Accounts receivable bullet68,254
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   64,559 68,254 68,254
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 61,341 68,673 68,673
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 8,915,067 Click to see attachment10,320,671 10,320,671
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 22,113,195 Click to see attachment20,620,229 20,620,229
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,861,043 Click to see attachment3,836,679 3,836,679
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 9,732,929 Click to see attachment5,938,625 5,938,625
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 46,570,200 42,611,067 42,611,067
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 47,123 31,232
18 Grants payable................. 2,181,723 2,334,740
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)......... 2,228,846 2,365,972
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.................. 44,341,354 40,245,095
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........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 44,341,354 40,245,095
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 46,570,200 42,611,067
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
44,341,354
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
145,272
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
44,486,626
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
4,241,531
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
40,245,095
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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 VARIOUS SECURITIES - DETAILS AVAILABLE AT ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE P    
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 18,916,695   16,981,478 1,935,217
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,935,217
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,935,217
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 1,229,872 44,095,703 0.027891
2016 1,650,521 41,007,303 0.040249
2015 2,302,614 42,951,746 0.053609
2014 2,379,480 44,665,528 0.053273
2013 1,811,230 43,305,304 0.041825
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.216847
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
0.043369
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
45,276,001
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,963,575
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
26,249
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,989,824
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
2,322,128
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 26,249
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 26,249
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 26,249
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 52,038
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 52,038
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
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 25,789
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet25,789 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)
    bulletWA
    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 addressbulletWWW.JRSBIODIVERSITY.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNANCY MOORE ANCHOR BAY ACCOUNTING Telephone no.bullet (206) 454-7915

    Located atbulletPO BOX 15178SEATTLEWA ZIP+4bullet98115
    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
     
     
    ........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
     
    No
    .........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). Click to see attachment
    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
    DON DOERING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		193,500 17,197 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    ELLEN V MARTZ TREASURER
    1.50     		6,571 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    KRIS KRISHTALKA PRESIDENT
    1.50     		6,412 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    BENJAMIN RADER SECRETARY
    1.50     		3,247 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    ALLYSON FISH TRUSTEE
    1.50     		3,636 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    SANDY J ANDELMAN VICE PRESIDENT
    1.50     		6,028 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    LUCY IRUNGU TRUSTEE
    1.50     		661 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    BONNIE COCKMAN TRUSTEE
    1.50     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    SARAH LYNCH TRUSTEE
    1.50     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    RUTH MIDCALF-TEMPLE TRUSTEE
    1.50     		2,473 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    BALDWYN TORTO TRUSTEE
    1.50     		7,467 0 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    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
    SAMANTHA GARVIN FOUNDATION PROGRAM M
    40.00     		81,000 15,785 0
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    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
    MERRILL LYNCH TRUST COMPANY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 254,341
    100 CAMPUS DR 3RD FL EAST STE 350
    FLORHAM PARK,NJ07932
    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
    44,323,909
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,504,647
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    136,927
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    45,965,483
    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
    45,965,483
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    689,482
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    45,276,001
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    2,263,800
    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
    2,263,800
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    26,249
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    26,249
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,237,551
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,237,551
    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
    2,237,551
    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
    2,322,128
    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
    2,322,128
    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
    26,249
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,295,879
    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 2,237,551
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 1,699,188
    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......  
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,322,128
    a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a 1,699,188
    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..... 622,940
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		1,614,611
    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 ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018....  
    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).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    DON DOERING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    PO BOX 15178
    SEATTLE,WA98115
    (206) 454-7915
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. THE FORMAT OF THE GRANT REQUEST FORMS VARY SOMEWHAT FROM YEAR TO YEAR.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APPLICATION DEADLINES VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THOSE APPLICANTS WHO SUBMIT PROPOSALS THAT MOST CLOSELY MATCH THE FOUNDATION MISSION OF PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF LIFE ON EARTH, AND THE FOUNDATION'S SCOPE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY CARRIED OUT VIA COLLABORATIONS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND ECONOMIES IN TRANSITION
    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
    FOUNDATION POUR LES AIRES PROTEGES
    LOT 11 K 44 BLS ANKADIVATO
    ANTANANARIVO   101
    MA     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPMENT OF THE MADAGASCAR LEMURS PORTAL". 108,000
    INT'L UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE
    THE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH BUILDING
    PEMBROKE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE   CB2 3QZ
    UK     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION FOR THE LAKE MALAWI CATCHMENT EASTERN AFRICA DATA FOR DECISION MAKERS. 114,000
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KENYA
    PO BOX 40658-001000
    NAIROBI   00100
    KE     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "ASSESSMENT OF LEPIDOPTERA POLLINATOR SPECIES DIVERSITY DATA IN EAST AFRICA." 92,000
    ROYAL MUSEUM FOR CENTRAL AFRICA
    LEUVENSESTEENWEG 13
    TERVUREN   B-3080
    BE     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "THE POLLINATOR INFORMATION NETWORK FOR SUB-SAHARAN TWO-WINGED INSECTS (PIN-DIP)". 70,000
    SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE
    2 CUSSONIA AVENUE BRUMMERIA
    PRETORIA   184
    SF     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "GROWING BHL AFRICA THROUGH ASSESSMENT, COLLABORATION, AND DIGITIZATION OF AFRICAN COLLECTIONS." 63,400
    SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE
    RHODES DRIVE NEWLANDS PRIVATE BAG
    X7
    CLAREMONT   7735
    SF     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "AFRICAN BIODIVERSITY CHALLENGE: UNLOCKING DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT" 105,000
    UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
    UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
    ACCRA   LG 55
    GH     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "CAPTURE OF PRIMARY BIODIVERSITY DATA FOR WEST AFRICAN PLANTS." 39,200
    CAB INTERNATIONAL
    AFRICA REGIONAL CENTRE PO BOX
    633-00621
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		  FOREIGN N SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "CREATING GLOBAL ACCESS TO AFRICA'S MOST COMPLETE AND CURRENT DATASET ON INVASIVE ALIEN PLANT SPECIES 24,750
    COLLEGE OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MWEKA
    PO BOX 3031
    MOSHI    
    TZ     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "POLLINATOR MONITORING PROJECT, TANZANIA." 104,000
    FRESHWATER RESEARCH CENTRE
    OFFICE 23 IMHOFF FARM KOMMETJIE
    ROAD
    KOMMETJIE   7975
    SF     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING LONG-TERM CHANGE IN RIVERS IN THE CAPE FLORISTIC REGION, SOUTH AFRICA." 133,000
    UNIVERSITY OF BANGOR
    DENIOL ROAD
    BANGOR   LL57 2UW
    UK     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "MAPPING FOR CONSERVATION OF NATIVE TILAPIA RESOURCES IN EAST AFRICA." 59,000
    UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA - OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    SHOROBE ROAD
    MATLAPANENG MAUN    
    BC     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "SCALING FISHERIES MONITORING IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA WITH LOW-COST TECHNOLOGY." 50,000
    UNIVERSITE D'ABOMEY-CALAVI
    03 BP 393
    COTONOU    
    BN     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN AFRICA." 67,000
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KENYA
    MUSEUM HILL ROAD BOX 40658-0100
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE TANA RIVER BASIN, KENYA, FOR IMPROVED ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING." 44,000
    DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    PO BOX 2958
    DAR ES SALAAM    
    TZ     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS "FOR A PLANNING PHASE FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF WILD POLLINATORS' BIODIVERSITY IN COASTAL FORESTS OF EASTERN AFRICA AND ITS ISLANDS." 31,510
    TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 661
    ARUSHA    
    TZ     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "ASSESSING LANDSCAPE LEVEL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MONTANE FOREST POLLINATORS IN TANZANIA." 75,950
    NATIONAL FISHERIES RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    PLOT 11-13 LUGARDI AVENUE
    ENTEBBE    
    UG     		  FOREIGN TO SUPPORT ITS WORK "UNLOCKING UGANDA'S FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT." 44,000
    UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
    SOUTH PARKS ROAD
    OXFORD   OX1 3AN
    UK     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "SECOND GENERATION OF FUNDING FOR THE BIODIVERSITY INFORMATICS TRAINING CURRICULUM." 59,000
    UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
    BP 512
    HUYE    
    RW     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "PLANNING PHASE FOR DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN RWANDA." 64,500
    ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    PO BOX 1735
    KIGALI    
    RW     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "PLANNING PHASE FOR USING ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT AND ADVANCED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TO GUIDE WETLAND MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING IN RWANDA." 35,000
    ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    PO BOX 1735
    KIGALI    
    RW     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "USING ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT TO GUIDE WETLANDS MANAGEMENT IN RWANDA." 74,000
    AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTRE US
    HEKIMA RD
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KENYA BIODIVERSITY WEB PORTAL." 80,000
    GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION FACILITY
    UNIVERSITETSPARKEN 15
    COPENHAGEN    
    DA     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "GBIC2:DELIVERING A ROADMAP FOR BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE IN THE INFORMATION AGE." 24,000
    SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS
    26 OXFORD STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		  PUBLIC CHARITY IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "SPNHC AND TDWG 2018 CONFERENCE: COLLECTIONS AND DATA IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD." 8,500
    NATIONAL MUSEUM BLOEMFONTEIN
    PO BOX 266
    BLOEMFONTEIN    
    SF     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "9TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF DIPTEROLOGY." 10,000
    LILONGWE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
    PO BOX 219
    LILONGWE    
    MI     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "PAN AFRICAN FISH AND FISHERIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE." 15,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
    PRIVATE BAG X3 RONDEBOSCH
    CAPE TOWN   7701
    SF     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "ATLAS AND PHENOLOGY OF DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES IN SOUTH AFRICA." 77,000
    UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA - OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    SHOROBE ROAD
    MATLAPANENG MAUN    
    BC     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "BUILDING CAPACITY FOR BIODIVERSITY DATA MANAGEMENT AND DISSEMINATION IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA." 18,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,689,810
    bApproved for future payment
    UNIVERSITE D'ABOMEY-CALAVI
    03 BP 393
    COTONOU    
    BN     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN AFRICA." 193,500
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KENYA
    MUSEUM HILL ROAD BOX 40658-0100
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE TANA RIVER BASIN, KENYA, FOR IMPROVED ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING." 206,000
    TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 661
    ARUSHA    
    TZ     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "ASSESSING LANDSCAPE LEVEL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MONTANE FOREST POLLINATORS IN TANZANIA." 199,050
    NATIONAL FISHERIES RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    PLOT 11-13 LUGARDI AVENUE
    ENTEBBE    
    UG     		  FOREIGN TO SUPPORT ITS WORK "UNLOCKING UGANDA'S FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT." 216,000
    UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
    SOUTH PARKS ROAD
    OXFORD   OX1 3AN
    UK     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "SECOND GENERATION OF FUNDING FOR THE BIODIVERSITY INFORMATICS TRAINING CURRICULUM." 220,800
    ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    PO BOX 1735
    KIGALI    
    RW     		  FOREIGN IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "USING ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT TO GUIDE WETLANDS MANAGEMENT IN RWANDA." 176,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,211,350
    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 ...........     		    14 327,918  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 743,676  
    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 1,935,217  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER INCOME     		        433
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 3,006,811 433
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,007,244
    (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.)
    11 OTHER SOURCES CONTRIBUTING TO EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 34,575 3,458   49,568

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    TY 2018 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE
          		2 CUSSONIA AVENUE BRUMMERIA
    PRETORIA   184
    SF     		2014-12-01 150,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "GROWING BHL AFRICA THROUGH ASSESSMENT, COLLABORATION, AND DIGITIZATION OF AFRICAN COLLECTIONS." $141,400 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 63,400 NONE 7/15/15, 1/15/16, 7/15/16, 1/15/17, 7/15/17    
    UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
          		UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
    ACCRA    
    GH     		2014-08-12 230,230 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "CAPTURE OF PRIMARY BIODIVERSITY DATA FOR WEST AFRICAN PLANTS." THE ENTIRE $230,230 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 39,200 NONE 1/30/15, 8/1/15, 1/30/16, 8/1/16, 1/30/17, 8/1/17    
    FOUNDATION POUR LES AIRES PROTEGES
          		LOT 11 K 44 BLS ANKADIVATO
    ANTANANARIVO   101
    MA     		2016-08-02 264,100 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPMENT OF THE MADAGASCAR LEMURS PORTAL". $221,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 108,000 NONE 2/28/17, 8/31/17, 2/28/18, 8/31/18, 2/28/19, 9/15/19    
    SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE
          		RHODES DRIVE NEWLANDS PRIVATE BAG
    X7
    CLAREMONT   7735
    SF     		2016-09-23 250,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "AFRICAN BIODIVERSITY CHALLENGE: UNLOCKING DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT" THE ENTIRE $250,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 105,000 NONE 4/15/17, 10/15/17, 4/15/18, 10/15/18, 4/15/19, 10/15/19, 1/3    
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KENYA
          		PO BOX 40658-001000
    NAIROBI   01000
    KE     		2016-12-13 264,200 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "ASSESSMENT OF LEPIDOPTERA POLLINATOR SPECIES DIVERSITY DATA IN EAST AFRICA."$192,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 92,000 NONE 7/15/17, 1/15/18, 7/15/18, 1/15/19, 7/15/19, 1/30/20    
    ROYAL MUSEUM FOR CENTRAL AFRICA
          		LEUVENSESTEENWEG 13
    TERVUREN   B-3080
    BE     		2016-12-13 209,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "THE POLLINATOR INFORMATION NETWORK FOR SUB-SAHARAN TWO-WINGED INSECTS (PIN-DIP)". $130,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 70,000 NONE 7/15/17, 1/15/18, 7/15/18, 1/15/19, 7/15/19, 1/30/20    
    INT'L UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE
          		THE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH BUILDING
    PEMBROKE STREET
    CAMBRIDGE   CB2 3QZ
    UK     		2016-12-14 252,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION FOR THE LAKE MALAWI CATCHMENT EASTERN AFRICA DATA FOR DECISION MAKERS. $170,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 114,000 NONE 7/15/17, 1/15/18, 7/15/18, 1/15/19, 7/15/19, 11/15/19    
    FRESHWATER RESEARCH CENTRE
          		OFFICE 23 IMHOFF FARM KOMMETJIE
    ROAD
    KOMMETJIE   7975
    SF     		2017-08-11 273,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING LONG-TERM CHANGE IN RIVERS IN THE CAPE FLORISTIC REGION, SOUTH AFRICA." $166,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 133,000 NONE 5/15/18, 11/15/18, 5/15/19, 11/15/19, 5/15/20, 11/30/20    
    UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA - OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE
          		SHOROBE ROAD
    MATLAPANENG MAUN    
    BC     		2017-09-14 180,840 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "SCALING FISHERIES MONITORING IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA WITH LOW-COST TECHNOLOGY." $85,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 50,000 NONE 2/14/18, 8/15/18, 2/14/19, 8/14/19, 2/14/20, 4/30/20    
    INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
          		PO BOX 30772-00100
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		2017-11-22 324,040 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "INTEGRATIVE POLLINATOR-PLANT INTERACTION ASSESSMENT OF ECOSYSTEM DIVERSITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA." $62,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 0 NONE 6/30/18, 12/31/18, 6/30/19, 12/31/19, 6/30/20, 12/31/20    
    CAB INTERNATIONAL
          		AFRICA REGIONAL CENTRE PO BOX
    633-00621
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		2017-10-24 45,750 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "CREATING GLOBAL ACCESS TO AFRICA'S MOST COMPLETE AND CURRENT DATASET ON INVASIVE ALIEN PLANT SPECIES." THE ENTIRE $45,750 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 24,750 NONE 5/31/18, 11/30/18, 5/31/19    
    UNIVERSITY OF BANGOR
          		DENIOL ROAD
    BANGOR   LL57 2UW
    UK     		2017-09-18 264,100 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "MAPPING FOR CONSERVATION OF NATIVE TILAPIA RESOURCES IN EAST AFRICA." $150,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 59,000 NONE 5/16/18, 11/14/18, 5/15/19, 11/14/19, 5/14/20, 11/30/20    
    COLLEGE OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MWEKA
          		PO BOX 3031
    MOSHI    
    TZ     		2017-09-14 284,400 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "POLLINATOR MONITORING PROJECT, TANZANIA." $161,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 104,000 NONE 4/17/18, 10/16/18, 4/16/19, 10/15/19, 4/15/20, 11/3/20    
    UNIVERSITE D'ABOMEY-CALAVI
          		03 BP 393
    COTONOU    
    BN     		2018-06-27 260,500 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN AFRICA." $67,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 67,000 NONE 2/14/19, 8/14/19, 2/18/20, 8/14/20, 2/16/21, 8/31/21    
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KENYA
          		MUSEUM HILL ROAD BOX 40658-0100
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		2018-07-13 250,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE TANA RIVER BASIN, KENYA, FOR IMPROVED ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING." $44,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 44,000 NONE 2/14/19, 8/14/19, 2/18/20, 8/14/20, 2/16/21, 8/31/21    
    DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
          		PO BOX 2958
    DAR ES SALAAM    
    TZ     		2018-06-26 31,510 IN SUPPORT OF ITS "FOR A PLANNING PHASE FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF WILD POLLINATORS' BIODIVERSITY IN COASTAL FORESTS OF EASTERN AFRICA AND ITS ISLANDS." THE ENTIRE $31,510 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 31,510 NONE 9/1/18, 12/15/18    
    TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
          		PO BOX 661
    ARUSHA    
    TZ     		2018-06-28 275,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "ASSESSING LANDSCAPE LEVEL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MONTANE FOREST POLLINATORS IN TANZANIA." $75,950 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 75,950 NONE 2/14/19, 8/14/19, 2/18/20, 8/14/20, 2/16/21, 8/31/21    
    NATIONAL FISHERIES RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
          		PLOT 11-13 LUGARDI AVENUE
    ENTEBBE    
    UG     		2018-06-29 260,000 TO SUPPORT ITS WORK "UNLOCKING UGANDA'S FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT." $44,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 44,000 NONE 2/14/19, 8/14/19, 2/18/20, 8/14/20, 2/16/21, 8/31/21    
    UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
          		SOUTH PARKS ROAD
    OXFORD   OX1 3AN
    UK     		2018-07-23 279,800 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "SECOND GENERATION OF FUNDING FOR THE BIODIVERSITY INFORMATICS TRAINING CURRICULUM." $59,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 59,000 NONE 2/14/19, 8/14/19, 2/18/20, 8/14/20, 2/16/21, 8/31/21    
    UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
          		BP 512
    HUYE    
    RW     		2018-11-12 64,500 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "PLANNING PHASE FOR DEVELOPING A FRESHWATER BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN RWANDA." THE ENTIRE $64,500 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 64,500 NONE 7/31/19    
    ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY
          		PO BOX 1735
    KIGALI    
    RW     		2018-07-12 35,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "PLANNING PHASE FOR USING ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT AND ADVANCED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TO GUIDE WETLAND MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING IN RWANDA." THE ENTIRE $35,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 35,000 NONE 8/15/18, 9/14/18, 11/15/18    
    ALBERTINE RIFT CONSERVATION SOCIETY
          		PO BOX 1735
    KIGALI    
    RW     		2018-12-03 250,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "USING ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT TO GUIDE WETLANDS MANAGEMENT IN RWANDA."$74,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 74,000 NONE 7/16/19, 1/14/20, 7/14/20, 1/26/21    
    AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTRE US
          		HEKIMA ROAD
    NAIROBI    
    KE     		2018-12-19 80,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KENYA BIODIVERSITY WEB PORTAL." THE ENTIRE $80,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 80,000 NONE 5/8/19, 9/11/19, 10/31/19    
    GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION FACILITY
          		UNIVERSITETSPARKEN 15
    COPENHAGEN    
    DA     		2018-06-22 24,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "GBIC2:DELIVERING A ROADMAP FOR BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE IN THE INFORMATION AGE." THE ENTIRE $24,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 24,000 NONE 11/15/18    
    NATIONAL MUSEUM BLOEMFONTEIN
          		PO BOX 266
    BLOEMFONTEIN   9300
    SF     		2018-06-25 10,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "9TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF DIPTEROLOGY." THE ENTIRE $10,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 10,000 NONE 1/15/19    
    LILONGWE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
          		PO BOX 219
    LILONGWE    
    MI     		2018-07-19 15,000 IN SUPPORT OF ITS WORK "PAN AFRICAN FISH AND FISHERIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE." THE ENTIRE $15,000 OF THIS GRANT HAS BEEN PAID AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018. 15,000 NONE 11/30/18    

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 3,836,679 3,836,679

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    COMMON STOCK 20,620,229 20,620,229

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    8,230,608
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    8,230,608
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    2,090,063
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    2,090,063


    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS FMV 5,049,115 5,049,115
    ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS FMV 889,510 889,510

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 4,122 412   3,710


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON INVESTMENTS 4,241,531


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 6,747 675   2,866
    OFFSITE STORAGE 2,949 295   2,654
    OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES 205 21   185
    TELEPHONE AND COMMUNICATIONS 10,466 1,047   9,420
    OTHER EXPENSES 26,343 2,634   35,079
    WEBSITE DESIGN 7,272 727   6,545
    SYMPOSIUM 20,112 0   20,112


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INCOME 433   433


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 316,544 316,544   0
    CONSULTING 8,424 842   14,788


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    23-1352035
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 28,727 0   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 17,232 1,723   15,509