Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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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
YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1660 BUSH STREET NO 300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94109
A Employer identification number

94-3380194
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(415) 561-6540
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$306,543,388J 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) 16,616,688
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12,845 342,570  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 4,283,360 5,397,241  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 8,212,702
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 111,980,093
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 12,849,956
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 819 -894,025  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 29,126,414 17,695,742  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 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)......... Click to see attachment 4,255 213   4,042
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 32,100 16,050   16,050
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,078,596 1,661,609   416,988
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 160,922 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,371 169   3,202
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,830 1,536   14,389
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,289,074 1,679,577   454,671
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 12,487,277 15,390,050
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 14,776,351 1,679,577   15,844,721
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 14,350,063
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 16,016,165
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......... 66,107,405 96,133,311 96,133,311
3 Accounts receivable bullet68,843
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   53,057 68,843 68,843
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.......... 11,446 233,245 233,245
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 184,766,624 Click to see attachment172,584,625 172,584,625
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 63,436,209 Click to see attachment37,475,343 37,475,343
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment72,294 Click to see attachment48,021 Click to see attachment48,021
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 314,447,035 306,543,388 306,543,388
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 396,976 370,394
18 Grants payable................. 9,520,683 6,721,909
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,306,806 Click to see attachment886,000
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 11,224,465 7,978,303
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.................. 303,222,570 298,565,085
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)..... 303,222,570 298,565,085
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 314,447,035 306,543,388
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
303,222,570
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
14,350,063
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
383,000
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
317,955,633
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
19,390,548
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
298,565,085
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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 GOLDMAN SACHS EQUITY   2017-01-01 2018-12-31
b KKR PRINCIPAL OPPORTUNITIES ACCESS FUND P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
c PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS 2013 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
d PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS 2014 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
e GOLDMAN SACHS VINTAGE FUND III OFFSHORE, LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GOLDMAN SACHS VINTAGE FUND IV OFFSHORE HOLDINGS, LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GOLDMAN SACHS VINTAGE FUND V OFFSHORE HOLDINGS, LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GOLDMAN SACHS VINTAGE FUND VI OFFSHORE, LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GS PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS CONCENTRATED OFFSHORE LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
THOMAS H LEE EQUITY VI ACCESS LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GS MEZZANINE PARTNERS V OFFSHORE, L.P. P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GS MEZZANINE PARTNERS 2006 OFFSHORE, L.P. P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
ANCHORAGE ILLIQUID OPPORTUNITIES IV ACCESS FUND P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
MT KELLETT CAPITAL PARTNERS II ACESS FUND P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GOLDMAN SACHS WLR OPPORTUNITIES FUND OFFSHORE, LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GROWTH AND EMERGING MARKETS PRIVATE EQUITY P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
ENERGY PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS CONCENTRATED II LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
PRIVATE EQUITY CO-INVESTMENT PARTNERS OFFSHORE P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GLOBAL PRIVATE OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERS II OFFSHORE P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS 2015 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS 2016 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGERS 2017 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
WHITEHALL STREET INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 2005 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
ARTISAN DYNAMIC P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
MCDONALD (LATEEF) P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
WELLINGTON: NON-US EQUITY OFFSHORE L.P. (FORMERLY VONTOBEL) P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GS CAPITAL PARTNERS V INST. P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GS CAPITAL PARTNERS VI PARALLEL P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
WHITEHALL PARALLEL GLOBAL REAL ESTATE 2007 P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
WEST STREET ENERGY PARTNERS/ BROAD STREET ENERGY PARTNERS P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
GS SOCIAL IMPACT FUND LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
OZRE III ACCESS LP P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
WEST STREET CP VII P 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 104,110,647   98,728,185 5,382,462
b 361,903     361,903
c 224,684     224,684
d 320,915     320,915
e     77,589 -77,589
108,471     108,471
296,388     296,388
254,489     254,489
31,722     31,722
185,784     185,784
54,525     54,525
3,092     3,092
28,398     28,398
55,984     55,984
    313,115 -313,115
137,224     137,224
56,358     56,358
37,258     37,258
61,405     61,405
305,832     305,832
56,905     56,905
890     890
    11,248 -11,248
700,959     700,959
555,876     555,876
534,624     534,624
3,689     3,689
119,047     119,047
317,693     317,693
14,461     14,461
179     179
210,160     210,160
291     291
2,830,240     2,830,240
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       5,382,462
b       361,903
c       224,684
d       320,915
e       -77,589
      108,471
      296,388
      254,489
      31,722
      185,784
      54,525
      3,092
      28,398
      55,984
      -313,115
      137,224
      56,358
      37,258
      61,405
      305,832
      56,905
      890
      -11,248
      700,959
      555,876
      534,624
      3,689
      119,047
      317,693
      14,461
      179
      210,160
      291
      2,830,240
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 12,849,956
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 12,593,860 243,063,690 0.051813
2016 12,461,545 222,264,888 0.056066
2015 10,883,269 238,807,837 0.045573
2014 11,740,885 232,905,145 0.050411
2013 9,352,311 205,427,452 0.045526
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.249389
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
0.049878
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
311,484,204
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
15,536,209
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
160,162
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
15,696,371
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
15,844,721
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 1 160,162
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........................... 3 160,162
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- ..... 5 160,162
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 380,194
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.............. 7 380,194
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 10 220,032
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet220,032 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletPACIFIC FOUNDATION SERVICES LLC Telephone no.bullet (415) 561-6540

    Located atbullet1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300SAN FRANCISCOCA ZIP+4bullet94109
    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
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DAVID FILO PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    ANGELA FILO CFO & SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 7
    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
    GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTMENT MANAGER 1,597,612
    555 CALIFORNIA STREET 44TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
    PACIFIC FOUNDATION SERVICES LLC CONSULTANT 399,470
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109
    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
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    316,227,618
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    0
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    316,227,618
    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
    316,227,618
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    4,743,414
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    311,484,204
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    15,574,210
    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
    15,574,210
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    160,162
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    160,162
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    15,414,048
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    15,414,048
    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
    15,414,048
    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
    15,844,721
    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
    15,844,721
    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
    160,162
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    15,684,559
    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 15,414,048
    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...... 1,075,932
    e From 2017...... 2,220,287
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 3,296,219
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 15,844,721
    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..... 15,414,048
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 430,673
    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 3,726,892
    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 ......     		3,726,892
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016.... 1,075,932
    d Excess from 2017.... 2,220,287
    e Excess from 2018.... 430,673
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    826 NATIONAL
    44 GOUGH SUITE 206
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA 826 NATIONAL FY19 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    ABRAHAM'S TENT ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 19124
    LAKE CHARLES,LA70616     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
    125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SIX AUDACIOUS GOALS 3,900,000
    THE BDOTE LEARNING CENTER
    3216 E 29TH STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    BERKELEY STUDENT COOPERATIVE INC
    2424 RIDGE ROAD 121 NORTH GATE HALL
    5860
    BERKELEY,CA94709     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2,500
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA THE STANFORD FUND 250,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DEAN'S FUND 100,000
    BREAKTHROUGH SILICON VALLEY
    HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 1635 PARK
    AVENUE
    SAN JOSE,CA95126     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    BREAKTHROUGH SILICON VALLEY
    HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 1635 PARK
    AVENUE
    SAN JOSE,CA95126     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PARTNERS
    1388 SUTTER STREET SUITE 400
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    CALIFORNIA CALLS EDUCATION FUND
    4801 EXPOSITION BOULEVARD
    LOS ANGELES,CA90016     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA CENSUS 2020 MILLION VOTERS PROJECT 50,000
    CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND
    520 3RD ST
    OAKLAND,CA94607     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    CANOPY
    3921 EAST BAYSHORE ROAD
    PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA SUPPORT FOR EVENT WITH HOPE JAHREN: THE WONDER OF TREES 10,000
    CHICANA FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
    1419 BURLINGAME AVE SUITE W2
    BURLINGAME,CA94010     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA TO SUPPORT A SCHOLARSHIP AND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARS 5,000
    COLLEGE TRACK
    112 LINDEN STREET
    OAKLAND,CA94607     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT (NATIONAL) 100,000
    DESARROLLO FAMILIAR INC (FAMILIAS UNIDAS)
    205 39TH ST
    RICHMOND,CA94805     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    DONORSCHOOSEORG
    134 WEST 37TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROJECTS 75,000
    EARTHJUSTICE
    50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA CLIMATE & ENERGY PROGRAM 400,000
    EAST PALO ALTO ACADEMY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 50803
    PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 75,000
    EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    1041 MYRTLE STREET
    EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    1041 MYRTLE STREET
    EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    1041 MYRTLE STREET
    EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA 2018 JOURNALISM TRIP 10,500
    EDBUILD INC
    140 BAY STREET SUITE A2
    JERSEY CITY,NJ07302     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA PROVIDING SUPPORT TO STATES FOR FUNDING REFORM 100,000
    THE ENERGY FOUNDATION
    301 BATTERY STREET 5TH FLOOR
    TH FLOOR SAN FRANCIS,CA94111     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 600,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED
    257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP
    1436 U STREET NW 101
    WASHINGTON,CA20009     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA TO SUPPORT A SCIENCE RESEARCH FUND TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 350,000
    FOUNDATION FOR A COLLEGE EDUCATION
    PO BOX 50518
    EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 35,000
    FOUNDATION FOR A COLLEGE EDUCATION
    PO BOX 50518
    EAST PALO ALTO,CA94303     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA IN HONOR OF ANNA WARING'S RETIREMENT 10,000
    GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC
    800 MARKET STREET SEVENTH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT ADVANCING MOVEMENTS THAT RESULT IN SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AND GENDER EQUALITY 800,000
    GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC
    801 MARKET STREET SEVENTH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    GLOBAL PRESS INSTITUTE
    700 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 200,000
    GROUNDSWELL FUND INC
    PO BOX 71642
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    GROUNDSWELL FUND INC
    PO BOX 71642
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA BIRTH JUSTICE FUND 100,000
    HORIZONS FOUNDATION
    550 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 700
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 40,000
    HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC
    350 FIFTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10118     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 150,000
    IMENTOR
    30 BROAD STREET 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA IMENTOR 2018-23 STRATEGIC PLAN 750,000
    JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
    828 MID-CAMPUS DRIVE SOUTH 103
    KEDZIE HALL
    MANHATTAN,KS66506     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA MENTOR PROGRAM 50,000
    MARCH FOR MOMS ASSOCIATION
    11900 W 87TH ST PKWY SUITE 225
    LENEXA,KS66215     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    MOMENTUM FOR MENTAL HEALTH
    438 NORTH WHITE RD
    SAN JOSE,CA95127     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER
    PO 23973
    PLEASANTON,CA94523     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
    284 LINCOLN ST
    LANDER,WY82520     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES
    1875 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
    650
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA ADVANCE MATERNITY CARE 250,000
    NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND (EDUCATION FUNDER STRATEGY GROUP)
    1900 L STREET NW SUITE 520
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA EDUCATION FUNDER STRATEGY GROUP 25,000
    NEW STORY INC
    182 HOWARD ST 101
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    NEW TEACHER CENTER
    110 COOPER STREET 5TH FLOOR
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95060     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 225,000
    NEW TEACHER CENTER
    110 COOPER STREET 5TH FLOOR
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95060     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
    NEW TEACHER CENTER
    110 COOPER STREET 5TH FLOOR
    SANTA CRUZ,CA95060     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA SEED MATCH 100,000
    NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
    160 SPEAR STREET SUITE 360
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA MEMBERSHIP DUES ($750 MEMBERSHIP DUES, $14,250 CONSIDERED GRANT) 14,250
    PACIFIC BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH
    575 MARKET STREET SUITE 600
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTING MIDWIFERY: SCALING THE INTEGRATION GUIDE AND CHANGING PAYER PRACTICES 311,000
    PEACE DEVELOPMENT FUND (INSIGHT-OUT)
    PO BOX 40250
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94140     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT FOR INSIGHT-OUT 25,000
    PEACE DEVELOPMENT FUND (INSIGHT-OUT)
    PO BOX 40250
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94140     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT FOR INSIGHT-OUT 10,000
    PENINSULA BRIDGE PROGRAM
    PO BOX 963
    MENLO PARK,CA94026     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA PENINSULA BRIDGE GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED
    2155 S BASCOM AVE SUITE 201
    CAMPBELL,CA95008     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PLAYWORKS - SILICON VALLEY 10,000
    PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (ARIADNE LABS)
    677 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA ARIADNE LABS 350,000
    PRO PUBLICA INC
    155 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 13TH
    FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 500,000
    QUEST SCHOLARS PROGRAM
    445 SHERMAN AVE STE 100
    PALO ALTO,CA94306     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    RAVENSWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 396
    MENLO PARK,CA94026     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    REDWOOD CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 3046
    REDWOOD CITY,CA94064     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    RYSE INC
    205 41ST STREET
    RICHMOND,CA94805     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION
    601 W 26TH ST STE 325-47
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SHOTGUN PLAYERS INC
    1901 ASHBY AVENUE
    BERKELEY,CA94703     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    SIERRA CLUB
    2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA BEYOND COAL AND CALIFORNIA MY GENERATION CAMPAIGNS 1,250,000
    STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
    1608 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 211
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
    1608 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 211
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA NEW VOICES ORGANIZING PROJECT 160,000
    SUMMER SEARCH (THE RECHARGE GROUP)
    101 HOWARD STREET SUITE 250
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    TEEN SUCCESS INC
    508 VALLEY WAY
    MILPITAS,CA95035     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    TRACE MEDIA INC
    PO BOX 24532
    BROOKLYN,NY11220     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA THE KIDS WHO AREN'T COMING BACK 100,000
    TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    25 BUICK STREET SUITE 200 OFFICE OF
    SPONSORED PROGRAMS
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA DEVELOPMENT OF A MEDICAL LABOR INDUCTION ARTICLE 15,000
    UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION
    121 NORTH GATE HALL
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA UC BERKELEY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM GENERAL SUPPORT 400,000
    UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION
    121 NORTH GATE HALL
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM CAMPAIGN 1,000,000
    WEST COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
    217C W RICHMOND AVENUE
    POINT RICHMOND,CA94801     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SILICON VALLEY DBA YWCA OF SILICON VA
    375 SOUTH THIRD STREET
    SAN JOSE,CA95112     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    YOUTH SPEAKS INC
    1663 MISSION ST SUITE 604
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    YUMA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    2404 E 24TH STREET
    YUMA,AZ85365     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GSE ALUMNI EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD 24,300
    Total .................................bullet 3a 15,390,050
    bApproved for future payment
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA THE STANFORD FUND 250,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA THE STANFORD FUND 250,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA THE STANFORD FUND 250,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    326 GALVEZ STREET
    STANFORD,CA94305     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA THE STANFORD FUND 250,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP
    1436 U STREET NW 101
    WASHINGTON,CA20009     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA TO SUPPORT A SCIENCE RESEARCH FUND TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 350,000
    GLOBAL PRESS INSTITUTE
    700 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 250,000
    GLOBAL PRESS INSTITUTE
    700 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA GENERAL SUPPORT 300,000
    GROUNDSWELL FUND INC
    PO BOX 71642
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA BIRTH JUSTICE FUND 100,000
    IMENTOR
    30 BROAD STREET 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA IMENTOR 2018-23 STRATEGIC PLAN 750,000
    IMENTOR
    30 BROAD STREET 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA IMENTOR 2018-23 STRATEGIC PLAN 750,000
    NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES
    1875 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
    650
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA ADVANCE MATERNITY CARE 250,000
    PACIFIC BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH
    575 MARKET STREET SUITE 600
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA PROMOTING MIDWIFERY: SCALING THE INTEGRATION GUIDE AND CHANGING PAYER PRACTICES 310,000
    PENINSULA BRIDGE PROGRAM
    PO BOX 963
    MENLO PARK,CA94026     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA PENINSULA BRIDGE GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (ARIADNE LABS)
    677 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA ARIADNE LABS 350,000
    STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
    1608 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 211
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA NEW VOICES ORGANIZING PROJECT 160,000
    STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
    1608 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 211
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA NEW VOICES ORGANIZING PROJECT 160,000
    UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION
    121 NORTH GATE HALL
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		  501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHA UC BERKELEY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM GENERAL SUPPORT 400,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 5,180,000
    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 12,845  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 4,283,360  
    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.....     01 819  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 8,212,702  
    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 12,509,726 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    12,509,726
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

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

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    94-3380194
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that 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
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    94-3380194
    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
    DAVID AND ANGELA FILO  
    1660 BUSH STREET SUITE 300
     
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA94109

    		$ 16,616,688


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3380194
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    94-3380194
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 32,100 16,050   16,050

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    QUOTED MARKET 172,584,625 172,584,625

    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS FMV 37,475,343 37,475,343

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 4,255 213   4,042


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    UNSETTLED STOCK 72,294 48,021 48,021


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED EXPENSES ON INVESTMENTS 19,390,548


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 4,941 247   4,765
    MEMBERSHIP DUES 3,790 190   9,624
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,099 1,099   0


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    K-1 BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE OTHER INCOME   164,677  
    K-1 BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE DEDUCTIONS   -134,256  
    K-1 BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE MANAGEMENT FEES   -925,265  
    OTHER 819 819 819


    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Description Amount
    DEFERRED EXCISE TAX 383,000


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 1,269,000 886,000
    CURRENT EXCISE TAX 37,806 0


    TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION 399,470 59,921   339,550
    MANAGEMENT FEES 1,597,612 1,597,612   0
    OTHER 81,514 4,076   77,438


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    YELLOW CHAIR FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    94-3380194
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER TAXES 335 0   0
    EXCISE TAX EXPENSE 160,587 0   0