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GRAPHIC pr¡nt - DO NOT PROCESS ORIGINAL DATA - Production I of22 DLN: 93491319O542O8 OMB No. 1545-0052 -.,990-PF Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(L) Trust Treated as Prívate Foundation Department of the Treasury lntemal Revenue Service 2017 Þ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as ¡t may be made public. þ Informatíon about Form 99O-PF and ¡ts instructions is atvrana,iß,aeKtlf.prm99,OÞf, For calendar year 2OL7, or tax year beginning O1-O1-2017 Ðpen te Public trnspectiðn , and ending L2-?L-2OL7 Name AEm MERCER FAMILY FOUNDATTON number 20-t982204 if ma¡l is or or B Telephone number (see ¡nstructions) 248 119 WEST 72ND ZIP or country, C If exempt¡on appllcation is pend¡ng, check here NEW YORK, NY !þ G Check all that apply fJ il In¡t¡.1 return of a tormer publ¡c charity fl Amended return lf Name cha Initial return [.]ì Finat return u H Check type Ü I oF charitable Fair market value of all assets at end of yeat (from Part il, col, (c), I¡ne 16)þ+ 30,151,485 I q ë' IE d-l 4r- Õ Analysis of Revenue and Expenses Ohe totat of amounts In columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessar¡ly equal the amounts ¡n column (a) (see ¡nstruct¡ons),) M ¡f tf'" Dividends and interest from securiEies Accrual F If the foundat¡on is ¡n a 60-month terminat¡on under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .....,. Þ n (a) Revenue and expenses per þooks (b) Net ¡nvestment tncome (c) Adjusted net rncome ) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basls only) 283,924 243,924 283,924 283,924 283,924 Gross rents Net rental income or (loss) Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 rÈj 9,O75,864 Gross sales price for all assets on l¡ne 6a Capital ga¡n net income (from Part IV, line 2) Net short-term capital ga¡n 9 Income modificat¡ons . b Gross sales less returns and allowances Less: Cost of goods sold c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule) 11 Other income (attach schedule) t2 Total. Add lines 1 through 9,359,788 11 officers, directors, trustees, etc. L3 Compensation 14 Other employee salaries and wages 15 Pension plans, employee benefits 16a Legal fees (attach schedule) oF b Accounting tees (attach schedule) c Other proress¡onal fees (attach schedule) 17 Interest 18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 19 Deprec¡at¡on (attach schedule) and depletion 20 Occupancy 2L Travel, conferences, and meetings 22 Printing and publications , . g 3,73Ê , , 23 Other expenses (attach schedule) 24 Total operat¡ng and administrat¡ve expenses, https //eup. eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sd i/proxy/printS ub : il foundation is not required to attach I rg ffi .,..... Þ (Paft I, column (d) must be on cash basis.) Interest on savings and temporary cash ¡nvestments 1Oa $ þ method: R! casir 3 7 L¡J under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here foundation (specify) 4 b ü. ¡{ Ü otf'.. Check Þ Sch. B 6a ôJ J Accounting 2 b t& Other taxabte If pr¡vate foundat¡on status was term¡nated ,schedule) 5a ú¡ E Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach 1 ttl trust lll Þ 2, Foreign organizat¡ons meeting the 8570 test, check here and attach computatlon .., þ organization: Ml Section 501(cX3) exempt pr¡vate foundation Sect¡on Part D 1. Fore¡gn organ¡zatlons, check here............, w 5C tzl3l20t8 Page 2 of 22 Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses ïhe totat ) of amounts ln columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necæsar¡ly equal the amounts in column (a) (see instruct¡ons),) 3,786 Add lines 13 through 23 25 26 Contributions, gifts, grants pa¡d a b c (b) Net investment tncome Adjusted net lncome D¡sbursements for chari[able purposes (cash bas¡s only) 0 c L5,222,3O2 75,222,3O2 Total expenses and disbursements, Add lines 24 and 25 27 Revenue and expenses per books 15,226,088 302 0 Subtract line 26 from line 12: Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements Net ¡nvestment ¡ncome (if negative, enter -0-) Adjusted net ¡ncome(if negative, enter -0-) -5,866,30C 283,924 283,924 For Paperwork Reduct¡on Act Notice, see instructions' https ://eup.eps. i rs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS Cat. No. 11289X ub Form 99O-PF (2017) 1213120t8 Page 3 Form 990-PF Pqçf fI L7) 2 Cash-non-interest-bearing 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 3 Accounts receivable (b) Book Value Fa ir 4,536,947 4,536,84L 25,674,644 25,6L4,644 30,15 1,485 30,151,485 Þ Þ Þ 4 Pledges receivable 5 Grants receivable . 6 Rece¡vables due from officers, directors, trustees, and oLher disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions) , 7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) Less: allowance for doubtful accounts LesS: allowance for doubtful accounts use þ Þ Þ 8 Inventor¡es for sale or 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . , , Investments-U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) b Investments-corporate stock (attach schedule) c Investments-corporate bonds (attach schedule) Investments-land, build¡ngs, and equipment: basis Þ Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 13 Investments-mortgage loans . . Investments-other (attach schedule) T4 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis T2 of Ênd t,505,967 Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 11 Beglnnlng of year (a) Book Value Attached schedules and amounts in the descriptíon column should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See ¡nstruct¡ons, Balance Sheets 1 1Oa of22 34,508,082 Þ Þ Less: accumulated deprec¡ation (attach schedule) Þ Þ 15 Other assets (describe 16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers-see the ) instruct¡ons. Also, see page 1, item I) E 3,736 36,O77,785 t7 Accounts payable and accrued expenses , 18 Grants payable, 19 Deferred revenue 20 Loans from otficers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons . w . 2t Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) 22 Other liabilit¡es (describe 23 Total l¡ab¡l¡t¡es(add lines 17 through 22) , 0 Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here Þ ilJ and complete lines 24 through 26 and l¡nes 30 and 31. 24 U 25 Temporarily restricted 26 Permanently restricted nrestricted Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 31. funds Þ M 27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current 28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund . 29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 36,O17,745 30,15 1,485 30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions) , Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see ¡nstructions) 36,O17,745 30,15 1,485 36,077,785 30,15 1,485 31 Pært Sl3 of ¡n Net Assets or Fund Balances 1 Total net assets or lund balances at beginning of year-Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with endof-year figure reported on prior year's return) 2 4 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Add lines l, 2, and 3 5 6 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Þ Total net assets or fund balances at end of year line 4 minus line 3 l* 1 36,0t7,785 2 -5 4 5)-Part II, column (b), line 30 5 6 30,1 Form https ://eup.eps. irs.gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printSub 300 3 5 1,485 99O-PF (2017) tzl3l20t8 Page 4 Form 990-PF (2017) Fart lV " Page of22 3 Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income (b) (a) (c) (d) Date acquired Date sold (mo., day, yr,) (mo., day, yr.) How acquired List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.9., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs, MLC Co,) P-Purchase D-Donation la (e) Gross sales price (f) (s) Depreciation allowed (or allowable) Cost or other basis (h ) Gain or (loss) mlnus Þlus exDense of sale a b c d Com on for assets F.M.V. as of ln in column and owned t2/3U69 Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) (k) Excess of col. (i) Adjusted bas¡s as of (l) the toundat¡on on (i) (¡) LU3tl69 over col or Losses (from col.(h)) ifa a b c d If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7 2 Càp¡tal gain net income or (net capital loss) 3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections L222(5) and (6): If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0in Part I, line 8 2 pärt V 3 Qualification Under Section 494O(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income (For optional use by domestic private toundations subject to the section 494O(a) tax on net investment income.) If section 494O(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank, Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 fax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? If "Yes," the foundation does not qualifv under section 4940(e). Do not complete this Þart. 1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions beFore making any entries (a) Base period years Ca¡endar tax (b) (c) Adjusted qual¡fy¡ng distr¡butions Net value of nonchar¡table-use assets 2015 19.024.3L8 24,542,516 2014 18r298,080 20 16 t3,447,O97 2072 1 1.669,7 18 2 Total of line 1, column (d) 3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period-divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence ¡t less than 5 years 4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2077 from Part X, line 5 5 Multiply line 4 by line 3 6 Enter 1olo of net ¡nvestment income (1olo of Part I, line 27b) Yes No (d) D¡str¡but¡on ratio divided col. 20 13 7 Add lines 5 and 8 6 2 3 4 6 7 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 , 8 If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, l¡ne 1b, and complete that part using a insfniclions 0 5 2,839 22 1olo tax rate. See the Part VI Form https ://eup.ep s. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS ub 99O-PF (2017) 121312018 Page 5 Form 990-PF 2oL7) tlr Vä . Exc¡se la Based on fnvestment Income 49 4o(a), 494o(b), 4940(e), or Exempt operat¡ng toundat¡ons described in section 4g4)(d)(2), check here Þ Ü an¿ enter.,N/A,, on line 1 Date of ruling or determination letter: copy of letter ¡f necessary-see ¡nstruct¡ons) b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in part V. check nere c Þ M and enter 1olo 1 All other domestic foundations enter 2olo of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 5 6 Cred its/Payments: 2 3 4 2017 estimated tax payments and 2016 overpayment credited to 2017 b Exempt foreign organ¡zations-tax w¡thheld at source c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) , a 7 8 9 10 11 Backup w¡thhold¡ng erroneously w¡thheld . Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d. b 6a 6b 6c 6d Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2O1B estimated tax VäI-A Statements Þ 87L 2 3 4 5 3,754 Enteranypenaltyforunderpaymentofestimatedtax.Checknere M ÍForm222O¡sattached.ËJ Tax due, If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed . overpayment' If line 7 is more lhan the total of lines 5 and B, enter the amount overpaid, Part 1a 839 of Part I, line 27b 4%o of part I, line 12, col. (b) Tax under sect¡on 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only, Others enter -0-) Add lines 1 and 2. Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -O-) Tax based on ¡nvestment ¡ncome. subtract l¡ne 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -o- . . d of22 7 750 I 40 Þ þ nded Þ 10 11 a7L Activities During the tax year, d¡d the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislat¡on or d¡d it par[icipate or intervene in any political campaign? Did it spend more than $100 dur¡ng the year (either directly or ¡nd¡rectly) for political purposes (see Instructions 1a for definition)?. 1b Yes No If the answer is 'Yes" to 7a or 7b, attach a deta¡ted descr¡ption of the activ¡ties and copies of any mater¡als published or d¡stributed by the foundation in connection w¡th the activ¡t¡es. c d e 2 Dld the foundation file Form 112O-POL for this year?, Enter the amount (it any) of tax on political expehditures (section 4955) imposed during thè year: (1) On the foundation. Þ g (2) On foundation managers. Þ g Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for polit¡cal expend¡ture tax imposed on foundation managers. ts g 1c Has the foundation engaged in any act¡v¡ties that have not previously been reported to the IRS? "Yes," attach a detailed description of the act¡vities. 2 No 3 No No ff 3 4a b 5 Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles of incorporation, or bylaws, or other s¡milar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes Did the foundat¡on have unrelated business gross income of g1,000 or more during the year?, If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 99O-T for this year?, Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year? If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruct¡on T. 4d 4b No 5 Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either: By language in the governing instrument, or 6 . . By staLe legislation that effeclively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory d¡rec[ions 7 that conflict w¡th the state law remain in the governing ¡nstrument? , . Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year?If "Yes," complete Part and Part XV. 8a Enter the staLes to wh¡ch the foundation reports or with which ¡t is registered (see instructions) b 9 10 II, 6 Yes 7 Yes 8b Yes cot. (c), Ifthe answer is "Yes" [o line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney General (or designate) of each slate as required by General Instruct¡on G? If "No,' attach explanat¡on , Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3) or a9a20)$) for calendar year 2OL7 or the taxable year beg¡nning in 2017 (see instruct¡ons for Part XIV)? If 'Yes,' complete Part XIV Did any persons become substant¡al contributors during the tax year? If'Yes," attach a schedute tist¡ng the¡r names and addresses. Form https ://eup. eps. rs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS ub ¡ 9 No 10 No 99O-PF (2017) t2l3/20t8 Page 6 Form 990-PF (2017) Part VfI* Page Statements rdi Activities 13 L4 The books are in care of Þneaer¡H L2 5 cont¡ At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or ind¡rectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning ot section 512(bX13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions). Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instruct¡ons) Did the foundation comply with the publ¡c inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application? 11 of22 No TL L2 13 No Yes Website address nenc¡n Located at Þz+o n¡veastoe BLVD Apr 24A 15 16 NEW Telephone no, Þ(631) 331-0515 yoRK Ny zlP+4ÞLOO69 VII-8 af Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be ired rd¡ any ¡tem is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception appl¡es, 1a Dur¡ng 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 otherw¡se extend credit to (or accept it trom) (3) (4) a disqualified person?. Furnish goods, services, or tacilit¡es to (or accept them from) a d¡squalified person? Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disquallfied person? Transfer any income or assets to a disqual¡fied person (or make any of either available (5) for the benefit or use oF a disqualified person)?. (6) Aqree to pay money or property to a government official? (Except¡on. Check "No" 2 a c b 4a b , 2o-, 2o-, n Ves M no [f V"" M no [] V." M ¡¡o I V"" ü fVo ilV"" If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in20t7 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation 2b n yes M no Form irs. 1c M ¡lo or disqualified persons after May 26, 7969i (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved by the Commissioner under sect¡on 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequesç or (3) the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding per¡od?lLJse Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine if the foundation had excess bus¡ness holdings in 2017.). Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes? Did the foundat¡on make any ¡nvestment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its charitable p that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day ot the tax year beginning in 2Ol7? s. 1b 20- Did the foundation hold more than a 2o/o direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at any time during the year?. https ://eup.ep No ü V., M no Are there any years listed in 2a for which the toundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year's undistributed ¡ncome? (If applying section 4942(a)(2) to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement-see instructions.), It the provisions of sect¡on 4942(a)(2) are being appl¡ed to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here. Þ 203a Yes if the Foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the otficial lor a period after terminat¡on of government service, if terminat¡ng within 90 days.). fl V"" M to If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)-(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Rè0ulat¡ons section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? . Organizat¡ons relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here, Þ il Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any ofthe acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts, that were not corrected before the first day oF the tax year beg¡nning in 2017?, Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the toundation was a pr¡vate operating foundation def¡ned in sect¡on 49420)(3) or a9a20)(5)): Atthe end oftax year 2017t did the toundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d and6e,PartXIII)fortaxyear(s)beginningbeforc20lT?. If "Yes," list the years Þ 20- , 20- , 20- , 20b lv"rl ro lre I l¡vo Statements File Form 4720 c 15 At any time during calendar yeat 2077, did the foundation have an ¡nterest in or a signature or other authority over a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for F¡nCEN Form ll4, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country )> Pärt b Þ Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts f¡l¡ng Form 990-PF ¡n lieu ot Form 1O41 -Check here . and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. gov/mef/rrd prd/sd i/proxy/printSub 3b 4a No 4b No 99O-PF (2017) t213l20t8 PageT of22 Form 990-PF (201 7) ÞA rt VIIStatements 5a Paqe Regardi Act¡v¡ties for Which Forrn 4720 May Be During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to: (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? (2) Influence the outcome ofany specific public election (see section 4955); orto carry [f v.. M on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?. Yes (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? Yes (4) Prov¡de a grant to an organization other than a char¡table, etc., organization described in section 4945(d)(4XA)? (see instructions). v"" (5) Provide For any purpose other than rel¡gious, charitable, scient¡fic, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?, n y"" jà If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)-(5), did any of the transactions taif to qualify under the exceptions ¿escrt¡-Ë¿ Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see lnstructions)? , Organlzations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here. > If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exempt¡on from the tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?. Yes If "Yes," attach the statement requ¡red by Regutations section S3.4g4S-S(d). il b c 6a b 7a Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, direcuy or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?, . Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ff'Yes' to 6b, file Form 8870. At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohib¡ted tax shelter transaction? did the foundation receive any proceeds or have net income attributable to the transaction? brf ¡¡o M r,¡o M r.¡o Mno Ml r.¡o 5b fl no ü v." M ¡¡o lf v"" No Form https ://eup.eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/pr intS ub 6 uired 6b No 7b 99O-PF (2017) l2l3l20t8 Page B of22 Form 990-PF (2017) Part Paqe 7 Informat¡on About Officers, D¡rectors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees, VIII and Contractors I see ¡nstruct¡ons (a) Name and address (b) DIRECTOR REBEKAH MERCER 2 NY (d) Contribut¡ons to employee benefit plans and deferred (e) Expense account, other allowances 0 0 0 000.00 240 RIVERSIDE BLVD NEW YORK, (c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -o-) T¡tle, and average hours per week devoted to position 10069 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those ¡ncluded on ¡ne 1-see (a) Name and address ot each employee pa¡d more than $50,000 Title, and average hours per week (c) Compensation (b) devoted to position . If none, enter "NONE," Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred (d) comDensation (e) Expense account, other allowances NONE Þ Total number oF other employees paid over $50,000. 3 Five highestcontractors for Name and address of each servrces If enter "NONE". (b) Tvoe of service more than Com NONE Total number of others https //eu p.ep : s. irs. over $50,000 for professional services, gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS u b Þ t2/312018 Pärt IX*A ' Page9 of22 Sum mary of D¡rect Char¡table Activities Llst the foundation's four largest d¡rect char¡table activlUes dur¡ng the tax year, Include relevant stat¡st¡cal lnformat¡on such as the number of other benef¡ciaries Part IX-8 Expenses Sum mary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions) Describe the two largest program-related lnvestments made by the foundat¡on the tax on l¡nes 1 and 2. Amount 1 N/A All other program-related investments. See instructions, Total. Add lines 1 through 3 Form https ://eup. eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sd i/proxy/printS ub 99O-PF (2017) t2/3120r8 Page Form 990-PF (2017) Page Fært X Minimum Investment Return 1 Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc,, pu (All domestic foundations must complete this part, Fore¡gn foundations,see rposes: Average monthly fair market value of securities. 1a 0 b 1b 0 c Average of monthly cash balances, Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions). 1c 0 d Tota! (add lines 1a, b, and c). 1d 0 e Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and lc (attach detailed explanation). 1e Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets. Subtract line 2 trom line 1d, Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter L L/2o/o ot line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions), Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4 Minimum investment return, Enter 5olo of line 5. private operating Amount 3 4 5 6 Part Xï 1 2a nizations check here Þ il] an¿ do not com Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6, Tax on investment income for 2Ol7 trom Part VI, line 5, this b Income tax for 2Ol7, (This does not include the tax from Part VL), c Add lines 2a and 2b, 5 0 4 5 6 and certain foreign 0 rt. 6 Add lines 3 and 4. Deduction from d¡str¡butable amount (see 7 Distr¡butable amount as paÊ XII 1 Amounts paid (including admin¡strative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes: a b ¡nstructions). , Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part 2 3 pu rposes, Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the: a b line 1. 0 Qualifying Distributions (see instructions) etc.-total from Part I, column (d), line 26. Prograni-related investments-total trom Part IX-B, Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) d¡rectly in carrying out charitable, etc,, Expenses, contributions, g¡fts, Suitability test (prior IRS approval required), Cash distribut¡on test (attach the required schedule), Qualifying dístributions, Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4 Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment income. Enter 1% of Part 6 2 3 Distributable amount before adjustments, Subtract line 2c from line 1. Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying d¡stribut¡ons. 3 4 5 I i a 2 4 l0 of22 l, line 27b (see instructions). . 1a 1b 2 3a 3b 4 5 2 Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 6 Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), ¡n subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for 463 the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those vears. Form https ://eup.ep s. i rs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS ub 99O-PF (2017) t2l3l20r8 Page I Form 990-PF (201 Pa Undistributed Income Þa'É 9 instruct¡ons (a) (b) (c) Years prior to 2016 (d) Corpus 2016 2017 D¡stributable amount for 20L7 frcm part XI, line 7 2 Und¡stributed income, if any, as of the end of 2077i a Enter amount for 2016 only. b Total for prior years: 20_ , 20_, 20_ 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2077 a From 2072. 7, 1 b From 2013. c From 2014. d From 2015, e From 2016. , I Total of lines 3a through e, I of22 1 o 3,492,358 18,300,979 24,544,570 19,025,582 87,040,686 4 Qualifying distribulions for 2OI7 from part XII, line 4: þ g 75.222.302 a Applied to 2016, but not more than line Za b Applied to undistributed income ot prior years (Election required-see instructions), c Treated as d¡stributions out oF corpus (Elect¡on d e 5 required-see instruct¡ons), Applied to 2017 d¡stributable amount. Remaining amount distr¡buted out of corpus 75,222,3O2 Excess d¡stributions carryover applied to 2017. (If an amount appears In column (d), the 6 a b c d e same amount must be shown in column (a),) Enter the net total of each column as ¡nd¡cated below! Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e, Subtract line 5 Prior years' undistributed income, Subtract line 4b from line 2b . Enter the amount of prior years' undistributed income for which a not¡ce of defic¡ency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed, Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount -see instructions . Undistributed income for 2016, Subtract l¡ne 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount-see instruct¡ons f LO2,262,9A8 . . Undistribu[ed income for 2017. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2018 , 7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisFy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1XF) or a9a2(gX3) (Etection may be required - see instructions) , 8 Excess d¡stributions carryover from 2012 no! appl¡ed on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) , . 9 Excess distr¡but¡ons carryover to 2018. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a . 1O Analysis of line 9: a Excess from 2013. b Excess from 2014. 18.300.979 c Excess trom 2015. 24,544,570 d Excess from 2016, 19,025,582 e Excess frcm 2OI7, r5,222,302 0 Lr,677,197 90,585,79 1 Form https ://eup.eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printsub 99O-PF (2017) 12/3/20t8 Page 12 påge Form 990-PF (2017) Fant XIV instructions and Part VII-A, question 9) Pr¡vate Foundat¡ons 1a If the toundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating of22 1o foundation, and the rul¡ng is effective fo( 20t7, enter the date of the ruling, b Check box to ¡nd¡cate whether the organizat¡on is a private operating toundation described in section 2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net Prior 3 years Tax year ¡ncome from Part I or the minimum (b) 2016 (c) 20ls (a) 2ot7 ¡nvestment return from Part X tor each b c d fì +S+21¡¡1:¡ (d) ol. il +S+21¡¡1S; (e) Tota! 2oL4 year listed . . 85o/o of line 2a . Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed . Amounts included ¡n line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt act¡vities e Qualifying distributions made direct¡y for active conduct of exempt activ¡ties. 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 49420X3XBXi) b c "Endowment" alternative test- enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed. "Support" alternative test-enter: (1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section (2) (3) 4 512(aX5)), or royalties) . Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in sect¡on 49420)(3)(BXi¡i). Largest amount of support from an exempt organ¡zat¡on Gross rgan¡zat¡on had $5'OOO or more in 1 Informat¡on Regarding Foundation Managers¡ a List any managers of the foundat¡on who have contributed b more than 2olo of the total contributions received by the foundation L¡st any managers of the Foundat¡on who own 10o/o or more of the stock of a corporat¡on (or an equally large portion ot the ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 100/o or greater interest. Informat¡on Regard¡ng Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarsh¡p, etc., Programsl 2 Check here Þ ü] ¡f tne foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. a The name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed b The form in which appl¡cations should be submitted and information and materials they should include c Any submission deadlines d Any restrict¡ons or lim¡tations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable f¡elds, kinds ot inst¡tutions, or other factors: Form https ://eup. eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sd i/proxy/printSub 99O-PF (2017) tzl3t20t8 Page 13 Form 990-PF of22 11 XV , Supplementa ry Information (continued) 3G rants and Contr¡but¡ons Paid During the year or Approved for Future Payment Rec¡p¡ent Name and address (home or business) a If recipient is an individual, show any relatlonship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor Foundation status of rec¡pient Purpose of grant or Amount contribution Paid during the year See Additional Data Table b 3a Approved for future payment Total . Form https ://eup. eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS ub 990-PF (2017) 12/3120t8 Page 14 Form 99O-PF (2017) pêrt XV:-4, påqe of22 12 Analysis of Income-Producing Activities Unrelated business income Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. 1 Program service revenue: (e) Excluded by sect¡on 512, 513, or 514 (a) (b) (c) (d) Business code Amount Exclusion code Amount Related or exempt function income (See instructions.) a b c d e f 2 3 s Fees and contracts from government agencies Membership dues and assessments, Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4 Dividends and interest trom secur¡ties. 5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate: a Debt-financed property. b Not debt-financed property, 6 Net rental ¡ncome or (loss) from personal property 7 I Other investment income. Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than nventory Net ¡ncome or (loss) lrom special events: Gross prof¡t or (loss) from sales of inventory Other revenue i 9 10 11 b c d e 12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e), 13 Total, Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and 788 (e). (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to ver¡fv calculations.) Pårt XVI-3 L¡ne No. T Relationship of Activities to the 9,359,788 13 ¡shment of Exempt Purposes Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contr¡buted importantly to the accomplishment of the toundation's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions. Form https ://eup.eps. irs.gov/m eflrrdprd/sdi/proxy/printSu b 99O-PF (2017) t2/3120t8 Page 15 Form 990-PF (201 7) PærT XVTT 1 a b Cash. d Yes No la(1) Other assets, Other transactions: (1) Sales of assets to a nonchar¡table exempt organization, (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organ¡zation, (3) Rental of facilit¡es, equipment, or other assets. No 1al2) 1b( 1) No No No No 1bt2) 1b(3) 1bt4) (4) (5) c Reimbursement arrangements, Loans or loan guarantees. lbls) (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solic¡tations, lbt6t Sharing of facilit¡es, equipment, mail¡ng lists, other assets, or paid employees, 1c If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should alwaysshow the fair market value ot the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting fouìdation. If the foundaÈion received less than fair market va lue ¡n any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received, Llne No. Amount Name of nonchar¡table No of tra 2a Is the foundation directly or ind¡rectly affiliated w¡th, or related to, one or more tax-exempt orqanizations described in section 501(c) of the code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or ¡n section 527? . b If 13 anizat¡ons Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in sect¡on 501 (c) of th eCode(otherthansection50l(c)(3)organizations)orinsectiòn 527,relatiîgtoþolitical organizations? Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organizat¡on of: (1) (2) Paqe Information Regarding Transfers To and Transact¡ons and Relationships W¡th Noncharitable of22 ü-l y"s Mlruo "Yes," complete the following schedule. Name of Sign of of 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 bel¡et, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. 2018-1 1-15 S¡gnature of off¡cer or trustee Date Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Paid Preparer Use Only JACQUELYN JAMES VARGA F¡rm's name þ Firm's address Þ ) Title Date 2074-7]-L4 GOLUB LACAPRA WILSON & DETIBERIIS LLp the IRS dlscuss teturn the preparer shown below ilt."ilno Check if selfemployed r PTIN P00289558 Firm's EIN Þ11-3501980 2 ROOSEVELT AVE PRT JEFF STA, NY 177763337 Phone no. (631) 331-0515 Form https ://eup. eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sd i/proxy/printS ub 99O-PF (2017) t2/312018 Page 16 of22 Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: 20-L982204 EIN: Name: Form 99OPF - MERCER FAMILY FOUNDATION on: ¡al Cond¡t¡on SpeciaÌ Condition De$craptior¡ Form 99OPF Part XV L¡ne 3 - Grants and Contributions Paid Du Rec¡ p¡Bnt N¡rne and adclrcss (lrorne or businuss) A If recipient is an irrclìvìclua!, show any relijtionshrp to any fbundation mänager or substantial contributor ndätion stirtus of rccÌpÍ{¡ nt FÕu or for Future Purpose of çIant or corrtri b ution ArÌoúr'ì[ ,1aid dutinq the year THE HEARTLAND INSTITUE19 SO LASALLE STE 903 CHICAGO, IL 60603 NON PROFIT DONATION 800,000 MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYCPW 79TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10024 NON PROFIT DONATION 625,000 MEDIA RESERACH CENTERl9OO CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE NON PROFIT DONATION 2,000,000 MANHATTAN INST FOR POLICY RESEARCH52 VANDERBILT AVENUE SUITE 201 NEW YORK, NY 10017 NON PROFIT DONATION 450,000 FOUNDATION FOR CULTURAL REVIEWING THE NEW CRITERIONgOO BROADWAY SUITE 602 NEW YORK, NY 10003 NON PROFIT DONATION 1 THE BECKET FUNDl2OO NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW SUITE 7OO WASHINGTON, DC 20036 NON PROFIT DONATION 400,000 THE CALVIN COOLIDGE FOUNDATION 37BO VERMONT 1OOA NON PROFIT DONATION 130,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 635,802 OISMPO BOX T279 CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523 NON PROFIT DONATION 500,000 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTAB]LITY INSTITUTETALLAHASSE TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 NON PROFIT DONATION 1,725,000 CATO INSTITUTElOO MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 2OOO1 NON PROFIT DONATION 300,000 SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS 95 PINE STREET NEW YORK, NY 10005 NON PROFIT DONATION 550,000 GATESTONE INSTITUTETsO 3Rq NON PROFIT DONATION 200,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 1,760,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 150,000 RESTON,VA 20191 50,000 PLYMOUTH,VT 05056 LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION FUND 667 EAST BIG BEAVER ROAD SUITE 205 TROY, MI 48083 AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 100172703 RECLAIM NEW YORK INC597 sTH AVENUE SUITE 2703 NEW YORK, NY 10017 CENTER FOR UNION FACTSlO9O VERMONT AVE NW SUITE 8OO WASHINGTON, DC 200054961 hftps ://eup.eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sd i/proxy/printSub 121312018 PagelT of22 tìeüipieû[ If recipjenl is ¿ir individriôi, [:ou ñd¿] t.iù n 9t¿ìtus ùf Nane aûd âddtess (home or blis¡ness) show âr1y reìât¡0nslrlp l0 any foLjrldðtion fi â!.ìrtÇ€r or sut)stôntii!l (:orìl.ilrul.)r TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORKPO BOX Purpose of 0r¿ìnt 0r contrib r¡tion Anl 0u ùt rectl)ietìt NON PROFIT DONTAION 10,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 500,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 400,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 170,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 20,000 THE FAMILY LEADER FOUNDATIONPO BOX 42245 URBANDALE, IA 50323 NON PROFIT DONATION 25,000 EMPRIE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY150 BROADWAY SUITE 404 MENANDS, NY 12204 NON PROFIT DONATION 100,000 JDRF26 BROADWAY 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10004 NON-PROFIT DONATION 132,000 WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION4T5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE STE 950 NEW YORK, NY 10115 NON-PROFIT DONATION 294,500 AMERICAN ASSOC FOR AEROSOL RESEACH1113O SUNRISE VALLEY DRIV STE 350 RESTON, VA 20191 NON-PROFIT DONATION 30,000 THE ANGLOSPHERE SOCIETY625 WYNDEMERE AVENUE NON-PROFIT DONATION 25,000 THE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT LEGAL INSTl155 15TH ST NW 9OO WASHINGTON, DC 20005 NON-PROFIT DONATION 200,000 VISION MEXICO1514 HAWTHORNE EL PASO, TX 79902 NON-PROFIT DONATION 25,000 SUSAN B ANTHONY LIST INC ED FD 28OO S SHIRLINGTON RD STE 12OO NON PROFIT DONATION 500,000 NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN2gOO SOUTHERN BLVD BRONX, NY 104585126 NON-PROFIT DONATION 10,000 THE PECONIC LAND TRUST296 HAMPTON ROAD SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968 NON PROFIT DONATION 15,000 THE LEADERSHIP INSTITIUTEl 101 NORTH HIGHLAND ST NON PROFIT DONATION 15,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 25,000 THE FEDERALIST SOCIETYlOl5 18TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 NON PROFIT DONATION 500,000 COLD SPRING HARBOR LABl BUNGTOWN ROAD COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY II724 NON PROFIT DONATION 750,000 NON PROFIT DONATION 100,000 t624 AUSTIN,TX 73301 DONORS TRUSTlSOO DIAGONAL RD S-2BO ALEXANDRIA,VA 22314 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES RESERACH INSTUCLA-BERKELEY CAMPUS 17 GAUSS WAY BERKELEY, CA 94720 CO2 COAL]TION1621 NORTH KENT ST 603 ARLINGTON,VA 22209 THE FRICK COLLECTIONlE TOTH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 RTDGEWOOD, ARLTNGTON, ARLTNGTON, NJ 07450 VA 22206 VA 22207 AIYERICAN PRINCIPALS PROJECT2BOO SHIRLINGTON ROAD STE 1201 ARLINGTON,VA 22206 https://eup.eps. irs.gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printS ub t2l3l20t8 Page tìeciÊ ient: Name a¡ld ¿ltldress (horîe or business) 1f re(:ipienl is .ìn individuâ1, ghow åny Ìeìàtionship to any fouDCJã[ion manðger or substânh¡âl contributor F0u nd¿ì fl0n slatus of Purpose 0f gr¿ìnt or co ntri bution Anì l8 of22 ount reciDient UNITED STATES COMMON SENSE2483 OLD MIDDLEFIELD WAY MOUNTAN VIEW, CA 94043 HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY535 EAST TOTH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 1,000,000 DONATION Þ Total 3a b NON PROFIT t5,222,302 Approved for future payment Total . 3b https ://eup.eps. irs. gov/mef/rrdprd/sdi/proxy/printSub þ t2l3/2018 Page 19 le HIC print - 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