IRS Form 990PF for Esh Charitable Foundation (113429423) for 12/2015 from Citizenaudit.Org

Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS lAs Filed Data - l DLN=93491320022376I OMB No 1545-0052 Form990-PF Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation 2015 Department of the Treasury > Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Internal Revenue SeNice > Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov(form9902f. Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015

Name of foundation A Employer identification number ESH Charitable Foundation 1 1-3429423

Number and street (or P 0 box number if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/swte BTelephone number (see instructions) 115 Christopher Columbus Drive (201) 333-5900

City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code C If exemption application is pending, check here D Jersey City, NJ 07302 F

G Check all that apply I-Initial return I-Initial return ofa former public charity D 1. Foreign organizations, check here D r I-Final return I-A mended return I-Address change I-Name change 2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85% test, check here and attach computation F I- E If private foundation status was terminated H Check type oforganization IVSection 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here > r I-Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust I-Other taxable private foundation IFair market value ofall assets at end JAccounting method I7Cash I-Accrual F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination ofyear (from Pair [1, col (c), I- Other (speCIfy) under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here > F l/ne16)>$ 1,020,384 (Part 1, column ((1) must be on cash basts )

m Analysis of Revenue and Expenses Revenue and Disbursements (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not expenses per Net Investment Adjusted net for charitable necessalily equal the amounts in column (a) (see (a) books (b) Income (C) purposes instructions) ) (d) (cash basis only) 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc , received (attach

schedule) 250,120 2 Check P [- ifthe foundation is not reqUIred to attach Sch B Interest on savmgs and temporary cash investments 480 480

DiVidends and interest from securities 2,470 2,470

5a Gross rents b Net rental income or(loss) g 6a Net gain or(loss)from sale ofassets not online 10

g '3 Gross sales priceforallassets online6a 32 e 7 Capitalgain netincome (from PartIV,line 2) . 482

Net short-term capital gain 482

9 Income modifications 103 Gross sales less returns and allowances b Less Cost of goods sold .

c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule) .

11 Other income (attach schedule)

12 Total.A dd lines 1 through 11 253,070 3,432 482

13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc 14 Other employee salaries and wages 8 15 PenSIon plans, employee benefits . 2 16a Legal fees (attach schedule).

5 b Accounting fees (attach schedule).

L; c Other professmnalfees (attach schedule)

3 17 Interest a 13 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 3' 95 95

g 19 DepreCIation (attach schedule) and depletion g 20 Occupancy 3 21 Travel,conferences,and meetings. (E; 22 Printing and publications .

g. 23 Other expenses (attach schedule). 3,] 2,113 2,113

g 24 Total operating and administrative expenses. 2 Add lines 13 through 23 2,208 95 2,113

O 25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid 924,380 924,380

25 Total expenses and disbursements.A dd lines 24 and 25 926,588 95 926,493 27 Subtract line 26 from line 12 a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -673,518

b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,337

c Adjusted net income(if negative, enter -0-) 482

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Cat No 11289X Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF (2015) Page 2

m Ba'ance Sheets 23525922533119.2?31221125512ZiiydiEZEilslriiliJEE) 5322,21?an? 0,, Book Valuind 0f (3'... Mm. Value

Cash-non-interest-bearing 4,193 7,135 7,135

Savmgs and temporary cash investments . 1,474,176 833,157 833,157

Accounts receivable P Less allowance for doubtful accounts P

4 Pledges receivable P Less allowance for doubtful accounts P

Grants receivable

Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).

7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) P 148,700 Less allowance for doubtful accounts P 175,200 3,] 148,700 148,700

m 8 Inventories for sale or use .

g 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

3 103 Investments-U S and state government obligations (attach schedule)

b Investments-corporate stock (attach schedule) 72,861 3,] 71,821 31,150

c Investments-corporate bonds (attach schedule)

11 Investments-land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment baSlS F Less accumulated depreCIation (attach schedule)?

12 Investments-mortgage loans .

13 Investments-other (attach schedule) . 242 3' 242 242

14 Land,bUIldings,and eqUIpment baSISP Less accumulated depreCIation (attach schedule)?

15 Other assets (describe P )

16 Total assets(to be completed by all filers-see the instructions Also, see page 1, item I) 1,726,672 1,061,055 1,020,384

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses

18 Grants payable

5 19 Deferred revenue

% 20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons

2 21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule).

.1 22 Other liabilities (describe P )

23 Total liabilities(add lines 17 through 22) 0

m Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here D [- 8 and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31. g 24 Unrestricted

g 25 Temporarily restricted

E 26 Permanently restricted

E Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here F [7 5 and complete lines 27 through 31. 3 27 Capital stock, trust prinCIpal, or current funds

a 28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg , and eqUIpment fund

< 29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,726,672 1,061,055

g 30 Total net assets or fund balances(see instructions) 1,726,672 1,061,055

31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances(see instructions) 1,726,672 1,061,055 m Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

1 Total net assets orfund balances at beginning ofyear-Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree With end-of-yearfigure reported on prior year's return) 1 1,726,672

2 Enteramount from PartI,line 27a . . 2 -673,518

3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) P 3' 3 8,053

4 Addlines 1,2,and3 . . 4 1,061,207

5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) P y 5 152

6 Total net assets orfund balances at end ofyear(line4 minus line 5)-PartII,column (b),line 30 6 1,061,055 Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF(2015) Page3 Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e g , real estate, god/biggies Date achIred Date sold (a) 2-story brick warehouse, or common stock, 200 shs MLC Co) (b) D-Donation (c) (mo , day, yr) (cl) (mo , day, yr)

1a Long Term CapitalGain Distributions P 2014-03-31 2015-02-24

(e)Gross sales price DepreCIation allowed Cost or other ba5is Gain or(loss) (f) (or allowable) (9) plus expense ofsale (h) (e) plus (f) minus (9)

a 482 0 0 482

Complete only for assets showmg gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 Gains (Col (h) gain minus (i) F M v as gin/mg m $51,557,232; (k, 5,2285; 055?; 1'), a, CO' 13522232352202)?"l 0'

a 0 0 0 482

Ifgain, also enter in Part 1, line 7 l 2 Capitalgain netincome or(net capitalloss) 1 If(loss),enter-O- in PartI,line7 I 2 482

3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6)

Ifgain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions) If (loss), enter -0- l in PartI,line8 ...... I 3 482 m 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) Ifsection 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount ofany year in the base period? I- Yes F No If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e) Do not complete this part

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year, see instructions before making any entries (a) (b) (c) (d) Base period years Calendar Adjusted qualifying distributions Net value of noncharitable-use assets DIStnbUtlon ratio year (ortax year beginning in) (col (b) dIVIded by col (c))

2014 983,500 1,747,548 0562789

2013 54,800 1,473 37 202987

2012 222,085 20,173 11009022

2011 208,540 28,896 7216916

2010 160,694 13,466 11933314

Totalofline 1,column (d)...... 2 67925028

3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period-diVide the total on line 2 by 5, or by the number ofyears the foundation has been in existence ifless than 5 years 3 13 585006

4 Enterthe net value ofnoncharitable-use assets for2015from Part X,line 5. 4 1,301,136

5 Multiplyline4by line 3. 5 17,675,940

6 Enter 1% ofnetinvestmentincome(1% ofPartI,line 27b). 6 33

7 Add linesSand 6. 7 17,675,973

8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII,line 4...... 8 926,493

Ifline 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part usmg a 1% tax rate See the Part VI instructions Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF(2015) Page4 Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948-see page 18 of the instructions)

1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here F [- and enter"N/A" on line 1 Date of ruling or determination letter (attach copy of letter if necessary-see instructions) b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) reqUIrements in Part V, check 1 67

here F [-and enter 1% ofPart I, line 27b

C All other domestic foundations enter 2% ofline 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-) 0

3Addlineslandz...... 3 67

Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1)trusts and taxable foundations only Others enter-0-)

Tax based on investment income.Subtract line 4 from line 3 Ifzero or less, enter -0- . . . . . 5 67

6 Credits/Payments

a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a b Exempt foreign organizations-tax Withheld at source ...... 6b c Tax paid With application for exten5ion oftime to file (Form 8868). . . 6c d Backup Withholding erroneously Withheld ...... 6d 7 Total credits and payments Add lines 6a through 6d...... f

Enter any penalty for underpayment ofestimated tax Check here [- if Form 2220 is attached

Tax due.Ifthe total oflines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed ...... F 9 67

1o Overpayment.If line 7 is more than the total oflines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid. . . F 10

Enter the amount ofline 10 to be Credited to 2015 estimated tax F 0 Refunded F 11 m Statements Regarding Activities

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 fordefinition)?...... 1b No If the answer is "Yes " to la or 1b, attach a deta/led descript/on of the actiVities and copies of any materials published or distributed by the foundation in connection With the actiVities DidthefoundationfileForm1120-POLforthis year?...... 1c No Enter the amount (ifany) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year (1) On the foundation F $ (2) On foundation managers F $ e Enter the reimbursement (ifany) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed on foundation managers F $ 2 Has the foundation engaged in any actiVities that have not preVIously been reported to the IRS? ...... 2 No If "Yes," attach a detailed des cuption of the act/Vit/es 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 busmess gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...... 4a No b If"Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year7...... 4b 5 Was there a liqUIdation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year? ...... 5 No If "Yes," attach the statement reqUIred by General Instruction T 6 Are the reqUIrements ofsection 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either 0 By language in the governing instrument, or o By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

thatconflictWiththestatelawremaininthegoverninginstrument? ...... 6 Yes 7 Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year7If "Yes," complete Part II, col (c), andPartXV 7Yes 83 Enter the states to which the foundation reports or With Which it is registered (see instructions) FNJ b Ifthe answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney General (or de5ignate) 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 ofsection 4942(J)(3) or 4942(])(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)? If "Yes," complete Part XI V ...... 9 No 10 Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names and addiess es ...... 10 No Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF(2015) Page5 Statements Regarding Activities (continued) 11 At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)7 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 priVileges7 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 No WebSIte address FN/A 14 The books are in care ofFEphralm Hasenfeld Telephone no F(201) 333-5900 Located at F115 Christopher Columbus Drive Jers City NJ ZIP+4 D07302 15 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 -C heck here .

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... F 15

16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a Signature or other authority over Yes No a bank,securities,or otherfinanCIal accountina foreign country? 16 No See instructions for exceptions and filing reqUIrements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts (FBAR) If"Yes", enter the name ofthe foreign country F

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 leasmg of property With a disqualified person? I- Yes I7 No

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherWise extend credit to (or accept it from) adisqualifiedperson?...... I-Yes I7No (3) Furnish goods, serVIces, or faCIlities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? I- Yes I7 No I I I

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? I- Yes I7 No I I I

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any ofeither available forthe benefit or use ofa disqualified person)?...... I- Yes I7 No

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government offICIal? (Exception. Check "No" ifthe foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the offICIal for a period aftertermination ofgovernment serVIce, ifterminating Within 90 days)...... I- Yes I7 No

b Ifany answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)-(6), did anyofthe acts fail to qualify underthe exceptions described in Regulations section 53 4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster a55istance (see instructions)? ...... 1b Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster aSSIstance check here...... F r

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 ofthe tax year beginning in 2015?...... 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(])(3) or 4942(J)(5)) a At the end oftax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d and 6e, Part XIII)fortax year(s) beginning before 2015?...... I- Yes I7 No

If"Yes," list the years F 20g , 20g , 20g, 20g b Are there any years listed in 2a for Which the foundation is not applying the prowsmns ofsection 4942(a)(2) (relating to incorrect valuation ofassets) to the year's undistributed income? (Ifapplying section 4942(a)(2) to allyears listed, answer"No" and attach statement-see instructions )...... 2b c Ifthe prOVlSlonS ofsection 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any ofthe years listed in 2a, list the years here F 20g, 20g , 20g , 20g 3a Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any busmess enterprise at anytimeduringtheyear7...... I-Yes I7No

b If"Yes," did it have excess busmess holdings in 2015 as a result of(1) any purchase by the foundation or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969, (2) the lapse ofthe 5-year period (or longer period approved by the Commi55ioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings achIred by gift or bequest, or (3) the lapse ofthe 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period?(Use Schedule C, FOIm 4720, to determine if the foundat/on had excess busmess holdings in 2015)...... 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 3 1, 1969) that could Jeopardize its charitable purpose that had not been removed from Jeopardy before the first day ofthe tax year beginning in 2015? 4b No Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF (2015) Page 6

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 (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherWise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? I- Yes WNo (2) Influence the outcome ofany speCIfic public election (see section 4955), or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?. I- Yes WNo

(3) PrOVIde a grant to an indiVidual for travel, study, or other Similar purposes? I- Yes I7No (4) PrOVIde a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc , organization described in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions). I- Yes [7 No (5) PrOVIde for any purpose other than religious, charitable, SCIentific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention ofcruelty to children or animals?. I- Yes [7 No b Ifany answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)-(5), did anyofthe transactions fail to qualify underthe exceptions described in Regulations section 53 4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster aSSIstance (see instructions)? . 5b Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster aSSIstance check here. r

c Ifthe answer iS "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the tax becauseitmaintainedexpenditureresponSibilityforthegrant?...... I- Yes F No 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?. I- Yes [7 No 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? I- Yes I? No b Ifyes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? . l 7b l l

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees, m and Contractors 1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).

Title, and average (c) Compensation(If (d) . Contributions to Expense account, (a) Name and address hours per week not paid, enter employee benefit plans (e) other allowances (b) devoted to pOSition -0-) and deferred compensation EPHRAIM HASENFELD Trustee 0 0 0

115 Christopher Columbus DrJersey 4 00 City,NJ 07302 SHOSHANA HASENFELD T rustee 0 0 0

115 Christopher Columbus DrJersey 1 00 City,NJ 07302

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

Contributions to (a) Title, and average employee benefit Expense account, Name and address ofeach employee paid hours per week (c) Compensation plans and deferred (e) other allowances more than $50,000 (b) devoted to p05ition (d) compensation

NONE

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

Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF (2015) Page 7 m Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees, a nd Contractors (continued) 3 Five contractors for essional services see instructions . If none, enter "NONE". a Name and address ofeach erson id more than 50 000 b T ofserVIce c Corn nsation NONE Total number of others receiVin over 50 000 for rofeSSIonal serVIces. m 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 Expenses organizations and other benefICIaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc 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

All other program-related investments See instructions 3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3 Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF(2015) Pages Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

1 Fair market value ofassets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc, purposes a Average monthly fair market value ofsecurities...... 1a 52,250

b Average of monthly caSh balances...... 1b 1,120,000

c Fair market value ofall other assets (see instructions)...... 1c 148,700

cl Total (addlines 1a,b,andc)...... 1d 1,320,950

e Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and 1c (attach detailed explanation)...... 1e AchISition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets.

Subtractlinerromline 1d. 1,320,950

Cash deemed held for charitable actiVities Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 19,814

5 Net value of noncharitable-use assets.Subtract line 4 from line 3 Enter here and on Part V, line 4 5 1,301,136

Minimum investment return.Enter 5% ofline 5. 65,057 Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here D l- and do not complete this part.)

1 Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6...... 1 65,057

2a Tax oninvestmentincome for 2015 from Part VI,line 5...... 23 67

b Income tax for 2015 (This does notinclude the tax from PartVI ). . . 2b

c AddlinesZaande...... 2c 67

3 Distributable amount before adjustments Subtract line 2c from line 1. 3 64,990

4 Recoveries ofamounts treated aS qualifying distributions. 4

5 Addlines3and 4. 5 64,990

6 Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions). 6

7 Distributable amountaS adjusted Subtract line 6 from line 5 Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1. 7 64,990 m Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

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

Expenses,contributions,gifts,etc -totalfromPartI,column (d),line 26...... 1a 926,493

Program-related investments-total from Part IX-B...... 1b

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

purposes...... 2

3 Amounts set aSIde for speCIfic charitable pr0jects that satisfy the SUItability test (prior IRS approval reqUIred)...... 3a

Cash distribution test (attach the reqUIred schedule)...... 3b

Qualifying distributions.Add lineS 1athrough 3b Enter here and on PartV,line8,and Part XIII,line4 4 926,493

5 Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate oftax on net investment income Enter 1% ofPart 1, line 27b (see instructions)...... 5

6 Adjusted qualifying distributions.Subtract line 5 from line 4...... 6 926,493

NoteiThe amount on line 6 Will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years When calculating Whetherthe foundation qualifies for the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Fonn990-PF(2015) Page9 Undistributed Income (see instructions)

(3) (b) (C) (d) Corpus Years prior to 2014 2014 2015

Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 54,990

Undistributed income, ifany, aS ofthe end of2015 Enter amount for 20 14 only. 87,282

Totalfor prior years 20g, 20g, 20g

Excess distributions carryover, ifany, to 2015 From2010. . . . . 810

From 2011. 208,303

From 2012. 222,085

From 2013. 54,800

From 2014. 983,500

Total of lines 3a through e. 1,469,498

'R-hmanu-mwu-NNH Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part XII, line 4 F $ 926,493 Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a

Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election reqUIred-see instructions).

Treated as distributions out ofcorpus (Election reqUIred-see instructions). .

Applied to 2015 distributable amount.

e Remaining amount distributed out ofcorpus 926,493

Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015

(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a)) Enter the net total of each column as indicated below; Corpus Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e Subtract line 5 2,395,991

Prior years'undistributed income Subtract line 4bfromline 2b .

Enter the amount of prior years undistributed income for which a notice ofdefICIency 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 2014 Subtract line 4a from line 2a Taxable amount-see instructions . . 87,282

Undistributed income for 2016 Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1 This amount must be distributed in 2015. 54,990

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). . . .

Excess distributions carryoverfrom 2010 not 810 applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) .

Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a . 2,395,181

10 AnalySIs ofline 9 Excess from 2011. 208,303

Excess from 2012. 222,085

Excess from 2013. 54,800

Excess from 2014. 983,500

Excess from 2015. 926,493 mania-iii Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF(2015) Page 10 Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

13 Ifthe foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it iS a private operating

foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date ofthe ruling. . . . . F

Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section I- 4942(j)(3) or I- 4942(j)(5)

23 Enter the lesser ofthe adjusted net Tax year Prior 3 years

year listed .

b85% ofline 23 .

C Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line4 for each yearlisted . . .

d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct ofexempt actiVities .

Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct ofexempt actiVities Subtract line 2d from line 2c .

3 Complete 33, b, or c for the alternative teSt relied upon 3 "Assets" alternative test-enter (1) Value ofall assets .

(2) Value ofassets 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 prowded in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).

(3) Largest amount ofsupport from an exempt organization

(4) Gross investment income Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in assets at any time during the year-see instructions.)

1 Information Regarding Foundation Managers; 3 List any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% ofthe total contributions received by the foundation before the close ofany tax year (but only ifthey have contributed more than $5,000) (See section 507(d)(2))

EPHRAIM HASENFELD SHOSHANA HASENFEL

b List any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more ofthe stock ofa corporation (or an equally large portion ofthe ownership ofa partnership or other entity) of Which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest

2 Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs;

Check here F I7 ifthe foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and doeS not accept unsoliuted requests forfunds Ifthe 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 applications should be submitted and information and materials they Should include

c Any sumeSSion deadlines

d Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such aS by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other factors

Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF(2015) Page 11 Supplementary Information(continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment

ReCIpient IfreCIpient is an indiVidual, Foundation Show any relationshipto Purpose ofgrant or status of Amount d dd h b any foundation manager reCI ient contribution Name an a ress( ome or usmess) or substantial contributor p

3 Paid dur/ng the year SEE ATTACHED LIST N/A Public Charitable 924,380 Various Various,NJ 07302

Total...... F 33 924,380 b App/oved for future payment

Tot3l. F 3b Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Form 990-PF (2015) Page 12 Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherWise indicated U nrelated busmess income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (6) Related or exempt

(a) (b) (c) (d) functiosneigcome

1 Program serVIce revenue Busmess code Amount Exclusmn code Amount instructions )

9 Fees and contracts from government agenCIes

2 Membership dues and assessments.

3 Interest on savmgs and temporary cash investments . 14 480

4 DiVidends and interest from securities. 14 2,470

5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate

a Debt-financed property.

b Not debt-financed property. .

6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .

7 Other investment income. . .

8 Gain or (loss) from sales ofassets otherthan inventory .

9 Net income or (loss) from SpeCIal events

10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory

11 Other revenue 3

12 Subtotal Add columns (b), (d), and (e). 2,950

13 Total.Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e). 13 2,950

See worksheet in line 13 instructions to veri calculations = Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes Explain below how each actiVity for Which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to Line No. the accomplishment ofthe foundation's exempt purposes (other than by prOVIding fundS for such purposes) (See V instructions

Form 990-PF (20 1 5) Fonn990-PF(2015) Page 13

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

1 Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any ofthe followmg With any other organization described in Yes No section 501(c) ofthe Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations? a Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of (1) Cash. 13(1) No (2) Other assets. 13(2) No b Other transactions (1) Sales ofassets to a noncharitable exempt organization. 1b(1) No (2) Purchases ofassets from a noncharitable exempt organization. 1b(2) No (3) Rental offaCIlitieS, eqUIpment, or other assets. 1b(3) No (4) Reimbursement arrangements. 1b(4) No (5) Loans or loan guarantees. 1b(5) No (6)Performance ofserVIceS or membership orfundraiSing soliutations. 1b(6) No c Sharing offaCIlitieS, eqUIpment, mailing listS, other assets, or paid employees. 1c No d Ifthe answer to any ofthe above is "Yes," complete the followmg schedule Column (b) should always Show the fair market value ofthe goods, other assets, or serVIces given by the reporting foundation Ifthe foundation received less than fair market value in any transaction or Sharing arrangement, Show in column (d) the value ofthe 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

23 Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated With, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c) ofthe Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?. . I-Yes I7No b If "Yes," complete the followmg schedule (a) Name of organization ('3) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship

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

Sign ****** ****** May the IRS discuss this Here 2016-11-14 return 5 With the preparer shown

below Signature ofofficer or trustee Date Title (see instr )? KYes I-No

Print/Type preparer's name Preparer'S Signature Date ChECk 'fSEIf- PTIN URIMNUSSBAUM 2016-11-15 employede-

. Firm's name > Firm's EIN P Pa'd Uri Nussbaum Inc Preparer

Use only Firm's address b Phone no (845)425-0253 30 Concord Drive Monsey, NY 109521717

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TY 2015 Investments Corporate Stock Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 11-3429423

Name of Stock End of Year Book End of Year Fair Value Market Value

OCH-ZIFF Capital Management 71,821 31,150

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TY 2015 Investments - Other Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 11-3429423

Category/ Item Listed at Cost or Book Value End of Year Fair FMV Market Value

Western Asset Govt Reserves A 242 242

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TY 2015 Other Decreases Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 11-3429423

Description Amount

TO adjust balance 152

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TY 2015 Other Expenses Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 1 1- 3429423

Description Revenue and Expenses Net I nvest ment Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for per Books Income Charitable P urposes Bank charges 776 776 Accounting &Tax 1,335 1,335 Rounding 2 2

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TY 2015 Other Increases Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 11-3429423

Description Amount

Capital Gain Distributions 482

TO adjust for Prior Years'Checks 7,571

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TY 2015 Other Notes/ Loans Receivable Long Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 11- 3429423

Borrower's Relationship to Original Balance Date of Maturity Repayment Interest Rate Security Purpose of Description of Lender ConSIderation Name InSIder Amount of Due Note Date Terms PrOVIded by Loan Consideration FMV Loan Borrower

CONG EMUNAS None 148,700 2014-11 2016-12 0 % None Chantable YISROEL Purposes

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TY 2015 Taxes Schedule

Name; ESH Charitable Foundation EIN; 1 1- 3429423

Category Amount Net Investment Adjusted Net Disbursements for Income Income Charitable Purposes

Federal 95 95

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Schedule 3 Schedule Of Contributors m (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) F Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF 201 5 Department ofthe Treasury F Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at Internal Revenue Sen/ice WWW [rs gov/form990

Name of the organization Employer identification number ESH Charitable Foundation 11-3429423

Organization type (check one)

Filers of; Section;

Form 990 or 990-EZ I- 501 (c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

I- 527 political organization

Form 990-PF I7 501 (c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

I- 501 (c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a SpeCIal Rule See instructions

Ge ne ral Rule

I7 For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor Complete Parts land ll See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions

Special Rules

I- For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 2331/30/11 support test Of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(VI), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 163, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions Of the greater Of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% Of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part Vlll, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1 Complete Parts land II

I7 For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions Of more than $1,000 excluswely for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention Of cruelty to children or animals Complete Parts I, II, and III

I7 For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions excluswelyfor religious, charitable, etc , purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000 If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an excluswely religious, charitable, etc , purpose DO not complete any Of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexcluswely religious, charitable, etc , contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year...... F $

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the SpeCIal Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "NO" on Part lV, 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 does not meet the filing reqwrements Of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions Cat NO 30613X Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2

Name of organization Employer identification number ESH Charitable Foundation 1 1 - 3 4 2 9 4 2 3

m Contributors (see Instructions) Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed