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Form990-PFOMB No 1545-0052

Return of Private Foundationor Section 4947 ( a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation 2015Department of the Treasury ► Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Internal Revenue Service ► Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov /form99Opf . • • '

For calendar year 2015 , or tax year beginning 07-01 - 2015 , and ending 06-30-2016

Name of foundationTHE BLACKSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

AMY STURSBERG C/O THE FDTN

Number and street (or P 0 box number if mail is not delivered to street address)345 PARK AVENUE

A Employer identification number

26-0462996

BTelephone number (see instructions)

(212) 583-5465

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal codeNEW YORK, NY 10154

G Check all that apply [Initial return [Initial return of a former public charity

F-Final return F-A mended return

F-Address change F-Name change

H Check type of organization [Section 501( c)(3) exempt private foundation

Section 4947( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

IFair market value of all assets at end ]Accounting method [Cash [Accrual

of year (from Pa,t II , col (c), [Other( specify)line 16 85,305 , 228 (Part 1, column (d) must be on cash basis

C If exemption application is pending, check here ►

P

D 1. Foreign organizations , check here ►

P2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%

test, check here and attach computation ►E If private foundation status was terminated

under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ► F

F If the foundation is in a 60-month terminationunder section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ► F

Analysis of Revenue and Expenses Revenue andDisbursements

(The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not Net investment Adjusted net for charitable

necessarily equal the amounts n column (a) (seeexpenses pere

(a) books(b) ncome (c) ncome purposes

instructi ons) ) (d) (cash basis only)

1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc , received (attach

schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,307

2 Check 10, [ if the foundation is not required to

attach

Sch B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments

4 Dividends and interest from securities . . . . 509,201 501,585

5a Gross rents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Net rental income or (loss)

6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,691,580

b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a14,245,376

7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2) . . . 1,538,259

8 Net short-term capital gain . . . . . . . . .

9 Income modifications . . . . . . . . . . .

10a Gross sales less returns andallowances

b Less Cost of goods sold . .

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

11 Other income (attach schedule) . . . . . . . 459,628 399,265

12 Total .Add lines 1 through 11 . . . . . . . . 2,786,716 2,439,109

13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc 450,000 450,000

14 Other employee salaries and wages . . . . . . 387,130 387,130

VI. 15 Pension plans, employee benefits . . . . . . . 451,678 451,678

16a Legal fees (attach schedule). . . . . . . . . • J 129,710 0 0 129,710

b Accounting fees (attach schedule). . . . . . . • J 144,581 91,228 0 30,409XwV

c Other professional fees (attach schedule) . . . . IJ 283,674 122,054 182,728

17 Interest

18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) of 82,890 82,890

19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion . . .

20 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21 Travel, conferences, and meetings. . . . . . . 364,468 368,283

22 Printing and publications . . . . . . . . . . 1,610 1,610

C 23 Other expenses (attach schedule). . . . . . . IJ 95,744 93,415

24 Total operating and administrative expenses.

Add lines 13 through 23 . . . . . . . . . . 2,391,485 213,282 0 2,177,853

25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid . . . . . . . 12,291,538 9,480,849

26 Total expenses and disbursements.Add lines 24 and25 14,683,023 213,282 0 11,658,702

27 Subtract line 26 from line 12

a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -11,896,307

b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,225,827

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

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

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Balance SheetsAttached schedules and amounts in the description column Beginning of year End of year

should be for end-of-year amounts only (See instructions (a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value

1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . 4,282,919 4,520,110 4,520,110

3 Accounts receivable ►

Less allowance for doubtful accounts ►

4 Pledges receivable ►


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) ►


N 8 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . .

C) 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . 254,636 490,386 490,386

10a Investments-U S and state government obligations (attachschedule)

b Investments-corporate stock (attach schedule) . . . .

c Investments-corporate bonds (attach schedule) . . . .

11 Investments-land, buildings, and equipment basis ►

Less accumulated depreciation (attach

12 Investments-mortgage loans . . . . . . . . . . .

13 Investments-other (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . 99,308,195 80,294,732 80,294,732

14 Land, buildings, and equipment basis ►

Less accumulated depreciation (attach

15 Other assets (describe 10,

16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers-see the

instructions Also, see page 1, item I) 103,845,750 85,305,228 85,305,228

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . 217,902 81,455

18 Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,215 2,831,904

C? 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 10, ) 3,489,431 G?j

23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22) . . . . . . . 3,807,548 6,271,998

a>

Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here ►W,

and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.

24 U nrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,038,202 79,033,230

C 25 Temporarily restricted

26 Permanently restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LL_0

Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ► F-

and complete lines 27 through 31.

27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds . . . . .

s 28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg , and equipment fund

a 29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds

Z030 Total net assets or fund balances(see instructions) . . . 100,038,202 79,033,230

31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances(see instructions) 103,845,750 85,305,228

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 100,038,202

2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -11,896,307

3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) ► 3

4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 88,141,895

5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) ► 1?j 5 9,108,665

6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)-Part II, column (b), line 30 6 79,033,230

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Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e g , real estate,(a) 2-story brick warehouse, or common stock, 200 shs M LC Co

How acquiredP-Purchase

(b) D-Donation

Date acquired(c) (mo , day, yr

Date sold(d) (mo , day, yr

la See Additional Data Table

b

C

d

e

(e) Gross sales priceDepreciation allowed

(f) (or allowable)Cost or other basis

(g) plus expense of saleGain or (loss)

( h) (e) plus (f) minus (g)

a See Additional Data Table

b

C

d

e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 Gains (Col (h) gain minus

(i) F M V as of 12/31/69Adjusted basis

(j) as of 12/31/69Excess ofcol (i)

(k) over col (j), if any

col (k), but not less than -0-) or

(I) Losses (from col (h))

a See Additional Data Table

b

C

d

e

2If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7

Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) } If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 71 2 1,538,259

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 I 3

JU^ 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 incomeIf 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? F_ Yes NoIf "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

Base period years Calendaryear (or tax year beginning in)

Adjusted qualifying distributions Net value of noncha)ritable-use assetsDistributtiion ratio

(col (b) divided by col (c))

2014 16,685,235 103,896,766 0 160594

2013

2012

2011

2010

2 Totalof line 1, column (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 160594

3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period-divide the total on line 2 by 5, or bythe number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years 3 0 160594

4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5. . . . . 4 90,905,589

5 Multiply line 4 by line 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 14,598,892

6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b). . . . . . . . . . . 6 22,258

7 Add lines 5 and 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 14,621,150

8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 11,658,702

If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line lb, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate Seethe Part VI instructions

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Excise Tax Based on Investment Income ( Section 4940 ( a), 4940 ( b), 4940 ( e), or 4948-see page 18 of the instructions)

la 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 44,517

here ► pand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% ofPart I, line 12, col (b)

2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only Othersenter -0-) 2

3 Add lines 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 44,517

4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only Othersenter -0-) 4

5 Tax based on investment income .Subtract line 4 from line 3 If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . 5 44,517

6 Credits/Payments

a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 257,781

b Exempt foreign organizations-tax withheld at source . . . . . . . 6b

c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868). . . 6c

d Backup withholding erroneously withheld . . . . . . . . . . . 6d

7 Total credits and payments Add lines 6a through 6d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 257,781

8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax Check here if Form 2220 is attached Ij 8

9 Tax due .If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed . . . . . . . ► 9

10 Overpayment .If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid . . . ► 10 213,264

11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be Credited to 2015 estimated tax ► 213,264 Refunded ► 11

Statements Regarding Activities

la 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . la No

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

for definition) ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lb No

If the answer is "Yes " to la 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ic No

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

(1) On the foundation ► $ 0 (2) On foundation managers ► $ 0

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

on foundation managers ► $ 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)

► CA, IL, MA, NY

b Ifthe 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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see 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

r

and addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 No

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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 address ► N/A

14 The books are in care of ' AMY STURSBERG CO THE FDTN Telephone no 10 ' (212) 582-7171

Located at 10'345 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY ZIP+4

15 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 -Check here . . . . . . . ► F

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . . . . . ► I 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 other financial account in a foreign country? 16 No

See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinancialAccounts (FBA R) If"Yes", enter the name of the foreign

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

la 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? r- Yes No

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

a disqualified person? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [7 Yes [ No

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? [ Yes [ No

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

(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)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ Yes [7 No

(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 ). . . . . . . . . [ Yes No

b Ifany answer is "Yes" to la(1)-(6), did anyofthe 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)? . . . . . . . . lb No

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

P

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

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sc 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) or4942(j)(5))

a At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ Yes No

If "Yes," list the years ► 20 , 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 allyears listed, answer "No" and attach statement-see instructions ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b

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

► 20 , 20_ , 20 , 20

3a Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ Yes No

b If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 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 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 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 2015? 4b No

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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))? [ Yes No

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

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F- Yes No

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? p Yes No

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

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Fq- Yes F No

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

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?. . . . . . [ Yes No

b Ifany answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)-(5), did anyofthe transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53 4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? . . . . . 5b No

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

F

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?. . . . . . . . . . . . [ Yes [ No

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53 4945-5(d) .J

6a Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ Yes 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? [ Yes No

b If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? . . . . 7b

Information About Officers , Directors , Trustees , Foundation Managers , Highly Paid Employees,LEMM and Contractors

1 List all officers . directors . trustees. foundation managers and their compensation ( see instructions).

(a) Name and addressTitle, and averagehours per week

(b) devoted to position

(c) Compensation(Ifnot paid, enter

-0-)

Contribuut)ions toemployee benefit plans

and deferred compensation

Expense account,(e) other allowances

See Additional Data Table

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

(a) Title, and averageContributions to

Name and address of each employee paid hours per week (c) Compensationemployee benefit Expense account,

more than $50,000 (b) devoted to positionplans and deferred (e) other allowances

(d) compensation

ANTONIO TOLENTINO VICE PRESIDENT 165,000 7,978 0

C/O THE FOUNDATION40 0

NEWYORK,NY 10154

KAITLYN WOOD ADMIN ASSISTANT 87,500 9,328

C/O THE FOUNDATION 40 0

NEWYORK,NY 10154

TRACY MACKENZIE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 97,250 10,777 0

C/O THE FOUNDATION40 0

NEWYORK,NY 10154

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

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Information About Officers , Directors , Trustees , Foundation Managers , Highly Paid Employees,

and Contractors (continued)

3 Five hiahest -Daid independent contractors for Drofessional 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

MISSION STAFFING CONSULTING STAFF 228,173

370 LEXINGTON AVENUENEWYORK,NY 10017

KIWI PARTNERS ACCOUNTING SERVICES 99,581

237 WEST 35TH STREETNEWYORK,NY 10001

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LEGAL SERVICES 95,825

425 LEXINGTON AVENUENEWYORK,NY 10017

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

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 ofExpensesorganizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc

1

2

3

4

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ►

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . la 88 ,426,366

b Average of monthly cash balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lb 3,863,572

c Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c 0

d Total (add lines la, b, and c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ld 92,289,938

e Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines la and

lc (attach detailed explanation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . le

2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

3 Subtract line 2 from line Id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 92,289,938

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

instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1,384,349

5 Net value of noncharitable -use assets.Subtract line 4 from line 3 Enter here and on Part V, line 4 5 90,905,589

6 Minimum investment return .Enter 5% of line 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4,545,279

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

check here ► and do not com p lete this p art. )

1 Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4,545,279

2a Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5. . . . . . 2a 44,517

b Income tax for 2015 (This does not include the tax from Part VI ). . 2b

c Add lines 2a and 2b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c 44,517

3 Distributable amount before adjustments Subtract line 2c from line 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4,500,762

4 Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5 Add lines 3 and 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4,500,762

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 4,500,762

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. . . . . . . . . . la 11,658,702

b Program-related investments-total from Part IX-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lb 0

2 A mounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc ,

purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

3 A mounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the

a Suitability test (prior IRS approval required ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a 0

b Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b 0

4 Qualifying distributions .Add lines la through 3b Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4 4 11,658,702

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

6 Adjusted qualifying distributions .Subtract line 5 from line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 11,658,702

Note:The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating wheththe section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years

er the foundation qualifies for

Form 990-PF (2015)

Form 990-PF (2015) Pa g e 9

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

(a) (b) (c) (d)Corpus Years prior to 2014 2014 2015

1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 4,500,762

2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of2015

a Enter amount for 2014 only. . . . . . . 0

b Total for prior years 2013 , 2012 , 2011

3 Excess distributions carryover , if any, to 2015

a From 2010. . . . .

b From 2011. . . . . .

c From 2012. . . . . .

d From 2013. . . . . .

e From 2014. . . . . . 11,782,616

f Total of lines 3a through e. . . . . . . . 11,782,616

4 Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part

XII, line 4 ► $ 11,658,702

a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 0

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

c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Electionrequired-see instructions) . . . . .

d Applied to 2015 distributable amount. . . . . 4,500,762

e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 7,157,940

5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015

(If an amount appears m column (d), thesame amount must be shown in column (a) )

6 Enter the net total of each column asindicated below:

a Corpus Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e Subtract line 5 18,940,556

b Prior years' undistributed income Subtractline 4b from line 2b . . . . . . . . . . .

c Enter the amount of prior years' undistributedincome for which a notice of deficiency hasbeen issued, or on which the section 4942(a)tax has been previously assessed. . . . . .

d Subtract line 6c from line 6b Taxable amount-see instructions . . . . . . . . . . .

e Undistributed income for 2014 Subtract line4a from line 2a Taxable amount-seeinstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

f Undistributed income for 2016 Subtractlines 4d and 5 from line 1 This amount mustbe distributed in 2015. . . . . . . . . . 0

7 A mounts treated as distributions out ofcorpus to satisfy requirements imposed bysection 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election maybe required - see instructions) . . . . . . .

8 Excess distributions carryover from 2010 notapplied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) . . .

9 Excess distributions carryover to 2016.Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a . . . . . . 18,940,556

10 Analysis of line 9

a Excess from 2011. . . .

b Excess from 2012. . . .

c Excess from 2013. . . .

d Excess from 2014. . . . 11,782,616

e Excess from 2015. 7,157,940

Form 990-PF (2015)

Form 990-PF (2015) Pa g e 10

EMSTM 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 operatingfoundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling. . . . . ►

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

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net Tax year Prior 3 years( e) Totalincome from Part I or the minimum

(a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012investment return from Part X for eachyear listed . . . . . . . . . .

b 85% of line 2a . . . . . . . . . .

c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,line 4 for each year listed . . . . .

d Amounts included in line 2c not useddirectly for active conduct of exemptactivities . . . . . . . . . . .

e Qualifying distributions made directlyfor active conduct of exempt activitiesSubtract line 2d from line 2c . . . .

3 Complete 3a, b, or c for thealternative test relied upon

a "Assets" alternative test-enter

(1) Value of all assets . . . . . .

(2) Value of assets qualifyingunder section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)

b "Endowment" alternative test- enter 2/3of minimum investment return shown inPart X, line 6 for each year listed. . .

c "Support" alternative test-enter

(1) Total support other than grossinvestment income (interest,dividends, rents, paymentson securities loans (section512(a)(5)), or royalties) . . . .

(2) Support from general publicand 5 or more exemptorganizations as provided insection 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii). . . .

(3) Largest amount of supportfrom an exempt organization

(4) Gross investment income

Supplementary Information ( Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more inassets at any time during the year-see instructions.)

1 Information Regarding Foundation Managers:a List 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) )

b List any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of theownership of a 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 ► [ if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not acceptunsolicited requests for funds If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc (see instructions) to individuals or organizations underother conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d

a The name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed

BLACKSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION345 PARK AVENUENEWYORK,NY 10154(212)583-5465FOUNDATION@BLACKSTONE COM

b The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL APPLICATIONS FOR INNOVATION GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION ANDARE ACCEPTED VIA A SECURE PORTAL ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE

c Any submission deadlines

SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE OUTLINED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL APPLICATION

d Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or otherfactors

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES ARE OUTLINED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL APPLICATION

Form 990-PF (2015)

Form 990-PF (2015) Pa g e 11

Supplementary Information (continued)

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

RecipientIf recipient is an individual,

Foundationshow any relationship to

fPurpose of grant or

Aany foundation manager

status ocontribution

mount

Name and address (home or business)or substantial contributor

recipient

a Paid during the year


Total . . ► 3a 9,480,849

b Approved for future payment


Total . . ► 3b 2,831,904

Form 990-PF (2015)

Form 990-PF (2015) Pa g e 12

Analysis of Income - Producing Activities

E me

1 P1

a

b

C

d

e

f

92r3 ]

4 D

5 N

a

b

6 N

7 0

8

9 N

10 G

11 0

b

C

d

e

12 S

13 Total .Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and ( e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify 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 XV I A contributed importantly toLine No . the accomplishment of the foundation's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes) (See

instructions

gross amounts unless otherwise indicated Unrelated b usiness income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)Related or exempt

ogram service revenue(a)

Business code(b)

Amount

(c)

Exclusion code

(d )

Amount

function income(See

instructions

Fees and contracts from government agencies

embership dues and assessments. . . .

nterest on savings and temporary cashnvestments . . . . . . . . . . . .

ividends and interest from securities. . . 525990 7,616 14 501,585

et rental income or (loss) from real estate

Debt-financed property. . . . . .

Not debt-financed property. . . . .

et rental income or (loss) from personalroperty . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ther investment income. . . . .

ain or (loss) from sales of assets other than

nventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525990 153,321 18 1,538,259

et income or (loss) from special events

ross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory

ther revenue a PARTNERSHIP PASS-THRU INCOME 525990 60,363 01 399,265

ubtotal Add columns (b), (d), and (e). 221,300 2,439,109

p

G

2,660,409

Form 990-PF (2015)

Form 990-PF (2015) Pa g e 13

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 insection 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political Yes No

organizations?

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

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

(2) O they assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . la(2)

b Other transactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c

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

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

(a) Line No I (b) Amount involved I (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization I (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 ) of the Code ( other than section 501 ( c)(3)) or in section 527?. . . . . . . . . . . EYes

F.-/ N o

b If "Yes ," complete the following schedule

(a) Name of organization ( b) 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 tothe best of my knowledge and belief, it is true , correct, and complete Declaration of preparer ( other than taxpayer) is based on allinformation of which preparer has any knowledge

Sign****** 2017-

Here

Signature of officer or trustee Date

Print/Type preparer ' s name Preparer ' s SignatureMARIE ARRIGO

Paid Firm 's name ►Preparer EISNERAMPER LLP

UseOnly Firm ' s address ►

750 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 100172703

Form 990PF Part IV - Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income - Columns a - d

List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e g , real estate,(a) 2-story brick warehouse, or common stock, 200 shs MLC Co

(b)How acquiredP-PurchaseD-Donation


(d)Date sold

(mo , day, yr

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS II

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS II

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS III

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS III

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS IV

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS IV

JPM SHORT DURATION FUND

PIMCO LOW DURATION FUND

Form 990PF Part IV - Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income - Columns e - h

(e) Gross sales price Depreciation allowed(f) (or allowable )

Cost or other basis( g) plus expense of sale

Gain or (loss)( h) (e) plus (f) minus (g)

856 856

31,390 31,390

14,105 14,105

113,954 113,954

0 -9,262

822,910 822,910

0 -3,603

29,048 29,048

2,095,000 2,120,728 -25,728

2,175,000 2,321,332 -146,332

Form 990PF Part IV - Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income - Columns 1 -

Form 990PF Part IV - Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income - Columns a - d

List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e g , real estate,(a) 2-story brick warehouse, or common stock, 200 shs M LC Co

(b)How acquiredP-PurchaseD-Donation


(d)Date sold

(mo , day, yr

GSO TRUST

]PM CORE BOND FUND

PIMCO MODERATE

DODGE &COX INCOME FUND

FIDELITY SPARTAN US BOND INDEX

BLACKSTONE TOTAL ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I/II TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT(PASS-THRU)

Form 990PF Part IV - Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income - Columns e - h

(e) Gross sales price Depreciation allowed(f) (or allowable )

Cost or other basis( g) plus expense of sale

Gain or (loss)( h) (e) plus ( f) minus (g)

1,500,000 1,387,494 112,506

410,000 408,600 1,400

2,180,000 2,243,575 -63,575

960,000 986 ,733 -26,733

2,040,000 2,010,402 29,598

1,140,000 1,228,253 - 88,253

745,978 745,978

Form 990PF Part IV - Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income - Columns i -

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/3 1/69

( i) F M V as of 12/31/69 Adjusted basis

I ( j) as of 12/31/69Excess ofcol (i)

(k) over col (j), if any

Gains (Col (h) gain minuscol (k), but not less than -0-) or

(I) Losses (from col (h))

112,506

1,400

-63,575

-26,733

29,598

-88,253

745,978

Form 990PF Part VIII Line 1 - List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and theircompensation

(a) Name and address Title, and average (c) Compensation( If (d) Expense account,hours per week not paid, enter Contributions to (e) other allowances

(b) devoted to position -0-) employee benefit plansand deferredcompensation

JOAN SOLOTAR C H A I R O F T H E 0 0 0BOARD

345 PARK AVENUE1 0

NEWYORK,NY 10154

SEAN KLIMCZAK PRESIDENT 0 0 01 0

345 PARK AVENUENEWYORK,NY 10154

BRIAN GAVIN TREASURER 0 0 01 0


JOHN MCCORMICK SECRETARY 0 0 0

1 0345 PARK AVENUENEWYORK,NY 10154

CHRISTINE ANDERSON DIRECTOR 0 0 0


ROBERT FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 0 0 0


ERIK USHER DIRECTOR 0 0 01 0


VERDUN S PERRY DIRECTOR 0 0 01 0


DONALD DWIGHT SCOTT DIRECTOR 0 0 0


MATTHEW SKURBE DIRECTOR 0 0 01 0


BILL STEIN DIRECTOR 0 0 01 0


JOHN STUDZINSKI DIRECTOR 0 0 01 0


AMY STURSBERG EXECUTIVE 450,000 156,793 0DIRECTOR

345 PARK AVENUE 40 0NEWYORK,NY 10154

Form 990PF Part XV Line 3 - Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment

Recipient If recipient is an individual, Foundation Purpose of grant or Amountshow any relationship to status of contribution

Name and address (home or any foundation manager recipientbusiness) or substantial contributor


Centrepoint None PC London's office Day 13,000Central House 25 Camperdown St WhLondon,London El 8DZUK

Chamberi Valley Entrepreneurs None PC 2016 IN3 Conference 33,927AssociationCalle Huertas 4 3-DMadrid, MajaDahonda 28220SP

Galway University Foundation Ltd None PC BLP Program 324,704Gate Lodge University RoadGalway, GalwayEI

Impetus - The Private Equity None PC General Support 188,938FoundationATTN c/o Chapel York Limited1000 N West Street Suite 1200Wilmington, DE 19801

MyBank None PC Innovation Grant 10,528Unit 4 Huguenot Place Heneage StrLondon,London El 5LNUK

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849


Recipient If recipient is an individual , Foundation Purpose of grant or Amountshow any relationship to status of contribution

Name and address ( home or any foundation manager recipientbusiness ) or substantial contributor


Social Innovation Camp Ltd ( Bethnal None PC Innovation Grant 75,000Green Ventures145-157 ST I OHN STREET

London,London EC1V 4PWUK

Trinity College Dublin None PC BLP Program 337,260College Green Dublin 2Dublin, DublinEI

University College Cork None PC BLP Program 378,043Room 303B ORahilly Building ColCork, CorkEI

PICHTR None PC Innovation Grant 50,0001440 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1225Honolulu, HI 96814

UCLA 10920 Wilshire Blvd 5th Floor None PC Launchpad 185,694Los Angeles ,CA 90024

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849


Recipient If recipient is an individual, Foundation Purpose of grant or A mountshow any relationship to status of contribution



UCLA 10920 Wilshire Blvd 5th Floor None PC General Support 5,000Los Angeles,CA 90024

UCLA None PC Launchpad 191,52211000 Kinross Avenue Suit 301LLos Angeles,CA 90095

LAEDC None PC Launchpad 82,812444 South Flower Street 37th FloorLos Angeles,CA 90071

LAEDC ATTN LAEDC None PC Launchpad 84,887444 South Flower Street 37th FloorLos Angeles,CA 90071

UCI None PC Launchpad 40,180Contracts and Grants Accounting BioIrvine,CA 92697

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





USC University Gardens Suite 205 None PC Launchpad 166,635Los Angeles,CA 90089

USC University Gardents Suite 205 None PC Launchpad 169,845Los Angeles, CA 90089

USC university gardents suite 205 None PC Launchpad 2,000Los Angeles,CA 90089

The Sapling Foundation (TEDWomen) None PC BIG 100,000250 HUDSON STREETNewYork,NY 10013

United Way of King County None PC Advised gift 20,000720 2ND AVEENUESeattle, WA 98104

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





University ofColorado Foundation None PC BEN 471,1781800 GRANT STREETDenver,CO 80203

University ofColorado Foundation None PC Leadership Program 75,0001800 GRANT STREETDenver,CO 80203

Telluride Foundation PO BOX 4222 None PC Innovation Grant 31,250Telluride,CO 81435

African Leadership Foundation None PC Innovation Grant 38,750359 5TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10016

Center for Curatorial Leadership None PC Generl Support 10,000174 EAST 80TH STREETNewYork,NY 10075

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Texas A & M University - Corpus None PC Veterans Initiative 25,000C hristi6300 OCEAN DRIVECorpus Christi,TX 78412

Enterprise Institute None PC Innovation Grant 50,0002301 RESEARCH PARK WAYBrookings,SD 57006

Mississippi State University None PC Innovation Grant 100,000PO BOX 5227Mississippi State, MS 39762

Tennessee Technology Development None PC Innovation Grant 125,000Corporation211 SEVENTH AVENUE NORTHSUITE 205

Nashville,TN 37219

Tennessee Technology Development None PC BIG 37,500Corporation211 SEVENTH AVENUE NORTHSUITE 205

Nashville,TN 37219

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Coalition for Queens None PC Innovation Grant 87,50031-00 47TH AVENUELong Island City, NY 11101

Coalition for Queens None PC BIG 150,00031-00 47TH AVENUELong Island City, NY 11101

The University of Central Florida None PC Launchpad 100,000Board ofTrustee12424 Research Parkway Suite 300Orlando, EL 32826

University of Miami None PC Launchpad 906,061PO BOX 248106Coral Gables,FL 33124

100 Women in Hedge Funds None PC Gala 25,000888C 8TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10019

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





100 Women in Hedge Funds None PC 2015 Hong Kong Gala 11,650Foundation888C 8TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10019

International Student House of None PC 2015 Awards Dinner 5,000Washington DC1825 R STREET NWWashington, DC 20009

Youth Inc PO BOX 10029 None PC 2015 Annual Gala 50,000Uniondale,NY 11555

Youth Inc PO BOX 10029 None PC 2015 Gala 5,000Uniondale,NY 11555

Seeds of Peace None PC Innovation Grant 25,000370 LEXINGTON AVENUENewYork,NY 10017

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





Horton's Kids None PC Home Runs for Horton?s Kids 5,000100 MARYLAND AVENUE NE eventWashington , DC 20002

Refugees International None PC 2016 Annual Benefit 5,0002001 S STREET NWWashington , DC 20009

Special Olympics Inc None PC General Support 1,0001133 19TH STREET NWWashington , DC 20036

Ashoka None PC BIG 37,5001700 NORTH MOORE STREETArlington,VA 22209

UJA Federation of New York None PC Annual Bankruptcy Luncheon 9,500130 EAST 59TH STREETNewYork ,NY 10022

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Citizens Committee of New York City None PC Volunteer day 2015 and 2016 8,55077 WATER STREETNewYork,NY 10005

Lorain County Community College None PC BLP 26,500Foundation1005 NORTH ABBE ROADElyria,OH 44035

Iowa Startup Accelerator None PC BIG 75,000415 12TH AVENUE

Cedar Rapids,IA 52401

Scratch Foundation None March Scratch Foundation 10,0007315 WISCONSINE AVENUE BenefitBethesda, M D 20814

Black Founders None PC Innovation Grant 50,000645 HARRISON STREETSan Francisco,CA 94107

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Merlin's Magic Wand Foundation None PC General Support 76,1351 LEGOLAND DRIVECarlsbad,CA 92008

Accion The US Network None PC Innovation Grant 75,00080 MAIDEN LANENewYork,NY 10038

SEEDSPOT 2828 NORTH CENTRAL None PC Innovation Grant 40,000Phoenix,AZ 85004

THE Idea Village None PC BIG 50,000515 GIROD STREETNew O rleans, LA 70130

The Idea Village None PC Innovation Grant 62,500515 GIROD STREETNewOrleans,LA 70130

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





Harvard University None PC Advised gift 168,900124 MOUNT AUBURN STREETCambridge, MA 02138

TUMML 645 HARRISON STREET None PC Innovation Grant 87,500San Francisco,CA 94107

Loyola University Chicago None PC Blackstone Scholars 250,000820 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUEChicago,IL 60611

ALSACSt Jude Children's Research None PC 17th Annual Gala 25,000Hospital4600 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVEArlington,VA 22203

Case Western Reserve University None PC BLP Program 28,50010900 EUCLID AVENUECleveland,OH 44106

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





Baldwin Wallace University None PC BLP Program 12,500275 EASTLAND ROADBerea,OH 44017

Challenged Athletes Foundation None PC 2016 spring gala 10,0009591 WAPLES STREETSan Diego,CA 92121

Kent State University None PC BLP Program 32,930A/R 210635-13302Kent,OH 44242

Navy SEAL Foundation None PC New York City 8th Annual 5,000162 WEST 56TH STREET BenefitNewYork,NY 10019

Navy SEAL Foundation None PC New York City 8th Annual 250,000162 WEST 56TH STREET Benefit WE8YU90NewYork,NY 10019

. .Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,480,849





VilCap Inc 700 EAST GATE DRIVE None PC BIG 125,000Mt Laurel, NJ 08054

4POINTO Schools None PC BIG 100,000643 MAGAZINE STREETNew O rleans, LA 70130

Venture for America None PC Innovation Grant 100,00040 WEST 29TH STREETNewYork,NY 10001

America Needs You None PC Connects Service Grant 5,000589 8TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10018

MassChallenge None PC 2015 MassChallenge Awards 5,00021 DRYDOCK AVENUE CeremonyBoston,MA 02210

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





MassChallenge None PC BIG 56,25021 DRYDOCK AVENUEBOSTON,MA 02210

Friends of SLS Inc None PC Advised gift 10,000487 HUDSON STREETNewYork,NY 10014

Michael's Mission None PC Support for the 7th Annual 5,000ONE PENN PLAZA BenefitNewYork,NY 10119

Impact Assets (SOCAP) None PC BIG 50,0007315 WISCONSIN AVENUEBethesda, M D 20814

Macedonia 2025 None PC ABLE Gala 50,0006530 WEST CAMPUS OVALNewAlbany,OH 43054

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Citizens For Fire Prevention None PC 2015 Freedom from Fire 10,000Committee Campaign240 SPRING GARDEN STREETPhiladelphia, PA 19123

Citizens for Fire Prevention None PC CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 10,000Committee Freedom from Fire CamPAIN240 SPRING GARDEN STREETPhiladelphia,PA 19123

Social Enterprise Greenhouse None PC Innovation Grant 100,00010 DAVOL SQUAREProvidence, RI 02903

A Better Chance None PC June Benefit 25,000235 WEST 35TH STREETNewYork,NY 10001

A Better Chance None PC June Benefit 25,000235 WEST 35TH STREETNewYork,NY 10001

.Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





University of Pennsylvania None PC University of Pennsylvania's 50,0003451 WALNUT STREET Basser Center GalaPHILADELPHIA,PA 19104

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA None PC BIG 162,5003451 WALNUT STREETPhiladelphia, PA 19104

University of Pennsylvania None PC Advised Gifts 45,000ATTN School ofArts and Sciences3615 Market Street Fl 2Philadelphia, PA 19104

Project Sunshine Inc None PC Connects Service Grant 27,500211 EAST 43RD STREETNewYork,NY 10017

Monmouth County SPCA PO BOX 93 None PC Advised gift 1,000Eatontown,NJ 07724

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





Success Academy None PC Fourth Annual Spring Benefit 10,000162 WEST 56TH STREETNewYork , NY 10019

Camp Korey None PC Camp Korey's New York 3,5002801 NE CARNATION FARM RD Marathon TeamCarnation , WA 98014

Cornell University None PC BIG 100,000373 PINE TREE ROADITHACA, NY 14853

Cornell University None PC BLP Program 395,000373 PINE TREE ROADITHACA,NY 14853

The University at Albany Foundation None PC Launchpad 2,0001400 WASHINGTON AVENUEAlbany , NY 12222

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





The University at Albany Foundation None PC Launchpad 4,0001400 WASHINGTON AVENUEAlbany,NY 12222

The University at Albany Foundation None PC BLP Program 327,5001400 WASHINGTON AVENUUEAlbany,NY 12222

Research FoundationThe State None PC BLP Program 327,000University of NY35 STATE STREETAlbany, NY 12207

Partnership with Children None PC 2016 Spring Gala 12,500299 BROADWAYNewYork,NY 10007

American Jewish Committee None PC 2016 AJC Financial Services 15,000165 EAST 56TH STREET Division LuncheonNewYork,NY 10022

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Children's Aid Society None PC Annual fall gala 15,000731 THIRD AVENUENewYork,NY 10017

Catholic Charities None PC Tom Hill Event 50,0001325 SIXTH AVENUENewYork,NY 10019

Harlem Village Academies None PC Annual Benefit 50,0005 HANOVER SQUARENewYork,NY 10004

Futures and Options None PC Dream Big 2015 gala 5,000120 BROADWAYNewYork,NY 10271

Employer Child Care Corporation None PC 2015 Gala 1,500PO BOX 303NewYork,NY 10108

. .Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,480,849





Harlem RBI 1991 SECOND AVENUE None PC Gala 50,000NewYork,NY 10036

Design Trust for Public Spaces None PC 20th Anniversary Gala 7,50040 WORTH STREETNewYork,NY 10013

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund None PC 2016 indoor cycling event 5,00014 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZANewYork,NY 10122

Animal Care and Control of New York None PC Connects Service Grant 2,500City Inc11 PARK PLACENewYork,NY 10007

Teaching Matters None PC Champions of Education and 1,000475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE InnovatIONNewYork,NY 10115

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





Sheltering Arms Children and Family None PC 2016 Gala 5,000Services Inc305 7TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10001

Her Justice 100 BROADWAY None PC Stair Climb Event 10,000NewYork,NY 10005

Her Justice 100 BROADWAY None PC Gala 10,000NewYork,NY 10005

Tectonic Theater Project None PC Annual Fall Benefit 5,000520 8TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10018

Tectonic Theater Project None PC General Support 10,000520 8TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10018

. .Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,480,849





The Robert Toigo Foundation None PC General Support 50,000180 GRAND AVENUEOakland,CA 94612

New York City Outward Bound Center None PC Connects Service Grant 5,000Inc2946 NORTHERN BLVD

Long Island City, NY 11101

New York Cares 65 BROADWAY None PC New York Cares Sponsorship 28,500NewYork,NY 10006

NewYork Cares 65 BROADWAY None PC East River Park Volunteer Day 1,252NewYork,NY 10006

Alzheimer's Association - New York None PC Advised gift 26,500City Chapter360 LEXINGTON AVENUENewYork,NY 10017

. .Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

. Ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,480,849





Alzheimers Disease and Related None PC Advised gift 27,000Disorders New York360 LEXINGTON AVENUENewyork, NY 10017

City Harvest 6 EAST 32ND STREET None PC Blackstone volunteer day 10,000NewYork,NY 10016

City Harvest 6 EAST 32ND STREET None PC Annual Skip Lunch, Fight 25,000New York, NY 10016 Hunger Campaign

New Alternatives for C hildren None PC Annual Benefit 10,00037 WEST 26TH STREETNewYork,NY 10010

Central Park Conservancy Inc None PC Connects Service Grant 10,00014 EAST 60TH STREETNewYork,NY 10022

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Christ's Church Rye None PC Advised gift 1,0002 RECTORY STREETRye,NY 10580

Phipps Neighborhoods Inc None PC Gala 25,000902 BROADWAYNewYork,NY 10010

St Aloysius School None PC 24th Annual Scholarship 7,500223 WEST 132ND STEEET DinnerNewYork,NY 10027

Learning Leaders 75 MAIDEN LANE None PC Gala 7,500NewYork,NY 10038

TechnoServe Inc None PC Innovation Grant 75,0001 MECHANIC STREETNorwalk,CT 06850

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





United Way of New York City None PC Annual year end campaign 25,000205 EAST 42ND STREETNewYork ,NY 10017

United Way of New York City None PC 2016 Grid Iron Gala 25,000205 EAST 42ND STREETNewYork,NY 10017

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer None PC Cycle for Survival event 50,000Center633 THIRD AVENUENewYork ,NY 10017

New York Shakespeare Festival None PC Gala 2,500425 LAFAYETTE STREETNewYork,NY 10003

American Cancer Society None PC 11th Annual Financial 25,000132 WEST 32ND STREET Services GalaNewYork ,NY 10001

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





92Y 1395 LEXINGTON AVENUE None PC Volunteer day 2,800NewYork,NY 10128

Museum of the City of New York None PC Advised gift 3,6271220 5TH AVENUENewYork,NY 10029

Girl Scouts of Greater New York None PC Women of Distinction 1,50040 WALL STREET BreakfastNewYork,NY 10005

StBernard's School None PC Advised gift 30,0004 EAST 98TH STREETNewYork,NY 10029

Robin Hood Foundation None PC 2016 Spring Gala 25,000826 BROADWAYNewYork,NY 10003

. .Total . . . . . . . . . .

. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a

.. . . . . . . .

.9,480,849





Rising Tide Capital None PC BIG 100,000334 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRJersey City,NJ 07305

Boomer Esiason Foundation None PC 2016 Booming Celebration 10,000200 B ARMSTRON ROADGarden City Park, NY 11040

FDNY Foundation None PC FDNY Foundation dinner 25,0009 METROTECH CENTERBrooklyn,NY 11201

Convent of the Sacred Heart None PC Advised gift 6,0001177 KING STREETGreenwich,CT 06831

Yale University PO BOX 2038 None PC Advised gift 50,000NewHaven,CT 06521

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





GallopNYC None PC Connects Service Grant 2,500540 PRESIDENT STREETBrooklyn, NY 11215

Year Up Inc 45 MILK STREET None PC Advised gift 26,675Boston, MA 02109

Year Up Inc 45 MILK STREET None PC 15th Anniversary Gala 50,000Boston,MA 02109

Dana Farber Cancer Institute None PC Brain Tumor Research 5,00044 BINNEY STREETBoston, MA 02115

Aloha Foundation None PC Advised gift 10,5002968 LAKE MOREY ROADFairlee,VT 05045

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





Cornell University None PC Veterans Initiative 25,000373 PINE TREE ROADIthaca, NY 14850

Giving Back Fund (Social Innovation None PC BIG 30,000Summit)6033 WEST CENTURY BLVDLos Angeles,CA 90045

The Honorable Tina Brozman None PC Annual 2016 Dinner 25,000Foundation IncONE FEDERAL STREETBoston,MA 02110

Temple University None PC Launchpad 5,0001852 NORTH 10TH STREETPhiladelphia,PA 19122

Other Grants None PC General Support 13,351C/O The Blackstone CharitableFound345 Park AvenueNewYork,NY 10154

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849





THE EAGLE ACADEMY NONE EOF GENERAL SUPPORT 20,015FOUNDATION14 WALL STREETNEWYORK,NY 10005

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 3a 9,480,849


TY 2015 Accounting Fees Schedule

Name : THE BLACKSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

EIN: 26-0462996

Category Amount Net Investment Adjusted Net Disbursements forIncome Income Charitable

Purposes

KIWI PARTNERS - 99,581 57,478 19,159ACCOUNTING

EISNERAMPER LLP - 45,000 33,750 11,250AUDIT &TAX

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TY 2015 Depreciation Schedule


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TY 2015 Expenditure Responsibility Statement


EIN: 26-0462996

Grantee ' s Name Grantee ' s Address Grant Date Grant Grant Purpose Amount Expended Any Diversion By Dates of Reports By Date of Results of VerificationAmount By Grantee Grantee' Grantee Verification

CENTREPOINT CENTRAL HOUSE 25 2016-06-03 13,000 LONDON'S OFFICE 13,000 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2016-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTCAMPERDOWN ST WH DAY FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTSLONDON, LONDON El 8DZUK

CHAMBERI VALLEY CALLE HUERTAS 4 3-D 2016-06-30 33,927 2016 IN3 33,927 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2016-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTENTERPRENEURS ASSOCIATIO MADRID, MAJADAHONDA CONFERENCE FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTS

28220SP

GALWAY UNIVERSITY GATE LODGE UNIVERSITY 2015-08-24 324,704 BLP PROGRAM 324,704 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2016-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTFOUNDATION LTD ROAD FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTS

GALWAY, GALWAYEI

MYBANK UNIT 4 HUGUENOT PLACE 2016-06-30 10,528 INNOVATION 10,528 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2015-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTHENEAGE STR GRANT FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTSLONDON, LONDON El 5LNUK

SOCIAL INNOVATION CAMP LTD 145-157 ST JOHN STREET 2016-06-30 75,000 INNOVATION 75,000 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2016-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTLONDON, LONDON GRANT FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTSEX1V 4PWUK

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN COLLEGE GREEN DUBLIN 2 2015-08-24 337,260 BLP PROGRAM 337,260 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2016-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTDUBLIN, DUBLIN FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTSEI

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK ROOM 303B ORAHILLY 2015-09-09 378,043 BLP PROGRAM 378,043 NO FINAL NARRATIVE AND 2016-06-30 COMPLIANCE WITH GRANTBUILDING COL FINANCIAL REPORTS REQUIREMENTSCORK, CORKEI


TY 2015 Investments - Other Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996

Category / Item Listed at Cost orFMV

Book Value End of Year FairMarket Value

BLACKSTONE OFFSHORE FUND FMV 29,363,967 29,363,967

GSO SECURED TRUST LTD FMV 13,891,477 13,891,477

GSO GLOBAL DYNAMIC CREDIT FUND FMV 9,556,694 9,556,694

PIMCO LOW DURATION INST FUND FMV 865,743 865,743

PIMCO MODERATE DURATION INST FMV 875,188 875,188

JPM SHORT DURATION BOND FUND FMV 818,514 818,514

FIDELITY SPARTAN US BOND INDEX FMV 821,485 821,485

BX TOTAL ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FMV 6,114,074 6,114,074

DODGE & COX INDEX FUND FMV 994,568 994,568

GS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND FMV 425,307 425,307

JPM CORE BOND FUND FMV 167,693 167,693

PIT PARTNERS FMV 375,476 375,476

BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS

PARTNERSHIP UNITS FMV 16,024,546 16,024,546


TY 2015 Legal Fees Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996


Purposes

SIMPSON, THACHER & 95,825 95,825BARTLETT

COWAN LIEBOWITZ & LATMAN 2,438 2,438PC

MATHESON 31,447 31,447


TY 2015 Other Decreases Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996

Description Amount

UNREALIZED LOSS ON FAIR VALUE OF 0

INVESTMENTS (NET OF CHANGE IN 0

DEFERRED EXCISE TAX) 9,108,665


TY 2015 Other Expenses Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996

Description Revenue and Expensesper Books

Net InvestmentIncome

Adjusted Net Income Disbursements forCharitable Purposes

TECHNOLOGY 31,693 31,693

OFFICE SUPPORT 18,549 16,220

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS/GIFTS 19,692 19,692

OTHER EXPENSES 25,810 25,810


TY 2015 Other Income Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996

Description Revenue AndExpenses Per Books

Net InvestmentIncome

Adjusted Net Income

PASS-THRU LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INCOME 459,628 399,265


TY 2015 Other Liabilities Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996

Description Beginning of Year -Book Value

End of Year - BookValue

DEFERRED EXCISE TAXES PAYABLE 461,930 276,039

DUE TO BLACKSTONE ADMIN SRVCS 2,772,751 2,897,922

DUE TO BLACKSTONE FINCO 212,333 123,432

DUE TO BLACKSTONE BGIP 42,417 61,246


TY 2015 Other Professional Fees Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996


Purposes

PROGRAM CONSULTING 74,969 68,577

CONSULTING - 23,750 51,250TRAINING/CONTENT

PUBLIC 12,000 12,000AFFAIRS/COMMUNICATIONS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 45,880 45,880

EMPLOYEE SEARCH SERVICES 5,021 5,021

OTHER INVESTMENT RELATED 122,054 122,054FEES


TY 2015 Taxes Schedule


EIN: 26-0462996


Purposes

EXCISE AND STATE TAXES 82,890 82,890

l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93491131009257

Schedule B Schedule of Contributors OMB No 1545-0047

(Form 990 , 990-EZ,or 990 -PF) ► Attach to Form 990 , 990-EZ, or 990-PF 2015Department of the Treasury ► Information about Schedule B (Form 990 , 990-EZ , or 990 -PF) and its instructions is atInternal Re\.enueSermce www irs qoy/form990

Name of the organizationTHE BLACKSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

26-0462996

Organization type (check one)

Filers of: Section:

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

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

(- 527 political organization

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

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

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

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.

Note . Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule See Instructions

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or

other property) from any one contributor Complete Parts I and II See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions

Special Rules

F- For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulationsunder sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that

received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (I) Form 990,

Part V III, line 1 h, or (II) Form 990-EZ, line 1 Complete Parts I and II

p For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or

for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals Complete Parts I, II, and III

p For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,

during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc , purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc ,

purpose Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively

religious, charitable, etc , contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year . . . . . . . . . ► $

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 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 does not meet the filing requirements 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 organizationTHE BLACKSTONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

mployer identification number6-0462996

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 Person

THE BLACKSTONE GROUP Payroll345 PARK AVENUE

$ 126,307F

NoncashNEWYORK,NY10154

(Complete Part II for noncash

contributions )

(a)

No.

(b)


(c)

Total contributions

(d)


Person F

Payroll

$F

NoncashF


contributions )

(a)

No.

(b)


(c)

Total contributions

(d)


Person F

Payroll

$F

NoncashF


contributions )

(a)

No.

(b)


(c)

Total contributions

(d)


Person F

Payroll

$F

NoncashF


contributions )

(a)

No.

(b)


(c)

Total contributions

(d)


Person F

Payroll

$F

NoncashF


contributions )

(a)

No.

(b)


(c)

Total contributions

(d)


Person F

Payroll

$F

NoncashF


contributions

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)




26-0462996

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 FMV (or(estlmate)

see instructions(d)Date received

BLACKSTONE COMMON UNITS $12630 2016-06-30

(a)

No.from Part I(b)

Description of noncash property given FMV ( or(estlmate)see instructions

(d)Date received

$

(a)

No.from Part I(b)

Description of noncash property given FMV ( or(estlmate)see instructions

(d)Date received

$

No.from Part I Description of noncash property given (FMV (or estimate)(see instructions)

Date received

$

No.from Part I Description of noncash property given (FMV (or estimate )(see instructions)

Date received

$

(a)No.from Part I

(b)Description of noncash property given FMV ( or(estlmate)

see instructions(d)Date received

$

Schedule B (Form 990 , 990-EZ , or 990 -PF) (2015)




26-0462996

Exclusively religious , charitable , etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501 (c)(7), (8), or ( 10) that

total more than $ 1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through ( e) and the following

line entry . For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious , charitable , etc., contributions

of $1,000 or less for the year . ( Enter this information once . See instructions.) ► $

Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed

No.from Part I ( b) Purpose of gift ( c) Use of gift ( d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of giftTransferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

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

No.from Part I ( b) Purpose of gift ( c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held



No.from Part I ( b) Purpose of gift ( c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held



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