Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2011
For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 , and ending 12-31-2011
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Wilmington, DE198091377
A Employer identification number

27-2782745
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(800) 839-1754
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,646,767J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 551,319
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 8 8  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 30,949 30,199  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment 48,771
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 610,648
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 81,092
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 631,047 111,299  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 13,633 13,633    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 3,182 878    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,440 30   9,410
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 26,255 14,541   9,410
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 12,000 12,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 38,255 14,541   21,410
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 592,792
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 96,758
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 19,975 80,554 80,554
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet40,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   40,000 Click to see attachment40,000 40,000
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)   Click to see attachment20,924 20,935
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 892,206 Click to see attachment1,360,876 1,356,108
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 113,127 Click to see attachment155,746 149,170
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,065,308 1,658,100 1,646,767
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,065,308 1,658,100
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,065,308 1,658,100
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,065,308 1,658,100
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 1,065,308
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 592,792
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,658,100
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,658,100
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly-traded Securities      
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 610,648   529,556 81,092
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       81,092
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 81,092
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 pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2010 17,578 936,589 000.018768
2009      
2008      
2007      
2006      
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 000.018768
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 000.018768
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,533,634
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 28,783
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 968
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 29,751
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 21,410
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,935
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 1,935
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,935
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a 1,910
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 74
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. Tax Paid Original Return: 1984 7 1,984
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 49
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet49 Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bullet
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV..........................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    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 page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFoundation Source Telephone no.bullet (800) 839-1754
    Located atbullet501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4bullet198091377
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2011, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2011 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 2011.)....................
    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 2011?
    4b
     
    No
    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))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
    Yes
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Ruth E Rowan President / Director / Secretary
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Melinda Rowan Swanson Vice President
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    Brian Swanson Vice President / Director
    001.00     		0    
    Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
    Wilmington,DE19809
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the 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 page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,439,487
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    77,502
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    40,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,556,989
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,556,989
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) Click to see attachment...........................
    4
    23,355
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,533,634
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    76,682
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    76,682
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,935
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,935
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    74,747
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    74,747
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    74,747
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the 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 Click to see attachment..........
    1a
    21,410
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    21,410
    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 page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    21,410
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2010     		(c)
    2010     		(d)
    2011
    1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7 74,747
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only....... 9,099
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006.......  
    b From 2007.......  
    c From 2008.......  
    d From 2009.......  
    e From 2010.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 21,410
    a Applied to 2010, but not more than line 2a 9,099
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2011 distributable amount..... 12,311
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		62,436
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007....  
    b Excess from 2008....  
    c Excess from 2009....  
    d Excess from 2010....  
    e Excess from 2011....  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2011, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2011 (b) 2010 (c) 2009 (d) 2008
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    Brian Swanson
    Ruth E Rowan
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AMERICAN NEAR EAST REFUGEE AID INC
    1522 K ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		N/A 509(a)(1) General Unrestricted 500
    ARISE INC
    PO BOX 5423
    SPRINGFIELD,MA01101     		N/A 509(a)(1) General Unrestricted 500
    BOSTON FOUNDATION INC
    75 ARLINGTON ST
    BOSTON,MA02116     		N/A 509(a)(1) SVP Boston Program 5,500
    IRAQI STUDENT PROJECT INC
    5459 ROSA AVE
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63109     		N/A 509(a)(1) Worcester Project 2,000
    JOY OF MUSIC PROGRAM INC
    1 GORHAM ST
    WORCESTER,MA01605     		N/A 509(a)(1) Scholarship Fund for Worcester Chilldren 1,000
    MIDDLE EAST CHILDRENS ALLIANCE
    1101-8TH ST 100
    BERKELEY,CA94710     		N/A 509(a)(1) Clean Water Division 500
    PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT INC
    55 MARKET ST STE 201
    IPSWICH,MA01938     		N/A 509(a)(1) General Unrestricted 500
    UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMM
    689 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		N/A 509(a)(1) General Unrestricted 500
    WASHINGTON AREA BICYCLIST ASSOCIATI
    2599 ONTARIO RD NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		N/A 509(a)(1) General Unrestricted 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 12,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 8  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 30,949  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 48,771  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   79,728  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1379,728
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the 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...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    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 or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 11000218
    Software Version: 2011.0.0
    Part VI Line 7 - Tax Paid Original Return: 1984


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2011
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An Organization that 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 Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, 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
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 2
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    0001
     
     

    Rowan Ruth E    
    335 Church Street
       
    Northborough, MA   01532

    		$551,219




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




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

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 3
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 AUBURN MASS LTD - 3.750% - 12/01/2016   $20,924 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 BANK AMER FDG CORP SR NT - 4.900% - 05/01/2013   $21,201 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HSBC FIN CORP HSBC FIN - 4.950% - 03/15/2014   $21,418 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 APPLE INC.   $9,675 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ABB LTD.   $9,083 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 AFLAC INC.   $7,035 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 APPLIED MATERIALS INC.   $3,929 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 APACHE CORPORATION   $6,265 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 AIR PRODS & CHEM INC.   $5,012 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 AVISTA CORP   $2,203 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO   $4,736 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 BANCO BRADESCO S.A. SPONS ADR NEW   $2,421 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 BARCLAYS PLC ADR   $1,292 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 BECTON DICKINSON & CO   $3,662 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 CHUBB CORP   $6,215 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 CBRE GROUP INC   $3,817 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 CERNER CORPORATION   $3,001 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 CHURCH & DWIGHT COMMON   $2,692 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW   $6,734 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 COMM REINVEST ACT QUALIFIED INVESTMENT FD   $22,443 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION   $2,139 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 DOMINI EUROPEAN PACASIA SOCIAL EQUITY FD   $34,108 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 EMC CORP-MASS   $4,195 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDINGS INC   $5,614 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 GARDNER DENVER INC   $3,218 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 GRAINGER W W INC.   $2,225 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HCC INS HLDGS INC.   $4,377 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HOME DEPOT INC.   $4,694 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HESS CORP   $5,984 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HARTFORD FINANCIALSERVICES GROUP   $2,226 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HORACE MANN EDUCATOR   $3,498 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HOLOGIC, INC   $2,685 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS   $2,543 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 HEWLETT PACKARD CO   $3,623 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES   $9,413 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 INTEL CORP   $4,937 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 JARDEN CORP   $5,958 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 JOHNSON CONTROLS INC.   $2,151 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 JP MORGAN CHASE & CO   $6,896 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDING INC.   $4,058 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ALLIANT CORP   $2,433 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 MICROSOFT CORPORATION   $3,407 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 MINERAL TECH INC   $4,456 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 NOBLE CORPORATION   $3,026 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 NATL OILWELL VARCO   $4,337 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 NV ENERGY INC   $6,671 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 NOVO NORDISK A S   $3,202 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 NOVARTIS AG ADR   $3,293 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ONEOK INC   $2,240 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ORACLE CORP   $7,364 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 POWERSHARES GBL CLEAN ENERGY PORTFOLIO   $1,722 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 POWERSHARES DYN BIOTECH & GENO   $2,844 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 PROCTER GAMBLE CO   $5,161 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 PROGRESSIVE CORP OHIO   $3,369 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 PAX WORLD INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL INV   $31,901 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 QUALCOMM INC   $3,163 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 STARBUCKS CORP COM   $3,089 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 SPECTRA ENERGY CORP-W/I   $3,126 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 SEALED AIR CP NEW   $2,281 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 THE JM SMUCKER COMPANY   $1,626 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 SUPERIOR ENERGY SV   $4,501 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ST. JUDE MED INC.   $2,417 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 STATOIL ASA ADS   $4,904 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 SUNOCO INC   $2,804 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 TIMBERLAND CO.   $1,333 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 ISHARES BARCLAYS TIPS BOND FUND   $34,476 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 THOMAS BETTS CP   $3,850 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 TIME WARNER INC.   $6,907 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC.   $3,069 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC   $5,104 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC.   $9,698 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE   $9,216 2011-05-24
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 VODAFONE GROUP PLC   $6,747 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 WATERS CORP   $3,884 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 WELLS FARGO & CO.   $5,373 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    0001
    		 WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.   $7,107 2011-05-24
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 4
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    27-2782745
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 11000218
    Software Version: 2011.0.0

    TY 2011 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BANK AMER FDG CORP SR NT - 4.900 - 05/01/2013 06051GDW6 2000000.00% 21,201 20,018
    CALVERT SOCIAL INVT-2.00-08/31/2015 13161EYW1 1000000.00% 10,000 10,000
    GENWORTH GLOBAL-5.750-05/15/2013 37247XAD4 2000000.00% 21,320 20,355
    HSBC FIN CORP HSBC FIN - 4.950 - 03/15/2014 40429XUG9 2000000.00% 21,418 20,704
    HSBC FIN CORP-6.00-08/15/2014 40429XTL0 2500000.00% 27,641 26,703
    MERRILL LYNCH CO NOTES - 5.000 - 01/15/2015 59018YUW9 2500000.00% 26,327 24,085
    PRUDENTIAL FINL INC-6.200-01/15/2015 74432QBF1 2500000.00% 27,839 27,305

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    1535 shares of ABB LTD. ABB 32,091 28,904
    75 shares of APPLE INC. AAPL 27,798 30,375
    2034 shares of APPLIED MATERIALS INC. AMAT 28,578 21,784
    1109 shares of BANCO BRADESCO S.A. SPONS ADR NEW BBD 21,404 18,498
    666 shares of BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. BAX 38,722 32,954
    200 shares of BT GROUP PLC ADS BT 4,173 5,928
    1361 shares of CBRE GROUP INC CBG 28,448 20,714
    283 shares of CERNER CORPORATION CERN 17,188 17,334
    601 shares of CHURCH DWIGHT COMMON CHD 24,021 27,502
    11591 shares of COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT QUALIFIED INVESTMENT FD CRANX 127,777 128,309
    146 shares of CUMMINS INC CMI 14,147 12,851
    646 shares of DELL INC DELL 7,744 9,451
    497 shares of DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS CL A DISCA 20,462 20,362
    14439 shares of DOMINI EUROPEAN PACASIA SOCIAL EQUITY FUND DOMIX 92,981 82,304
    525 shares of DONALDSON CO. INC. DCI 25,376 35,742
    155 shares of EBAY INC. EBAY 4,003 4,701
    531 shares of ECOLAB INC ECL 26,565 30,697
    385 shares of FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES CL A FCE-A 4,440 4,551
    285 shares of FRESENIUS MED CAR AG FMS 17,146 19,374
    607 shares of GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC GSK 27,323 27,697
    240 shares of GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC. GMCR 13,140 10,764
    1226 shares of GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC GTAT 11,204 8,876
    760 shares of HARTFORD FINANCIALSERVICES GROUP HIG 18,054 12,350
    294 shares of HDFC BANK LTD ADR HDB 9,420 7,726
    586 shares of HEWLETT PACKARD CO HPQ 22,013 15,095
    922 shares of HOLOGIC, INC HOLX 14,577 16,144
    222 shares of INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES IBM 29,323 40,821
    500 shares of ISHARES BARCLAYS AGENCY BOND AGZ 55,550 56,475
    812 shares of ISHARES BARCLAYS TIPS BOND FUND TIP 88,184 94,753
    302 shares of ITC HOLDINGS CORP ITC 21,217 22,916
    245 shares of ITRON INC ITRI 14,252 8,764
    682 shares of JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. JCI 20,916 21,319
    480 shares of KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN KSU 20,303 32,645
    245 shares of MIDDLEBY CORPORATION THE MIDD 19,386 23,040
    160 shares of MINERAL TECH INC MTX 10,257 9,045
    421 shares of NOVARTIS AG ADR NVS 24,757 24,069
    882 shares of ORACLE CORP ORCL 29,864 22,623
    98 shares of PALL CP PLL 5,412 5,601
    10294 shares of PAX WORLD INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL INV PXINX 85,921 75,967
    748 shares of PROLOGIS PLD 22,657 21,385
    208 shares of QUALCOMM INC QCOM 11,570 11,378
    265 shares of ROYAL BANK OF CANADA RY 13,413 13,504
    955 shares of SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT LTD SMS 13,728 12,272
    869 shares of STARBUCKS CORP COM SBUX 24,453 39,983
    322 shares of STARWOOD HOTELS RESORTS HOT 15,214 15,446
    401 shares of SVB FINANCIAL GROUP SIVB 21,884 19,124
    833 shares of TELEFONICA S A ADR TEF 18,869 14,319
    155 shares of TESLA MOTORS INC TSLA 3,257 4,427
    241 shares of UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC UNFI 8,569 9,642
    393 shares of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS 28,756 28,764
    575 shares of VODAFONE GROUP PLC VOD 15,504 16,117
    240 shares of WATERS CORP WAT 23,546 17,772
    484 shares of WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. WFM 20,083 33,677
    691 shares of ZIPCAR INC COM ZIP 15,236 9,273

    TY 2011 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    20,924
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    20,935


    TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Administrative Fees 9,385     9,385
    Bank Charges 30 30    
    State or Local Filing Fees 25     25


    TY 2011 OtherNotesLoansRcvblShortSch2
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Name of 501(c)(3) Organization Balance Due
    Working Capital for Community Needs Inc
          		40,000


    TY 2011 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Services 13,633 13,633    


    TY 2011 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Alice Rowan Swanson Foundation
    EIN: 27-2782745
    Software ID:11000218
    Software Version:2011.0.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Estimated Tax for 2011 1,900 0 0 0
    Foreign Tax Paid 878 878 0 0
    IRS Excise Tax Payment with 1st ext 2010 990PF 404 0 0 0