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 07-01-2011 , and ending 06-30-2012
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
SHARPFRANCES C
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1525 W WT HARRIS BLVD D1114-044   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
CHARLOTTE, NC28288
A Employer identification number

23-7758537
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(336) 747-8192
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$3,547,258J 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)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 39 39  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 89,467 88,612  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 90,181
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,439,890
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 90,181
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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........ 179,687 178,832  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 37,027 27,770   9,257
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,183 0 0 3,183
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 15,294 1,130   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 55,504 28,900 0 12,440
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 176,814 176,814
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 232,318 28,900 0 189,254
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -52,631
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 149,932
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 133,928 120,794 120,794
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........   Click to see attachment2,119,841 2,134,600
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 3,403,904 Click to see attachment1,242,968 1,291,864
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) 3,537,832 3,483,603 3,547,258
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......... 3,537,832 3,483,603
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 3,537,832 3,483,603
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 3,537,832 3,483,603
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 3,537,832
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -52,631
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 3,312
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 3,488,513
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 4,910
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 3,483,603
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 3533. ARTIO TOTAL RETURN BD FD CL I #1524   2008-10-31 2011-08-24
b 4963.697 ARTIO TOTAL RETURN BD FD CL I #1524   2008-10-31 2011-10-20
c 17.623 ARTIO INTERNATIONAL EQ FD 3# 1529   2011-05-25 2011-08-24
d 10512.377 ARTIO INTERNATIONAL EQ FD 3# 1529   2010-02-18 2011-08-24
e 3287.305 ARTIO INTERNATIONAL EQ FD 3# 1529   2010-05-18 2011-10-20
4689. DODGE & COX INCOME FD COM   2011-08-26 2011-10-20
6200.626 DODGE & COX INCOME FD COM   2011-08-26 2012-02-10
2978.374 DODGE & COX INCOME FD COM   2011-02-04 2012-02-10
1879. FLEMING CAP MUTUAL FUND GROUP J P MORGAN MID CAP VALUE FUND   2010-12-17 2011-08-24
497. FLEMING CAP MUTUAL FUND GROUP J P MORGAN MID CAP VALUE FUND   2010-12-17 2012-02-10
432. FLEMING CAP MUTUAL FUND GROUP J P MORGAN MID CAP VALUE FUND   2010-12-17 2012-05-08
14955. GOLDEN LARGE CAP CORE FUND-I   2008-10-31 2011-08-24
9136.563 GOLDEN LARGE CAP CORE FUND-I   2009-02-27 2011-10-20
1662. GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL SHARES   2008-10-31 2011-08-24
339. GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL SHARES   2008-10-31 2011-10-20
3520. GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL SHARES   2008-11-18 2012-03-13
385.369 GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL SHARES   2008-11-18 2012-04-10
2603. GOLDMAN SACHS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES   2008-10-31 2011-08-24
3513.925 GOLDMAN SACHS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES   2009-02-18 2011-10-20
542. HARBOR FD CAP APPRECIATION   2011-05-25 2011-10-20
177. HARBOR FD CAP APPRECIATION   2011-05-25 2012-02-10
124. HARBOR FD CAP APPRECIATION   2011-05-25 2012-05-08
49. ISHARES S&P 500 INDEX FUND   2011-10-20 2012-02-10
392. ISHARES S&P 500 INDEX FUND   2011-10-20 2012-05-08
26294.798 JPMORGAN HIGH YIELD FUND SS #3580   2010-05-18 2011-08-24
417.064 JPMORGAN HIGH YIELD FUND SS #3580   2011-05-25 2011-08-24
944.976 JPMORGAN HIGH YIELD FUND SS #3580   2011-02-04 2011-08-24
897. KEELEY SMALL CAP VAL FD CL I #2251   2010-12-17 2011-08-24
288. KEELEY SMALL CAP VAL FD CL I #2251   2010-12-17 2011-10-20
331. KEELEY SMALL CAP VAL FD CL I #2251   2010-12-17 2012-02-10
3684. MFS VALUE FUND-CLASS I #893   2011-05-25 2011-10-20
4175. MAINSTAY EP US EQ YLD-IS #1204   2011-10-20 2012-02-10
420. MAINSTAY EP US EQ YLD-IS #1204   2011-10-20 2012-05-08
5568. PIMCO FDS PAC INVT MGMT SER TOTAL RETURN FD INSTL CL   2011-05-25 2011-10-20
69.321 PIMCO FDS PAC INVT MGMT SER TOTAL RETURN FD INSTL CL   2011-02-04 2012-02-10
1532.272 PIMCO FDS PAC INVT MGMT SER TOTAL RETURN FD INSTL CL   2011-05-25 2012-02-10
9787.407 PIMCO FDS PAC INVT MGMT SER TOTAL RETURN FD INSTL CL   2011-08-26 2012-02-10
51.677 PIMCO FOREIGN BOND FUND-INST   2011-02-04 2012-05-08
445.323 PIMCO FOREIGN BOND FUND-INST   2012-02-14 2012-05-08
708.447 PIMCO EMERG MKTS BD-INST #137   2011-02-04 2011-08-24
6162.043 PIMCO EMERG MKTS BD-INST #137   2008-12-10 2011-08-24
316.492 PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RET STRAT-I#45   2011-05-25 2011-08-24
6660.508 PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RET STRAT-I#45   2010-05-18 2011-08-24
9633.46 PIMCO COMMODITY REAL RET STRAT-I#45   2009-02-27 2011-10-20
566. RIDGEWORTH SEIX HY BD-I #5855   2011-08-26 2012-05-08
26318. ROWE T PRICE SHORT TERM BD FD INC   2011-08-29 2011-10-20
9902. ROWE T PRICE SHORT TERM BD FD INC   2012-02-14 2012-05-08
9474. ROWE T PRICE SHORT TERM BD FD INC   2011-08-29 2012-05-08
111. SPDR DJ WILSHIRE INTERNATIONAL REAL   2011-05-23 2012-05-08
569.728 TCW GALILEO FDS INC SMALL CAP GROWTH FD   2010-12-17 2011-08-24
360. TCW GALILEO FDS INC SMALL CAP GROWTH FD   2010-12-17 2011-10-20
200. TCW GALILEO FDS INC SMALL CAP GROWTH FD   2010-12-17 2012-02-10
4406.846 VANGUARD INFLAT-PROT SECS-ADM #5119   2009-08-18 2011-08-24
91. VANGARD MSCI EMERGING MARKETS EFT   2010-12-17 2012-02-10
239. VANGUARD REIT VIPER   2010-12-17 2011-08-24
238. VANGUARD REIT VIPER   2010-12-17 2012-02-10
115. VANGUARD REIT VIPER   2010-12-17 2012-05-08
994. WELLS FARGO ADV INTL BOND-IS #4705   2008-08-18 2011-08-24
5414.782 WELLS FARGO ADV INTL BOND-IS #4705   2010-05-18 2011-10-20
131.476 WELLS FARGO ADV INTL BOND-IS #4705   2011-02-04 2011-10-20
9184.06 WF ADV ENDEAVOR SELECT-I #3124   2009-02-18 2011-08-24
(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 49,003   43,103 5,900
b 68,648   60,557 8,091
c 191   218 -27
d 114,059   148,220 -34,161
e 32,972   30,794 2,178
62,270   63,178 -908
84,391   83,088 1,303
40,536   38,094 2,442
41,338   44,175 -2,837
12,534   11,684 850
11,336   10,156 1,180
143,269   153,545 -10,276
90,452   69,525 20,927
35,916   26,010 9,906
7,553   5,305 2,248
90,253   53,428 36,825
9,542   4,991 4,551
26,941   24,312 2,629
37,353   32,674 4,679
20,016   21,105 -1,089
7,264   6,892 372
5,256   4,829 427
6,592   5,971 621
53,330   47,733 5,597
202,470   196,485 5,985
3,211   3,495 -284
7,276   7,900 -624
20,021   22,353 -2,332
6,466   7,177 -711
8,530   8,249 281
80,201   89,116 -8,915
54,359   51,687 2,672
5,489   5,200 289
59,856   61,415 -1,559
770   747 23
17,024   16,901 123
108,738   107,368 1,370
562   537 25
4,841   4,747 94
7,970   7,800 170
69,323   67,058 2,265
2,795   3,013 -218
58,812   66,401 -7,589
73,022   56,297 16,725
5,524   5,303 221
126,853   127,881 -1,028
48,025   47,926 99
45,949   45,949  
4,037   4,401 -364
14,386   16,579 -2,193
9,295   10,476 -1,181
5,888   5,820 68
121,144   109,165 11,979
3,927   4,288 -361
13,080   12,764 316
14,762   12,711 2,051
7,510   6,142 1,368
12,405   11,222 1,183
64,003   60,545 3,458
1,554   1,503 51
83,116   93,501 -10,385
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       5,900
b       8,091
c       -27
d       -34,161
e       2,178
      -908
      1,303
      2,442
      -2,837
      850
      1,180
      -10,276
      20,927
      9,906
      2,248
      36,825
      4,551
      2,629
      4,679
      -1,089
      372
      427
      621
      5,597
      5,985
      -284
      -624
      -2,332
      -711
      281
      -8,915
      2,672
      289
      -1,559
      23
      123
      1,370
      25
      94
      170
      2,265
      -218
      -7,589
      16,725
      221
      -1,028
      99
       
      -364
      -2,193
      -1,181
      68
      11,979
      -361
      316
      2,051
      1,368
      1,183
      3,458
      51
      -10,385
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 90,181
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 175,344 3,691,971 0.047493
2009 136,132 3,333,593 0.040836
2008 200,645 3,000,221 0.066877
2007 171,808 4,159,244 0.041308
2006 227,132 4,172,002 0.054442
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.250956
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 0.050191
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 3,543,495
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 177,852
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,499
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 179,351
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 189,254
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 1,499
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 1,499
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,499
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a 7,784
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 7,784
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 6,285
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet1,500 Refunded Bullet 11 4,785
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)bulletPA
    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 ofbulletWELLS FARGO BANK NA Telephone no.bullet (336) 747-8192
    Located atbullet1W 4TH STREETWINSTON SALEMNC ZIP+4bullet27101
    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
     
    No
    .........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
     
    No
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 6
    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
    Wells Fargo Bank NA Trustee
    40     		37,027    
    1525 WEST WT HARRIS BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28288
    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 0
    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
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 7
    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
    3,471,719
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    125,738
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,597,457
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    3,597,457
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    53,962
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,543,495
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    177,175
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    177,175
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,499
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,499
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    175,676
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    175,676
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    175,676
    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 ..........
    1a
    189,254
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts 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 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    189,254
    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
    1,499
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    187,755
    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)
    Page 8
    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 7 175,676
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only....... 8,538
    b Total for prior years:2009, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006....... 0
    b From 2007....... 0
    c From 2008....... 0
    d From 2009....... 0
    e From 2010....... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 189,254
    a Applied to 2010, but not more than line 2a 8,538
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		 0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		0
    d Applied to 2011 distributable amount..... 175,676
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 5,040
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 5,040
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    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) ...........     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		5,040
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007.... 0
    b Excess from 2008.... 0
    c Excess from 2009.... 0
    d Excess from 2010.... 0
    e Excess from 2011.... 5,040
    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).)
    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
    LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
    640 DIXON STREET
    ALLENTOWN,PA18103     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 58,938
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF BERKS
    COUNTY
    1801 NORTH 11TH STREET
    READING,PA19604     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 58,938
    ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
    58 KENNEL ROAD
    BIRDSBORO,PA19508     		NONE EXEMPT GENERAL SUPPORT 58,938
    Total .................................bullet 3a 176,814
    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 39  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 89,467  
    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 90,181  
    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)..   179,687  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13179,687
    (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
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         		Firm's EINbullet
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    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARPFRANCES C
    EIN: 23-7758537
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 3,183     3,183

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SHARPFRANCES C
    EIN: 23-7758537
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    04314H204 ARTISAN INTERNATIONA 173,586 185,719
    04314H600 ARTISAN MID CAP FUND 102,048 99,250
    22544R305 CREDIT SUISSE COMM R 198,243 176,862
    25264S833 DIAMOND HILL LONG-SH 70,113 74,522
    256206103 DODGE & COX INT'L ST 180,492 180,857
    339128100 JP MORGAN MID CAP VA 75,373 84,125
    411511504 HARBOR CAPITAL APRCT 193,582 211,485
    448108100 HUSSMAN STRATEGIC GR 155,576 142,415
    464287200 ISHARES S & P 500 IN 71,221 83,007
    487300808 KEELEY SMALL CAP VAL 88,366 88,615
    552983694 MFS VALUE FUND-CLASS 156,999 162,318
    56063J302 MAINSTAY EP US EQUIT 46,174 47,405
    589509108 MERGER FD SH BEN INT 70,111 69,845
    683974505 OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPI 105,670 95,793
    78463X863 SPDR DJ WILSHIRE INT 128,048 126,486
    87234N849 TCW SMALL CAP GROWTH 90,160 81,639
    922042858 VANGUARD MSCI EMERGI 112,741 98,108
    922908553 VANGUARD REIT VIPER 101,338 126,149

    TY 2011 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    SHARPFRANCES C
    EIN: 23-7758537
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    04315J209 ARTIO TOTAL RETURN      
    256210105 DODGE & COX INCOME F AT COST 244,087 267,699
    261980494 DREYFUS EMG MKT DEBT AT COST 121,713 119,219
    4812C0803 JPMORGAN HIGH YIELD      
    693390700 PIMCO TOTAL RET FD-I AT COST 248,040 270,603
    77957P105 T ROWE PRICE SHORT T AT COST 208,076 208,076
    922031737 VANGUARD INFLATION      
    693391559 PIMCO EMERGING MRKTS      
    693390882 PIMCO FOREIGN BD FD AT COST 109,977 114,827
    94985D582 WELLS FARGO ADVANT.      
    34984T881 GOLDEN LARGE CAP      
    38142Y401 GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH      
    38142Y773 GOLDMAN SACHS LARGE      
    411511504 HARBOR CAPITAL APPRE      
    339128100 JP MORGAN MID CAP      
    487300808 KEELEY SMALL CAP      
    552983694 MFS VALUE FUND      
    87234N849 TCW SMALL CAP      
    949915565 WELLS FARGO ADVANT      
    04315J837 ARTIO INTERNATIONAL      
    256206103 DODGE & COX      
    683974505 OPPENHEIMER DEVELOP      
    922042858 VANGUARD MSCI EMERG      
    722005667 PIMCO COMMODITY      
    78463X863 SPDR DJ WILSHIRE      
    922908553 VANGUARD REIT VIPER      
    51855Q655 LAUDUS MONDRIAN INTL AT COST 121,539 115,742
    76628T645 RIDGEWORTH SEIX HY B AT COST 189,536 195,698

    TY 2011 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARPFRANCES C
    EIN: 23-7758537
    Description Amount
    ROC BASIS ADJUSTMENT 1,630
    MUTUAL FUND POSTING DATE AFTER TYE 3,277
    ROUNDING 3


    TY 2011 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARPFRANCES C
    EIN: 23-7758537
    Description Amount
    MUTUAL FUND TAX EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE TYE 3,312


    TY 2011 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SHARPFRANCES C
    EIN: 23-7758537
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 6,380 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 7,784 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 818 818   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 312 312   0