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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
Name of foundation
ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
 

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

30-0562220
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(855) 739-2920
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$7,753,436J 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 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) 461,984
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 204,091 202,286  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 101,986
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 361,830
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 101,986
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)....... Click to see attachment 1,066    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 769,127 304,272  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 93,053 51,753   41,299
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 4,950 0 0 4,950
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 12,336 3,035   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)....... Click to see attachment 1,050     1,050
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 111,389 54,788 0 47,299
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 293,200 293,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 404,589 54,788 0 340,499
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 364,538
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 249,484
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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............... 39,652 17,234 17,234
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 236,990 416,884 416,884
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 attachment3,631,563 4,330,226
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........   Click to see attachment237,702 256,360
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 6,138,598 Click to see attachment2,478,196 2,732,732
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) 6,415,240 6,781,579 7,753,436
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......... 6,415,240 6,781,579
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).................... 6,415,240 6,781,579
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 6,415,240 6,781,579
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 6,415,240
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 364,538
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 31,924
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 6,811,702
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 30,123
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 6,781,579
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 28042.857 WELLS FARGO ADV INTL EQ FD INS #4117   2011-08-25 2012-10-26
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 272,857   259,844 13,013
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       13,013
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 2 101,986
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		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))
2011 387,575 7,023,543 0.055182
2010 255,796 6,554,256 0.039027
2009 8,515 5,172,014 0.001646
2008      
2007      
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.095855
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 0.031952
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 7,339,875
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 234,524
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 2,495
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 237,019
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 340,499
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.
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 2,495
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 2,495
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 2,495
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 6,096
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 6,096
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 3,601
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet2,496 Refunded Bullet 11 1,105
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 instructions)
    bulletNJ
    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 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If “Yes,” complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.Click to see attachment
    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 instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWELLS FARGO BANK NA Telephone no.bullet (855) 739-2920
    Located atbullet1W 4TH ST 2ND FLOORWINSTON SALEMNC ZIP+4bullet271013818
    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 2012, 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 instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 2012?.............
    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 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    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 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 2012 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 2012.)....................
    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 2012?
    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 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 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
     
     
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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 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 CO-TRUSTEE
    40     		69,005    
    1525 W WT HARRIS BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28288
    NINA STACK CO-TRUSTEE
    4     		12,024    
    79 OLD YORK ROAD
    NEW HOPE,PA18938
    JOHN B NEWMAN ESQ CO- TRUSTEE
    4     		12,024    
    32 MERCER STREET
    HACKENSACK,NJ076015608
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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 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  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    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 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
    7,169,100
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    282,550
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,451,650
    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
    7,451,650
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    111,775
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,339,875
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    366,994
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    366,994
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,495
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,495
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    364,499
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    150
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    364,649
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    364,649
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    340,499
    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
    340,499
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    2,495
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    338,004
    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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 364,649
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only....... 139,401
    b Total for prior years:2010, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 0
    b From 2008....... 0
    c From 2009....... 0
    d From 2010....... 0
    e From 2011....... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 340,499
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a 139,401
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 201,098
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012. 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 0
    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 instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		163,551
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 0
    b Excess from 2009.... 0
    c Excess from 2010.... 0
    d Excess from 2011.... 0
    e Excess from 2012.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2012, 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) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    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 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 or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services
    One West Fourth Street
    Winston Salem,NC27101
    (855) 739-2920
    grantadministration@wellsfargo.com
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Email grantadministration@wellsfargo.com College committee nominates students for award
    cAny submission deadlines:
    April 1
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Must be a graduate of a New Jersey high and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Priority will be given to Passaic High School and Fairle to students from Passaic High School and Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
    ADMINISTRATION
    POST OFFICE BOX 1465
    TAYLORS,SC296870031     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 15,000
    MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
    400 CEDAR AVENUE
    WEST LONGBRANCH,NJ077641898     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
    900 LAKEWOOD AVENUE
    LAKEWOOD,NJ08701     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    RIDER UNIVERSITY
    2083 LAWRENCEVILLE ROAD
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
    467 FRANKLIN ST
    BLOOMFIELD,NJ07003     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY
    1000 RIVER ROAD H-DH3-12
    TEANECK,NJ07666     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 50,000
    CALDWELL COLLEGE
    9 RYERSON AVENUE
    CALDWELL,NJ07006     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    CENTENARY COLLEGE
    400 JEFFERSON ST
    HACKESTTOWN,NJ07840     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
    COLLEGE OF NURSING
    457 CENTRE STREET
    SOUTH ORANGE,NJ07079     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    SAINT PETER'S COLLEGE
    2641 KENNEDY BOULEVARD
    JERSEY CITY,NJ07079     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000
    COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH
    2 COVENANT ROAD
    MORRISTOWN,NJ07960     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    NJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    323 DR MARTIN KUTHER KING JR BLVD
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 38,000
    BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ESSEX
    COUNTY COLLEGE
    303 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    FELICIAN COLLEGE
    262 SOUTH MAIN ST
    LODI,NJ07644     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY
    COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1200 OLD TRENTON ROAD
    WEST WINDSOR,NJ085503407     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    FOUNDATION
    ONE COLLEGE BLVD
    PATERSON,NJ075051102     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    UNION COUNTY COLLEGE FDN
    1033 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
    CRANFORD,NJ07016     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 4,200
    OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE FDN
    1 COLLEGE DRIVE
    TOMS RIVER,NJ087542001     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    400 PARAMUS ROAD
    PARAMUS,NJ07003     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    SUSSEX COUNTY COMM COLL
    ONE COLLEGE HILL ROAD
    NEWTON,NJ07860     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    341 COURT HOUSE-SOUTH DENNIS ROAD
    CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE,NJ082101972     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    THE COLLEGE OF NJ
    2000 PENNINGTON ROAD
    EWING,NJ086280718     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    CUMBERLAND COUNTY COLLEGE
    P O BOX 1500 3322 COLLEGE DRIVE
    VINELAND,NJ083621500     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 4,000
    THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
    101 W STATE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ086081176     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE
    POST OFFICE BOX 200
    BLACKWOOD,NJ08012     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    HUDSON COUNTY COMM COLL
    70 SIP AVENUE
    JERSEY CITY,NJ07306     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    RUTGERS
    OLD QUEENS 83 SOMERSET ST
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    PASSAIC HIGH SCHOOL
    170 PAULISON AVENUE
    PASSAIC,NJ07055     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
    1 NORMAL AVENUE
    UPPER MONTCLAIR,NJ07043     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE FDN
    2600 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE
    EDISON,NJ08818     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000
    RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    P OBOX 3300
    SOMERVILLE,NJ088761265     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOALRSHIPS 6,000
    NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY FDN
    2039 KENNEDY BLVD
    JERSEY CITY,NJ07305     		NONE PUBLIC EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 293,200
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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 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          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 204,091  
    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     18 101,986  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aFILING FEE REFUND     1 150  
    bUNCLAIMED FUNDS     1 916  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   307,143  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13307,143
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    Sign Here
    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
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    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
    2012
    Name of the organization
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
     
    Employer identification number

    30-0562220
    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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
          		Employer identification number

    30-0562220
    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
    1
     
     

    D NEEDHAM ESTATE    
    10 S JEFFERSON ST
    9TH FLOOR  
    ROANOKE, VA   24011

    		$461,984


    (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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
          		Employer identification number

    30-0562220
    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
     
    		$    
    (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
     
    		$    
    (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
     
    		$    
    (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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
          		Employer identification number

    30-0562220
    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) (2012)

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    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 4,950     4,950

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    693390304 PIMCO LOW DURATION F    
    693390593 PIMCO MODERATE DURAT    
    693390700 PIMCO TOTAL RET FD-I    
    693390841 PIMCO HIGH YIELD FD-    
    693391104 PIMCO REAL RETURN BO    
    693391559 PIMCO EMERG MKTS BD-    
    72201F516 PIMCO EMERGING LOCAL    
    72369B406 PIONEER HIGH YIELD F    
    94985D582 WELLS FARGO ADV INTL 237,702 256,360

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    437076102 HOME DEPOT INC    
    655664100 NORDSTROM INC    
    708160106 PENNEY J C INC    
    731572103 POLO RALPH LAUREN    
    887317303 TIME WARNER INC    
    423074103 HEINZ H J CO    
    786514208 SAFEWAY INC NEW    
    427866108 HERSHEY CO    
    20825C104 CONOCOPHILLIPS    
    42809H107 HESS CORP    
    74733V100 QUESTAR MARKET RES    
    060505104 BANK OF AMERICA    
    27579R104 EAST WEST BANCORP    
    46625H100 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO    
    55261F104 M & T BANK CORP    
    665859104 NORTHERN TRUST CORP    
    808513105 SCHWAB CHARLES CORP    
    989701107 ZIONS BANCORP    
    002824100 ABBOTT LABS    
    071813109 BAXTER INTL INC    
    532457108 ELI LILLY & CO    
    441060100 HOSPIRA INC    
    097023105 BOEING CO    
    244199105 DEERE & CO    
    666807102 NORTHROP GRUMMAN    
    784635104 SPX CORP    
    037833100 APPLE INC    
    268648102 EMC CORP MASS    
    278642103 EBAY INC    
    459200101 IBM CORP    
    461202103 INTUIT COM    
    68389X105 ORACLE CORP    
    882508104 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS    
    260543103 DOW CHEMICAL CO    
    65339F101 NEXTERA ENERGY INC    
    748356102 QUESTAR CORP    
    023135106 AMAZON COM INC    
    099724106 BORG WARNER INC COM    
    189754104 COACH INC    
    580135101 MCDONALDS CORP    
    64110L106 NETFLIX.COM INC    
    655664100 NORDSTROM INC    
    741503403 PRICELINE COM INC    
    855244109 STARBUCKS CORP COM    
    87612E106 TARGET CORP    
    918204108 V F CORP    
    191216100 COCA COLA CO    
    194162103 COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO    
    582839106 MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITN    
    742718109 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO    
    13342B105 CAMERON INTL CORP    
    247916208 DENBURY RESOURCES    
    26875P101 EOG RESOURCES INC    
    75281A109 RANGE RES CORP    
    845467109 SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY    
    12572Q105 CME GROUP INCE    
    46625H100 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO    
    018490102 ALLERGAN INC    
    031162100 AMGEN INC    
    151020104 CELGENE CORP COM    
    302182100 EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC    
    50540R409 LABORATORY CRP AMER    
    91324P102 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP    
    097023105 BOEING CO    
    149123101 CATERPILLAR INC    
    231021106 CUMMINS INC    
    235851102 DANAHER CORP    
    291011104 EMERSON ELECTRIC CO    
    740189105 PRECISION CASTPARTS    
    774341101 ROCKWELL COLLINS    
    913017109 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES    
    88579Y101 3M CO    
    00724F101 ADOBE SYS INC    
    037833100 APPLE INC    
    17275R102 CISCO SYSTEMS INC    
    177376100 CITRIX SYS INC COM    
    219350105 CORNING INC    
    268648102 EMC CORP MASS    
    315616102 F5 NETWORKS INC    
    48203R104 JUNIPER NETWORKS INC    
    64110D104 NETAPP INC    
    68389X105 ORACLE CORP    
    79466L302 SALESFORCE COM INC    
    80004C101 SANDISK CORP COM    
    882508104 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS    
    92826C839 VISA INC CLASS A    
    01741R102 ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGY    
    35671D857 FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC    
    029912201 AMERICAN TOWER SYST    
    26852M105 EII INTERNATIONAL PR 127,993 177,037
    314172560 FEDERATED STRAT VAL 645,000 689,960
    339128100 JP MORGAN MID CAP VA 186,885 291,757
    38142Y401 GOLDMAN SACHS GRTH O 200,031 244,136
    411511306 HARBOR INTERNATION F 320,363 417,036
    44980Q518 ING INTERNATIONAL RE 110,000 115,202
    52106N889 LAZARD EMERGING MKTS 253,228 331,192
    641224530 NEUBERGER BERMAN S/C 121,931 167,386
    722005667 PIMCO COMMODITY REAL 250,000 226,265
    779919109 T ROWE PRICE REAL ES 334,349 496,532
    780905451 ROYCE PREMIER FUND W 148,383 166,518
    87234N302 TCW FUNDS SELECT EQU 560,000 618,359
    94984B348 WELLS FARGO ADV INTL    
    05964H105 BANCO SANTANDER    
    05964H105 BANCO SANTANDER    
    25243Q205 DIAGEO PLC ADR    
    606822104 MITSUBISHI UFJ    
    904784709 UNILEVER N.V ADR    
    92857W209 VODAFONE GROUP PLC    
    H27013103 WEATHERFORD INTNTL    
    552983470 MFS RESEARCH INTL FD 273,400 282,179
    683974505 OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPI 100,000 106,667

    TY 2012 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    693390841 PIMCO HIGH YIELD FD- AT COST 306,859 397,535
    693390304 PIMCO LOW DURATION F AT COST 605,000 612,223
    693390593 PIMCO MODERATE DURAT AT COST 325,000 335,915
    693391104 PIMCO REAL RETURN FU AT COST 230,000 264,489
    693390700 PIMCO TOTAL RET FD-I AT COST 573,431 592,405
    94985D582 WELLS FARGO FD #4705      
    72201F516 PIMCO EMERGING LOCAL AT COST 170,000 172,583
    693391559 PIMCO EMERG MKTS BD- AT COST 162,906 246,122
    38142Y401 GOLDMAN SACHS #1132      
    339128100 JPMORGAN MIDCAP #758      
    641224530 NEUBERGER FD #1817      
    780905451 ROYCE PREMIER FD#566      
    94984B348 WELLS FARGO FD #4117      
    411511306 HARBOR INTL FD #2011      
    52106N889 LAZARD EMERGING #638      
    26852M105 EII INTERNATL FD #30      
    44980Q518 ING INTL RE FD #2664      
    722005667 PIMCO COMMOD FD #45      
    779919109 TROWE RE FD #122      
    05964H105 BANCO SANTANDER ADR      
    05964H105 BANCO SANTANDER ADR      
    25243Q205 DIAGEO PLC ADR      
    606822104 MITSUBISHI UFJ FINL      
    904784709 UNILEVER NV ADR      
    92857W209 VODAFONE GROUP PLC      
    H27013103 WEATHERFORD INTRNATL      
    136385101 CANADIAN NAT RES LTD      
    M22465104 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE      
    G2554F105 COVIDIEN PLC      
    22943F100 CTRIP.COM INTERNATL      
    73755L107 POTASH CORP SASK      
    806857108 SCHLUMBERGER LTD      
    72369B406 PIONEER HIGH YIELD F AT COST 105,000 111,460
    314172560 FEDERATED STRATEGIC      
    87234N302 TCW FUNDS SELECT      

    TY 2012 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Description Amount
    MUTUAL FUND POSTING DATE AFTER TYE 25,431
    ROC BASIS ADJUSTMENT 4,692


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SCHOLARSHIP ADMIN FEE 1,050 0   1,050


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NJ FILING FEE REFUND 150 0  
    UNCLAIMED FUNDS 916 0  


    TY 2012 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Description Amount
    MUTUAL FUND TAX EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE TYE 31,923
    ROUNDING 1


    TY 2012 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Name Address
    D NEEDHAM ESTATE 10 S JEFFERSON ST
    9TH FLOOR
    ROANOKE,VA24011


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ROBERT SIDNEY NEEDHAM FDN 485-2519893748
    EIN: 30-0562220
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 3,205 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 6,096 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 1,940 1,940   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 1,095 1,095   0