Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , and ending 06-30-2014
Name of foundation
John E Groenings Charitable Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)8754 52nd Avenue East   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Bradenton, FL34202
A Employer identification number

36-6128425
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 236-2942
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E 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$168,524J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 215 215 215
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 2,507 2,507 2,507
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 15,345
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 53,189
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 15,345
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 2,182
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........ 18,067 18,067 4,904
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,272 2,272    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,800 2,800    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 34 34    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,106 5,106   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,106 5,106   0
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 12,961
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 12,961
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 4,904
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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.......... 2,457 3,293 3,293
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 4,306 Click to see attachment4,306 4,519
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 69,017 Click to see attachment69,857 110,608
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 35,239 Click to see attachment46,433 50,104
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 111,019 123,889 168,524
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)   Click to see attachment3
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   3
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 111,019 123,886
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 111,019 123,886
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 111,019 123,889
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)............... 1 111,019
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 12,961
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 123,980
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 91
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 123,889
Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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 2 Amazon.com Inc P 2011-02-07 2014-01-10
b 13 Autoliv Inc P 2013-06-18 2014-08-14
c 2 Ameriprise Financial Inc P 2010-04-01 2014-01-10
d 3 Analog Devices Inc P 2012-10-01 2014-02-04
e 3 Apple Inc P 2008-10-17 2014-03-06
3 Anadarko Petroleum Corp P 2010-05-20 2014-02-04
9 Borg Warner Inc P 2010-06-22 2014-01-10
13 ASML Hldg NV P 2013-05-08 2014-02-07
5 Cameron Intl Corp P 2009-05-14 2014-01-10
7 Cerner Corp P 2009-05-14 2014-01-10
12 Chevron Corp P 2011-08-12 2014-02-05
2 Celgene Corp P 2010-04-09 2014-01-10
16 Diageo PLC P 2011-05-04 2014-08-05
2 Danaher Corp P 2009-05-14 2014-01-10
3 Walt Disney Co P 2011-02-25 2014-01-10
39 EMC Corp P 2010-09-30 2014-02-07
38 Ebay Inc P 2011-03-17 2014-04-15
3 Flowserve Corp P 2009-05-14 2014-01-10
2 Fluor Corp P 2011-03-29 2014-01-10
24 ARM Holdings PLC P 2012-09-25 2014-05-06
8 Ishares Iboxx & Invt P 2009-05-14 2014-02-04
7 Ishares Inter Credit P 2009-05-14 2014-02-04
3 Ishares Iboxx High Yield P 2012-09-20 2014-02-07
7 International Business Machines P 2007-12-14 2014-01-15
22 Lululemon Athletica Inc P 2012-06-08 2014-01-30
23 Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd P 2012-05-16 2014-01-10
2 Estee Lauder Cos P 2011-05-06 2014-01-10
12 Monsanto Co P 2012-08-21 2014-05-29
36 Ocwen Financial Corp P 2013-02-11 2014-02-12
2 Pioneer Nat Res Co P 2010-05-20 2014-02-07
16 Qualcomm Inc P 2012-08-03 2014-01-30
10 Restoration Hardware P 2013-10-09 2014-04-02
5 Henry Schein Inc P 2009-05-14 2014-02-07
4 Schlumberger Ltd P 2009-05-14 2014-02-07
11 Shire PLC P 2013-11-12 2014-07-06
4 Splunk Inc P 2013-10-09 2014-02-07
5 Thermo Fisher Scientific P 2008-11-20 2014-01-10
4 Trimble Navigation Ltd P 2012-11-29 2014-01-10
3 Union Pacific Corp P 2009-02-19 2014-01-10
12 United Rentals Inc P 2013-07-08 2014-04-29
2 United Technologies Corp P 2012-01-10 2014-01-10
3 Urban Outfitters Inc P 2012-10-23 2014-02-07
3 VF Corp P 2012-09-18 2014-01-10
3 Valeant Pharmaceuticals P 2013-01-28 2014-01-10
5 Walgreen Co P 2012-08-31 2014-01-10
3 Starbucks Corp P 2013-04-05 2014-02-07
44 Broadcom Corp P 2010-06-24 2013-07-08
12 Rockwell Automation Inc P 2012-02-27 2013-07-08
8 Equinix Inc P 2011-08-29 2013-08-06
7 Deere and Co P 2012-11-23 2013-09-05
4 Apple Inc P 2008-10-17 2013-09-23
15 Deere and Co P 2011-12-21 2013-09-05
6 Equinix Inc P 2011-08-29 2013-09-17
14 Qualcomm Inc P 2012-08-03 2013-09-17
9 Goldman Sachs Group Inc P 2013-01-28 2013-10-08
18 ARM Holdings PLC P 2012-09-25 2013-10-09
23 Williams Sonoma Inc P 2012-03-02 2013-10-08
9 Allergan Inc P 2010-04-09 2013-11-05
23 Express Scripts Inc P 2009-04-21 2013-11-12
7 Accenture PLC P 2013-07-16 2013-12-18
8 Dollar General Corp P 2013-06-17 2013-11-27
20 Accenture PLC P 2009-05-14 2013-12-18
19 Dollar General Corp P 2012-08-10 2013-11-27
Other gains and losses P 2002-02-02 2014-06-30
(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 791   355 436
b 1,301   1,022 279
c 230   92 138
d 143   118 25
e 1,597   298 1,299
240   163 77
509   187 322
1,178   995 183
298   140 158
391   97 294
1,335   1,147 188
336   123 213
1,951   1,347 604
155   58 97
226   129 97
960   798 162
2,000   1,157 843
231   68 163
158   145 13
1,076   762 314
930   779 151
793   683 110
280   280  
1,320   621 699
1,032   1,463 -431
2,023   925 1,098
148   98 50
1,445   1,060 385
1,404   1,480 -76
368   115 253
1,173   980 193
744   606 138
579   225 354
358   215 143
2,603   1,530 1,073
308   227 81
572   154 418
134   11 123
512   120 392
1,026   621 405
227   151 76
109   108 1
187   122 65
398   197 201
301   179 122
74   58 16
1,464   1,674 -210
1,050   982 68
1,423   733 690
582   588 -6
1,951   400 1,551
1,247   1,153 94
1,045   572 473
963   836 127
1,381   1,341 40
827   506 321
1,222   894 328
799   571 228
1,490   679 811
524   530 -6
465   408 57
1,498   579 919
1,104   984 120
    2,205 -2,205
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       436
b       279
c       138
d       25
e       1,299
      77
      322
      183
      158
      294
      188
      213
      604
      97
      97
      162
      843
      163
      13
      314
      151
      110
       
      699
      -431
      1,098
      50
      385
      -76
      253
      193
      138
      354
      143
      1,073
      81
      418
      123
      392
      405
      76
      1
      65
      201
      122
      16
      -210
      68
      690
      -6
      1,551
      94
      473
      127
      40
      321
      328
      228
      811
      -6
      57
      919
      120
      -2,205
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 15,345
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 2,182
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))
2012 7,405 142,755 0.05187
2011   140,522  
2010   132,694  
2009   109,762  
2008 4,000 102,310 0.03910
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.09097
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 0.01819
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 154,282
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 2,807
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 130
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 2,937
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8  
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.
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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 1 259
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 259
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 259
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 259
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
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
     
    No
    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)
    bulletIL
    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 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (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.
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletThoresen Tower & Co Ltd Telephone no.bullet (312) 236-2942
    Located atbullet620 S York StElmhurstIL ZIP+4bullet601264435
    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 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    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  
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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 2013?.............
    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 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet2012, 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
    Yes
     
    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 2013 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 2013.)....................
    3b
     
    No
    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 2013?
    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
     
    No
    .........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
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 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
    John E Groenings Jr President
    0.00     		0    
    8754 52nd Avenue
    Bradenton,FL34202
    Thomas Groenings Vice President
    0.00     		0    
    51 Old Hyde Road
    Westport,CT06883
    Patricia Fernholz Secretary
    0.00     		0    
    1030 N State Apt 20C
    Chicago,IL60610
    Robert A Groenings Vice President
    0.00     		0    
    8142 Las Palmas
    Naples,FL33051
    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  
    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.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 7
    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
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    7,714
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    259
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    259
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    7,455
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    7,455
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    7,455
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
     
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
     
    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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2012     		(c)
    2012     		(d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 7,455
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only....... 6,539
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008.......  
    b From 2009.......  
    c From 2010.......  
    d From 2011.......  
    e From 2012.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2013 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		6,539
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........     		7,455
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009....  
    b Excess from 2010....  
    c Excess from 2011....  
    d Excess from 2012....  
    e Excess from 2013....  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 2013, 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) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
             
    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 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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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
    Total .................................bullet 3a  
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		  215      
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....   2,507      
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		        15,345
    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).. 2,722   15,345
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1318,067
    (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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    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 (2013)
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
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    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
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    TY 2013 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
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    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
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    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    John E Groenings Charitable Foundation
    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Invst Grade Corporate Bond Fund 14,250 16,458
    Barclays Inter Cr Bond Fund 14,065 15,316
    Barclays Agency Bond 11,303 11,380
    IBoxx High Yield 6,815 6,950

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    John E Groenings Charitable Foundation
    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Schlumberger Ltd 1,589 2,713
    Thermo Fischer Scientific 608 2,006
    Apple Inc 1,108 3,903
    Cameron Intl Corp 786 1,896
    Cerner Corp 1,302 2,115
    Danaher Corp 812 2,047
    Flowserve Corp 542 1,784
    Google Inc 1,771 2,301
    Priceline.Com Inc 200 2,406
    Henry Schein Inc 1,079 2,848
    Union Pacific Corp 681 2,594
    Ameriprise Financial Inc 2,140 3,360
    Anadarko Petroleum Corp 955 1,642
    Borg Warner Inc 892 2,803
    Celgene Corp 925 2,576
    Pioneer Natural Res 761 2,528
    Amazon.com Inc. 1,210 2,598
    Diageo Plc 379 1,145
    EMC Corp 1,018 1,133
    Fluor Corp 1,193 1,615
    Ralph Lauren Corp 972 1,286
    Walt Disney Co 730 1,458
    Michael Kors Hldgs 1,321 2,128
    United Technologies Corp. 1,585 2,424
    Rockwell Automation, Inc. 155 1,377
    Analog Devices Inc 1,236 1,676
    Annheuser Busch InBev 1,647 2,414
    ARM Holdings 1,566 1,629
    ASML Hldg 919 1,119
    Autouv Inc 864 1,172
    Blackrock Inc 2,292 2,876
    Hain Celestial Group 967 1,420
    Monsanto Co 1,732 2,245
    Precision Castparts Corp 1,685 2,272
    Qualcomm Inc 905 1,109
    Starbucks Corp 1,858 2,244
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts 2,077 2,344
    Trimble Navigation Ltd 1,890 2,439
    Urban Outfitters 1,605 1,422
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals 1,637 2,396
    VF Corp 1,869 2,457
    Walgreen Co 1,250 2,595
    Adobe Systems Inc 2,344 2,605
    Biogen Idec Inc 1,159 1,261
    Estee Lauder Cos 880 1,357
    Linkedin Corp 1,829 1,372
    Mastec Inc 1,090 925
    Palo Alto Netwroks 1,042 1,342
    Restoration Hardware Holdgs 938 1,396
    Shire PLC 1,395 2,355
    Splunk Inc 1,995 1,715
    Stratasys Ltd 1,123 1,023
    United Rentals Inc 1,342 2,514
    Visa Inc 2,901 3,161
    Las Vegas Sands 1,106 1,067

    TY 2013 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
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    John E Groenings Charitable Foundation
    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    4,306
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    4,519
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2013 OtherDecreasesSchedule
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    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
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    Description Amount
    Prior year US tax 91


    TY 2013 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    John E Groenings Charitable Foundation
    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
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    Rounding   3


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
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    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    John E Groenings Charitable Foundation
    EIN: 36-6128425
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Foreign tax withheld 19 19    
    IL Filing fee 15 15