Form990-PF

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
THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)8535 EDNA AVENUE NO 120   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LAS VEGAS, NV89117
A Employer identification number

88-0241216
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(702) 642-1177
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$20,587,102
J 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) 0
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 177,797 177,797  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 220,512 220,512  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,513,633
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 10,056,142
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,513,633
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,911,942 1,911,942  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 14,273 14,273   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 138,539 138,539   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 21,058 21,058   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 31 31   0
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 20 20   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 173,921 173,921   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 500,000 500,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 673,921 173,921   500,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,238,021
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,738,021
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
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............... 251,510 295,830 295,830
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
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) 1,309,105 Click to see attachment854,289 851,440
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 9,879,768 Click to see attachment11,383,585 16,242,155
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 2,956,803 Click to see attachment3,101,503 3,197,677
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) 14,397,186 15,635,207 20,587,102
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 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......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 14,397,186 15,635,207
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 14,397,186 15,635,207
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 14,397,186 15,635,207
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 14,397,186
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,238,021
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 15,635,207
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 15,635,207
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 6419 SHS MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODS INC P 2013-02-13 2013-07-19
b 443000 SHS TRIUMPH GROUP INC NEW P 2012-12-17 2013-07-30
c 5650 SHS VALERO ENERGY CORP NEW P 2012-10-05 2013-08-02
d 4973 SHS ALLSTATE CORP P 2013-02-13 2013-09-10
e .8 SHS AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC P 2013-09-04 2013-09-04
228 SHS EOG RESOURCES INC P 2012-12-17 2013-09-10
702 SHS EPL OIL & GAS INC P 2012-12-19 2013-09-10
5421 SHS GAP INC P 2013-07-30 2013-09-10
157 SHS GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTER INC P 2012-12-17 2013-09-10
546 SHS HANESBRANDS INC P 2013-06-19 2013-09-10
348 SHS NOBLE ENERGY INC P 2012-12-17 2013-09-10
9901 SHS CISCO SYSTEMS INC P 2012-12-17 2013-10-31
8192 SHS HERTZ GLOBAL HLDGS INC P 2013-02-13 2013-10-31
210 SHS MAGNA INTL INC CL A P 2013-03-19 2013-10-31
369 SHS NOBLE ENERGY INC P 2012-12-17 2013-10-31
7500 SHS ISHARES MBS ETF P 2012-12-19 2013-12-12
5006 SHS EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC P 2013-06-19 2013-12-11
1966 SHS J M SMUCKER CO P 2013-08-02 2013-12-11
4886 LAM RESEARCH CORP P 2013-10-31 2013-12-11
8750 SHS SYMANTEC CORP P 2013-02-28 2013-12-11
75000 SHS TIME WARNER CABLE INC SR UNSECURED P 2013-10-21 2014-02-18
3513 SHS AETNA INC (NEW) P 2013-06-19 2014-03-27
4577 SHS CITIGROUP INC NEW P 2013-09-10 2014-03-27
4942 SHS COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP CL A P 2013-12-13 2004-03-27
6136 SHS JOHNSON CONTROLS INC P 2013-09-10 2014-03-27
.5 SHS KNOWLES CORP P 2013-07-30 2014-03-03
1272 KNOWLES CORP P 2013-07-30 2014-03-27
1753 SHS NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC P 2013-12-13 2014-03-27
5158 SHS OASIS PETROLEUM INC P 2013-08-02 2014-03-27
4631 SHS OMNICARE INC P 2013-07-19 2014-03-27
4043 SHS VERISIGN INC P 2013-12-13 2014-03-27
4162 SHS WALGREENS COMPANY P 2013-06-19 2014-03-27
568 SHS HANESBRANDS INC P 2013-06-19 2014-06-11
.02941 SHS NOW INC P 2014-03-27 2014-06-02
1224 SHS SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC P 2014-03-27 2014-06-11
627 SHS SANDISK CORPORATION P 2013-07-19 2014-06-11
1678 SHS DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS I P 2011-12-02 2013-07-19
5513 SHS MATTEL INCORPORATED P 2011-06-28 2013-07-19
2300 SHS TRIUMPH GROUP INC NEW P 2011-10-20 2013-07-30
2185 SHS PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC P 2011-04-08 2013-08-02
45000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2007-12-21 2013-08-15
6570 SHS AMERICAN CAPITAL AGENCY CORP P 2012-04-27 2013-09-10
314 SHS CVS CAREMARK CORP P 2011-12-09 2013-09-10
5066 SHS MACY'S INC P 2011-02-07 2013-09-10
50000 SHS DELL INC SR UNSECURED P 2011-07-09 2013-09-12
100000 SHS HALLIBURTON CO NOTES P 2010-06-11 2013-09-09
166 SHS ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORP P 2011-11-02 2013-10-31
2990 SHS SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS INC P 2010-02-24 2013-10-04
75000 SHS FEDL NATL MTG ASSN BENCHNOTES P 2008-06-16 2013-10-15
50000 SHS ALTRIA GROUP INC NOTES P 2008-12-12 2013-11-12
50000 SHS FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG NOTES P 2007-12-21 2013-11-15
50000 SHS GOLDMAN SACHS GRP INC SENIOR NOTES P 2010-07-21 2013-11-21
100000 SHS METLIFE INC NOTES CALLABLE P 2011-01-26 2013-11-25
100000 SHS AFLAC INC SR UNSECURED P 2012-10-23 2013-11-25
7191 SHS AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES INC P 2010-02-24 2013-12-18
40000 SHS FEDERAL HOME LN MTG CORP NOTES CALLABLE P 2012-02-24 2014-02-24
131 SHS ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORP P 2011-11-02 2014-03-27
2077 SHS DELTA AIRLINES IN NEW P 2012-06-14 2014-03-27
3456 SHS BEMIS CO INC P 2013-03-19 2014-03-27
1889 SHS EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO P 2012-12-17 2014-03-27
3845 SHS EBAY INC P 2012-05-29 2014-03-27
6542 SHS EPL OIL & GAS INC P 2012-12-19 2014-03-27
3552 SHS JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS PLC P 2011-12-09 2014-03-27
2524 SHS KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC P 2012-12-17 2014-03-27
852 SHS MYLAN INC P 2009-10-05 2014-03-27
100000 SHS CITIGROUP INC P 2009-08-10 2014-05-05
505 SHS MAGNA INTL INC CL A P 2013-03-19 2014-06-11
.22059 SHS NOW INC P 2010-02-24 2014-06-02
75000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2008-01-29 2014-06-12
150000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2008-04-11 2014-06-24
35000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2007-12-21 2014-06-24
100000 SHS US TREASURY NOTES P 2008-08-12 2014-06-24
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 178,010   206,675 -28,665
b 34,816   28,014 6,802
c 198,308   172,395 25,913
d 244,496   228,040 16,456
e 28     28
37,090   27,373 9,717
24,420   15,749 8,671
222,491   249,428 -26,937
13,309   6,208 7,101
34,165   28,799 5,366
22,534   17,487 5,047
223,660   199,025 24,635
186,808   151,230 35,578
17,856   11,867 5,989
27,861   18,542 9,319
787,730   809,331 -21,601
205,219   215,136 -9,917
205,426   223,408 -17,982
251,333   266,677 -15,344
195,417   206,189 -10,772
88,965   84,600 4,365
257,517   219,343 38,174
216,945   234,350 -17,405
236,887   230,954 5,933
280,173   260,878 19,295
15   14 1
40,137   35,660 4,477
150,537   227,793 -77,256
212,054   224,991 -12,937
271,596   231,975 39,621
215,530   231,587 -16,057
267,255   211,773 55,482
48,878   29,960 18,918
1   1 0
58,388   45,221 13,167
62,335   38,973 23,362
196,593   129,568 67,025
233,490   149,656 83,834
180,759   118,634 62,125
195,263   143,985 51,278
45,000   46,350 -1,350
149,600   204,368 -54,768
18,626   12,056 6,570
225,956   118,154 107,802
48,700   51,389 -2,689
117,898   107,579 10,319
39,310   16,661 22,649
201,996   106,327 95,669
75,000   75,296 -296
50,000   51,457 -1,457
50,000   51,688 -1,688
52,253   50,123 2,130
100,000   108,386 -8,386
104,144   105,000 -856
217,530   84,509 133,021
40,000   39,960 40
35,729   13,148 22,581
70,121   21,599 48,522
130,877   133,968 -3,091
159,080   123,435 35,645
212,561   158,366 54,195
253,930   146,768 107,162
485,832   165,665 320,167
270,842   99,807 171,035
41,572   13,734 27,838
100,000   99,714 286
54,372   28,537 25,835
8   4 4
76,969   78,097 -1,128
155,320   160,676 -5,356
38,086   37,535 551
110,535   100,664 9,871
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       -28,665
b       6,802
c       25,913
d       16,456
e       28
      9,717
      8,671
      -26,937
      7,101
      5,366
      5,047
      24,635
      35,578
      5,989
      9,319
      -21,601
      -9,917
      -17,982
      -15,344
      -10,772
      4,365
      38,174
      -17,405
      5,933
      19,295
      1
      4,477
      -77,256
      -12,937
      39,621
      -16,057
      55,482
      18,918
      0
      13,167
      23,362
      67,025
      83,834
      62,125
      51,278
      -1,350
      -54,768
      6,570
      107,802
      -2,689
      10,319
      22,649
      95,669
      -296
      -1,457
      -1,688
      2,130
      -8,386
      -856
      133,021
      40
      22,581
      48,522
      -3,091
      35,645
      54,195
      107,162
      320,167
      171,035
      27,838
      286
      25,835
      4
      -1,128
      -5,356
      551
      9,871
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 1,513,633
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))
2012 1,034,230 16,353,233 0.063243
2011 740,975 14,960,184 0.049530
2010 720,417 15,147,258 0.047561
2009 652,505 14,673,771 0.044467
2008 507,069 13,765,996 0.036835
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.241636
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 0.048327
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 18,952,649
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 915,925
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 17,380
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 933,305
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 500,000
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 34,760
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 34,760
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 34,760
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 0
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 34,760
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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
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)
    bulletNV
    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 ofbulletSTERLING REALTY Telephone no.bullet (702) 642-1177
    Located atbullet8535 EDNA AVENUE 120LAS VEGASNV ZIP+4bullet89117
    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
     
     
    .........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 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
     
     
    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
     
     
    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
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (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
    JUDITH L SARGENT PRESIDENT
    5.00
    0 0 0
    8535 EDNA AVENUE 120
    LAS VEGAS,NV89117
    R IAN ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    5.00
    0 0 0
    8535 EDNA AVENUE 120
    LAS VEGAS,NV89117
    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  
    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.........................bullet0
    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
    947,632
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    34,760
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    34,760
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    912,872
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    912,872
    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
    912,872
    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 7 912,872
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only....... 486,380
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    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......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 500,000
    a Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a 486,380
    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 2013 distributable amount..... 13,620
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013. 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 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........
    899,252
    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 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    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
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
    2345 CRYSTAL DRIVE 801
    ARLINGTON,VA22202
        TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. 100,000
    VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLCLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    2839 SOUTH BURNHAM AVENUE
    LAS VEGAS,NV89169
        EDUCATION 6,000
    THREE SQUARE
    4190 N PECOS ROAD
    LAS VEGAS,NV89115
        PROVIDE WHOLESOME FOOD TO HUNGRY PEOPLE, PURSUING A HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY 12,000
    INJURED MARINE SEMPER FI FUND
    825 COLLEGE BLVD SUITE 102
    OCEANSIDE,CA92057
        PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND LIFETIME SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED, CRITICALLY-ILL AND INJURED MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 8,000
    OPERATION HOMEFRONT
    4720 WYNN ROAD
    LAS VEGAS,NV89103
        PROVIDE FINANCIAL, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND REPAIRS TO HELP THE FAMILIES OF U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS AND WOUNDED WARRIORS. 8,000
    HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS
    5101 C BACKLICK ROAD
    ANNANDALE,VA22003
        SUPPORTS WOUNDED US SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN. 8,000
    TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS
    3033 WILSON BLVD STE 630
    ARLINGTON,VA22201
        PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EMOTIONAL HELP, HOPE AND HEALING TO ALL WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE IN MILITARY SERVICE TO AMERICA. 8,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    3003 S STATE STREET STE 9000
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109
        BIPOLAR RESEARCH 350,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 500,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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 ............
        14 177,797  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 220,512  
    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 .............
        18 1,513,633  
    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).. 0 1,911,942 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,911,942
    (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
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    Firm's addressbullet







    Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
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    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      3,101,503 3,197,677

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      11,383,585 16,242,155

    TY 2013 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    854,289
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    851,440
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2013 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 14,273 14,273   0


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 20 20   0


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 138,539 138,539   0
      0 0   0


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RICHARD TAM FOUNDATION
    EIN: 88-0241216
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAXES 19,090 19,090   0
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID 1,968 1,968   0