TY 2014 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2014

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20

Name of foundation
THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)25550 CHAGRIN BLVD 403ROOM/SUITE 403Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BEACHWOOD, OH44122

A Employer identification number

04-3670741

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(216) 765-1188

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,572,123J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

	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	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
	schedule)..............
2	Check
	Sch. B ...............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	3,350		3,350
4	Dividends and interest from securities......	16,179		16,179
5a	Gross rents..............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		38,718
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 117,843
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			845
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........	58,247		20,374
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	18,000			18,000
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		300	300
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		3,500	3,500
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		7,915	7,915
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		257	257
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		491	491
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	30,463		12,463	18,000
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........	69,000			69,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	99,463		12,463	87,000
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-41,216
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			7,911
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing...............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........	467,843	400,456	400,456
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use...............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........	592,994	650,210	1,146,086
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........	54,231	23,186	25,581
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans..............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)...........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,115,068	1,073,852	1,572,123
	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 )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted...................
	25	Temporarily restricted................
	26	Permanently restricted................
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	1,115,068	1,073,852
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)......	1,115,068	1,073,852
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions)..	1,115,068	1,073,852

Part III	Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1	Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
	with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)...............	1	1,115,068
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a.....................	2	-41,216
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	1,073,852
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.	6	1,073,852

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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(f) Depreciation allowed (or allowable)	(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(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
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	845
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		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? Yes No

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 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))
2013	17,756	1,429,106	0.012425
2012	16,512	1,313,843	0.012568
2011	39,680	1,324,550	0.029957
2010	25,000	1,212,237	0.020623
2009	98,803	1,093,792	0.090331

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2	0.165904
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	0.033181
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5.....	4	1,455,895
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5	48,308
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6	79
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7	48,387
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8	87,000
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	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check hereand enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	79
	hereand 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	79
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	79
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014	6a	457
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source.......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	500
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	957
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	878
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax878	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

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

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?

If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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) .............

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).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

PAUL L MILLET ASSOCIATES Telephone no. bullet

(216) 765-1188

Located at bullet

25550 CHAGRIN BOULEVARDBEACHWOODOH ZIP+4 bullet

44122

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2014, 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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). 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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?........................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?.................YesNo

(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.).........YesNo

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 instructions)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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 2014?.............

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)):

At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?........................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 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 2014.)....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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 2014?

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))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........YesNo

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)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?............YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.......................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
PAUL L MILLET	PRES/TRUSTEE 0.50	0	0	0
25550 CHAGRIN BOULEVARD SUITE 403 BEACHWOOD,OH44122	PRES/TRUSTEE 0.50	0	0	0
DANA L SALEM	SECT/TRUSTEE 6.00	18,000	0	0
25550 CHAGRIN BOULEVARD SUITE 403 BEACHWOOD,OH44122	SECT/TRUSTEE 6.00	18,000	0	0
DAVID G MILLET	TRUSTEE 0.10	0	0	0
25550 CHAGRIN BOULEVARD SUITE 403 BEACHWOOD,OH44122	TRUSTEE 0.10	0	0	0

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...................

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

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Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.		Amount
1	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See 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.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

1,114,865

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

363,201

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

1,478,066

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

1,478,066

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

22,171

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

1,455,895

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

72,795

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

72,795

Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

72,716

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

72,716

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

72,716

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

87,000

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

87,000

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).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

86,921

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.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(c) 2013	(d) 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7		72,716
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
a Enter amount for 2013 only.......	39,733
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......
b From 2010.......
c From 2011.......
d From 2012.......
e From 2013.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e.........
4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 87,000
a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a		39,733
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions).........
d Applied to 2014 distributable amount.....		47,267
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.
(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 2013. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........		25,449
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2010....
b Excess from 2011....
c Excess from 2012....
d Excess from 2013....
e Excess from 2014....

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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 2014, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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) 2014	(b) 2013	(c) 2012	(d) 2011	(e) Total

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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address 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:

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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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND 1039 S ROCHESTER RD ROCHESTER HILLS,MI48307		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	50,000
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY NATIONAL MS SOCIETY PO BOX 4527 NEW YORK,NY10163		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	1,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SUM BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SUMMIT COUNTY 888 ELDER AVENEUE AKRON,OH44306		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	5,000
PELOTONIA PELOTONIA 351 W NATIONWIDE BLVD COLUMBUS,OH43215		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	1,000
BRIGHT PINK ORGANIZATION BRIGHT PINK ORGANIZATION 670 N CLARK STREET CHICAGO,IL60654		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	1,000
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION 1422 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND,OH44115		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	10,000
AMERICAN DIABITIES ASSOCIATION AMERICAN DIABITIES ASSOCIATION 1701 NBEAUREGARD STREET ALEXANDRIA,VA22311		PUB CHARITY	DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE	1,000
Total ................................. 3a				69,000

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	2,750	600
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	16,179
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 .............			14	845	37,873
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)..				19,774	38,473

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

1358,247

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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.)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

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

organizations?

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

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?...........YesNo

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) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name Firm's address			Firm's EIN
				Phone no.

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TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	3,500	3,500

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TY 2014 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Sales Expenses	Total (net)
TIME INC. 18 SHS	2005-08	PURCHASE	2014-06	399	222		177
DIGITAL GENERATION INC.. 350 SHS	2013-11	PURCHASE	2014-02	4,680	4,215		465
TIME INC. .5 SHS CIL	2014-06	PURCHASE	2014-06	11			11
AXP 50SHS	2005-05	PURCHASE	2014-04	4,355	2,332		2,023
BELL SOUTH CORP BOND 10,000	2008-11	PURCHASE	2014-07	10,082	9,299	681	102
CITIGROUP INC. 10,000	2009-10	PURCHASE	2014-10	10,000	10,000
COMCAST CORP 150SHS.	2005-05	PURCHASE	2014-07	8,230	3,195		5,035
DIGITAL GENERATION INC.. 725 SHS	2012-02	PURCHASE	2014-02	9,693	10,081		-388
GATX CORP. 75SHS	2006-07	PURCHASE	2014-04	5,087	2,925		2,162
GEN CORP 750SHS	2008-03	PURCHASE	2014-07	13,702	12,838		864
GOVT NAT MTG ASSN POOL	2008-07	PURCHASE	2014-12	1,740	1,783		-43
KENNAMETAL INC 300SHS	2005-08	PURCHASE	2014-08	12,793	6,969		5,824
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP 10,000	2009-05	PURCHASE	2014-02	10,000	9,947		53
WASHINGTON PRIME GROUP INC. 51,000	2009-03	PURCHASE	2014-07	972	546		426
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP. 340 SHS	2008-10	PURCHASE	2014-01	24,410	4,092		20,318
ADJUST TO AGREE FIDELITY COST	2014-12	PURCHASE	2014-12	844			844

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TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
BELL SO CORP BDS 5.2% 09/15/14
CISCO SYS INC SR NT 4.95% 2/15/19	9,840	11,176
CITIGROUP INC SR NT 5.5% 10/15/14
GOLDMAN SACHS GRP INC 5.625% 1/15/17	10,027	10,726
GOV'T NATL MTG ASSN 6.0% 2/15/38	3,319	3,679
SIMON PROPRTY GROUP LP 6.75% 5/15/14
WELLS FARGO & CO SR NT 4.375 1/13/13

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TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
AMERICAN CAMPUS CMNTYS 300SHS (ACC)	7,545	12,408
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC 400 SHS	9,993	21,452
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 200 SHS(AXP)	6,995	13,956
APPLE INC 30SHS	12,332	23,180
BIG LOTS INC 600 SHS(OHIO) (BLI)	7,463	24,012
CHEVRON CORP 100+300 = 400SHS(CVX)	5,202	11,218
CISCO SYS INC 400 SHS	8,313	11,126
COHEN & STEERS INC 775 SHS (CNS)	19,076	32,612
COMCAST CORP NEW CL A 875 SHS(CMCSA)	15,234	42,057
DIGITAL GENERATOR 1075 SHS
EOG RESOURCES 75 SHS	4,562	13,811
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES 400 SHS	7,736	30,475
FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES 1225 SHS	14,825	26,093
FOREST CITY EMTERPRISES 500SHS
GAT X CORP 300SHS (GMT)	8,776	12,947
GENCORP INC 3150 SHS (GY)	10,325	43,920
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 750SHS(GE)	20,085	18,953
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO DE 900SHS (HPQ)	17,697	36,117
HYSTER-YALE MATL HANDLING INC 180 S	13,667	13,176
INSPERITY INC COM 225 SHS	8,517	11,014
INTEL CORP 600 SHS (INTC)	13,280	21,774
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 75 SHS (JNJ)	4,200	7,843
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO (JPM) 300 SHS	13,212	18,774
KAISER ALUM CORP 400 SHS (KALU)	17,948	28,572
KENNAMETAL INC. 300 SHS(KMT)
LAZARD EMERGING MKTS OPEN CLASS 837.	15,000	14,774
LIFE TIME FITNESS INC (LTM) 300 SHS	11,108	16,986
LIQUIDITY SVCS INC COM 285 SHS(LQDT)
LKQ CORP 550 SHS	5,615	15,466
LEGG MASON 450 SHS	12,226	24,017
MARCHEX INC CL B (MCHX) 2,125SHS	15,248	9,754
MERCK & CO INC 450SHS (MRK)	14,341	25,556
MODINE MANUFACTORING CO(MOD) 1125SHS	17,057	15,300
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION CO 425SHS (NFX)	13,580	11,526
NORDSON CORP 600SHS(NDSN)	10,065	46,776
NORDSTROM INC. 300SHS(JWN)	9,474	23,817
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP HOLDING 80 SHS
OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC 2200 SHS(OMN)	6,419	17,908
ORACLE CORPORATION 750SHS(ORCL)	9,525	33,728
PULTEGROUP INC FORMERLY PULTECORP650	3,997	13,949
SCHLUMBERGER LTD ISIN 350SHS AN8068	20,558	29,894
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW 1200SH(SCHW)	17,550	36,228
SIMON PPTY GRP 102 SHS	8,748	18,575
SKULLCANDYINC COM 1585 SHS	11,967	14,566
SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS 525 SHS	9,100	38,173
TENET HEALTHCARE CORP 335 SHS(THC)	2,910	16,974
TERA TECH INC NEW 750SHS(TTEK)	8,627	20,025
TERADYNE INC 1300SHS (TER)	13,427	25,727
TIME WARNER INC 148SHS(TWX)	5,268	12,642
TRANSOCEAN LTD ZUG NAMEN-AKT 239 SHS	21,653	7,974
UNITED NATIONAL FOODS 245 SHS	13,348	18,945
WELLS FARGO & CO 200 SHS	6,745	10,964
WEYERHAEUSER CO 540 SHS (WY)	20,030	19,381
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP COM 675(WYN)	2,222	28,730
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HLDGSLTDCOM290	9,840	13,560
AMERICAN ELEC PWR CO 200SHS	10,067	12,144
BROOKDALE SR LIVING INC COM 645SHS	20,233	23,652
DISNEY WALT CO 100SHS	8,597	9,419
E M C CORP MASS 550SHS	16,503	16,357
FRANKLIN RES INC COM 150SHS	8,637	8,306
SIZMEK INC COM 1075 SHS	11,148	6,730
LILLY ELI &CO	12,394	12,073

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TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MILLET AND WEISMAN	300	300

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income
EXPENSES
TRANS, LOAD, FEES FIDELITY	492	492
ROUNDING	-1	-1

- TIN:

TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
WINSLOW MANAGEMENT FEE	7,915	7,915

- TIN:

TY 2014 TaxesSchedule

Name:

THE KRANZ FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN: 04-3670741

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OHIO TREASURER OF STATE	200	200
FOREIGN TAX	57	57