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 06-01-2013 , and ending 05-31-2014
Name of foundation
SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)800 SOUTH STREET SUITE 300   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WALTHAM, MA02453
A Employer identification number

04-3425998
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(603) 298-8644
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$4,543,519
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)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 95,642 95,642  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 288,392
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,631,434
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 466,947
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)....... -6,503 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 377,531 562,589  
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).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 3,498 1,749   1,749
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 37,184 37,184   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 2,121 86   35
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 14,789 0   14,789
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 1,196 0   1,196
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 58,788 39,019   17,769
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 226,000 226,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 284,788 39,019   243,769
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 92,743
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 523,570
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............... 1    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 355,112 603,450 603,450
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)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,398,210 Click to see attachment3,242,616 3,940,069
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,753,323 3,846,066 4,543,519
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 3,753,323 3,846,066
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 3,753,323 3,846,066
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 3,753,323 3,846,066
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 3,753,323
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 92,743
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 3,846,066
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 3,846,066
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 JOHNSON CONTROLS,INC - 2000 SHARES P 2013-01-21 2013-08-14
b JOHNSON CONTROLS,INC - 400 SHARES P 2011-06-13 2013-08-14
c CANON INC ADR - 1800 SHARES P 2011-09-30 2013-10-07
d GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC -3700 SHARES P 2011-02-23 2013-11-07
e GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC -3700 SHARES P 2011-09-30 2013-11-07
DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP, INC - 1500 SHARES P 2011-06-13 2013-12-10
DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP, INC - 500 SHARES P 2012-01-25 2013-12-10
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO - 2262 SHARES D 2003-08-11 2013-12-10
BRADY CORP CL A- 2400 SHARES P 2011-02-01 2013-12-10
BRADY CORP CL A- 700 SHARES P 2011-08-03 2013-12-10
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, CORP -1700 SHARES P 2011-06-13 2014-02-05
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, CORP -200 SHARES P 2011-08-03 2014-02-05
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC - 2460 SHARES P 2013-08-30 2014-02-25
NEOGEN CORPORATION - 1950 SHARES P 2012-01-25 2014-03-24
WALGREENS CO - 1750 SHARES D 2003-08-11 2014-05-20
PEPSI CO INC - 1250 SHARES D 2003-08-11 2014-05-20
SMUCKER JM CO - 500 SHARES D 2003-08-11 2014-05-20
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO - 1000 SHARES D 2003-08-11 2014-05-20
EXXON MOBIL CORP - 1500 SHARES D 2003-08-11 2014-03-24
SALLIE MAE BANK P 2012-03-21 2014-03-28
(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 83,613   77,567 6,046
b 16,723   14,472 2,251
c 57,233   81,382 -24,149
d 35,386   39,477 -4,091
e 35,366   26,137 9,229
53,739   85,545 -31,806
17,913   20,332 -2,419
189,342   100,857 88,485
70,369   80,368 -9,999
20,517   20,257 260
129,423   85,312 44,111
15,226   8,689 6,537
169,780   104,017 65,763
88,044   41,967 46,077
120,586   52,692 67,894
107,017   56,606 50,411
49,024   19,215 29,809
80,242   44,950 35,292
141,891   54,645 87,246
150,000   150,000 0
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       6,046
b       2,251
c       -24,149
d       -4,091
e       9,229
      -31,806
      -2,419
      88,485
      -9,999
      260
      44,111
      6,537
      65,763
      46,077
      67,894
      50,411
      29,809
      35,292
      87,246
      0
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 2 466,947
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 227,651 3,969,875 0.057345
2011 276,863 4,060,702 0.068181
2010 238,930 4,058,966 0.058865
2009 195,338 3,820,020 0.051135
2008 195,161 3,742,262 0.052151
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.287677
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 0.057535
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 4,308,267
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 247,876
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 5,236
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 253,112
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 243,769
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 10,471
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 10,471
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 10,471
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 2,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 8,471
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)
    bulletMA
    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 ofbulletKAHN LITWIN RENZA CO LTD Telephone no.bullet (781) 547-8800
    Located atbullet800 SOUTH STREETSUITE 300WALTHAMMA ZIP+4bullet02453
    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
     
     
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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
    JONATHAN A SCOTT PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECT
    2.00
    0 0 0
    800 SOUTH STREET SUITE 300
    WALTHAM,MA02453
    KATHRYN S SCOTT DIRECTOR
    2.00
    0 0 0
    800 SOUTH STREET SUITE 300
    WALTHAM,MA02453
    JANET BUSH SECRETARY
    2.00
    0 0 0
    800 SOUTH STREET SUITE 300
    WALTHAM,MA02453
    BARBARA WAGNER DIRECTOR
    2.00
    0 0 0
    800 SOUTH STREET SUITE 300
    WALTHAM,MA02453
    PETER DUNLAP-SHOHL DIRECTOR
    2.00
    0 0 0
    800 SOUTH STREET SUITE 300
    WALTHAM,MA02453
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................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
    215,413
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    10,471
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    10,471
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    204,942
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    204,942
    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
    204,942
    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 7 204,942
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008....... 10,395
    b From 2009....... 6,895
    c From 2010....... 44,804
    d From 2011....... 75,118
    e From 2012....... 33,159
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 170,371
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 243,769
    a Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 204,942
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 38,827
    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 5 209,198
    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 ..........
    0
    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) ...
    10,395
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    198,803
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 6,895
    b Excess from 2010.... 44,804
    c Excess from 2011.... 75,118
    d Excess from 2012.... 33,159
    e Excess from 2013.... 38,827
    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
    AMERICA RIVERS
    1101 14TH ST NW SUITE 1400
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 5,000
    AS YOU SOW
    1611 TELEGRAPH AVENUE SUITE 1450
    OAKLAND,CA94612
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ALIGNING MISSION & INVESTMENT EDUCATION INITIATIVE 10,000
    CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
    28606 PHILIP STREET PO BOX 968
    ELKHART,IN46515
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY DISASTER RELIEF GRANT 5,000
    CLEAN WATER FUND
    4455 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
    A300-16
    WASHINGTON,DC20008
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 45,000
    COMMONWEAL
    PO BOX 316
    BOLINAS,CA94924
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 15,000
    CONFLUENCE PHILANTHROPY
    475 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE 900
    NEW YORK,NY10115
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 7,500
    EARTH SHARE
    7735 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD SUITE 900
    BETHESDA,MD20814
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 2,500
    ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTMAKERS ASSOCIATION
    55 EXCHANGE PLACE SUITE 405
    NEW YORK,NY10005
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 5,000
    INTERNATIONAL CHILD ART FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 58133
    WASHINGTON,DC20037
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 1,500
    JUNEAU JAZZ & CLASSICS
    PO BOX 22152
    JUNEAU,AK98802
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 2,500
    LAKE PLACID FORUM FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES
    PO BOX 988
    LAKE PLACID,NY12946
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIPS 2,500
    LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATIONAL FUND
    1920 L ST NW 800
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 10,000
    MANGROVE ACTION PROJECT
    PO BOX 1854
    PORT ANGELES,WA98362
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 10,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 5,000
    THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
    85 SECOND STREET SUITE 750
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 45,000
    TIDES CENTER
    1442 A WALNUT ST
    BERKELEY,CA94709
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SUSTAINABILITY FUNDERS AND GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 1,000
    WATER FOR SUDAN
    60 VALEWOOD RUN
    PENFIELD,NY14526
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 1,000
    RIVER NETWORK
    209 SW OAK STREET SUITE 300
    PORTLAND,OR97204
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 5,000
    BARGEMUSIC
    PO BOX 2280
    NEW YORK,NY10019
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 10,000
    EDGE FUNDERS ALLIANCE
    60 29TH STREET 559
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT 5,000
    FORD K SAYRE MEMORIAL SKI COUNCIL
    8 ALGONQUIN TRAIL
    HANOVER,NH03755
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL SUPPORT/ WHALEBACK 10,000
    LAKES REGION CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 766
    CENTER HARBOR,NH03226
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY BELKNAPS CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN 7,500
    WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    1536 WYNKOOP ST 410
    DENVER,CO80202
    NONE PUBLIC CHARITY GENERAL GRANT CONTRIBUTION 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 226,000
    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 ............
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 95,642  
    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 .............
        18 288,392  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aAMERIGAS PARTNERS 211110 -6,503      
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -6,503 384,034 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13377,531
    (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 EINbullet
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
    C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD
    EIN: 04-3425998
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 3,498 1,749   1,749

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
    C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD
    EIN: 04-3425998
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    11 JM SMUCKER 397 1,129
    300 EXXON MOBIL CORP 17,813 30,159
    2000 AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 88,134 159,360
    200 EXXON MOBIL 15,210 20,106
    2883 GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC 150,954 155,509
    1250 PEPSICO INC 78,550 110,412
    1265 PROCTER & GAMBLE INC 81,194 102,199
    640 SMUCKER JM CO 31,155 65,664
    1750 WALGREENS 81,183 125,842
    772 SMUCKER JM CO 30,362 117,436
    2200 AGL RESOURCES INC 80,510 118,000
    2800 AMERIGAS PARTNERS LP 55,480 132,664
    1600 BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC 80,102 119,056
    1000 BECTON DICKINSON & CO 78,510 117,700
    3100 BRADY CORPORATION CLASS A 0 0
    3775 CISCO SYSTEMS INC 78,906 92,940
    800 CREE INC 41,919 38,496
    7400 GT ADVANCED TECHS INC F/K/A SOLAR INTERNATIONAL 0 0
    2400 JOHNSON CONTROLS INC 0 0
    1000 MCCORMICK & CO INC 46,475 72,310
    2500 PATTERSON COMPANIES 78,532 97,900
    6070 PEOPLES UNITED 78,513 87,226
    125000 NATURAL RURAL UTIL 137,653 130,435
    150000 SALLIE MAE BANK 0 0
    1800 CANON INC 0 0
    2000 DEVRY INC 0 0
    3200 DIGITAL REALTY TRU E PFD SERIES E 80,489 82,048
    2000 EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL WASH 92,116 91,020
    1900 LIFE TECHNOLOGIES 0 0
    5700 MOCON INC 85,224 86,298
    1300 NEOGEN CORP 0 0
    3400 WILEY JOHN & SON CLASS A 141,654 186,252
    4000 FED AGRICULTURE 5.875% PFD 100,009 92,600
    162 APPLE INC 83,352 102,546
    75000 CALVERT SOCIAL 0.75% DUE 06/15/14 75,000 75,000
    1600 CLARCOR INC 75,688 93,648
    2400 SYSCO CORPORATION 78,722 90,072
    2200 AMERICAN WATER WORKS CO 99,247 106,942
    100,000 FINANCING CO. STRIP 0% 16 97,447 97,992
    70,000 FINANCING CO. STRIP 0% 17 67,733 68,265
    50,000 FNMA STRIP 0% 16 49,055 49,236
    2500 CAMDEN NATL CORPORATION 89,255 92,000
    1230 DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS SER A 90,162 94,661
    1500 EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 97,972 100,095
    4300 EMC CORP MASS 112,531 114,208
    2000 KADANT INC 72,305 75,800
    3000 MERCHANTS BANCSHARES, INC 87,743 91,350
    2750 TELLUS COPORATION NEW VOTING SHARES 96,533 103,867
    725 UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORP 68,426 69,411
    1500 UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS 70,401 82,215

    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
    C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD
    EIN: 04-3425998
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    POSTAGE & DELIVERY 227 0   227
    OTHER 969 0   969


    TY 2013 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
    C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD
    EIN: 04-3425998
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    AMERIGAS PARTNERS -6,503 0 -6,503


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
    C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD
    EIN: 04-3425998
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVISOR FEES 37,184 37,184   0


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SINGING FIELD FOUNDATION INC
    C/O KAHN LITWIN RENZA AND CO LTD
    EIN: 04-3425998
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    US TREASURY 2,000 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX 86 86   0
    COMMONWEALTH OF MA 35 0   35