Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation 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
APP FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1010 STONEBRIDGE DRIVE   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SELINSGROVE, PA17870
A Employer identification number

26-0848791
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(570) 743-1126
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$547,306J 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
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 10,491 10,491  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -2,997
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 365,558
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 53,578
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........ 7,494 64,069  
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)....... Click to see attachment 1,600 800   800
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 5,221 5,221   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,350 167   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 719 0   719
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 8,890 6,188   1,519
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 27,750 27,750
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 36,640 6,188   29,269
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -29,146
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 57,881
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 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............... 738 338 338
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 69,480 64,745 64,745
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)........ 137,123 Click to see attachment224,519 224,519
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)........... 357,215 Click to see attachment257,704 257,704
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) 564,556 547,306 547,306
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................... 564,556 547,306
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 564,556 547,306
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 564,556 547,306
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)............... 1 564,556
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -29,146
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 11,896
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 547,306
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. 6 547,306
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 364,816   311,980 52,836
b 742     742
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       52,836
b       742
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 53,578
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 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 40,137 536,568 0.074803
2012 37,797 527,285 0.071682
2011 27,360 548,038 0.049924
2010 18,539 534,521 0.034683
2009 16,217 269,846 0.060097
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.291189
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 0.058238
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 556,535
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 32,411
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 579
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 32,990
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 29,269
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 1,158
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 1,158
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 1,158
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 600
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.............. 7 600
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 9 558
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 2015 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 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)
    bulletPA
    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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 ofbulletJAMES F APP & CAROLE A APP Telephone no.bullet (570) 743-1126
    Located atbullet1010 STONEBRIDGE DRIVESELINSGROVEPA ZIP+4bullet17870
    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 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
    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 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 2014?.............
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 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.)....................
    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 2014?
    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 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    JAMES F APP DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
    2.50     		0 0 0
    1010 STONEBRIDGE DRIVE
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870
    CAROLE A APP DIRECTOR, SEC & TREAS
    2.50     		0 0 0
    1010 STONEBRIDGE DRIVE
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870
    DIANNE C STEIMLING DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
    1.25     		0 0 0
    151 SLATE ROCK ROAD
    BIGLERVILLE,PA17307
    DONNA K GOUNDIE DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT
    1.25     		0 0 0
    30 HORIZON DRIVE
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870
    MARK L PULASKI DIRECTOR, ASST SEC/TREAS
    2.50     		0 0 0
    2354 ABBEY LANE
    HARRISBURG,PA17112
    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 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
    506,349
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    58,661
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    565,010
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    565,010
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    8,475
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    556,535
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    27,827
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    27,827
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,158
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,158
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    26,669
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    26,669
    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
    26,669
    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
    29,269
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    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
    29,269
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    29,269
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 26,669
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013....... 13,709
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 13,709
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 29,269
    a Applied to 2013, 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 2014 distributable amount..... 26,669
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,600
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 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 16,309
    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 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    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) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		16,309
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013.... 13,709
    e Excess from 2014.... 2,600
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    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 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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).)
    JAMES F APP
    CAROLE A APP
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    APP FOUNDATION
    1010 STONEBRIDGE DRIVE
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870
    (570) 743-1126
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP GRANT APPLICATION. A TRANSCRIPT OF APPLICANT'S SCHOLASTIC RECORD FOR AT LEAST THE THREE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING ACADEMIC YEARS MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION AS WELL AS DESCRIPTIONS OF OTHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, FINANCIAL NEEDS AND INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THE APPLICANT MUST ESTIMATE THE COSTS, RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND BALANCE NEEDED FOR THE APPLICANT'S POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND DESCRIBE APPLICANT'S PLAN TO OBTAIN THE BALANCE NEEDED. ALSO, NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR 3 PERSONS WHO WILL CONFIRM THAT THE APPLICANT IS A MORALLY, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY COMPETENT INDIVIDUAL.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CAREERS IN NURSING, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHARMACY. APPLICANTS MUST BE DOMICILED IN SNYDER COUNTY, PA, A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OR COLLEGE STUDENT CHANGING HIS/HER CAREER TRACK AND A REGULAR PARTICIPANT IN ACTIVITIES THAT DEMONSTRATE LOVE, CONCERN AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. APPLICANT MUST NOT BE A DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE MEMBER OR PRINICPAL OFFICER WITH GOVERNING POWERS OVER THE FOUNDATION, A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THE FOUNDATION OR AN INDIVIDUAL RELATED TO ANY OF THEM BY BLOOD, BUSINESS OR MARRIAGE. APPLICANT MUST DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND IF ANY EXISTS MUST SHOW THAT IT IS HARMLESS. TO RETAIN THE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT FOR UP TO 6 YEARS AND PREVENT IT FROM BECOMING NULL AND VOID THE RECIPIENT MUST BE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL, ATTEND A QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, BE ENROLLED IN A DEGREE PROGRAM LEADING TO LICENSURE IN THE STATED PROFESSIONS AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 2.5 GRADE POINT AVERAGE ON A MAXIMUM SCALE OF 4.0.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    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
    ABIGAIL KERSTETTER
    400 LIME ROAD
    PORT TREVORTON,PA17864     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    AMANDA NICOLE GAUGLER
    61 HOLLOW ROAD
    WINFIELD,PA17889     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    CORINNE AUCKER
    3716 PENNS DRIVE
    WINFIELD,PA17889     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    JESSICA LAWTON
    3406 PENNS DRIVE
    WINFIELD,PA17889     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    LAURA O KING
    19 GREENBRIER AVENUE
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 1,250
    MADISON BETSKER
    10 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    MELANIE DE OLIVERIA
    430 FISHER RD
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    MICHAEL SHIRK
    849 TAME DEER DRIVE
    WINFIELD,PA17889     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    MIRANDA VARNER
    1233 HERMAN ROAD
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    RACHEL L BRUBAKER
    18 QUARRY RD
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870     		NONE I COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2,500
    SUMMER SEALS DAY CAMP
    PO BOX 395
    SELINSGROVE,PA17870     		N/A PC SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE READING FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION AND STRENGTHEN MATH PROBLEM SOLVING OF LOCAL STUDENTS. 4,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 27,750
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    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 10,491  
    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 -2,997  
    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 7,494 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    137,494
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    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) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
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    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    WAGNER DREESE ELSASSER & ASSOCIATES - 990-PF 1,600 800   800

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ETFS PALLADIUM TRUST SHS BEN INT 1,627 1,627
    ETFS PALLADIUM TRUST SHS BEN INT 1,162 1,162
    3M COMPANY 6,409 6,409
    ACCENTURE PLC IRELAND CLASS A NEW 5,091 5,091
    AES CORP 3,622 3,622
    AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC 3,562 3,562
    APPLE INC 7,837 7,837
    BAYER A G SPONSORED ADR 4,379 4,379
    BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE A G ADR 5,022 5,022
    BNP PARIBAS SPONS ADR REPGSTG 1/2 SH 4,672 4,672
    CHEVRON CORP 4,263 4,263
    CITIGROUP INC NEW 6,764 6,764
    CONOCOPHILLIPS 4,627 4,627
    CONTINENTAL AG SPONSORED ADR 5,438 5,438
    CVS HEALTH CORP 7,801 7,801
    DANAHER CORP 5,657 5,657
    DEUTSCHE BANK AG 3,242 3,242
    E M C CORP MASS 6,840 6,840
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 4,458 4,458
    HALLIBURTON COMPANY 3,422 3,422
    HELMERICH & PAYNE INC 3,371 3,371
    HONEYWELL INTL INC 5,296 5,296
    ICONIX BRAND GROUP INC 4,967 4,967
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 4,078 4,078
    MEDTRONIC INC 5,559 5,559
    METLIFE INC 5,517 5,517
    MICROSOFT CORP 7,246 7,246
    MYLAN INC 5,355 5,355
    OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM COPR 3,144 3,144
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC 2,932 2,932
    PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC 6,569 6,569
    PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY 5,101 5,101
    QUALCOMM INC 6,169 6,169
    TARGET CORP 4,934 4,934
    TECHNIP SPONS ADR NEW 3,107 3,107
    VISA INC CLASS A 6,555 6,555
    VODAFONE GROUP PLC NEW SPONSORED ADR 3,451 3,451
    ACTAVIS PLC 5,663 5,663
    CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N V NY REGISTRY SHARES 3,317 3,317
    EATON CORP PLC 4,825 4,825
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 6,315 6,315
    HANESBRANDS INC 7,813 7,813
    JULIUS BAER GROUP LTD 5,599 5,599
    NCR CORP NEW 4,313 4,313
    SBERBANK RUSSIA SPONS ADR 1,855 1,855
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD SPONS ADR 5,573 5,573

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ISHARES CORE S&P MIDCAP CAP ETF FMV 7,819 7,819
    ISHARES US INDUSTRIALS ETF FMV 6,502 6,502
    SECTOR TECHNOLOGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR FMV 6,327 6,327
    ISHARES 1-3 YEAR CREDIT BOND FUND FMV 27,662 27,662
    SECTOR CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF FMV 10,823 10,823
    SECTOR CONSUMER STAPLES SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF FMV 9,843 9,843
    FIRST TRUST FTSE EPRA/NAREIT DEVELOPED MKTS R.E. FMV 3,061 3,061
    ISHARES NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE ETF FMV 6,124 6,124
    SECTOR FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF FMV 8,458 8,458
    ISHARES U S OIL EQUIPMENT INDEX ETF FMV 3,048 3,048
    SECTOR ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF FMV 4,117 4,117
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN ETF FMV 12,865 12,865
    ISHARES INTL INFLATION LINKED BOND ETF FMV 1,726 1,726
    ISHARES MSCI EUROPE FINANCIALS ETF FMV 4,801 4,801
    ISHARES PHLX SEMICONDUCTOR ETF FMV 6,688 6,688
    ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF FMV 6,818 6,818
    MARKET VECTORS VIETNAM ETF FMV 1,999 1,999
    SECTOR MATERIALS SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF FMV 3,157 3,157
    VANGUARD HEALTH CARE ETF FMV 8,540 8,540
    WISDOMTREE JAPAN HEDGED EQUITY FD ETF FMV 7,385 7,385
    GLOBAL X SUPERINCOME PREFERRED ETF FMV 654 654
    MARKET VECTORS INTL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF FMV 1,104 1,104
    POWERSHARES SENIOR LOAN PORT ETF FMV 6,295 6,295
    SPDR BARCLAYS CAP SHORT TERM HIGH YIELD BOND ETF FMV 4,134 4,134
    ISHARES INTL INFLATION LINKED BOND ETF FMV 3,895 3,895
    MARKET VECTORS VIETNAM ETF FMV 1,480 1,480
    GLOBAL X SUPERINCOME PREFERRED ETF FMV 1,469 1,469
    MARKET VECTORS INTL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF FMV 2,478 2,478
    GLOBAL X CHINA FINANCIALS ETF FMV 5,770 5,770
    ISHARES U S BROKER-DEALERS ETF FMV 8,701 8,701
    ISHARES U S MEDICAL DEVICES ETF FMV 4,298 4,298
    ISHARES MSCI MEXICO CAPPED ETF FMV 2,376 2,376
    ISHARES U S HOME CONSTRUCTION ETF FMV 2,898 2,898
    MARKET VECTORS RETAIL ETF FMV 4,514 4,514
    WISDOMTREE TRUST EUROPE HEDGED EQUITY FUND ETF FMV 13,237 13,237
    ISHARES MSCI ALL COUNTRY ASIS EX JAPAN ETF FMV 2,742 2,742
    SECTOR HEALTHCARE SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF FMV 8,684 8,684
    VANGUARD FTSE ALL WORLD EX US ETF FMV 12,184 12,184
    VANGUARD EXTENDED MARKET ETF FMV 4,126 4,126
    VANGUARD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETF FMV 10,553 10,553
    ISHARES IBOXX $INVESTMENT GRADE CORP BOND ETF FMV 4,179 4,179
    SPDR BARCLAYS CAPITAL HIGH YIELD BOND ETF FMV 4,170 4,170

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED BY FOUNDATION 719 0   719


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC - INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 5,221 5,221   0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    APP FOUNDATION
    EIN: 26-0848791
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2013 EXCISE TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 583 0   0
    2014 ESTIMATED EXCISE TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 600 0   0
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD FROM DIVIDENDS 167 167   0