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
THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)800 N MARIENFELD STE 100   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MIDLAND, TX79701
A Employer identification number

20-0396160
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(432) 683-5203
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$1,678,044J 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).............. 176,000
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 8,299 8,299 8,299
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 4,935 4,935 4,935
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 132,535
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,377,312
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 132,535
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)....... Click to see attachment -91,321 1,087 -91,321
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 230,448 146,856 -78,087
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 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 4,525 4,525 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 8,305 8,305 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 108 108 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 12,938 12,938 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 150,584 150,584
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 163,522 12,938 0 150,584
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 66,926
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 133,918
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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............... 5,387 321,425 321,425
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,202,655 Click to see attachment960,082 960,082
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)........... 606,511 Click to see attachment396,537 396,537
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment80,344 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,894,897 1,678,044 1,678,044
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 1,894,897 1,678,044
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 1,894,897 1,678,044
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 1,894,897 1,678,044
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 1,894,897
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 66,926
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,961,823
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 283,779
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,678,044
Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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 ATHLON ENERGY INC COM P 2014-01-21 2014-09-29
b ACADIA HEALTHCARE COM   2014-01-27 2014-03-28
c AIR PRODUCTS & CHEM APD   2014-08-07 2014-10-02
d AKAMAI TECH, AKAM   2014-03-25 2014-04-08
e ALASKA AIR GROUP INC   2014-05-21 2014-07-31
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC   2014-01-24 2014-04-14
AMAZON.COM INC   2013-07-12 2014-02-03
AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION COM   2014-08-07 2014-09-26
AMERIPRISE FINL INC COM   2014-07-24 2014-10-13
AMPHENOL CORP CL A   2014-09-04 2014-10-13
ASPEN INSURANCE HLDGS COM   2014-04-15 2014-07-18
ATHENHEALTH INC DELAWARE   2014-01-29 2014-03-25
BALLY TECHNOLOGIES INC   2013-12-19 2014-01-27
BANK OF AMERICA CORP   2014-07-17 2014-04-14
BIOGEN IDEC INC   2014-01-22 2014-03-27
BNP PARIBAS ADR   2013-09-11 2014-05-05
BRINKER INTL INC   2014-01-27 2014-04-14
CARBO CERAMICS INC   2014-04-03 2014-08-01
CARTER INC FORMERLY CARTER HOLDGINC   2013-01-31 2014-01-29
CARTER INC FORMERLY CARTER HOLDGINC   2013-10-22 2014-01-29
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC   2013-04-24 2014-01-27
COGNEX CORP   2014-02-12 2014-03-25
CONSTANT CONTACT INCCOM   2014-01-24 2014-02-03
CYTEC INDS INC   2014-10-06 2014-10-10
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC COM   2014-04-15 2014-08-01
DISNEY WALT CO   2014-08-07 2014-10-16
DOW CHEMICAL CO   2014-07-23 2014-10-08
ENVESTNET INC COM   2013-09-11 2014-04-07
ENVESTNET INC COM   2014-01-16 2014-04-07
EOG RESOURCES INC   2014-07-24 2014-09-10
EQUIFAX INC   2014-09-04 2014-10-10
FACEBOOK INC COM   2014-02-12 2014-04-04
FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC   2013-01-22 2014-01-16
GENTHERM INC COM   2014-03-24 2014-07-31
GOOGLE INC CL A   2013-11-27 2014-03-28
GREEN PLAINS INC   2014-01-22 2014-07-24
GREEN PLAINS INC   2014-01-30 2014-07-24
GREEN PLAINS INC   2014-01-30 2014-09-18
GREENBRIAR COMPANIESINC   2014-01-24 2014-08-08
HESS CORP COM   2014-07-23 2014-10-02
INTELIQUENT INC COM   2014-03-27 2014-06-30
INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC   2014-06-19 2014-09-26
IROBOT CORP COM   2014-02-12 2014-04-11
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALSPLC COM   2013-07-10 2014-03-24
KAPSTONE PAPER & PACKAGING CORP   2014-01-31 2014-03-28
KIRBY CORP FORMERLY KIRBY EXPL INC   2014-07-24 2014-10-10
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC   2014-04-03 2014-12-04
KORN FERRY INTL   2014-04-03 2014-06-19
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV COM   2014-07-24 2014-10-02
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC COM   2014-04-04 2014-09-22
MARRIOTT INTL INC COM   2014-08-07 2014-10-10
MASTERCARD INC CL A   2013-10-22 2014-02-05
MAXWELL TECH INC   2014-04-23 2014-06-27
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC COM   2014-01-31 2014-03-25
MOODYS CORP   2014-07-16 2014-12-16
MYRIAD GENETICS INC   2014-11-07 2014-11-21
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD COM   2014-04-15 2014-08-15
NETFLIX COM INC COM   2013-07-12 2014-01-22
NETFLIX COM INC COM   2013-10-22 2014-01-22
NETFLIX COM INC COM   2014-10-28 2014-11-26
NISOURCE INC   2014-10-28 2014-12-17
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CRP   2014-07-01 2014-12-02
NORTHERN TR CORP   2014-10-28 2014-12-17
NOVO-NORDISK A S ADRISIN   2014-02-10 2014-12-24
NUVASIVE INC   2014-01-27 2014-04-11
ON ASSIGNMENT INC   2013-04-12 2014-01-27
OPENTABLE INC COM   2013-08-29 2014-02-04
OPENTABLE INC COM   2013-10-22 2014-02-04
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORP   2014-04-30 2014-07-09
PARTNERRE COM   2014-10-28 2014-12-16
PEPSICO INC   2014-10-28 2014-12-17
PHILLIPS 66 COM   2014-04-30 2014-10-02
PROSHARES SHORT QQQ   2014-05-08 2014-10-28
PROSHARES SHORT QQQ   2014-05-16 2014-10-28
PROSHARES SHORT QQQ   2014-07-03 2014-10-28
PROSHARES SHORT QQQ   2014-10-02 2014-10-28
PROSHARES SHORT RUSSELL 2000   2014-10-17 2014-11-07
PROSHARES TR SHORT QQQ   2014-05-16 2014-11-07
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC   2014-04-15 2014-08-04
RAMBUS INC   2014-04-23 2014-07-24
REPLIGEN CORP   2014-01-27 2014-03-27
RYDER SYSTEM INC   2014-09-19 2014-10-08
SANDISK CORP   2014-01-16 2014-04-14
SAPIENT CORP   2013-12-17 2014-07-16
SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT CONSUMER STAP   2014-10-17 2014-11-07
SECTOR SPDR TR SHS BEN INT UTILITIES   2014-05-08 2014-10-28
SIGMA ALDRICH CORP   2014-09-19 2014-09-24
SNAP ON INC   2014-04-23 2014-10-14
STILLWATER MINING COCOM   2014-04-15 2014-09-16
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVESOFTWRE   2014-02-03 2014-04-14
TARGA RES CORP COM   2013-08-29 2014-08-01
TEXAS ROADHOUSE INC COM   2013-10-17 2014-01-24
TIFFANY & CO NEW   2014-07-24 2014-10-13
TJX COMPANIES INC   2013-03-27 2014-01-24
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO   2013-04-30 2014-01-30
TRIQUINT SEMICONDUCTOR INC   2014-04-23 2014-10-13
UNDER ARMOUR INC CL A   2014-03-25 2014-04-07
UNION PACIFIC CORP   2014-09-23 2014-12-11
UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS INC COM   2014-03-27 2014-05-21
UNITED RENTALS INC   2014-05-21 2014-10-02
VISTEON CORP COM NEW   2014-09-24 2014-10-02
WALGREEN COMPANY   2013-10-17 2014-08-07
WESCO AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS INC COM   2014-02-03 2014-05-16
3D SYSTEMS CORP DEL COM NEW   2013-09-04 2014-01-27
ALLIANCE DATA SYS CORP   2012-10-18 2014-02-04
AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC COM NEW   2012-10-19 2014-01-27
FEI COMPANY   2012-05-02 2014-04-11
FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC COMSTK   2012-11-15 2014-01-16
MASTERCARD INC CL A   2012-05-02 2014-02-05
ON ASSIGNMENT INC   2013-01-22 2014-01-27
TJX COMPANIES INC   2012-01-18 2014-01-24
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC COM DELAWARE   2011-06-22 2014-09-04
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC COM DELAWARE   2012-10-18 2014-09-04
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC COM DELAWARE   2013-06-21 2014-09-04
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC COM DELAWARE   2013-06-21 2014-10-14
(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 58,302   27,720 30,582
b 8,823   10,404 -1,581
c 9,901   10,315 -414
d 19,477   21,859 -2,382
e 6,086   6,624 -538
8,752   10,796 -2,044
12,539   10,647 1,892
10,475   10,884 -409
8,161   8,730 -569
8,664   9,912 -1,248
13,487   13,701 -214
15,828   13,295 2,533
14,650   15,384 -734
12,442   10,974 1,468
14,673   14,795 -122
17,676   16,652 1,024
21,150   20,540 610
7,388   8,435 -1,047
18,027   16,035 1,992
136   148 -12
25,272   18,922 6,350
11,337   12,951 -1,614
15,411   17,076 -1,665
10,444   11,140 -696
9,554   8,083 1,471
14,060   15,053 -993
9,347   9,941 -594
4,339   3,608 731
5,536   7,005 -1,469
7,523   8,702 -1,179
9,117   9,972 -855
7,557   8,378 -821
444   235 209
17,799   14,394 3,405
20,192   19,218 974
11,415   6,519 4,896
9,998   5,730 4,268
4,593   2,569 2,024
21,189   12,335 8,854
7,426   8,185 -759
16,936   16,993 -57
12,295   13,125 -830
5,910   6,697 -787
20,424   10,193 10,231
17,416   18,670 -1,254
5,770   6,747 -977
11,925   8,625 3,300
10,195   10,982 -787
9,116   9,032 84
20,301   19,342 959
7,409   7,629 -220
1,457   1,443 14
5,243   5,453 -210
12,761   13,812 -1,051
9,202   8,901 301
10,289   11,070 -781
13,824   12,664 1,160
16,105   12,460 3,645
1,315   1,305 10
6,316   6,948 -632
10,302   10,932 -630
9,250   8,966 284
11,268   10,976 292
14,001   13,615 386
12,888   14,239 -1,351
479   386 93
18,362   17,988 374
304   280 24
8,494   9,030 -536
10,628   10,945 -317
10,638   10,916 -278
11,923   12,692 -769
6,975   6,975 0
10,354   10,354 0
3,208   3,208 0
217   224 -7
8,651   9,353 -702
10,375   12,713 -2,338
12,693   14,486 -1,793
11,115   11,002 113
9,486   10,344 -858
10,412   11,313 -901
14,951   14,787 164
16,498   18,006 -1,508
11,683   10,937 746
35,558   33,128 2,430
14,801   11,275 3,526
16,599   16,968 -369
12,515   12,108 407
8,449   8,205 244
36,560   19,203 17,357
17,127   18,103 -976
9,200   10,126 -926
16,385   13,296 3,089
16,732   13,663 3,069
10,350   8,676 1,674
16,516   18,793 -2,277
10,518   9,950 568
12,345   13,030 -685
8,836   8,196 640
14,951   15,701 -750
10,784   10,572 212
14,780   16,487 -1,707
14,235   10,395 3,840
9,496   5,799 3,697
8,753   6,671 2,082
13,246   7,315 5,931
28,072   12,246 15,826
8,741   5,454 3,287
7,509   5,814 1,695
9,587   5,746 3,841
8,840   2,118 6,722
188   106 82
4,514   2,752 1,762
12,571   8,257 4,314
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       30,582
b       -1,581
c       -414
d       -2,382
e       -538
      -2,044
      1,892
      -409
      -569
      -1,248
      -214
      2,533
      -734
      1,468
      -122
      1,024
      610
      -1,047
      1,992
      -12
      6,350
      -1,614
      -1,665
      -696
      1,471
      -993
      -594
      731
      -1,469
      -1,179
      -855
      -821
      209
      3,405
      974
      4,896
      4,268
      2,024
      8,854
      -759
      -57
      -830
      -787
      10,231
      -1,254
      -977
      3,300
      -787
      84
      959
      -220
      14
      -210
      -1,051
      301
      -781
      1,160
      3,645
      10
      -632
      -630
      284
      292
      386
      -1,351
      93
      374
      24
      -536
      -317
      -278
      -769
      0
      0
      0
      -7
      -702
      -2,338
      -1,793
      113
      -858
      -901
      164
      -1,508
      746
      2,430
      3,526
      -369
      407
      244
      17,357
      -976
      -926
      3,089
      3,069
      1,674
      -2,277
      568
      -685
      640
      -750
      212
      -1,707
      3,840
      3,697
      2,082
      5,931
      15,826
      3,287
      1,695
      3,841
      6,722
      82
      1,762
      4,314
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 2 132,535
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 83,296
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 89,742 1,837,128 0.048849
2012 0 1,003,970 0.000000
2011 2,500 1,262,007 0.001981
2010 48,700 1,325,123 0.036751
2009 0 1,089,736 0.000000
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.087581
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 0.017516
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,074,260
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 18,817
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,339
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 20,156
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 150,584
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 1,339
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 1,339
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 1,339
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 3,000
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 3,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 14
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,647
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,647 RefundedBullet 11 0
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
     
    No
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletTX
    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
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 5
    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 ofbulletC TODD SPARKS Telephone no.bullet (432) 683-5203
    Located atbullet800 N MARIENFELD STE 100MIDLANDTX ZIP+4bullet79701
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 6
    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
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    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
    DON SPARKS PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0 0 0
    800 N MARIENFELD
    MIDLAND,TX79701
    W JEFFREY SPARKS VICE PRESIDENT
    2.00     		0 0 0
    800 N MARIENFELD STE 100
    MIDLAND,TX79701
    C TODD SPARKS SECRETARY
    2.00     		0 0 0
    800 N MARIENFELD STE 100
    MIDLAND,TX79701
    KEVIN SPARKS TREASURER
    2.00     		0 0 0
    800 N MARIENFELD STE 100
    MIDLAND,TX79701
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    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
    1,039,672
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    50,947
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,090,619
    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
    1,090,619
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    16,359
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,074,260
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    53,713
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    53,713
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,339
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,339
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    52,374
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    52,374
    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
    52,374
    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
    150,584
    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
    150,584
    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
    1,339
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    149,245
    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 52,374
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 7,753
    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.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 150,584
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 7,753
    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..... 52,374
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 90,457
    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 90,457
    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 ......     		90,457
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014.... 90,457
    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).)
    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:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC C TODD SP
    800 N MARIENFELD SUITE 100
    MIDLAND,TX79701
    (432) 683-5203
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PRESCRIBED FORMS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    90 DAYS PRIOR TO REQUESTED FUNDING DATE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FROM PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT - AMCAP WOODLAKE LLC
    800 N MARIENFELD SUITE 100
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		  501(C)(3) CONTRIBUTION MADE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH AMCAP WOODLAKE, LLC. 63
    CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FROM PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT - SPARKCAP LLC
    800 N MARIENFELD SUITE 100
    MIDLAND,TX79701     		  501(C)(3) CONTRIBUTION MADE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH SPARKCAP, LLC. 21
    TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY
    900 CONGRESS AVE STE 400
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		N/A 501(C)(3) TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. 150,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 150,584
    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 ............     		    14 8,299  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 4,935  
    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.....     15 1,087  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 132,535  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aNET RENTAL - AMCAP LEE PARK, LLC     16    
    bMASS ENERGY, LLC 211110 -4,333      
    cAMCAP WOODLAKE, LLC 900003 3,084      
    dTRIUMPH COMMERICAL FINANCE, LLC 900003        
    eSPARKCAP, LLC 900003 -32,897      
    fAMCAP TELECOM PARTNERS 900003 -31,481      
    gAMCAP LEE PARK, LLC 900003 -26,781      
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. -92,408 146,856 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1354,448
    (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.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    20-0396160
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-0396160
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    DON L SPARKS  
    800 N MARIENFELD
     
    MIDLAND, TX79701

    		$176,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-0396160
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    20-0396160
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL FEES 4,525 4,525 0 0

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FIDELITY BROKERAGE 657-084085 310,458 310,458
    FIDELITY BROKERAGE 657-084093 429,144 429,144
    INVESTMENTS-ROY TR HUGOTON 10,875 10,875
    INVESTMENTS-ROY TR SAN JUAN 9,600 9,600
    TRIUMPH SAVINGS BANK PREFERRED 200,005 200,005

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMCAP LEE PARK, LLC AT COST 55,067 55,067
    AMCAP TELECOM PARTNERS FMV 73,306 73,306
    AMCAP WOODLAKE, LLC AT COST 61,905 61,905
    MASS ENERGY, LLC AT COST 181,527 181,527
    SPARKCAP, LLC AT COST 18,428 18,428
    OTHER ASSETS FMV 6,304 6,304

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    NOTE REC - ATCHISON 80,344    


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Description Amount
       
       
       
       


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NET ROYALTY - O&G INCOME 1,087 1,087 1,087
    MASS ENERGY, LLC -4,333   -4,333
    AMCAP WOODLAKE, LLC 3,084   3,084
    SPARKCAP, LLC -32,897   -32,897
    AMCAP TELECOM PARTNERS -31,481   -31,481
    AMCAP LEE PARK, LLC -26,781   -26,781


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVISORY FEES 8,305 8,305 0 0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 20-0396160
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 108 108 0 0