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
SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1001 REDBUD TRAIL   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WEST LAKE HILLS, TX78746
A Employer identification number

74-2900267
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(361) 882-7001
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$1,801,119
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 4,315
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 30,208 30,208  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 16,566 16,566  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 38,276
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 431,017
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,789
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)....... 7,921    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 97,286 48,563  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 815 815    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 10,630 10,630    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 656 656    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 87 87    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 12,188 12,188   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 95,000 95,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 107,188 12,188   95,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -9,902
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 36,375
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -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............... 52,062 128,224 128,224
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) bullet47
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     Click to see attachment47 47
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 1,793 1,969 1,969
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 204,923 Click to see attachment106,856 108,561
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 693,443 Click to see attachment726,023 975,573
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 619,929 Click to see attachment595,763 586,745
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,572,150 1,558,882 1,801,119
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) Click to see attachment4,000 Click to see attachment1,000
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 4,000 1,000
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.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,568,150 1,557,882
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 1,568,150 1,557,882
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 1,572,150 1,558,882
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 1,568,150
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -9,902
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,558,248
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 366
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,557,882
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 FROST BROKERAGE - SEE ATTACHED P 2014-01-01 2014-12-31
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 35,713   33,924 1,789
b
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       1,789
b
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 1,789
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 1,789
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 83,716 1,759,389 0.047582
2012 74,551 1,706,609 0.043684
2011 74,271 1,502,737 0.049424
2010 69,614 1,522,732 0.045717
2009 80,237 1,507,057 0.053241
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.239648
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 0.047930
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,822,297
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 87,343
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 364
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 87,707
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 95,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 364
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 364
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 364
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 2,333
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 2,333
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,969
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet1,969 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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    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
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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. Click to see attachment...............................
    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 ofbulletFANCHER & COMPANY CPAS Telephone no.bullet (361) 882-7001
    Located atbullet600 LEOPARD STREET SUITE 2000CORPUS CHRISTITX ZIP+4bullet78401
    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
     
     
    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
     
     
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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
    JACK W SPENCER PRES/DIR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    1001 REDBUD TRAIL
    AUSTIN,TX78746
    DEANNA JUNE SPENCER VP/DIR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    1001 REDBUD TRAIL
    AUSTIN,TX78746
    CHARLOTTE SPENCER STACY SECY/DIR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    2604 SALERNO PLACE
    CEDAR PARK,TX78613
    ANDREW M SPENCER TREAS/DIR
    0.00
    0 0 0
    6011 SIERRA ARBOR COURT
    AUSTIN,TX78759
    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  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    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
    1,763,183
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    85,788
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,077
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,850,048
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,850,048
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    27,751
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,822,297
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    91,115
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    91,115
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    364
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    364
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    90,751
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    90,751
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    90,751
    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
    95,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    95,000
    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
    364
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    94,636
    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 90,751
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 85,611
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 95,000
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 85,611
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........
     
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 9,389
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........
     
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
    81,362
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
     
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
     
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    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).)
    MR MRS JACK SPENCER
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    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
    AUSTIN CHILDREN'S SERVICES
    4800 MANOR ROAD
    AUSTIN,TX78723
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,000
    AUSTIN COMMUNITY FUND
    SEASON FOR CARING
    PO BOX 50066
    AUSTIN,TX78763
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,000
    BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
    SPENCER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    ONE BEAR PLACE
    WACO,TX76798
    NONE 501(C)3 SPENCER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND 24,000
    BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
    BENNETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    ONE BEAR PLACE
    WACO,TX76798
    NONE 501(C)3 BARNETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND 12,000
    CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK TX
    8201 S CONGRESS AVE
    AUSTIN,TX78745
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    CRP CHR METRO MINISTRIES
    1919 LEOPARD STREET
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78469
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 7,000
    HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN
    3804 AVE B
    AUSTIN,TX78751
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 6,000
    THE BRIDGE BREAST NETWORK
    3600 GASTON AVE STE 401
    DALLAS,TX75246
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    THE SAFE PLACE
    PO BOX 19454
    AUSTIN,TX78760
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
    11672 SILICON DR STE 105
    SAN ANTONIO,TX78249
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    TEXAS LIONS CAMP
    PO BOX 290247
    KERVILLE,TX78029
        CAMPING-CHILDREN W MEDICAL CONDITN 2,000
    FAMILY ELDERCARE
    1700 RUTHERFORD LANE
    AUSTIN,TX78754
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,000
    GREAT HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
    10500 JOLLYVILLE ROAD
    AUSTIN,TX78759
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    3227 EAST 5TH STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78702
    NONE 501(C)(3) FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 7,000
    THE TSTC FOUNDATION
    3801 CAMPUS DRIVE
    WACO,TX76705
    NONE 501(C)3 FOR OPERATING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 95,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 30,208  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 16,566  
    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 .............
            38,276
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aCAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS     14 7,680  
    bOTHER INCOME     1 241  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   54,695 38,276
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1392,971
    (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
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 675 675    
    TAX PREPARATION FEES 140 140    

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    TY 2014 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    FROST BROKERAGE - SEE ATTACHED 2012-01 PURCHASE 2014-12   152,487 124,063     28,424  
    FROST BROKERAGE - SEE ATTACHED 2012-01 PURCHASE 2014-12   242,817 234,754     8,063  

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 55,178 55,107
    COCA COLA COMPANY 60,613 55,446
    GENENTECH INCORPORATED 54,255 51,116
    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 59,571 56,046
    HSBC HOLDINGS PLC DTD 4/5/2011 44,296 45,216
    IBM CORPORATION 60,841 55,722
    JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORPORATION 61,397 56,789
    JP MORGAN CHASE & COMPANY 48,443 50,857
    MAINSTAY CONVERTIBLE FUND 14,445 14,155
    MORGAN STANLEY SERIES MTN 64,140 74,775
    PEPSICO INCORPORATED 30,449 30,024
    PHIZER INCORPORATED 4.5%    
    SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY    
    WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 42,135 41,492

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 6,688 8,959
    ABBVIE INC 5,508 9,489
    ACTAVIS PLC 3,969 3,861
    AMAZON.COM INC 1,773 4,035
    AMC NETWORKS INC    
    AMERICAN INTL GROUP INC 7,337 10,418
    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP 2,880 3,713
    APPLE INC 12,447 31,679
    BAIDU INC 3,816 5,015
    BAXTER INT'L INC. 9,244 10,041
    BIOGEN IDEC INC 3,793 9,505
    BLACKROCK INC COM 2,588 5,006
    BOEING CO 14,125 17,677
    BORGWARNER INC 1,307 4,396
    BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB 3,792 5,313
    BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 3,418 6,604
    CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORP COM    
    CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY 2,511 3,854
    CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP 8,845 11,309
    CAUSEWAY INTERNATIONAL VALUE 50,000 47,072
    CELGENE CORP COM 1,452 5,593
    CHEVRON CORPORATION    
    CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 2,350 5,476
    CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC COM    
    CISCO SYSTEM INC 7,375 10,514
    CITIGROUP INC 8,760 8,928
    COACH INC    
    COBALT INT'L ENERGY    
    COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS 2,404 14,639
    CORNING INC 5,057 8,805
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW 3,784 7,796
    COVIDIEN PLC 3,410 4,909
    CUMMINS INC 1,725 5,767
    CVS CAREMARK CORP 3,638 7,705
    DEERE & CO    
    DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC 5,051 4,090
    DISNEY (WALT) COMPANY HOLDING 12,714 18,555
    EATON CORP PLC 10,426 10,670
    EBAY INCORPORATED 4,332 5,893
    EMC CORP MASSACHUSETTS 4,327 10,468
    ENSCO PLC CL A    
    EOG RESOURCES INC COM 2,670 4,604
    ERICSSON AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHS 3,909 3,908
    FACEBOOK INC 4,332 7,802
    FEDEX CORP COM 2,707 5,210
    FIRST NIAGARA FINL GROUP    
    GATEWAY FUND CL Y 20,000 20,678
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 9,849 9,982
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 2,178 7,164
    GOOGLE INCORPORATED CLASS A 7,255 11,628
    HALIBURTON CO 7,400 5,310
    HOME DEPOT INC 5,279 7,348
    HONEYWELL INT'L, INC. 3,211 4,496
    HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 4,474 3,873
    ILLUMINA INC    
    INVESCO DEV MARKETS FUND INSTL 49,798 49,001
    INVESCO LTD 3,713 7,232
    ISHARES COHEN & STEERS REALTY 25,876 57,232
    JOHN HANCOCK FDS III-DISCPLNED VALUE 37,830 37,585
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO. 3,667 5,006
    KRAFT FOODS INC CLASS A 3,506 4,261
    LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION 4,092 6,347
    LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP 4,947 4,885
    LAZARD INTL EQTY PORT 50,000 49,503
    LAZARD LTD CL 4,695 7,505
    LINKEDIN CORP 3,778 4,364
    LOWES COS INC 5,579 8,875
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC 2,549 3,070
    MASTERCARD INC CL A 1,042 5,170
    METLIFE INC 4,949 6,761
    MICHAEL KORS HLDGS, LTD    
    MONSANTO CO. NEW 4,488 6,571
    MOODYS CORP 3,857 7,665
    NASDAQ QMX GROUP INC 9,222 10,935
    NIELSON N.V. COM 7,475 8,409
    NIKE INC 3,849 4,327
    NOVARTIS AG ADR 6,033 8,710
    PANERA BREAD CO. CL A    
    PHILIP MORRIS INT'L INC    
    PRAXAIR INC COM 2,697 4,535
    PRICELINE.COM INC 1,077 7,981
    QUALCOMM INC    
    RIO TINTO PLC SPON ADR 5,822 5,251
    SALESFORCE.COM INC 3,779 3,559
    SAP AG SPONSORED ADR    
    SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED 2,052 4,441
    SCHWAB CHARLES CORP 3,834 4,378
    STARBUCKS CORP 1,512 10,420
    STRYKER CORP    
    SUNCOR ENERGY INC    
    T ROWE PRICE INTL DISCOVERY FD 17,886 26,052
    T ROWE PRICE MID-CAP GROWTH FUND 28,375 26,512
    TIME WARNER INC 4,127 5,125
    TOTAL SA SPONSORED ADR 8,127 7,936
    TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX 7,125 8,449
    TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD    
    UNION PACIFIC CORP 3,596 13,343
    UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS INC 7,171 10,702
    VAN ECK GLOBAL HARD ASSETS 30,239 24,816
    VANGUARD SMALL-CAP GROWTH 13,117 18,998
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS COM 5,173 4,912
    VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC    
    VIRTUS SMALL-CAP CORE FD 18,055 18,879
    VISA INC CL A 4,995 15,994
    WASTE CONNECTIONS INC 3,743 4,619
    WELLS FARGO & CO NEW COM 5,506 8,497
    WHIRLPOOL 8,999 11,624
    ZOETIS INC 3,961 5,379

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    51,116
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    54,707
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    55,740
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    53,854


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Description Amount
       
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    MISC FEES 87 87    


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS 7,680    
    OTHER INCOME 241    


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX PAYABLE 4,000  
    PAYABLE - FANCHER & CO   1,000


    TY 2014 OtherNotesLoansRcvblShortSch2
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Name of 501(c)(3) Organization Balance Due
     
     
    47


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FEE 10,630 10,630    


    TY 2014 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Name Address
    MR MRS JACK SPENCER 1001 REDBUD TRAIL
    AUSTIN,TX78746


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    SPENCER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
    EIN: 74-2900267
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 656 656