Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 560397   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
THE COLONY, TX75056
A Employer identification number

75-6045366
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(972) 221-6202
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$14,552,255J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 2,000,000
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 536 536  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 164,559 164,559  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,119,622
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,244,037
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,119,622
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 156,708 156,708  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,441,425 1,441,425  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 33,916 0   33,916
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 10,947 8,210   2,737
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 108,099 108,099   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 23,537 20,942   2,595
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 14,158 10,822   3,336
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 190,657 148,073   42,584
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 1,719,062 1,719,062
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,909,719 148,073   1,761,646
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,531,706
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,293,352
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 136,308 161,601 161,601
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 1,664,836 2,092,248 2,092,248
3 Accounts receivable bullet559
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   589 559 559
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) bullet1,095,592
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 452,139 1,095,592 1,095,592
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 3,473,831 Click to see attachment3,494,856 6,153,073
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 496,300 Click to see attachment320,728 319,133
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 1,634,278 Click to see attachment2,281,656 4,714,125
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment6,192 Click to see attachment15,924 Click to see attachment15,924
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,864,473 9,463,164 14,552,255
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 249  
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 attachment0 Click to see attachment67,234
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 249 67,234
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 7,864,224 9,395,930
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 7,864,224 9,395,930
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 7,864,473 9,463,164
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 7,864,224
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 1,531,706
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 9,395,930
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 9,395,930
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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 500 BCE INC   2013-08-20 2014-01-31
b 500 INTEL CORP   2013-08-20 2014-04-16
c 750 INTEL CORP   2013-08-20 2014-05-09
d 100 PROSHARES TR PROSHARES ULTRASHORT   2014-05-12 2014-05-09
e 600 QUALITY SYSTEMS INC   2013-04-19 2014-04-16
200 ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC   2013-08-20 2014-04-16
100 ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC   2013-08-20 2014-05-09
200 BCE INC   2012-05-25 2014-01-31
400 BCE INC   2012-05-25 2014-05-09
750 INTEL CORP   2012-12-07 2014-05-09
100 PAYCHEX INC     2014-05-09
1200 QUALITY SYSTEMS INC   2013-03-27 2014-04-16
300 TOTAL SA-SPONSORED ADR   2011-06-07 2014-05-09
700 WATERFURANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY INC   2012-06-08 2014-05-09
200 AMERIGAS PARTNERS     2014-04-16
500 AMERIGAS PARTNERS     2014-05-09
1000 AT&T INC     2014-05-09
350 DU PONT E I DE NEMOURS & CO   2008-12-01 2014-01-16
100 ELI LILLY & CO   2008-12-01 2014-04-16
500 ELI LILLY & CO     2014-05-09
600 GARMIN LTD   2014-01-31 2014-01-31
200 GARMIN LTD   2009-01-06 2014-04-16
200 GARMIN LTD   2014-05-09 2014-05-09
200 GLAXO SMITHKLINE PLC ADR     2014-04-16
500 GLAXO SMITHKLINE PLC ADR   2009-03-10 2014-05-09
100 KIMBERLY CLARK CORP     2014-01-16
200 KIMBERLY CLARK CORP     2014-01-31
400 LEGGET & PLATT INCORPORATED     2014-01-31
600 LEGGET & PLATT INCORPORATED   2008-12-01 2014-05-09
350 MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP     2014-01-17
100 MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP   2009-03-10 2014-01-31
300 MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP   2009-03-10 2014-05-09
1000 MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS INC   1996-08-28 2014-01-31
600 MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS INC   1996-08-28 2014-05-09
200 MERCK & CO INC   1992-12-31 2014-01-16
800 MERCK & CO INC   1992-12-31 2014-01-31
600 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC     2014-01-17
200 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC   2009-05-14 2014-04-16
300 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC   2009-05-14 2014-05-09
700 PAYCHEX INC     2014-05-09
400 PFIZER INC   2008-12-01 2014-01-31
600 PFIZER INC     2014-05-09
500 PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE   2009-11-23 2014-01-31
300 PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP   2009-11-23 2014-05-09
1000 PROSHARES TR PROSHARES ULTRASHORT   2014-05-09 2014-05-09
900 PROSHARES TR PROSHARES ULTRASHORT   2014-05-12 2014-05-09
400 ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC     2014-05-09
350 SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS   2009-03-10 2014-01-31
150 SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS LP   2009-03-10 2014-01-16
300 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC   2008-12-01 2014-01-31
400 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC     2014-05-09
4700 KINDER MORGAN INC   2013-09-04 2014-02-04
1000 MOSAIC CO   2013-07-30 2014-02-10
45000 PENNEY J C INC   2013-08-09 2014-07-01
1200 APPLE INC   2012-12-14 2014-06-24
400 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECH LTD   2010-06-29 2014-03-18
2400 CISCO SYS INC   2006-08-08 2014-06-24
2700 CISCO SYS INC   2006-08-08 2014-06-24
13500 CISCO SYS INC     2014-07-16
2000 ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY LP   2006-03-01 2014-06-24
2500 ENTERPRISE PRODS PARTNERS LP   1999-11-19 2014-06-24
1300 EXXON MOBIL CORP   2007-08-22 2014-02-04
500 EXXON MOBIL CORP     2014-04-15
400 EXXON MOBIL CORP   2007-08-22 2014-06-24
60 GOOGLE INC   2011-06-17 2014-06-24
260000 JAKKS PAC INC CONV UNSECD SR NT 4.500% 11/01/14     2014-11-04
1500 NOBLE ENERGY INC   1999-10-29 2014-06-24
700 ORACLE CORP     2014-02-04
3000 ORACLE CORP   2008-06-24 2014-06-24
600 ORACLE CORP   2008-06-24 2014-06-24
215000 PENNEY J C INC   2012-12-06 2014-07-01
1400 QUALCOMM INC   1998-01-14 2014-06-24
400 SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO   2007-08-22 2014-06-24
(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 21,015   20,444 571
b 13,412   11,355 2,057
c 19,846   17,033 2,813
d 2,743   2,903 -160
e 9,396   10,619 -1,223
15,990   13,342 2,648
8,675   6,671 2,004
8,406   7,858 548
17,928   15,717 2,211
19,846   15,142 4,704
4,071   3,128 943
18,792   21,593 -2,801
21,456   16,863 4,593
15,554   11,542 4,012
8,824   4,657 4,167
22,515   11,164 11,351
36,329   24,482 11,847
22,345   8,014 14,331
5,979   3,183 2,796
29,898   15,049 14,849
27,153   12,515 14,638
11,124   4,172 6,952
11,148   3,035 8,113
10,548   7,468 3,080
27,395   13,984 13,411
10,573   4,670 5,903
21,818   8,981 12,837
12,065   5,800 6,265
20,034   8,284 11,750
21,945   6,616 15,329
6,636   1,790 4,846
23,351   5,445 17,906
30,215   7,563 22,652
19,072   4,538 14,534
10,492   1,235 9,257
42,450   4,939 37,511
27,811   9,068 18,743
9,282   2,903 6,379
14,167   4,354 9,813
28,496   15,661 12,835
12,170   6,239 5,931
17,498   7,826 9,672
25,220   14,162 11,058
17,077   8,627 8,450
27,979   98,320 -70,341
24,687   88,488 -63,801
34,702   18,725 15,977
27,395   9,092 18,303
11,137   3,831 7,306
14,423   8,714 5,709
19,301   10,671 8,630
157,906   172,916 -15,010
46,776   42,209 4,567
45,450   40,725 4,725
109,678   87,675 22,003
27,568   18,297 9,271
58,947   52,877 6,070
66,540   47,151 19,389
350,325   224,516 125,809
109,692   35,920 73,772
191,977   25,632 166,345
116,737   82,509 34,228
48,760   31,667 17,093
41,423   24,340 17,083
34,278   15,356 18,922
260,000   249,175 10,825
117,251   9,534 107,717
25,129   16,475 8,654
123,543   67,531 56,012
24,613   13,506 11,107
217,150   206,400 10,750
111,298   4,064 107,234
18,612   7,465 11,147
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       571
b       2,057
c       2,813
d       -160
e       -1,223
      2,648
      2,004
      548
      2,211
      4,704
      943
      -2,801
      4,593
      4,012
      4,167
      11,351
      11,847
      14,331
      2,796
      14,849
      14,638
      6,952
      8,113
      3,080
      13,411
      5,903
      12,837
      6,265
      11,750
      15,329
      4,846
      17,906
      22,652
      14,534
      9,257
      37,511
      18,743
      6,379
      9,813
      12,835
      5,931
      9,672
      11,058
      8,450
      -70,341
      -63,801
      15,977
      18,303
      7,306
      5,709
      8,630
      -15,010
      4,567
      4,725
      22,003
      9,271
      6,070
      19,389
      125,809
      73,772
      166,345
      34,228
      17,093
      17,083
      18,922
      10,825
      107,717
      8,654
      56,012
      11,107
      10,750
      107,234
      11,147
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 1,119,622
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 1,630,373 12,865,457 0.126725
2012 1,142,609 13,130,742 0.087018
2011 1,549,719 14,114,508 0.109796
2010 2,050,163 15,242,376 0.134504
2009 1,526,903 14,107,558 0.108233
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.566276
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 0.113255
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 13,142,075
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,488,406
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 12,934
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,501,340
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,761,646
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 12,934
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 12,934
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 12,934
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 15,924
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 15,924
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 2,990
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,990 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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)
    bullet
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
     
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletPENN DAVIS MCFARLAND INC Telephone no.bullet (214) 871-2772
    Located atbullet2626 COLE AVE STE 504DALLASTX ZIP+4bullet75204
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........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
    RUTH SHARP ALTSHULER PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
    4.00     		0 0 0
    LB 24 2626 COLE AVE
    DALLAS,TX75204
    SALLY S HARRIS VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
    4.00     		0 0 0
    LB 24 2626 COLE AVE
    DALLAS,TX75204
    SUSAN F SHARP DIRECTOR
    4.00     		0 0 0
    LB 24 2626 COLE AVE
    DALLAS,TX75204
    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 NONE 0
    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 NONE 0
    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
    11,314,473
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,027,735
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,342,208
    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
    13,342,208
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    200,133
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,142,075
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    657,104
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    657,104
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    12,934
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
    929
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    13,863
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    643,241
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    643,241
    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
    643,241
    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
    1,761,646
    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
    1,761,646
    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
    12,934
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,748,712
    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 7 643,241
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 831,301
    b From 2010....... 1,311,322
    c From 2011....... 854,110
    d From 2012....... 492,229
    e From 2013....... 1,019,289
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 4,508,251
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,761,646
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 643,241
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,118,405
    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 5,626,656
    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) ...     		831,301
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		4,795,355
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 1,311,322
    b Excess from 2011.... 854,110
    c Excess from 2012.... 492,229
    d Excess from 2013.... 1,019,289
    e Excess from 2014.... 1,118,405
    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 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
    AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
    3536 GRAND AVE
    DALLAS,TX75210     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    ALBERT SCHWEITZER FOUNDATION
    109 BROOKLINE AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    ALDREDGE HOUSE FOUNDATION PRESERVATION
    5500 SWISS AVE
    DALLAS,TX75214     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    ALL STARS PROJECT OF DALLAS
    1835 YOUNG ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    ALLEY'S HOUSE
    4113 JUNIUS ST
    DALLAS,TX75246     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    7272 GREENVILLE AVE
    DALLAS,TX75231     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 3,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    4800 HARRY HINES BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 20,000
    ANGUILLA PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OF NY
    579 MINEOLA AVE CARLE PL
    NEW YORK,NY11514     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    ANITA MARTINEZ BALLET FOLKORIECO
    4422 LIVE OAK ST
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    ARTREACH
    2800 N HENDERSON AVE
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 200
    AT & T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
    2403 FLORA ST STE 500
    DALLAS,TX01230     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 7,500
    ATTITUDES & ATTIRE
    2050 N STEMMONS FWY
    DALLAS,TX75207     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,500
    AVANCE
    2060 SINGLETON BLVD STE 103
    DALLAS,TX75212     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    BAYLOR HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
    3500 GASTON AVE
    DALLAS,TX75246     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 65,000
    BERKSHIRE PLAYWRIGHTS LAB
    PO BOX 118
    GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,404
    BERKSHIRE SOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER
    CRISSEY RD
    GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    BROTHER BILLS HELPING HAND
    3906 N WESTMORELAND RD
    DALLAS,TX75212     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    CAMP SUMMIT
    17210 CAMPBELL RD STE 180
    DALLAS,TX75252     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    C C YOUNG
    4847 W LAWTHER DR STE 100
    DALLAS,TX75214     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH
    2200 W MOCKINGBIRD LN
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    CHIAPAS INTERNATIONAL
    2284 VANTAGE ST
    DALLAS,TX75207     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    CHILDREN AT RISK
    3625 N HALL ST STE 760
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    CHRIST CHURCH
    6500 FREDERICA RD
    ST SIMONS ISLAND,GA31522     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    1422 EUCLID AVE STE 1300
    CLEVELAND,OH44115     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    COLLIER CARES
    2335 TAMIAMI TR STE 504
    NAPLES,FL34103     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 25,000
    CONTACT CRISIS LINE
    PO BOX 800742
    DALLAS,TX75380     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    CRESCENDO INC
    PO BOX 245
    LAKEVILLE,CT06039     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART
    2010 FLORA ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL
    30 1/2 HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE STE
    206
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 15,000
    DALLAS ALUMNAE CLUB OF PI BETA PHI
    1154 TOWN COUNTRY COMMON DR
    TOWN COUNTRY,MO63017     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 100
    DALLAS ARBORETUM
    8525 GARLAND RD
    DALLAS,TX75218     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
    3000 MONUTAIN CRREK PKY
    DALLAS,TX75211     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 35,000
    DALLAS CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY
    5351 SAMUEL BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75228     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    DALLAS FURNITURE BANK
    1417 UPFIELD DR
    CARROLLTON,TX75006     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE
    1515 HARWOOD ST
    DALLAS,TX75215     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,250
    DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    3939 GRAND AVE
    DALLAS,TX75210     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
    1717 N HARWOOD ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 15,000
    DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS
    909 1ST AVE
    DALLAS,TX75210     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 22,500
    DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    2301 FLORA ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    DALLAS THEATER CENTER
    2400 FLORA ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    DALLAS WOMEN'S CLUB FOUNDATION
    8150 N CENTRAL EXPY
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
    650 S RL THORTON FWY
    DALLAS,TX75203     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,500
    DALLLAS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY ALLIANCE
    5500 SWISS AVE
    DALLAS,TX75214     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 80
    EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC
    8350 N CENTRAL EXPY
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    EQUEST
    3800 TROY RD
    WYLIE,TX75098     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,500
    FAMILY GATEWAY
    600 JACKSON ST
    DALLAS,TX75202     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    FOUNDATION FOR RESPONSIBLE TELEVISION
    2904 FLOYD ST
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    FRIEDMAN & FEIGER FOUNDATION
    5301 SPING VALLEY RD STE 200
    DALLAS,TX75254     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    FRIENDS OF KERA
    3000 HARRY HINES BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    FRIENDS OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF AFGHANISTAN
    1901 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 15,000
    INTERFAITH HOUSING COALITION
    5600 ROSS AVE
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    FRIENDS OF DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
    1515 YOUNG ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,000
    FRIENDS OF FAIR PARK
    1121 1ST AVE
    DALLAS,TX75210     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    FRIENDS OF THE DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
    12455 WOOD MANOR CR
    DALLAS,TX75234     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    GALAXY COUNSELING CENTER
    1025 S JUPITER RD
    GARLAND,TX75042     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    GENESIS ALLIANCE
    10805 WALNUT HILL LN
    DALLAS,TX75238     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 100
    GENESIS WOMEN'S SHELTER
    4411 LEMMON AVE STE 201
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 20,000
    GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS
    6001 SUMMERSIDE DR STE 101
    DALLAS,TX75252     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 15,000
    GIRLS INC
    2040 EMPIRE CENTRAL DR
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    GOLDEN GATES FUNERAL HOME
    4155 S RL THORNTON FWY
    DALLAS,TX75224     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 3,600
    GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    4105 JUNIUS ST
    DALLAS,TX75246     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    HAVE JUSTICE WILL TRAVEL INC
    9580 VERMONT RT 113
    VERSHIRE,VT05079     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    HERE
    145 SIXTH AVE
    NY,NY10013     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    3300 MOCKINGBIRD LN
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 100,000
    HOCKADAY SCHOOL
    11600 WELCH RD
    DALLAS,TX75229     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 15,000
    INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE
    100 SWAN WAY
    OAKLAND,CA94621     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    IN-SYNC EXOTICS
    PO BOX 968
    WYLIE,TX75098     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 65,000
    INTERFAITH HOUSING COALITION
    5600 ROSS AVE
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    JR LEAGUE OF DALLAS
    8003 INWOOD RD
    DALLAS,TX75209     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 3,500
    JULIETTE FOWLER COMMUNITIES
    1234 ABRAMS RD
    DALLAS,TX75214     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    LAUNCHABILITY
    4350 SIGMA RD STE 100
    DALLAS,TX75244     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
    101 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20540     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 25,000
    EAST DALLAS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
    924 WAYNE ST
    DALLAS,TX75223     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    MAHAUVE ARTS CENTER
    14 CASTLE ST
    GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
    6655 DESEO
    IRVING,TX75039     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    MEADOWS MUSEUM
    5400 BISHOP BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 26,000
    MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF GREATER DALLAS
    624 N GOOD LATIMER EXPY
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION
    1441 N BECKLEY AVE
    DALLAS,TX75203     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    METROCARE SERVICES
    1380 RIVER BEND DR
    DALLAS,TX75247     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
    2001 FLORA ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    NEW FRIENDS NEW LIFE
    PO BOX 192378
    DALLAS,TX75209     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    NON-GALA EVENT
    4113 STANHOPE
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
    4500 S COCKRELL HILL RD
    DALLAS,TX75236     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 7,500
    NORTHHAVEN UNITED METHODISTCHURCH
    11211 PRESTON RD
    DALLAS,TX75230     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    NOTRE DAME SCHOOL
    2018 ALLEN ST
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 6,000
    OUR FRIENDS PLACE
    2501 OAK LAWN AVE
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES
    6040 CAMP BOWIE BLVD STE 62
    FT WORTH,TX76116     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,500
    PEACEMAKERS INC
    4015 NORMANDY AVE
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE L
    2201 N FIELD ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    PHOENIX HOUSE
    2345 REAGAN ST
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 15,000
    PI BETA PHI FOUNDATION
    1154 TOWN COUNTRY COMMON DR
    TOWN COUNTRY,MO63017     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    PLANNED LIVING ASSISTANCE NETWORK (PLAN)
    13151 EMILY RD STE 240
    DALLAS,TX75240     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 20,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    7424 GREENVILLE AVE STE 206
    DALLAS,TX75231     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    REDEEMER SEMINARY
    6060 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 700
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 8,000
    RESOURCE CENTER DALLAS FOUNDATION
    2701 REAGAN ST
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 12,500
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS
    4707 BENGAL ST
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    SMWRIGHT FOUNDATION
    9213 SOVEREIGN ROW
    DALLAS,TX75247     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    SALVATION ARMY
    5554 HARRY HINES BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 113,000
    SALVATION ARMY NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
    615 SLATERS LN
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22313     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER NEW YORK
    120 W 14TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 45,000
    SALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
    PO BOX 36026
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,250
    SAMMONS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
    3636 HARRY HINES BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    THE SENIOR SOURCE
    3910 HARRY HINE BLVD
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
    6425 BOAZ LN
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 355,833
    SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY GODBY LECTURE SERIES
    6425 BOAZ LN
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    SOUTHWEST JEWISH CONGRESS
    11311 N CENTRAL EXPY
    DALLAS,TX75243     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    ST LUKE AME CHURCH
    521 W AVE E
    GARLAND,TX75040     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 7,100
    ST PHILLIPS SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CENTER
    1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
    DALLAS,TX75215     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    SUICIDE & CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS
    2808 SWISS AVE
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    SWEETHEART BALL
    3318 BEVERLY DR
    DALLAS,TX75205     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    T BAR M RACQUET CLUB
    6060 DILBECK LN
    DALLAS,TX75240     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 3,800
    TABNERACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
    3403 MCBROOM ST
    DALLAS,TX75212     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    TACA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
    1722 ROUTH ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    TEACH FOR AMERICA
    600 N PEARL ST STE 2300
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 10,000
    THE ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP
    109 BROOKLINE AVE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    THE DALLAS WOMEN'S FORUM
    4607 ROSS AVE
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    THE FAMILY PLACE
    11722 MARSH LN STE 354
    DALLAS,TX75229     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,000
    THE MOUNT
    2 PLUNKETT ST
    LENOX,MA01240     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 1,500
    THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALY PLAZA
    411 ELM ST
    DALLAS,TX75202     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 500
    THE STEWPOT ALLIANCE
    1835 YOUNDG ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    THEATER THREE
    2800 ROUTH ST
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 5,000
    TRINITY LIME ROCK EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    484 LIME ROCK RD
    LAKEVILLE,CT06039     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 6,000
    UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS
    1800 N LAMAR ST
    DALLAS,TX75202     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 100,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
    800 W CAMPBELL RD
    RICHARDSON,TX75080     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 25,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN
    1801 INWOOD RD
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 50,020
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL FOUNDATION
    3963 MAPLE AVE STE 100
    DALLAS,TX75219     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    VETERAN OF FORIGEN WARS
    9179 GARLAND RD
    DALLAS,TX75218     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 200
    VICKERY MEADOW LEARNING CENTER
    6329 RIDGECREST RD
    DALLAS,TX75231     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION
    1600 VICEROY DR STE 400
    DALLAS,TX75235     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 46,000
    VOLUNTEER CENTER OF N TEXAS
    2800 LIVE OAK ST
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 20,000
    WOMEN ACTION & THE MEDIA
    7 TEMPLE ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02139     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 375
    WILKINSON CENTER
    5200 BRYAN ST
    DALLAS,TX75206     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 7,500
    WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
    325 N ST PAUL ST STE 4200
    DALLAS,TX75201     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 250
    YWCA
    4144 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 580
    DALLAS,TX75204     		NONE 501(C)(3) SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,719,062
    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 ............     		    14 536  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 164,559  
    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..... 211110 149,945 14 6,763  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 1,119,622  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 149,945 1,291,480 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,441,425
    (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
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    75-6045366
    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
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    75-6045366
    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
     
     

    CHARLES S SHARP  
    2626 COLE AVE STE 540
     
    DALLAS, TX75204

    		$2,000,000


    (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
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    75-6045366
    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
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    75-6045366
    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:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 10,947 8,210   2,737

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    US CORPORATE BONDS 320,728 319,133

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    US CORPORATE SECURITIES 3,494,856 6,153,073

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FOREIGN CORPORATE SECURITIES AT COST 2,244,797 2,589,593
    PASS-THROUGH INVESTMENTS AT COST 36,859 2,124,532

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    EXCISE TAX DEPOSITS 6,192 15,924 15,924


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSES 3,336 0   3,336
    INVESTMENT EXPENSES 10,822 10,822   0


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INCOME FROM PASS-THROUGH INVESTMENTS 149,945 149,945 149,945
    PIONEER NATURAL RESRC USA INC, NET 8,329 8,329 8,329
    ASSET BASIS ADJUSTMENTS -1,566 -1,566 -1,566


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PASS-THROUGH INVESTMENT NEGATIVE CAPITAL BALANCE 0 67,234


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANGEMENT FEES 108,099 108,099   0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    RUTH C AND CHARLES S SHARP FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 75-6045366
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES PAID ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT INCOME 4,237 4,237   0
    TAXES PAID ON ROYALTY PROPERTY 247 247   0
    EXCISE TAX 16,458 16,458   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 2,595 0   2,595