Form990-PF
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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
Johnston-Hanson Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)5118 S Perry   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Spokane, WA99223
A Employer identification number

94-3077091
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(509) 448-4708
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$7,039,596J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 13,950 13,950 13,950
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 192,305 192,305 192,305
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 51,470
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 586,069
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 51,561
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 -687    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 257,038 257,816 206,255
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 12,400 2,480   9,920
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,250 650   2,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 16,697 3,339   13,358
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 13,513 277   1,104
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 4,205 841   3,364
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 779 156   623
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 50,844 7,743   30,969
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 349,806 349,806
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 400,650 7,743   380,775
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -143,612
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 250,073
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 206,255
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...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 838,361 251,721 251,721
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 71,582 Click to see attachment71,582 78,799
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 2,374,913 Click to see attachment2,834,243 6,107,208
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 312,515 Click to see attachment302,577 295,120
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 287,173 Click to see attachment282,972 306,185
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment352 Click to see attachment563 Click to see attachment563
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,884,896 3,743,658 7,039,596
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,530  
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,530 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 3,883,366 3,743,658
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)...... 3,883,366 3,743,658
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 3,884,896 3,743,658
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 3,883,366
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -143,612
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 3,904
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 3,743,658
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 3,743,658
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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 Capital Gain Dividends      
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        
b       52,246
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        
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 51,561
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 -1,573
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 423,363 7,026,947 0.06025
2012 259,285 6,598,337 0.03930
2011 237,818 6,313,143 0.03767
2010 275,675 6,322,532 0.04360
2009 271,628 4,398,579 0.06175
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.24257
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 0.04851
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 7,101,446
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 344,520
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 2,501
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 347,021
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 380,775
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 2,501
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 2,501
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 2,501
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 6,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 6,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 3,499
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,499 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
 
No
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)
    bulletWA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFred Hanson Telephone no.bullet (509) 448-4708
    Located atbullet5118 S PerrySpokaneWA ZIP+4bullet99223
    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
     
    No
    .........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
     
    No
    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
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
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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
    Norman Butler Director
    0.00     		400    
    330 6th St SE
    Washington,DC20003
    Fred L Hanson Chairman
    10.00     		10,000    
    5118 S Perry
    Spokane,WA99223
    Everett Coulter Director
    0.00     		400    
    818 W Riverside Suite 250
    Spokane,WA99201
    Eric A Hanson Director
    0.00     		400    
    2612 Belgian Ct
    Fort Collins,CO80526
    Ann H Scarborough Director
    0.00     		400    
    954 Via Rosita
    Santa Barbara,CA93110
    Victoria B Carney Director
    0.00     		400    
    330 6th St SE
    Washington,DC20003
    Pat Coulter Director
    0.00     		400    
    818 W Riverside Ste 250
    Spokane,WA99201
    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  
    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
    6,652,319
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    557,271
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    7,209,590
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    7,209,590
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    108,144
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    7,101,446
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    355,072
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    355,072
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,501
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,501
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    352,571
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    352,571
    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
    352,571
    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
    380,775
    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
    380,775
    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
    2,501
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    378,274
    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 7 352,571
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    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....... 23,363
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 23,363
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 380,775
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 352,571
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 28,204
    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 51,567
    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 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    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 ......     		51,567
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013.... 23,363
    e Excess from 2014.... 28,204
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Johnston Hanson Foundation
    5118 S Perry
    Spokane,WA99223
    (509) 448-4708
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    No formal application forms required. Submit inquiry by phone or mail.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Most grants are in Spokane, Washington area. No grants to individuals. Grants to independent, not public institutions. In general, no grants to the medical field.
    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
    Girl Scouts
    1404 N Ash
    Spokane,WA99205     		None PC General support 5,000
    Boys Girls Club of Spokane
    544 E Providence
    Spokane,WA99207     		None PC General support 5,000
    Gonzaga Preparatory School
    1224 E Euclid
    Spokane,WA99207     		None PC Scholarships 21,306
    Capitol Hill Community Foundation
    419 East Capital St SE
    Washington,DC20003     		None PC General support 5,500
    Habitat for Humanity
    732 N Napa St
    Spokane,WA99220     		None PC To help people build homes & independence 15,000
    Junior Achievement
    421 W Riverside Suite 702
    Spokane,WA99201     		None PC General support 3,000
    Crane Country School
    1795 San Leandro Lane
    Santa Barbara,CA91108     		None PC Educational support 50,000
    Ridgeview School
    5610 N Maple
    Spokane,WA99205     		None PC General support 5,000
    Spokane Chamber Music
    PO Box 3741
    Spokane,WA99220     		None PC General support 2,000
    Smith College
    33 Elm St
    Northampton,MA01063     		None PC General support 5,000
    Meals on Wheels
    1222 W 2nd Ave
    Spokane,WA99201     		None PC General support 5,000
    Meridian International
    1630 Crescent Pl NW
    Washington,DC20009     		None PC General support 20,000
    Friends of Khmer Culture
    PO Box 164
    Norfolk,CT06058     		None PC General support 500
    YMCA
    PO Box 208
    Spokane,WA99210     		None PC General support 4,000
    Campus Kitchens
    502 E Boone
    Spokane,WA99258     		None PC General support 5,000
    Spokane Youth Sports
    800 N Hamilton Ste 201
    Spokane,WA99202     		None PC General support 2,500
    Whitworth College
    100 W Hawthorne Rd
    Spokane,WA99251     		None PC Scholarships 10,000
    The American Academy of Diplomacy
    1318 36th St
    Washington,DC20007     		None PC General support 5,000
    Museum of Arts Culture
    2316 W First Ave
    Spokane,WA99201     		None PC General support 10,000
    Pacific Science Center
    200 Second Ave N
    Seattle,WA98109     		None PC General support 5,000
    Musicfest Northwest
    3910 W Custer Dr
    Spokane,WA99224     		None PC General support 2,000
    Project Child
    1497 Colgate Dr
    Bethlehem,PA18017     		None PC General support 500
    Connoisseur Concerts
    315 W Mission 18
    Spokane,WA99201     		None PC General support 8,500
    Storytellers
    2115 State Street
    Santa Barbara,CA93105     		None PC General support 5,000
    Friends of Land between the Lakes
    345 Maintance Road
    Golden Pond,KY42211     		None PC General support 3,000
    Schweitzer Alpine Racing School
    PO Box 63
    Sandpoint,ID83864     		None PC General support 10,000
    Boy Scouts of America
    411 W Boy Scout Way
    Spokane,WA99201     		None PC General support 5,000
    USO
    PO Box 96860
    Washington,DC20077     		None PC General support 5,000
    Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
    1004 E 8th Ave
    Spokane,WA99202     		None PC General support 10,000
    Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
    133 E De La Guerra St 163
    Santa Barbara,CA93101     		None PC General support 1,000
    Hill Center Old Naval Hospital
    921 Pennsylvania Ave SE
    Washington,DC20003     		None PC General support 5,000
    Ronald McDonald House
    1015 W 5th Ave
    Spokane,WA99204     		None PC General support 500
    Gonzaga University
    502 E Boone
    Spokane,WA99207     		None PC General support 100,000
    Living Land Waters
    17624 Route 84 North
    Meast Moline,IL61244     		None PC General support 7,500
    Mineral County Food Bank
    308 Pine St
    St Regis,MT59866     		None PC General support 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 349,806
    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 13,950  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 192,305  
    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 .............     		      52,246 -776
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aCRV Refining PTP Income     14 -687  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   257,814 -776
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13257,038
    (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)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 14000265
    Software Version: 2014v5.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting fees 3,250 650 0 2,600

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    First Eagle High Yield 46,411 43,697
    Goldman Sach Strategic 57,307 55,996
    Ivy High Income Fd 59,804 55,654
    Pimco Income Fd 46,634 46,756
    Rivernorth/Doubleline 92,421 93,017

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Altria Group Inc 27,632 537,043
    American Electric Power 71,787 218,592
    America Movil S.A.B. 30,658 412,548
    AT&T Inc 64,815 278,797
    Bank of East Asia 26,074 41,817
    Duke Energy Hldg Corp 25,539 111,359
    Exxon Mobil Corp 13,873 421,110
    Ford Motor Co 55,920 124,000
    General Electric Co 10,251 75,810
    Guocoleisure Ltd 40,810 18,144
    Inter Parfums Inc 20,302 222,839
    Kraft Foods Inc 9,904 157,527
    Philip Morris Intl Inc 45,119 325,800
    PT Indosat TBK ADR    
    Spectra Energy Corp 18,415 72,600
    Teekay Corp 43,970 50,890
    Verizon Comm Inc 64,073 222,579
    Wal Mart De Mexico 36,249 168,476
    Harbor Int'l Fund 52,811 59,970
    HSBC Bank USA NA CD    
    Anadarko Petroleum 13,046 24,750
    Frontier Communications 2,638 7,617
    FT Mutual Global    
    Double Line Total Return 70,653 70,089
    Templeton Global 49,011 45,719
    Mainstay Funds High Yld 23,123 22,303
    First Eagle Global 84,747 91,323
    Pimco All Assets    
    Putnam Capital Spectrum 76,104 126,928
    T Rowe Price Capital Appreciation 85,304 98,553
    Bank of America Corp 16,776 35,780
    Morgan Stanley Buffered Step-up 40,000 69,800
    UBS AG Continent Ros Rty    
    UBS Ag Airbag PS Spy 20,000 31,780
    UBS Ag Airbag PS Spy 25,000 48,523
    Mondelez Intl Inc 18,454 273,999
    Cisco Systems Inc 300 shs 28,493 36,159
    Hecla Mining Co 3000 shs 12,750 8,370
    Transparent Value Directional Alloc Fund    
    Yacktman Fund Svc Class 91,809 99,450
    Blackrock Global Long/Short Credit Fd 46,306 44,877
    Mainstay Marketfield 91,982 82,740
    Neuberger Berman Long Short Fd 66,599 69,976
    Virtus Dynamic Alpha Sector 72,586 66,580
    Wells Fargo Advantage Absolute Return Fd 68,937 67,226
    361 Managed Futures Strategy Fd 71,477 69,933
    Goldman Sachs Income Bldr Fd 67,655 68,586
    Hartford Balanced Income Fd 78,499 81,910
    Hennessy Equity & Income Fd 81,558 86,522
    Invesco Balanced Risk Alloc    
    Janus Balanced Fd 70,177 72,739
    Kinetics Multi-Disciplinary Adv Fd    
    Manning & Napier Fd Inc Pro-Blend 48,242 46,069
    Pioneer Multi-Asset Real Return 95,066 90,166
    Principal Global Diversified Inc Fd 68,802 68,580
    Rivernorth Core Opportunity Fd 36,614 34,908
    Sentinel Conservative Strategies Fd    
    General Motors Co 34,120 34,910
    Genworth Financial Inc Cl A 33,666 19,550
    Gilead Sciences Inc 20,022 28,278
    Artisan Global Value Fd 23,137 23,417
    Ivy Science & Technology Fd 23,193 24,739
    Scharf Investor Fd 45,533 49,702
    Transparent Value Directional Alloc 90,160 90,374
    Sandalwood Opportunity 69,677 66,724
    Touchstone Arbitrage 33,999 33,835
    Columbia Thermostat Fd 58,411 58,353
    Intrepid Capital Fund 49,754 45,932
    Sentinel Multi-Asset Income Fd 71,961 69,538

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

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


    71,582
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    78,799


    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CVR Refng LP MLP AT COST 25,553 20,160
    Jackson National Life Insurance Co AT COST 257,419 286,025

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    Dividends receivable-UBS 352 563 563


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Office expense & postage 385 77   308
    State filing fees 25 5   20
    Telephone expense 369 74   295


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    CRV Refining PTP Income -687    


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment management fees 16,697 3,339 0 13,358


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Johnston-Hanson Foundation
    EIN: 94-3077091
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Federal income taxes 12,132      
    Foreign taxes 213 43   170
    Payroll taxes 1,168 234   934