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.
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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
ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6331 ALEXANDER   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CLAYTON, MO63105
A Employer identification number

46-0551575
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(314) 725-5252
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$112,297
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 253,133
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities......      
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -9,752
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 65,800
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 98,070
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 7,350
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 1,600
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 5,750 5,750
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 25,713 0 25,713
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 274,844 98,070 31,463
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 20,275 0 0 20,275
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 767 0 0 0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 629 0 629
20 Occupancy.............. 8,193 0 3,651 4,542
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,693 0 0 0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 116,934 0 21,617 84,775
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 155,491 0 25,897 109,592
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 65,800 65,800
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 221,291 0 25,897 175,392
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 53,553
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 98,070
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 5,566
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............... 38,641 98,776 98,776
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions)..... 3,701    
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use............... 4,825 625 4,500
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet6,450
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet629 4,000 Click to see attachment5,821 9,021
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 51,167 105,222 112,297
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,208 Click to see attachment3,579
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 2,208 3,579
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 48,959 101,643
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 48,959 101,643
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 51,167 105,222
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 48,959
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 53,553
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 102,512
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 869
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 101,643
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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 300 SH GILEAD SCIENCES INC   2011-05-04 2014-04-04
b 200 SH ORACLE CORPORATION   2013-02-06 2014-11-07
c 350 SH GILEAD SCIENCES INC   2010-01-21 2014-04-04
d 250 SH MASTERCARD INC   2009-03-13 2014-02-27
e 286 SH MASTERCARD INC   2009-03-13 2014-12-03
1,100 SH ORACLE CORPORATION     2014-11-07
1,360 SH VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX   2004-08-19 2014-02-21
(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 21,583   21,583 0
b 7,953   7,036 917
c 25,182   20,718 4,464
d 19,416   3,952 15,464
e 25,200   4,521 20,679
43,740   18,078 25,662
60,884   30,000 30,884
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       0
b       917
c       4,464
d       15,464
e       20,679
      25,662
      30,884
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 98,070
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 81,398 32,152 2.531662
2012 14,812 20,170 0.734358
2011      
2010      
2009      
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 3.266020
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 1.633010
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 70,896
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 115,774
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 981
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 116,755
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 175,392
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 1 981
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........................... 3 981
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- ..... 5 981
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 480
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 2,800
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,280
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 2,299
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 2,299
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMO
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
    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 addressbulletHTTP://ATOWNFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJCL ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC Telephone no.bullet (314) 638-6232
    Located atbullet9713 TESSON CREEK ESTATES DRSAINT LOUISMO ZIP+4bullet631236294
    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
     
     
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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
    THOMAS TOWNSEND TRUSTEE
    25.00
    0 0 0
    6331 ALEXANDER
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    JEANNE TOWNSEND TRUSTEE
    3.00
    0 0 0
    6331 ALEXANDER
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,619
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    70,357
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    71,976
    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
    71,976
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,080
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    70,896
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,545
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    3,545
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    981
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    981
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    2,564
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    2,564
    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
    2,564
    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
    175,392
    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
    175,392
    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
    981
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    174,411
    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 2,564
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012....... 14,741
    e From 2013....... 80,710
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 95,451
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 175,392
    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..... 2,564
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 172,828
    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 5 268,279
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........
    0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
    0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    268,279
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012.... 14,741
    d Excess from 2013.... 80,710
    e Excess from 2014.... 172,828
    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).)
    THOMAS TOWNSEND
    JEANNE TOWNSEND
    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
    YOUTH IN NEED
    7130 GLENMORE
    ST LOUIS,MO63121
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    DANA SCHEITER
    1307 COBURG LANDS
    ST LOUIS,MO63137
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    FIRST LOOK MUSIC SCHOOL
    2719 NORTH TAYLOR AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63113
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    JULIE HECK
    6738 DONALD
    ST LOUIS,MO63121
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    ELIZABETH HANSON
    2320 WEEDEL DR
    ARNOLD,MO63010
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    VERNA LETIZIA
    6271 NAVAHO CITY
    BYRNES MIL,MO63051
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    KIRK DETMER
    430 SOUTH 3RD STREET
    BREESE,IL62230
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    STEPHANIE STATHANOPULOS
    4442 S SPRING AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63116
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    MARY REYNOLDS
    6150 MORGANFORD APT-1A
    ST LOUIS,MO63116
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    BURTON
    1315 BELTON AVENUE
    WEBSTER GROVES,MO63119
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    RENEE LAURY
    10 HAWK CT HIGH RIDGE
    HIGH RIDGE,MO63049
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    HANCOCK PLACE HIGH SCHOOL
    229 RIPA AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63125
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    JOY MEDLEY
    516 CHETYL ANN DR
    WENTZVILLE,MO63385
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    CITY MONTESSORI
    1618 TOWER GROVE AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 2,600
    GALAN NGUYEN
    10405 ASHBY PLACE LANE
    ST ANN,MO63074
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 2,300
    LAJUAN STEIN
    1934 SUNS UP WAY
    FLORISSANT,MO63031
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    STEVE REYNOLDS
    3117 DAVIS AVE
    GRANITE CITY,IL62040
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    KATHY SPEISER
    404 ST JAMES COURT
    ST PETERS,MO63376
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    ANDREA COLEMAN
    6704 BLACKWALNUT COURT
    ST LOUIS,MO63134
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    KAREN ATKINSON
    4730 AMBS RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63128
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    JASON HARRIS
    8 BOUNTIFUL DR
    FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS,IL62208
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    ORANDA BURNS
    5004 GRANBERRY WAY LANE
    ST LOUIS,MO63115
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 850
    BRAD STONE
    3627 S COMPTON AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63118
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    SAMANTHA VESELY
    7090 POST COACH DR
    OFALLON,MO63368
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    RONNIE LOGAN
    125 MOHAN DR
    FLORISSANT,MO63033
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    DORRIEON ROBINSON
    2637 RITGER STREET
    ST LOUIS,MO63104
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    LISA WIDLHABER
    8866 WATSON WOODS
    ST LOUIS,MO63126
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    NORKA CARR
    1058 DARWICK COURT
    CREVE COEUR,MO63132
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    KRISTI MACHIA
    212 RAMSEY
    BALLWIN,MO63021
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    TERRY WEBB
    621 HAVEN ST
    ST LOUIS,MO63111
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    SHARON ROSS
    509 LEAWOOD DR
    SWANSEA,IL62226
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    LOUIS WALL
    15745 PLYMTON LN
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63017
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    DEBBIE COSTA
    4791 VERMILION DRIVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63128
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    ELIZABETH JOEL
    590 DIELMAN RD
    OLIVETTE,MO63132
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    DANVIS GIBBS
    2711 INDIANA AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63118
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    AL HOLIDAY
    5349 DAGGETT AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    JOANN KORBA
    414 N 23RD ST
    ST LOUIS,MO63103
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    JOAN WHITTEMORE
    9751 MIDLAND BLVD
    OVERLAND,MO63114
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    STEFONA SIMS
    6932 PARC CHARLENE DR
    FLORISSANT,MO63033
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    GINA WALSH
    10 HAWK COURT
    HIGH RIDGE,MO63049
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    JAMI DESIMONE
    5 OAK KNOLL DRIVE
    ST CHARLES,MO63304
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    HERMAN GORDON
    3676 BRIARGROVE DR
    FLORISSANT,MO63031
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    BRENTWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
    1201 HANLEY INDUSTRIAL COURT
    BRENTWOOD,MO63044
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    BILINGUAL ASSISTANT SERVICES
    1329 MACKLIND AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63110
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    MIDWEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
    2719 NORTH TAYLOR AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63113
      CHURCH 170(B)(1)(A)( TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    THE BLACK REPERTORY OF ST LOUIS
    6662 OLIVE BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63130
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    THE MUSIK INSTITUTE
    3617 GRANDEL SQUARE
    ST LOUIS,MO63108
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 950
    MCCLUER NORTH HS
    705 WATERFORD DRIVE
    FLORISSANT,MO63033
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 2,300
    JOE'S PLACE CORPORATION
    2511 OAKLAND AVE
    MAPLEWOOD,MO63143
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    FERGUSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
    701 JANUARY AVE
    FERGUSON,MO63135
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    MARK TWAIN MANOR
    11988 MARK TWAIN LANE
    BRIDGETON,MO63031
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    ANGELA MERRIDITH
    3922 EDMUDSON RD
    EDMUNDSON,MO63134
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,000
    ISIS CLARKSON
    3647 WEBER ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63125
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,100
    ORA HEGGS
    6211 WANDA AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63116
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    SHEVONDA LEGRANDSMITH
    3647 WEBER ROAD
    ST LOUIS,MO63125
      N/A TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 900
    FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD
    900 ACID MINE ROAD
    SULLIVAN,MO63080
      CHURCH 170(B)(1)(A)( TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    MAPELWOOD RICHMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL
    7539 MANCHESTER
    MAPLEWOOD,MO63143
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 2,600
    NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH
    8204 PAGE AVE VINITA PARK
    VINITA PARK,MO63130
      CHURCH 170(B)(1)(A)( TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 3,100
    STL LANGUAGE IMMERGENCE SCHOOL
    3740 MARINE AVE
    ST LOUIS,MO63118
      NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C TO PROVIDE THOSE IN NEED WITH A PIANO. 1,300
    Total .................................bullet 3a 65,800
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    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 .............
        05 -9,752  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:     06 -109,147  
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..     05 5,750  
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 -113,149 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13-113,149
    (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.)
    9 THE SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWINGS EVENTS: - A-TOWN GET DOWN A-TOWN GET DOWN IS A SERIES OF ART AND MUSIC EVENTS WHERE ACCOMPLISHED ARTISTS CAN PERFORM FOR ASPIRING ONES, AND ASPIRING ONES CAN PERFORM FOR ACCOMPLISHED ONES. THE RESULT IS MUTUAL INSPIRATION, GREATER SELF- ESTEEM AND GREATER CONFIDENCE FOR CREATIVE YOUTH. THE FESTIVALS COMBINE LIVE MUSIC, LIVE ART, AND WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS RELATED TO CREATIVITY. - PIANOS FOR PEOPLE PIANOS FOR PEOPLE IS OUR PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO NEED PIANOS WITH PIANOS WHO NEED PEOPLE. - 100 FINGERS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR PIANOS FOR PEOPLE WHERE A NUMBER OF PROMINENT PIANISTS PERFORMED AT THE WINE PRESS, CWE. ENTRANCE WAS BY DONATION. - WOMEN'S CLUB EVENT THE SYDNEY WOMEN'S CLUB HOSTED A FUNDRAISING EVENT, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GIVEN TO PIANOS FOR PEOPLE. THE WOMEN'S CLUB CHARGED FOR THE EVENT, AND HELD A RAFFLE AND IN ADDITION CALLED FOR DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO PIANOS FOR PEOPLE. - SPURRIER EVENT DR MARK SPURRIER AND FRIENDS HOSTED A CONCERT
    8 THOROUGH OUR "PIANOS FOR PEOPLE" PROGRAM, WE GIVE USED PIANOS TO FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE UNDERPRIVILEGED. THE GAIN FROM THE DONATION OF PIANOS RECEIVED FURTHERS OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
    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:  
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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
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0551575
    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
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0551575
    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
     
     

    THOMAS AND JEANNE TOWNSEND  
    6331 ALEXANDER
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63105

    $61,040


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    THOMAS AND JEANNE TOWNSEND  
    6331 ALEXANDER
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63105

    $19,340


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    THOMAS AND JEANNE TOWNSEND  
    6331 ALEXANDER
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63105

    $7,749


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

    THOMAS AND JEANNE TOWNSEND  
    6331 ALEXANDER
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63105

    $51,753


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
     
     

    THOMAS AND JEANNE TOWNSEND  
    6331 ALEXANDER
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63105

    $24,945


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
     
     

    BARBARA R LEA  
    6306 MCPHERSON AVENUE
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63130

    $15,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Name of organization
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0551575
    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
    7
     
     

    EMERSON ELECTRIC  
    800 WEST FLORISSANT AVE PO BOX 4100
     
    ST LOUIS, MO63136

    $10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
     
     

    FRED M KEMP FOUNDATION  
    16955 CHESTERFIELD AIRPORT RD
     
    CHESTERFIELD, MO63005

    $5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
     
     

    ADOBE  
    345 PARK AVENUE
     
    SAN JOSE, CA95110

    $5,000


    (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.)
    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
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0551575
    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
    1
    1,360 SHARES OF VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FD SIGNAL (VIGSX) $ 60,884 2014-02-21
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    2
    250 SHARES OF MASTERCARD INC. (MA) $ 19,416 2014-02-27
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    3
    105.50 SHARES OF GILEAD SCIENCES INC.(GILD) $ 6,765 2014-04-03
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    4
    1300 SHARES OF ORACLE CORPORATION (ORCL) $ 51,692 2014-11-06
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    5
    286 SHARES OF MASTERCARD INC. (MA) $ 25,200 2014-12-02
    (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
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0551575
    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 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)
    Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    KAWAI BABY GRAND PIANO, GEI 1704851 2014-01-01 4,000   SL 7.000000000000 571 0 571  
    BALDWIN HAMILTON #257538 2014-10-25 500   SL 7.000000000000 12 0 12  
    BALDWIN HAMILTON #268284 2014-10-25 500   SL 7.000000000000 12 0 12  
    WEBER CONSOLE #1369635 2014-11-01 100   SL 7.000000000000 2 0 2  
    CLAVINOVA #CPV-107 2014-11-01 350   SL 7.000000000000 8 0 8  
    KAWAI 801-1 2014-11-08 1,000   SL 7.000000000000 24 0 24  

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    TY 2014 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    SALE OF DONATED PIANOS   DONATED     65,800 75,552   0 -9,752  

    TY 2014 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    DISTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY AT FAIR MARKET VALUE FORM 990-PF, PART I, LINE 25, COLUMN (A) DISTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY VALUED AT FAIR MARKET VALUEORGANIZATION: ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONTIN: 46-0551575TAX YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2014FORM 990-PF, PART I, LINE 25, COLUMN (A)-DISTRIBUTIONS OF PROPERTY VALUED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE AT DATE OF DISTRIBUTION1. DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: VARIOUS DATES IN 20142. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: 62 DONATED PIANOS3. BOOK VALUE: $75,552 (BOOK VALUE EQUALS FAIR MARKET VALUE AT DATE CONTRIBUTION WAS RECEIVED PLUS PIANO MOVING AND REPAIR COST)4. FAIR MARKET VALUE: $65,800 (FAIR MARKET VALUE DETERMINED BASED ON ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY PIANO REPAIR EXPERT)INDIVIDUAL DETAILED INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

    TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    KAWAI BABY GRAND PIANO, GEI 1704851 4,000 571 3,429  
    BALDWIN HAMILTON #257538 500 12 488  
    BALDWIN HAMILTON #268284 500 12 488  
    WEBER CONSOLE #1369635 100 2 98  
    CLAVINOVA #CPV-107 350 8 342  
    KAWAI 801-1 1,000 24 976  


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    A-TOWN GET DOWN EVENT 72,199 0 18,537 53,662
    ADVERTISING 800 0 0 800
    INSURANCE 682 0 0 0
    CELL PHONE 1,557 0 0 0
    OFFICE EXPENSES 1,560 0 0 0
    OTHER EVENTS 3,080 0 3,080 0
    PAYROLL EXPENSES 1,403 0 0 1,403
    SUPPLIES 3,231 0 0 0
    MISCELLANEOUS 2,690 0 0 0
    SHIPPING 797 0 0 0
    SUBCONTRACTORS 26,857 0 0 26,857
    TAXES & LICENSES 25 0 0 0
    UTILITIES 2,053 0 0 2,053


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GROSS INCOME FROM SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS 25,713   25,713


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL LIBILITIES 2,208 3,579


    TY 2014 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL 767 0 0 0


    TY 2014 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    ALEX TOWNSEND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
    EIN: 46-0551575
    Name Address
    THOMAS AND JEANNE TOWNSEND 6331 ALEXANDER
    ST LOUIS,MO63105
    BARBARA LEA 6306 MCPHERSON AVENUE
    ST LOUIS,MO63130
     
     
    800 WEST FLORISSANT AVE PO BOX 4100
    ST LOUIS,MO63136
     
     
    800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
    ST LOUIS,MO63167
     
     
    7751 CARONDELET AVE STE 202
    ST LOUIS,MO63105