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
Van Sloun Foundation
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 1161787E Scotch Pine Lane   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Westport, MA02791
A Employer identification number

04-6691809
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(508) 748-1665
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$8,800,969J 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      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 217,200 217,200 217,200
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 190,366
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 766,609
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 200,214
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 407,566 417,414 217,200
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 30,000     30,000
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 2,875 2,875 2,875  
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 44,443 44,443 44,443  
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 20,741 3,375 3,375 70
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 11,437      
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 802 52 52  
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 110,298 50,745 50,745 30,070
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 403,000 403,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 513,298 50,745 50,745 433,070
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -105,732
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 366,669
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 166,455
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.......... 916,971 352,338 352,388
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........... 901 901  
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 7,954,472 Click to see attachment8,448,581 8,448,581
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 bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,872,344 8,801,820 8,800,969
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 8,872,344 8,801,820
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 8,872,344 8,801,820
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 8,872,344 8,801,820
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 8,872,344
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -105,732
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 35,208
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 8,801,820
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 8,801,820
Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
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
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 2 200,214
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 -3,920
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 406,075 8,452,979 0.04804
2012 391,165 7,956,955 0.04916
2011 396,034 7,844,210 0.05049
2010 361,951 7,290,580 0.04965
2009 298,125 6,422,213 0.04642
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.24375
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 0.04875
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 8,897,965
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 433,785
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 3,667
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 437,452
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 433,070
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 7,333
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 7,333
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 7,333
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 11,200
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 11,200
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 3,867
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,867 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)
    bulletMA
    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 ofbulletAmerican Research & Management Telephone no.bullet (508) 748-1611
    Located atbullet145 Front StreetMarionMA ZIP+4bullet02738
    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
    ERIC H STRAND Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    PO BOX 1031
    MARION,MA02738
    Michelle Adesso Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    798 Division Street
    S Dartmouth,MA02748
    DENNIS VAN SLOUN Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    17230 CLEAR SPRING LANE
    MINNETONKA,MN55345
    JOSEPH VAN SLOUN Executive Direc
    10.00     		30,000    
    3527 JIDANA LANE
    MINNETONKA,MN55345
    DAVID B TITUS Trustee
    0.00     		0    
    PO Box 1219
    MARION,MA02738
    EVERETT M DAVIS Director
    0.00     		0    
    43 COVE CIRCLE
    MARION,MA02738
    NANCY VAN SLOUN Director
    0.00     		0    
    30 WEST POINT DRIVE
    TONKA BAY,MN55331
    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
    8,400,778
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    632,689
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,033,467
    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
    9,033,467
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    135,502
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,897,965
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    444,898
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    444,898
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    7,333
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    7,333
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    437,565
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    437,565
    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
    437,565
    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
    433,070
    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
    433,070
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    433,070
    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 7 437,565
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 14,273
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009.......  
    b From 2010.......  
    c From 2011.......  
    d From 2012.......  
    e From 2013.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 433,070
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 14,273
    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..... 418,797
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		18,768
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010....  
    b Excess from 2011....  
    c Excess from 2012....  
    d Excess from 2013....  
    e Excess from 2014....  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    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:
    Neil Van Sloun
    Scotch Pine Lane PO Box 116
    Westport,MA02791
    (508) 636-4573
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Letter requesting funds
    cAny submission deadlines:
    None
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    None
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Evelyn McLaughlin
    17032 Prospect Place
    Wayzata,MN55391     		NONE PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Amanda Nichols
    183 Beeden Road
    E Freetown,MA02717     		NONE PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Connecticut College
    270 Mohegan Ave
    New London,CT06320     		NONE PRVT Ann C Wheeler Endowment 1,000
    Jessica Zuber
    1221 Reed Road
    Dartmouth,MA02747     		NONE PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Nicholas Anderson
    8 Field Stone Drive
    Westport,MA02790     		NONE PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Westport Fishermen's Association
    PO Box 83
    Westport Point,MA02791     		NONE PRVT UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    DUCKS UNLIMITED
    One Waterfowl Way
    Memphis,TN38120     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION
    10200 East Girard Suite B 430
    Denver,CO80231     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY FND
    PO Box 173150
    Bozeman,MT59717     		NONE PRVT Horticultural Department 4,000
    BEREA COLLEGE
    101 Chestnut Street
    Berea,KY40403     		NONE PRVT UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    Westport River Watershed Alliance
    1151 Main Road
    Westport,MA02790     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    FRONTIER NURSING
    195 School Street
    Hyden,KY41749     		NONE PRVT UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    Minnesota State Horticultural Socie
    2705 Lincoln Dr
    Roseville,MN55113     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 1,200
    NEADS
    305 Redemption Rock Trail
    Princeton,MA01541     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    FRIENDS ACADEMY
    1088 Tucker Road
    North Dartmouth,MA02747     		NONE Public Girls Sports Programand Literacy Development, Literacy development 14,000
    Perkins School for the Blind
    175 N Beacon St
    Watertown,MA02472     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    Alice Lloyd College
    100 Purpose Road
    Pippa Passes,KY41844     		NONE PRVT UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen
    1100 Fairview Ave N
    Seattle,WA98109     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    Demarest Lloyd Center
    430 Potomska Road
    Dartmouth,MA02748     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    Student Conservation Association
    689 River Road
    Charlestown,NH03603     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    BOWDOIN COLLEGE
    5000 South St
    Brunswick,ME04011     		NONE PRVT UNRESTRICTED 2,000
    TABOR ACADEMY
    Front Street
    Marion,MA02738     		NONE PRVT UNRESTRICTED 1,500
    Westport Land Conservation Trust
    PO Box 3975 830 Drift Rd
    Westport,MA02790     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 1,000
    Animal Rescue League of Greater Fal
    474 Durfee Street
    Fall River,MA02720     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    Trustees University of Pennsylvania
    3451 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia,PA19104     		NONE Public UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    Cummings School of VetMedicin
    200 Westboro Road
    North Grafton,MA01536     		NONE Public Unrestricted 10,000
    The Raptor Center
    1920 Fitch Avenue
    St Paul,MN55108     		None Public Unrestricted 11,000
    Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Found
    3675 Arboretum Drive
    Chaska,MN55318     		None Public Unrestricted 13,000
    Pamela Katten Foundation
    525 W Monroe
    Chicago,IL60661     		None PRVT Unrestricted 500
    Vested Interest in K-9's
    PO Box 9
    East Taunton,MA02718     		None Public Purchase bullet proof vest for police dog 2,000
    Massachusetts Audubon Society
    208 S Great Road
    Lincoln,MA01773     		None Public Unrestricted 10,000
    REDWOOD CITY HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
    627 Hamilton Street
    Redwood City,CA94063     		None Public Unrestricted 1,000
    Star Kids of New Bedford
    PO Box 79198
    Dartmouth,MA02747     		None Public Unrestricted 6,000
    Univ of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Ct
    425 E River Pkwy
    Minneapolis,MN55455     		None Public Unrestricted 10,000
    Dorcas Widows Fund
    574 Prairie Center Drive 135-109
    Eden Prairie,MN55344     		None Public Unrestricted 2,500
    BLITHEWOLD INC
    101 Ferry Road
    Bristol,RI02809     		None Public Unrestricted 10,000
    Bentley College
    175 Forest Street
    Waltham,MA02452     		None PRVT Unrestricted 1,000
    Guiding Eyes for the Blind
    611 Granite Springs Road
    Yorktown Heights,NY10598     		None Public Unrestricted 5,000
    Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
    70 Audubon Street
    New Haven,CT06510     		None Public Unrestricted 5,000
    Camp Sunshine
    35 Acadia Road
    Casco,ME04015     		None Public Unrestricted 9,000
    The Shwartz Center for Children
    1 Posa Place
    Dartmouth,MA02747     		None Public Unrestricted 10,000
    Westport Youth Athletic Association
    PO Box 1567
    Westport,MA02790     		None Public Unrestricted 3,000
    America's Vet Dogs
    371 East Jericho Turnpike
    Smithtown,NY11787     		None Public Unrestricted 15,500
    Watoto Trust
    Schadualistri
    Lenk,SchadaulistriLenk 3775
    SZ     		None PRVT Unrestricted 500
    Danielle B Rageotte
    Paul Smiths College PO Box 265
    Paul Smiths,NY12970     		None PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Katherine Cummings
    121 County Road
    EFreetown,MA02176     		None PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Joshua C Conway
    3622 Therese Street
    Wayzata,MN55391     		None PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Loren Arena
    998 Faunce Corner Road
    North Dartmouth,MA02747     		None PRVT Scholarship 1,000
    Horticultural Reseach Institute
    1200 G Street NW Suite 800
    Washington,DC20005     		None Public Unrestricted 1,000
    University of Minnesota Foundation
    200 Oak Street SE Suite 500
    Minneapolis,MN55455     		None PC Vet School Scholarship 1,000
    Dana Hall School
    45 Dana Road
    Wellesley,MA02482     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
    PO Box 2053
    New Bedford,MA02741     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    Sippican Choral Society
    PO Box 709
    Marion,MA02738     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness
    19223 Prairie Street
    Northridge,CA91324     		None PC Animal welfare 6,000
    Choate Rosemary Hall
    333 Christian Street
    Wallingford,CT06492     		None PC Annual fund 1,000
    Marion Art Center
    80 Pleasant Street
    Marion,MA02738     		None PC Unrestricted 4,000
    Minnesota Land Trust
    2356 University Ave W Suite 240
    St Paul,MN55114     		None PC Unrestricted 1,000
    Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
    PO Box 808
    Hudson,MA01749     		None PC Unrestricted 4,000
    The Smile Train
    PO Box 96231
    Washington,DC20090     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    Hmong American Farmers Association
    941 Lafond Avenue West Suite 100
    Saint Paul,MN55104     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    Carver County Historical Society
    555 W1st St
    Waconia,MN55387     		None PC Unrestricted 300
    Missions Inc
    3409 East Medicine Lake Blvd
    Plymouth,MN55441     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    MN Adult Teen Challenge
    1619 Portland Ave S
    Minneapolis,MN55404     		None PC Unrestricted 500
    Tobey Hospital
    43 High Street
    Wareham,MA02571     		None PC Unrestricted 1,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 403,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 217,200  
    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 .............     		    18 158,327 32,039
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   375,527 32,039
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13407,566
    (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:
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    Name:
    Van Sloun Foundation
    EIN: 04-6691809
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    Name:
    Van Sloun Foundation
    EIN: 04-6691809
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
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    MERCK 85,185 85,185
    FISERV 212,910 212,910
    PROCTER & GAMBLE 109,308 109,308
    DOVER 121,924 121,924
    GENERAL ELECTRIC 144,039 144,039
    PEPSICO 179,664 179,664
    ENCANA 99,864 99,864
    PLUM CREEK TIMBER CO 77,022 77,022
    Automatic Data Processing 125,055 125,055
    Church & Dwight 181,263 181,263
    TransCanada 171,850 171,850
    NOVARTIS AG SPONSORED ADR 129,724 129,724
    EXXON MOBIL 157,165 157,165
    Adobe Systems 109,050 109,050
    Glacier Bancorp 222,160 222,160
    John Wiley Class A 136,252 136,252
    Chevron Texaco 157,052 157,052
    Illinois Toolworks 189,400 189,400
    Occidental Pete 84,641 84,641
    WATERS CORPORATION 146,536 146,536
    J G BOSWELL 214,875 214,875
    REALTY INCOME CORP. 124,046 124,046
    KEWEENAU LAND ASSN LTD 59,400 59,400
    Stryker Corp 160,361 160,361
    Altria Group Inc 98,540 98,540
    First Potomac Realty 86,520 86,520
    Goldman Sachs 101,454 101,454
    Philip Morris International 73,305 73,305
    Cenovus Energy 113,410 113,410
    Imperial Oil 107,575 107,575
    EMC 89,220 89,220
    Safeguard Scientifics 99,100 99,100
    Nestle S A ADR 109,425 109,425
    Private Bancorp 38,257 38,257
    Leucadia National    
    Northern Oil and Gas    
    Royal Dutch Shell 104,340 104,340
    Deere and Company 132,705 132,705
    E I du Pont de Nemours 147,880 147,880
    Portfolio Recovery Associates 133,239 133,239
    The Charles Schwab Corp 120,760 120,760
    Wells Fargo Pref Stock 262,680 262,680
    Dodge & Cox Income Fund 791,743 791,743
    Apple Computer Inc 110,380 110,380
    M & T Capital Trust    
    Metlife Inc Pfd 51,600 51,600
    Atwood Oceanics Inc    
    Oceaneering Intl Inc    
    Duke Realty Pfd    
    Vornado Realty Pfd 51,200 51,200
    Conestoga Small Cap 109,211 109,211
    Walthausen Small Cap 97,551 97,551
    Vanguard St Investment Grade Admiral 1,339,816 1,339,816
    California Resources Corp 2,314 2,314
    Delaware Emerging Markets 86,353 86,353
    Cohen & Steers Pref Securities Income 348,535 348,535

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    Name:
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    EIN: 04-6691809
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
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    Insurance 750      


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
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    EIN: 04-6691809
    Software ID:14000265
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    Description Amount
       


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    Van Sloun Foundation
    EIN: 04-6691809
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
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    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Van Sloun Foundation
    EIN: 04-6691809
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    Federal excise taxes 17,296      
    Foreign taxes 3,375 3,375 3,375