Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FDN INC
C/O ROBERT J DIQUOLLO

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)ONE GIRALDA FARMS No 130   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MADISON, NJ07940
A Employer identification number

75-3034316
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(973) 984-3352
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$4,374,558J 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 28,157 28,157  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 35,157 35,143  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 151,687
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,782,299
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 151,687
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........ 215,001 214,987  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 45,224 39,224   6,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 504 504   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 45,728 39,728   6,000
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 474,750 474,750
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 520,478 39,728   480,750
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -305,477
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 175,259
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 131,162 234,235 234,235
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 958,129 Click to see attachment835,409 849,477
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 2,976,459 Click to see attachment2,709,151 3,290,846
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) Click to see attachment12,941 Click to see attachment628 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,078,691 3,779,423 4,374,558
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 attachment0 Click to see attachment6,209
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 0 6,209
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 4,078,691 3,773,214
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 4,078,691 3,773,214
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 4,078,691 3,779,423
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 4,078,691
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -305,477
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 3,773,214
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 3,773,214
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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 AQR DIVERSIFIED ARBITRAGE CLASS I   2013-12-20 2014-11-14
b ISHARES MSCI MEXICO CAPPED INVESTABLE MARKET INDEX FUND   2013-07-24 2014-01-09
c FIDELITY ASSET MANAGER 60%   2014-01-13 2014-01-30
d EGA EMERGING GLOBAL SHARES TRUST EG SHS LOW VOLATILITY EMERGING MKTS DIVD E   2013-02-11 2014-01-29
e ISHARES TRUST CORE SHORT-TERM US BD ETF   2014-03-03 2014-03-10
JOHN HANCOCK GL ABSORETURN STRATS CL I   2014-01-01 2014-01-10
MAINSTAY MARKETFIELDFUND CLASS I   2014-01-01 2014-10-16
POWERSHARES EXCHANGETRADED FDS TST FTSE RAFI US 1500 SMALL-MID PORTFOLIO   2014-01-13 2014-09-02
SALIENT MLP & ENERGYINFRASTRUCTURE FD I   2014-01-13 2014-09-02
SALIENT MLP & ENERGYINFRASTRUCTURE FD I   2014-01-13 2014-03-17
SALIENT MLP & ENERGYINFRASTRUCTURE FD I   2014-01-13 2014-07-15
SCOUT UNCONSTRAINED BOND FUND   2014-01-13 2004-03-03
TFS MARKET NEUTRAL FUND   2014-01-01 2014-11-14
TORTOISE MLP & PIPELINE FD INSTL   2014-01-13 2014-03-17
TORTOISE MLP & PIPELINE FD INSTL   2014-01-13 2014-09-02
TORTOISE MLP & PIPELINE FD INSTL   2014-01-13 2014-07-15
ISHARES MSCI GLOBAL AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS ETF   2013-03-13 2014-01-09
INVESCO BALANCED RISK ALLOCATION CL Y   2014-01-16 2014-08-01
AQR DIVERSIFIED ARBITRAGE CLASS I   2000-01-01 2014-11-14
AQR DIVERSIFIED ARBITRAGE CLASS I   2012-06-19 2014-01-13
GUGGENHEIM S&P GLOBAL WATER INDEX   2012-06-19 2014-01-09
INDEXIQ ETF TR IQ GLOBAL AGRIBUSINESS SMAL CAP EQUITY ETF   2012-06-19 2014-01-09
ISHARES INC MSCI EMERGING MKTS MIN VOLATILITY ETF   2012-06-19 2014-08-01
SPDR INDEX SHS FDS S&P EMERGING MKTS SMALL CAP ETF   2012-06-19 2014-01-09
THE GIRALDA FUND MANAGER CLASS   2000-01-01 2014-07-15
THE GIRALDA FUND MANAGER CLASS   2011-08-09 2014-09-02
THE GIRALDA FUND MANAGER CLASS   2011-08-09 2014-08-01
EGA EMERGING GLOBAL SHARES TRUST EG SHS LOW VOLATILITY EMERGING MKTS DIVD E   2012-06-19 2014-01-29
LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL BOND INSTL   2012-10-16 2014-03-17
LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL BOND INSTL   2012-10-16 2014-01-13
MAINSTAY MARKETFIELDFUND CLASS I   2013-01-16 2014-10-16
PLUM CREEK TIMBER COINC   2012-06-19 2014-08-18
TFS MARKET NEUTRAL FUND   2012-03-26 2014-11-14
VANGUARD INDEX FDS VANGUARD REIT ETF FORMERLY VANGUARD INDEX TR TO 05/24/01   2012-06-19 2014-03-17
VANGUARD INTL EQUITYINDEX FDSFTSE ALL WORLD EX USA SMALLCAP INDEX FD ETF SHS   2012-06-19 2014-01-09
WEYERHAUSER CO COM   2012-06-19 2014-09-02
BROWNSVILLE TEX UTILSYS REV REF IMPT REV04.92400%   2012-01-17 2014-09-02
FINDLAY OHIO CITY SCH DIST SCH FACS   2012-01-12 2014-12-01
GERMANTOWN WIS GO PROM NTS SER   2012-01-10 2014-05-27
NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEV AUTH REV SCH   2012-02-07 2014-09-02
THE GIRALDA FUND MANAGER CLASS   2011-07-18 2014-05-05
THE GIRALDA FUND MANAGER CLASS   2011-07-18 2014-01-13
THE GIRALDA FUND MANAGER CLASS   2011-07-18 2014-07-15
ISHARES GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE   2010-02-12 2014-01-09
ISHARES GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE   2010-02-21 2014-01-09
ISHARES US REAL ESTATE ETF   2005-01-12 2014-01-13
ISHARES US REAL ESTATE ETF   2006-11-01 2014-01-13
ISHARES US REAL ESTATE ETF   2008-05-11 2014-01-13
ISHARES US REAL ESTATE ETF   2011-03-22 2014-01-13
Capital Gains Dividends P    
(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 3,650   3,826 -176
b 52,456   54,472 -2,016
c 39,871   40,160 -289
d 28,327   35,674 -7,347
e 17,533   17,588 -55
100,954   97,578 3,376
16,101   16,366 -265
10,039   9,519 520
10,985   8,429 2,556
13,985   13,413 572
24,985   20,153 4,832
17,985   18,083 -98
40,675   39,381 1,294
13,985   12,989 996
10,985   8,611 2,374
19,985   16,304 3,681
56,647   59,742 -3,095
17,485   17,517 -32
81,415   85,346 -3,931
39,937   39,887 50
126,905   95,445 31,460
60,717   52,843 7,874
18,054   16,035 2,019
53,160   48,652 4,508
46,594   33,183 13,411
24,985   17,502 7,483
24,485   17,913 6,572
25,101   29,634 -4,533
15,985   16,926 -941
51,985   55,588 -3,603
77,920   79,204 -1,284
34,406   32,736 1,670
57,702   55,866 1,836
14,096   12,665 1,431
86,422   68,340 18,082
10,191   6,408 3,783
25,000   25,000 0
40,000   40,000 0
20,000   20,505 -505
25,000   25,000 0
26,112   20,382 5,730
78,345   62,550 15,795
3,391   2,516 875
77,942   65,809 12,133
19,485   17,630 1,855
12,466   10,590 1,876
15,663   19,564 -3,901
28,129   27,383 746
43,472   39,705 3,767
20,601     20,601
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       -176
b       -2,016
c       -289
d       -7,347
e       -55
      3,376
      -265
      520
      2,556
      572
      4,832
      -98
      1,294
      996
      2,374
      3,681
      -3,095
      -32
      -3,931
      50
      31,460
      7,874
      2,019
      4,508
      13,411
      7,483
      6,572
      -4,533
      -941
      -3,603
      -1,284
      1,670
      1,836
      1,431
      18,082
      3,783
      0
      0
      -505
      0
      5,730
      15,795
      875
      12,133
      1,855
      1,876
      -3,901
      746
      3,767
      20,601
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 2 151,687
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 395,120 4,513,294 0.087546
2012 355,250 4,560,941 0.077890
2011 473,141 5,034,958 0.093971
2010 528,369 5,026,073 0.105126
2009 369,895 4,793,047 0.077173
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.441706
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 0.088341
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 4,473,671
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 395,209
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,753
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 396,962
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 480,750
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 1,753
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 1,753
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 1,753
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 1,592
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 1,592
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 9 161
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   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$ 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)
    bulletNJ
    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 ofbulletROBERT J DIQUOLLO Telephone no.bullet (973) 984-3352
    Located atbulletONE GIRALDA FARMS SUITE 130MADISONNJ ZIP+4bullet07940
    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
    Yes
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ROBERT S PEPPER CHAIRMAN
    0.00     		0 0 0
    601 SHORELINE POINTE
    EL DORADO HILLS,CA95762
    STAR PEPPER PRESIDENT
    0.00     		0 0 0
    601 SHORELINE POINTE
    EL DORADO HILLS,CA95762
    ROBERT JDIQUOLLO TREASURER
    2.00     		45,224 0 0
    ONE GIRALDA FARMS SUITE 130
    MADISON,NJ07940
    COLLEEN BETZLER ASSISTANT TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    ONE GIRALDA FARMS SUITE 130
    MADISON,NJ07940
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 NONE 0
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 8
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NONE 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    4,417,823
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    123,975
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    4,541,798
    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
    4,541,798
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    68,127
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    4,473,671
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    223,684
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    223,684
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,753
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,753
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    221,931
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    221,931
    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
    221,931
    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
    480,750
    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
    480,750
    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
    1,753
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    478,997
    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 7 221,931
    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....... 131,453
    b From 2010....... 284,327
    c From 2011....... 228,111
    d From 2012....... 127,721
    e From 2013....... 170,791
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 942,403
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 480,750
    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..... 221,931
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 258,819
    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 1,201,222
    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) ...     		131,453
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,069,769
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 284,327
    b Excess from 2011.... 228,111
    c Excess from 2012.... 127,721
    d Excess from 2013.... 170,791
    e Excess from 2014.... 258,819
    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).)
    ROBERT S PEPPER
    STAR PEPPER
    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
    AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE
    PO BOX 90555
    WASHINGTON,DC20090     		NONE PC GENERAL 15,000
    CASA EL DORADO
    347 MAIN STREET
    PLACERVILLE,CA95667     		NONE PC GENERAL 10,000
    FIRST RESPONSE CHAPLAINS OF CALIFORNIA
    ECHO RIDGE DR
    NEVADA CITY,CA95959     		NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE - EL DORADO CENTER
    6699 CAMPUS DRIVE
    PLACERVILLE,CA95667     		NONE PC EDUCATION 56,000
    HERITAGE FOUNDATION
    214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20002     		NONE PC GENERAL 100,000
    JOURNEY CHURCH
    450 BLUE RAVINE ROAD
    FOLSOM,CA95630     		NONE PC RELIGIOUS 48,750
    JUDICIAL WATCH
    425 THIRD ST SW SUITE 800
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE PC GENERAL 20,000
    LAKES REGION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    14 Country Club Road
    Gilford,NH03249     		NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
    PO BOX 277
    MAXWELL,IA50161     		NONE PC GENERAL 25,000
    MERCER VETERINARY CLINIC
    5524 Bee Caves Road
    AUSTIN,TX78746     		NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    ONLINE FOR LIFE
    6860 N DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 200
    PLANO,TX75024     		NONE PC GENERAL 15,000
    OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
    15 SOUTH PIONEER STREE
    ASHLAND,OR97520     		NONE PC GENERAL 50,000
    ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE EAST DIOCESE OF CA
    400 North Winchester Boulevard
    SANTA CLARA,CA95050     		NONE PC GENERAL 25,000
    POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES
    POB 1611
    FOLSOM,CA95763     		NONE PC MINISTRIES 90,000
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    3755 NORTH FREEWAY BLVD
    SACRAMENTO,CA95834     		NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 474,750
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 28,157  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 35,157  
    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 .............     		    18 151,687  
    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).. 0 215,001 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13215,001
    (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.)?
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    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FDN INC
    C/O ROBERT J DIQUOLLO
    EIN: 75-3034316
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EGA EMERGING GLOBAL SHRS TR 49,511 51,302
    ISHARES INC MSCI EMERGING MKTS MIN VOLATILITY 52,997 55,214
    LOOMIS SAYLES GLBL BD 55,478 50,961
    SCHOONER FUND CL I 107,222 119,829
    THE GIRALDA FUND 1,212,690 1,701,524
    VANGUARD INDEX FDS VANGUARD REIT 208,578 254,745
    WEYERHAEUSER CO COM 27,767 46,657
    AIM INVESCO BALANCED RISK ALLOCATION 99,295 92,411
    STONE RIDGE HIGH YIELD REINSURANCE RISK PREM I 110,640 109,639
    STONE RIDGE REINSURANCE RISK PREM I 109,438 109,487
    POWERSHARES EXCHANGE TRADED FDS TST FTSE 83,765 88,651
    CONVERGENCE OPPORTUNITY INSTL 95,020 103,476
    WASATCH INTERNATIONAL GROWTH 49,839 45,202
    WASATCH FRONTIER EMERGING SMALL COS 106,014 106,037
    TORTOISE MLP & PIPELINE FD INSTL 149,138 158,529
    SALIENT MLP & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE 142,103 149,802
    SCOUT UNCONSTRAINED BOND FD 49,656 47,380

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FDN INC
    C/O ROBERT J DIQUOLLO
    EIN: 75-3034316
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    835,409
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    849,477


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FDN INC
    C/O ROBERT J DIQUOLLO
    EIN: 75-3034316
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INCOME IN TRANSIT NET OF FOREIGN TAX 2,941 628  
    PAYMENT BENEFITING DISQUALIFIED PERSON 10,000    


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FDN INC
    C/O ROBERT J DIQUOLLO
    EIN: 75-3034316
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    BASIS ADJUSTMENT IN TRANSIT 0 6,209


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE ROBERT S & STAR PEPPER FDN INC
    C/O ROBERT J DIQUOLLO
    EIN: 75-3034316
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX 504 504   0