Form990-PF

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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 3636
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GRAND RAPIDS, MI495013636
A Employer identification number

26-6010234
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 400-0439
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$506,580J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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... 17,064 17,062  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 65,865
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 550,686
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 65,865
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications........... 1,289
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........ 82,929 82,927 1,289
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,000 500 0 500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 292 87   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,373 7,373    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 8,665 7,960 0 500
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 17,000 17,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 25,665 7,960 0 17,500
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 57,264
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 74,967
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1,289
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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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............. -240 1 1
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 21,945 28,689 28,689
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
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 bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
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).......... 458,626 Click to see attachment510,274 477,890
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment185 Click to see attachment105  
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 480,516 539,069 506,580
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........ 527,462 531,017
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -46,946 8,052
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 480,516 539,069
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 480,516 539,069
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
480,516
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
57,264
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,289
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
539,069
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
539,069
Form 990-PF (2015)
Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 1699.235 AVENUE MUTUAL FUNDS   2014-05-01 2015-04-02
b 66.89 EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE I   2013-09-06 2015-04-02
c 1095.29 EATON VANCE FLOATING RATE I   2014-05-01 2015-04-02
d 287. MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD I   2013-09-23 2015-04-02
e 939. MAINSTAY MARKETFIELD I   2013-03-20 2015-04-02
1756.305 OPPENHEIMER INTL BD FD CL Y   2013-03-20 2015-04-02
1633.987 OPPENHEIMER INTL BD FD CL Y   2014-08-13 2015-04-02
3. OPPENHEIMER INTL BD FD CL Y   2012-06-05 2015-04-02
876.532 RIDGEWORTH FDS MICAP VAL EQ I   2012-06-05 2015-04-02
726.817 TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2014-08-13 2015-04-02
1023.392 VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUN   2014-08-13 2015-04-02
173.827 HARBOR FD INTL FD   2014-08-13 2015-05-28
74.467 HARBOR FD INTL FD   2015-04-02 2015-05-28
63. HARBOR FD INTL FD   2013-12-12 2015-05-28
55. HARBOR FD INTL FD   2013-09-06 2015-05-28
124.194 HARBOR FD INTL FD   2013-03-20 2015-05-28
110. ISHARES TRUST-S&P 400 MIDCAP ETF [RIC]   2015-04-02 2015-05-28
1. ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF   2013-09-06 2015-05-28
74. ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX FUND ETF   2009-11-09 2015-05-28
1379.31 LITMAN GREGORY MASTERS ALT STRATEGIES INSTL   2015-04-02 2015-05-28
125. SPDR DJ INTL REAL ESTATE ETF   2013-03-20 2015-05-28
687.029 TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2014-08-13 2015-05-28
53.283 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2013-12-12 2015-05-28
8.622 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2013-12-12 2015-05-28
141.868 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2014-12-11 2015-05-28
3.233 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2014-12-11 2015-05-28
589.34 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2003-10-24 2015-05-28
285.746 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2015-05-12 2015-05-28
131.198 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2015-05-12 2015-05-28
80.717 TOUCHSTONE SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y   2008-12-10 2015-05-28
153. UBS E-TRACS ALERIAN MLP INFRASTR ETN ETF [NQDI]   2013-03-20 2015-05-28
312.989 WILLIAM BLAIR FDS ALLOC I   2014-05-01 2015-05-28
435.076 WILLIAM BLAIR FDS ALLOC I   2013-12-12 2015-05-28
22.334 BARON GROWTH INSTL   2015-05-29 2015-07-07
538.688 BLACKROCK FDS II STRG OPP INSTL   2015-04-02 2015-07-07
788.781 BLACKROCK FDS II STRG OPP INSTL   2015-05-28 2015-07-07
1674. DIAMOND HILL LARGE CAP CL I   2012-06-05 2015-07-07
47.598 DIAMOND HILL SM CAP - I   2015-05-28 2015-07-07
34.414 GOLDMAN SACHS M/C VALUE-INST   2015-05-28 2015-07-07
91.806 HARBOR FD INTL FD   2013-03-20 2015-07-07
186.245 HARBOR FD INTL FD   2010-11-08 2015-07-07
128. HARBOR FD INTL FD   2012-06-05 2015-07-07
48.16 HARBOR FD INTL FD   2010-08-13 2015-07-07
836.786 HOTCHKIS & WILEY HIGH YIELD I   2015-04-02 2015-07-07
50. ISHARES BARCLAYS TIPS BOND FUND   2015-05-28 2015-07-07
140. ISHARES TR S&P 500 INDEX FD   2015-04-02 2015-07-07
161. ISHARES TR S&P 500 INDEX FD   2012-06-05 2015-07-07
20. ISHARES TR S&P 500 INDEX FD   2009-12-09 2015-07-07
45. ISHARES TR S&P 500 INDEX FD   2009-11-09 2015-07-07
942.166 OPPENHEIMER INTL BD FD CL Y   2015-05-28 2015-07-07
336.118 BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH INSTL   2015-06-01 2015-07-07
840.958 TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2014-08-13 2015-07-07
24.636 TOUCHSTONE GROWTH OPP FD SER RIC CLASS Y   2014-12-11 2015-07-07
29.808 TOUCHSTONE GROWTH OPP FD SER RIC CLASS Y   2014-12-11 2015-07-07
116.663 TOUCHSTONE GROWTH OPP FD SER RIC CLASS Y   2002-12-19 2015-07-07
321.843 TOUCHSTONE GROWTH OPP FD SER RIC CLASS Y   2008-12-10 2015-07-07
30. VANGUARD REIT ETF   2015-05-28 2015-07-07
30. VANGUARD REIT ETF   2013-09-06 2015-07-07
175.853 VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUN   2014-08-13 2015-07-07
2569.316 VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUN   2012-08-15 2015-07-07
464. VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUN   2013-09-06 2015-07-07
93.195 WILLIAM BLAIR FDS ALLOC I   2013-12-12 2015-07-07
306.39 HOTCHKIS & WILEY HIGH YIELD I   2015-04-02 2015-08-20
54.665 TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2014-08-13 2015-08-20
366. TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2013-09-23 2015-08-20
109. TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2012-06-05 2015-08-20
3. TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME CL I   2013-09-06 2015-08-20
7. VANGUARD REIT ETF   2013-09-06 2015-08-20
7.99961 WISDOMTREE EUROPE HEDGED EQUITY FUND   2015-05-28 2015-08-20
7.00039 WISDOMTREE EUROPE HEDGED EQUITY FUND   2015-05-28 2015-08-20
44.281 BLACKROCK FDS II STRG OPP INSTL   2015-05-28 2015-08-28
24.621 HOTCHKIS & WILEY HIGH YIELD I   2015-04-02 2015-08-28
56.675 JPMORGAN CORE BOND SELECT   2015-07-07 2015-08-28
76.53212 OPPENHEIMER DVLPING MKTS-Y   2015-07-07 2015-08-28
318.03888 OPPENHEIMER DVLPING MKTS-Y   2015-07-07 2015-08-28
51.666 SENTINEL GROUP FDS INC   2015-07-07 2015-08-28
8. UBS E-TRACS ALERIAN MLP INFRASTR ETN ETF [NQDI]   2013-03-20 2015-08-28
12.428 EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FD CL F-2   2015-07-07 2015-12-17
265.903 HARBOR CAPITAL APPRECIATION   2015-07-07 2015-12-17
329.634 MFS VALUE FUND CLASS I   2015-07-07 2015-12-17
18.103 OPPENHEIMER DVLPING MKTS-Y   2015-07-07 2015-12-17
34.552 BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH INSTL   2015-06-01 2015-12-17
22. WISDOMTREE EUROPE HEDGED EQUITY FUND   2015-05-28 2015-12-17
CAPITAL GAIN 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 18,165   20,000 -1,835
b 601   612 -11
c 9,836   9,995 -159
d 4,669   5,183 -514
e 15,278   15,841 -563
10,415   11,181 -766
9,690   9,899 -209
18   18  
12,096   8,757 3,339
5,800   6,289 -489
10,500   10,838 -338
12,667   12,300 367
5,426   5,200 226
4,591   4,329 262
4,008   3,654 354
9,050   7,960 1,090
16,859   16,745 114
153   121 32
11,337   4,776 6,561
16,152   16,000 152
5,486   5,291 195
5,503   5,944 -441
1,133   1,650 -517
183   267 -84
3,018   4,135 -1,117
69   94 -25
12,535   13,668 -1,133
6,078   6,024 54
2,791   2,766 25
1,717   1,356 361
5,906   5,600 306
4,063   4,000 63
5,647   5,425 222
1,697   1,690 7
5,419   5,500 -81
7,935   8,022 -87
39,121   24,876 14,245
1,610   1,627 -17
1,438   1,481 -43
6,253   5,884 369
12,685   11,443 1,242
8,718   6,661 2,057
3,280   2,500 780
10,443   10,535 -92
5,654   5,644 10
28,854   29,116 -262
33,182   20,803 12,379
4,122   2,210 1,912
9,275   4,922 4,353
5,427   5,507 -80
5,178   5,304 -126
6,576   7,272 -696
822   792 30
994   958 36
3,892   2,268 1,624
10,737   3,582 7,155
2,323   2,397 -74
2,323   1,716 607
1,732   1,862 -130
25,308   24,820 488
4,570   4,292 278
1,176   1,162 14
3,710   3,857 -147
421   473 -52
2,818   3,086 -268
839   919 -80
23   18 5
557   448 109
477   531 -54
417   465 -48
443   450 -7
297   310 -13
662   664 -2
2,295   2,603 -308
9,538   10,817 -1,279
536   541 -5
255   293 -38
580   616 -36
16,228   16,991 -763
10,838   11,705 -867
544   625 -81
513   545 -32
1,300   1,461 -161
      18,178
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       -1,835
b       -11
c       -159
d       -514
e       -563
      -766
      -209
       
      3,339
      -489
      -338
      367
      226
      262
      354
      1,090
      114
      32
      6,561
      152
      195
      -441
      -517
      -84
      -1,117
      -25
      -1,133
      54
      25
      361
      306
      63
      222
      7
      -81
      -87
      14,245
      -17
      -43
      369
      1,242
      2,057
      780
      -92
      10
      -262
      12,379
      1,912
      4,353
      -80
      -126
      -696
      30
      36
      1,624
      7,155
      -74
      607
      -130
      488
      278
      14
      -147
      -52
      -268
      -80
      5
      109
      -54
      -48
      -7
      -13
      -2
      -308
      -1,279
      -5
      -38
      -36
      -763
      -867
      -81
      -32
      -161
       
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 65,865
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))
2014 22,223 538,997 0.04123
2013 25,334 532,183 0.047604
2012 25,330 508,777 0.049786
2011 25,330 500,709 0.050588
2010 56,743 497,714 0.114007
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.303215
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
0.060643
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
521,946
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
31,652
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
750
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
32,402
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
17,500
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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,499
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 1,499
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 1,499
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 448
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 448
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,051
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 taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (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
 
 
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)
    bulletIN
    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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 ofbulletFIFTH THIRD BANK Telephone no.bullet (800) 795-4115

    Located atbullet38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZACINCINNATIOH ZIP+4bullet45263
    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 2015, 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  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    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 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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 2015 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 2015.)..................
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    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
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    FIFTH THIRD BANK TRUSTEE
    1     		0    
    38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA
    CINCINNATI,OH45263
    CHANCELLOR OF INDIANA UNIV NW OFFICER
    1     		0    
    3400 BROADWAY
    GARY,IN46408
    CHANCELLOR OF PURDUE UNIV CALUMET OFFICER
    1     		0    
    2200 - 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323
    SUPERINTENDENT MERRILLVILLE SCHOOLS OFFICER
    1     		0    
    6701 DELAWARE ST
    MERRILLVILLE,IN46410
    SUPERINTENDENT CROWN POINT COMM SCH OFFICER
    1     		0    
    401 W JOLIET ST
    CROWN POINT,IN46307
    PRINCIPAL ANDREAN HIGH SCHOOL OFFICER
    1     		0    
    5959 BROADWAY
    MERRILLVILLE,IN46410
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    505,624
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    24,270
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    529,894
    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
    529,894
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    7,948
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    521,946
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    26,097
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    26,097
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,499
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,499
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    24,598
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    1,289
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    25,887
    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
    25,887
    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
    17,500
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    17,500
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    17,500
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 25,887
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2013, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 31,763
    b From 2011...... 606
    c From 2012...... 93
    d From 2013...... 0
    e From 2014...... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 32,462
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 17,500
    a Applied to 2014, 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 2015 distributable amount..... 17,500
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 8,387 8,387
    (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 24,075
    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 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. 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 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		23,376
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		699
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 606
    b Excess from 2012.... 93
    c Excess from 2013.... 0
    d Excess from 2014.... 0
    e Excess from 2015.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 2015, 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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    FIFTH THIRD BANK - TRUST DEPT
    38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA
    CINCINNATI,OH45263
    (800) 795-4115
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN APPLICATION
    cAny submission deadlines:
    BY MARCH 15TH
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    RECIPIENT MUST BE A RESIDENT OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA. RECIPIENT MUST SHOW HIGH SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP & CHARACTER. RECIPIENT MUST BE COLLEGE BOUND OR ALREADY IN COLLEGE.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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
    INDIANA UNIVERSITY &
    & CAYLEE ROSE ADAMS
    107 S INDIANA AVE
    BLOOMINGTON,IN47405     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY -
    & DESTINY BARJAS
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET
    & DANIEL R BULOS
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & MARTASIA CARTER
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & ROBERT COLVIN
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY
    & ABIGAIL DEBOER
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & TRI DINH
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & JACOB FORD
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & JASON JOHNSON
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & KASEY KULSEA
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & KARLIE MCCULLOUGH
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    ERIC RAPACZ
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & GRACE WILK
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET
    & KAITLIN WILKEY
    2200 169TH ST
    HAMMOND,IN46323     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIV
    & MIRANDA J VEGA
    420 UNIVERSITY BLVD46
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS
    & DANIELLE DOBE
    500 WILCOX ST
    JOLIET,IL60435     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    INDIANA UNIVERSITY
    & GREGORY VEGA
    107 S INDIANA AVE
    BLOOMINGTON,IN47405     		NONE NC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 17,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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....       0 17,064
    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 ............     		      0 65,865
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:       0  
    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 82,929
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1382,929
    (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.)
    4 ALL INCOME EARNED BY THE TRUST
    8 IS USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RESIDENTS
    8 OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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.

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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6010234
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE 1,000 500   500

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6010234
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD REIT ETF AT COST 14,129 19,454
    HARBOR CAPITAL APPRECIATION AT COST 66,929 63,939
    DIAMOND HILL AT COST 7,219 6,724
    UBS E-TRACS ALERIAN MLP AT COST 25,173 22,158
    BLACKROCK AT COST 16,252 15,720
    DUPONT EI NEMOUR AT COST 29,323 27,258
    GEN ELECTRIC CAP CORP AT COST 28,608 26,657
    PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC AT COST 28,969 27,276
    WELLS FARGO AT COST 28,831 26,821
    WILLIAM BLAIR AT COST 4,099 3,741
    HOTCHKIS & WILEY HIGH YIELD AT COST 13,337 11,798
    JP MORGAN CORE BOND SELECT AT COST 23,818 23,513
    SENTINEL GROUP FDS INC AT COST 24,023 23,579
    BARON GROWTH INSTL AT COST 7,737 6,845
    EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FD AT COST 37,243 34,015
    GOLDMAN SACHS MID-CAP VALUE FD AT COST 8,178 6,768
    MFS VALUE FD AT COST 74,456 69,426
    OPPENHEIMER DVLPING MKTS AT COST 17,756 15,631
    T ROWE PRICE MID-CAP AT COST 7,369 6,842
    WISDOMTREE EUROPE HEDGED EQ AT COST 38,895 32,232
    BOSTON PARTNERS L/S AT COST 7,930 7,493

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6010234
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED INCOME/INTEREST PAID 185 105 0


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6010234
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK SERVICE FEES 7,373 7,373   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6010234
    Description Amount
    PRIOR YEAR CHAR. CONTRIBUTION RETURNED 1,289


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    EIN:
    26-6010234
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ESTIMATE 205 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 64 64   0
    FOREIGN TAXES PAID - NQDI 23 23   0