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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1558 DEPT EA4E86
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
COLUMBUS, OH43216
A Employer identification number

31-6103083
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(740) 588-6734
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$1,212,767J 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... 27,370 27,370  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 20,469
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 51,707
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 20,469
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 732    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 48,571 47,839  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 14,274 7,137   7,137
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 35 18 0 18
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 550 275 0 275
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 3,713 139   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 302     302
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 18,874 7,569 0 7,732
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 57,869 57,869
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 76,743 7,569 0 65,601
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -28,172
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 40,270
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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............. 90    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 48,363 22,655 22,655
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)....... 618,844 Click to see attachment622,606 809,690
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 411,183 Click to see attachment411,183 380,422
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,078,480 1,056,444 1,212,767
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.................. 1,078,480 1,056,444
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,078,480 1,056,444
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,078,480 1,056,444
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
1,078,480
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-28,172
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
7,944
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,058,252
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,808
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
1,056,444
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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 733.595 COHEN AND STEERS INSTITUTIONAL REALTY SH     2015-06-18
b CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 36,504   31,238 5,266
b       15,203
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       5,266
b        
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 20,469
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 65,796 1,278,365 0.051469
2013 55,667 1,219,335 0.045654
2012 50,466 1,142,057 0.044189
2011 65,572 1,170,044 0.056042
2010 60,915 1,124,115 0.054189
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.251543
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
0.050309
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
1,253,464
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
63,061
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
403
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
63,464
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
65,601
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 1 403
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........................... 3 403
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- ..... 5 403
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 4,321
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 4,321
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 3,918
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet404 RefundedBullet 11 3,514
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)
    bulletOH
    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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    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 addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Telephone no.bullet (740) 588-6734

    Located atbullet2 WEST STATE STREETALLIANCEOH ZIP+4bullet44601
    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
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 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
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    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
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK TRUSTEE
    4     		14,274    
    PO BOX 1558 DEP EA4E86
    COLUMBUS,OH43216
    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  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,233,324
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    39,228
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,272,552
    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
    1,272,552
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    19,088
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,253,464
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    62,673
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    62,673
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    403
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    403
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    62,270
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    88
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    62,358
    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
    62,358
    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
    65,601
    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
    65,601
    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
    403
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    65,198
    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.
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    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 62,358
    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...... 0
    b From 2011...... 6,348
    c From 2012...... 0
    d From 2013...... 0
    e From 2014...... 4,720
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 11,068
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 65,601
    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..... 62,358
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,243
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 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 14,311
    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) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		14,311
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 6,348
    b Excess from 2012.... 0
    c Excess from 2013.... 0
    d Excess from 2014.... 4,720
    e Excess from 2015.... 3,243
    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).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND CO KENNETH K
    422 MAIN STREET
    ZANESVILLE,OH43702
    (740) 588-6734
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION WHICH INCLUDES: 1)LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2)FULLY FILLED OUT APPLICATION (APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MAY 15 ANNUALLY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    RESIDE IN MUSKINGUM COUNTY. 2.0 OR BETTER MUST SUBMIT REQUIRED FEDERAL INOME TAX RETURS WITHIN TRADITIONAL 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE, UNLESS SPECIFIED BY A PROGRAM T
    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
    BRANDON RYAN
    1785 MARQUIS CIRCLE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 440
    AARON PARRY
    3135 BROOKSIDE DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 342
    MALLARY TROUT
    2925 DEER PATH
    DUNCAN FALLS,OH43734     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    JERRY HUGGINS
    2396 ARCHER LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    COLE JOHNSTON
    3325 HARPER DR
    NASHPORT,OH43830     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    SHILOH JONES
    4125 E GREENWOOD RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    JENNA HUNKINS
    3750 HARNOMY LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    JORDAN HUNKINS
    3750 HARMONY LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ANDREW JONES
    2060 MONTGOMERY AVE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    CODY LAKE
    10965 NORFIELD RD
    NORWICH,OH43767     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    KIMBERLY KELLY
    9470 CLAYSVILLE RD
    CHANDLERSVILLE,OH43727     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    CHASE HOWARD
    1880 RIVERBEND DR
    ZNAESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    JARED LARSON
    10200 DIANA DR
    NORWICH,OH43767     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    LUKE LARSON
    10200 DIANA DR
    NORWICH,OH43767     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MARIAH LEWELLEN
    3270 RIDGE RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    CLAY LEWIS
    3989 FRAZEYSBURG RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ELI LEWIS
    3989 FRAZEYSBURG RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MIA LAMBERT
    3831 DILLON FALLS RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MADISON LEACH
    6500 WINDY RIDGE RD
    NEW CONCORD,OH43762     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    KLOIE JOHNSON
    1200 BAM LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    SHAWNA LAMBERT
    1010 EPPLEY AVE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    MACKENZIE HOWE
    1300 RICHVALE RD APT 2
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    EDITH HOWELL
    195 BRYAN DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    DAKOTA LICKLETER
    2810 E MILITARY RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    CAMERON LITTLE
    770 RICHEY RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    TRENDA JONES
    605 AMBER DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    CHANCE LANG
    1485 RICHWOOD DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    LOGAN LAZAR
    1485 RICHWOOD DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    MIRANDA LAZAR
    1485 RICHWOOD DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    PAULA LIVELY
    5015 NORFIELD RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    LUKE LLOYD
    1710 RUBICON DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    GRACIE LOWE
    1424 CLAY ST
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    BROOKE LUCAS
    1540 DIETZ LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    MATTHEW MADDEN
    6140 ADAMSVILLE RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ABBY MAURER
    12015 BOTTOM RD
    DRESDEN,OH43821     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    KATIE MAURER
    12015 BOTTOM RD
    DRESDEN,OH43821     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    TAYLOR MCBROOM
    3390 DRESDEN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MARISSA MCCONAHA
    2680 RED FOX
    DUNCAN FALLS,OH43734     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ABIGAIL MELICK
    205 TREEHOUSE LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    ERIN MITCHELL
    961 COUNTY LINE RD
    HOPEWELL,OH43746     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    STEPHANIE MONROE
    3711 WESLEY CHAPEL RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    SHEYANNE MEADOWS
    8672 RIDGEVIEW RD
    CHANDLERSVILLE,OH43727     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    HEATHER MOORE
    445 BROWNS DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    ANTHONY MOORE
    1505 MUSSELMAN DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    OLIVIA MOYER
    3110 PRIMROSE DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    JARROD MCDONALD
    3464 COLONY PARK CT
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    ASHLEY MCLEAN
    3595 CENTER RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    LEEAH MAHON
    885 FATTLER RIDGE RD
    PHILO,OH43771     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    BAILEE MUMFORD
    12572 TOWNSHIP RD 71A
    ROSEVILLE,OH43777     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    HENRY MCCONAHA
    4100 BURNT MILL RD
    CHANDLERSVILLE,OH43727     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    ASHTON MYERS
    4355 DRESDEN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    CHRISTIAN MYERS
    1500 MUSSELMAN DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MACKENZIE NEWSOM
    400 RHONDA DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MARY NERN
    210 E HIGHLAND DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    JACOB NEWLON
    9755 OLD RIVER RD
    BLUE ROCK,OH43720     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    SKYLAR NOVARIA
    1407 POTTS LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    EMILY OLNEY
    3085 VENTURE LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    BRENTON OSBORNE
    651 GARDEN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    GRACE PARKER
    6400 CUTLER LAKE RD
    BLUE ROCK,OH43720     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    CHELSI PARTIN
    310 BALCKWOOD LANE
    NORWICH,OH43767     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    SADIE PERKINS
    1560 COACHLITE CIRCLE
    NASHPORT,OH43830     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    BRETT POTTS
    5385 SHERMAN DR
    ROSEVILLE,OH43777     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    TAYLOR POTTS
    210 CAMP LANE
    NEW CONCORD,OH43762     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    GRANT PUMPHERY
    1372 MURREY DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    PAIGE REISS
    2835 LISA KIM LANE
    NASHPORT,OH43830     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    MICHAILA RILEY
    83 COOPERMILL RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    JACOB RINEHART
    5435 CENTER RD
    PHILO,OH43771     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    DARCI ROBINSON
    431 NORTH ST
    DUNCAN FALLS,OH43734     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    MEGAN ROESSLER
    1361 S WESTWOOD DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    ANDREA ROSS
    290 MOCKINGBIRD HILL RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    PAUL RUSSELL
    3400 FOXFIRE DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    STACY RUSSELL
    3400 FOXFIRE DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    MORGAN SAVAGE
    41 JUANITA DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    PERRY SMITH
    519 FRONT ST
    PHILO,OH43771     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    SAMANTHA SORG
    15275 LAUREL HILL RD
    GLENFORD,OH43739     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    JOSEPH SHAFFER
    5555 COVERT VIEW DR
    NASHPORT,OH43830     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    SEDONA SOWERS
    9470 HAVER HILL RD
    ROSEVILLE,OH43777     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    HALEY SHAW
    2040 PEACH TREE CIRCLE
    NASHPORT,OH43830     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    ETHAN SLABODEN
    1399 APPLO WAY
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    NICHOLAS SLABODEN
    1399 APPLO WAY
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    HUNTER SMITH
    3745 CLAY PIKE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    ALAINA SPEARS
    8550 CANAL RD
    FRAZEYSBURG,OH43822     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    BRANDON SPEARS
    8550 CANAL RD
    FRAZEYSBURG,OH42822     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    MALLORY SPRING
    7550 OLD TOWN RD BOX 60
    FULTONHAM,OH43738     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    REBECCA MCGINNIS
    8225 LENTZ RD
    FRAZEYSBURG,OH43822     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    EVA STANTON
    370 ROBIN HOOD LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    BAILEY STEPHENS
    450 SPRING VALLEY DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    AUSTIN STEVENS
    3725 BATEMAN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    KORDELL STEWART
    3428 BARKERS RUN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    NATALIE STEWART
    2800 ORCHARD PARK
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    MARIA STICKRATH
    3425 WAYNE RIDGE RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    CLAY SWINEHART
    5505 AIRWOOD DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    JORDAN SWINGLE
    1041 VIRGINIA RIDGE RD
    PHILO,OH43771     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    CALLIE TATMAN
    4590 FREDA LANE
    ROSEVILLE,OH43777     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    TAYLOR TATMAN
    4590 FREDA LANE
    ROSEVILLE,OH43777     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ALEXA TAYLOR
    344 MEL KAY WAY
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    AMANDA TAYLOR
    6505 FRAZEYSBURG RD
    NASHPORT,OH43830     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ANDREW THOMAS
    6895 PINECREST DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    HANNAH THOMAS
    2795 STANWAY DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    JUSTIN THRUSH
    3700 MICHELLE LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    REAGAN TOM
    2770 PINE LAKE RD
    CHANDLERSVILLE,OH43727     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    DARREN TYO
    3610 SUNSET DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    LEANNE ULBRICH
    3036 DRESDEN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    NATHAN VALLEE
    121 VALLEY GEM DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 127
    MEGAN VAN HORN
    172 HIGHLAND DR
    NEW CONCORD,OH43762     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    ERIC WALKER
    8910 COOPER DR
    HOPEWELL,OH43746     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    AARON WALTERS
    3150 LISA LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    EMILY WATSON
    6605 NARROWS RD PO BOX 181
    FRAZEYSBURG,OH43822     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    CALLY WEBSTER
    5770 CANNELVILLE RD
    ROSEVILLE,OH43777     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    AMY WEST
    880 GROVE RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    BROOKE WHITE
    5280 W SHORE DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 64
    TAYLOR WILKINS
    2505 MONNIE PLACE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    GABRIEL WILLISON
    74 AUDUBON DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    ALANA YOUNG
    200 EAGLES NEST RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    BLAIDE WOODBURN
    8002 CLAY PIKE
    CHANDLERSVILLE,OH43727     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    BRANDON SMITH
    2900 CHRISTY LANE
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    ELISABETH STAFFEY
    9826 HIDDEN SPRINGS RD
    HOPEWELL,OH43746     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    HANNAH MCINTIRE
    12345 MCKINLEY DR
    NEW CONCORD,OH43762     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    JUSTIN MURPHY
    860 ORCHARD HILL RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    KELSIE MONTGOMERY
    3330 BOGGS RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    MEGAN THOMAS
    6895 PINECREST DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,016
    RACHEL WILSON
    3355 ELLERMAN RD
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    TAYLOR WILSON
    1275 LODGE RD
    NORWICH,OH43767     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    WHITNEY WILSON
    5100 MANCHESTER DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 508
    MADELINE SMITH
    3121 SEBAUGH DR
    ZANESVILLE,OH43701     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 254
    Total .................................bullet 3a 57,869
    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....     14 27,370  
    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 20,469  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue:
    aFEDERAL TAX REFUND     		    1 732  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   48,571  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1348,571
    (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 (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.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 550 275   275

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FEDERATED TOTAL RETURN BON FUN 189,568 182,492
    PIMCO TOTAL RETURN FUND-INSTIT 125,176 113,212
    TCW EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FU 19,000 16,856
    FRANKLIN TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND 77,439 67,862

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AT&T 1,010 4,645
    AMERICAN EXPRESS 10,633 13,910
    ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP W/1 RT 11,401 7,044
    ARTISAN INTERNATIONAL VALUE FU 127,571 113,356
    AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 800 15,673
    BALL CORP W/1 PFD STK PUR RT/S 2,820 10,546
    BAXALTA INC 3,418 5,074
    BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC W/1 R 4,011 4,960
    BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO 917 14,102
    CVS HEALTH CORPORATION 9,048 12,710
    CANADIAN NATL RAILWAY COM 4,123 10,617
    CENTURYLINK INC 4,097 2,893
    CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC W/1 RT/ 5,247 8,912
    COLGATE PALMOLIVE 4,278 6,995
    COLUMBIA FUNDS SERIES TRUST-CO 27,508 21,222
    COMCAST CORP CL A 3,675 7,054
    EMC CORP/MASS 12,701 11,299
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 631 7,016
    FACEBOOK INC-A 14,904 23,549
    FEDERATED INTERNATIONAL LEADER 23,221 22,924
    GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 6,772 13,736
    GILEAD SCIENCES INC 13,996 17,202
    HALLIBURTON CO 4,920 2,383
    ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 8,130 15,292
    ISHARES CORE S&P MID-CAP ETF 30,369 31,347
    ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF 57,441 60,010
    JP MRGAN CHASE & CO 991 10,565
    JOHNSON CTLS INC 2,335 4,344
    ESTEE LAUDER CO INC 7,375 10,567
    LOWES COMPANIES INC 3,117 11,786
    MERCK & CO INC 5,630 8,979
    NEXTERA ENERGY INC 5,433 10,908
    NIKE INC CL B 3,073 11,875
    OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP 5,815 6,288
    ORACLE CORPORATION 8,370 13,699
    OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS 29,561 30,622
    PEPSICO INC 389 7,994
    PRAXAIR INC 7,302 8,192
    PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC 5,478 9,362
    QUALCOMM INC 9,978 7,498
    STATE STREET CORP 10,154 10,286
    TJX COMPANIES INC 5,788 10,282
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 9,165 19,732
    TRAVELERS COS INC 9,849 20,879
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 10,131 19,999
    V F CORP 5,998 6,225
    VALERO ENERGY CORP 7,570 22,274
    VANGUARD REIT INDEX FUND-ADMIR 35,000 35,146
    WASATCH LONG/SHORT FUND 23,163 15,492
    WELLS FARGO & CO 5,025 6,523
    ACCENTURE PLC CL A 6,396 18,288
    EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 5,878 7,414
    COHEN AND STEERS INSTITUTIONAL    

    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES - INCOME (ALLOCABLE 35 18   18


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Description Amount
    2015 INCOME POSTED IN 2016 982
    2015 GRANTS CHECKS REISSUED IN 2016 826


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-PRINCI 200 0   200
    OTHER NON-ALLOCABLE EXPENSE - 102 0   102


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FEDERAL TAX REFUND 732 0  


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Description Amount
    2014 INCOME POSTED IN 2015 3,086
    RETURN OF CAPITAL 400
    REDEPOSIT OF DUPLICATE EST. PYMT 2,168
    RETURN OF SCHOLARSHIP-AARON PARRY 88
    2014 GRANT REVERSALS 2,200
    ROUNDING 2


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    VERNA M GRIFFEE TRUST
    EIN:
    31-6103083
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 674 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 2,900 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 79 79   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 60 60   0