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.
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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
THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 2450
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MONTGOMERY, AL361022450
A Employer identification number

52-7245836
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(334) 230-6132
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$8,485,731J 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... 114,240 114,240  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 117,472
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,567,438
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 117,472
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 563,819 563,819  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 795,531 795,531  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 102,917 77,188   25,729
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,675 669   2,006
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,311 1,311   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 44,053 44,053   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 150,956 123,221   27,735
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 344,835 344,835
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 495,791 123,221   372,570
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 299,740
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 672,310
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 184,551 470,531 470,531
3 Accounts receivable bullet32,769
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   91,695 32,769 32,769
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 782,019 Click to see attachment581,898 591,141
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,073,336 Click to see attachment1,124,552 1,299,541
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,688,841 Click to see attachment1,910,090 1,884,409
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet47,035
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   47,035 47,035 203,000
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 927,414 Click to see attachment927,414 904,330
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment26 Click to see attachment11 Click to see attachment3,100,010
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 4,794,917 5,094,300 8,485,731
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 7,313 2,590
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)......... 7,313 2,590
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 4,787,604 5,091,710
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 4,787,604 5,091,710
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 4,794,917 5,094,300
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
4,787,604
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
299,740
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
5,101
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
5,092,445
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
735
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
5,091,710
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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 publicly traded securities      
b Capital Gains 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 1,515,104   1,449,966 65,138
b 52,334     52,334
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       65,138
b       52,334
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 2 117,472
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 282,271 7,267,332 0.038841
2013 214,179 6,303,434 0.033978
2012 145,834 4,921,910 0.029630
2011 21,794 3,408,524 0.006394
2010 16,302 431,574 0.037773
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.146616
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
0.029323
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
8,407,044
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
246,520
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
6,723
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
253,243
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
372,570
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 6,723
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 6,723
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 6,723
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 11,739
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 11,739
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 5,016
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet5,016 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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    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)
    bulletAL
    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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletREGIONS BANK TRUSTEE Telephone no.bullet (334) 230-6132

    Located atbullet201 monroe street 4th floormontgomeryAL ZIP+4bullet36104
    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
     
     
    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
    REGIONS BANK TRUST DEPARTMENT INVESTMENT TRUSTEE
    5.00     		102,917 0 0
    PO BOX 2450
    MONTGOMERY,AL361022450
    JOHN BELL BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 2450
    MONTGOMERY,AL361022450
    RICK CLIFTON BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 880
    ANDALUSIA,AL364200880
    TOM ALBRITTON BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 880
    ANDALUSIA,AL364200880
    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.........................bullet0
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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
    4,856,155
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    375,905
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    3,303,010
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,535,070
    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
    8,535,070
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    128,026
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    8,407,044
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    420,352
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    420,352
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    6,723
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    6,723
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    413,629
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    5,101
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    418,730
    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
    418,730
    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
    372,570
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    372,570
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    6,723
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    365,847
    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 7 418,730
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 347,628
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 372,570
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 347,628
    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..... 24,942
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    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 0
    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 ..........     		393,788
    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 ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    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:
    JOHN BELL REGIONS BANK
    PO BOX 2450
    MONTGOMERY,AL361022450
    (334) 230-6100
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE FUND DOES HAVE A RECOMMENDED APPLICATION FORM THAT CAN BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE STUDENT'S HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT. IF THE RECOMMENDED FORM IS NOT USED, THE STUDENT CAN SUBMIT A LETTER SETTING OUT WHY THE APPLICANT MEETS THE SELECTION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDER AND PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    TYPICALLY A DATE IN APRIL. APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED LATER IF FUNDS AVAILABLE.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    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
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    115 QUAD CENTER
    AUBURN,AL36849     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 128,957
    BELMONT UNIVERSITY
    1900 BELMONT BLVD
    NASHVILLE,TN37212     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 12,000
    BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE
    PO BOX 549016
    BIRMINGHAM,AL35254     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 15,000
    HUNTINGDON COLLEGE
    1500 EAST FAIRVIEW AVE
    MONTGOMERY,AL36106     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 4,000
    LURLEEN WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    PO BOX 1418
    ANDALUSIA,AL36420     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 11,000
    SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 750100
    DALLAS,TX75275     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 15,000
    TROY UNIVERSITY
    600 UNIVERSITY AVE
    TROY,AL36082     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 48,022
    UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
    PO BOX 870162
    TUSCALOOSA,AL35487     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 55,356
    UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
    1720 2ND AVE S
    BIRMINGHAM,AL35233     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 6,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE
    5735 COLLEGE PARKWAY
    MOBILE,AL36613     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 6,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
    307 N UNIVERSITY BLVD
    MOBILE,AL36688     		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 9,500
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
    110 INNER CAMPUS DR
    AUSTIN,TX78712     		SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOARD MEMBER's daughter PC SCHOLARSHIPS 15,000
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
    PO Box 244023
    Montgomery,AL361244023     		none pc Scholarships 4,000
    university of tEXAS
    110 INNER CAMPUS DR
    ausTIN,TX78212     		scHOLARSHIP FOR BOARD MEMBER's son pc scholarships 15,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 344,835
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    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....     14 114,240  
    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.....     01 563,819  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 117,472  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 795,531 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13795,531
    (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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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 2,675 669   2,006

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    american express credit corp callable dtd 9/14/2015 2.6% 9/14/2020-2020 24,981 25,058
    ANHEUSER-busch inbev wor 01/27/11 2.875% 25,252 25,048
    APPLE INC DTD 05/03/13 1% 25,635 25,789
    astrazeneca plc dtd 11/16/2015 1.75% 11/16/2018 25,000 24,930
    at&t 5/13/08 5.6% 23,913 23,864
    at&t inc callable dtd 5/4/2015 4.5% 5/5/2035-2034 25,370 24,046
    bank of america corp 6/11% 1/29/2037 22,282 24,963
    branch banking & Trust callable dtd 03/04/2014 1% 25,920 25,860
    CA INC 11/13/09 5.375% 24,971 24,820
    CATERpillar inc DTD 12/05/08 7.9% 24,556 24,571
    chevron corp dtd 11/17/2015 1.344$ 11/09/2017 37,003 36,917
    cisco systems inc callable 5.5% 25,603 25,159
    citigroup inc dtd 10/26/2015 2.65% 10/26/2020 37,961 37,693
    COMCAST CORP DTD 6/18/09 5.7% 24,704 24,667
    deutsche bank ag london dtd 2/13/2015 1.875% 2/13/2018 25,009 24,788
    duke energy 11/17/2011 2.15% 25,200 25,150
    federal home loan mtg corp pool 278,064 262,230
    federal national mortgage assn pools 426,004 425,962
    ford motor credit dtd 06/06/2014 1.724% 25,993 25,600
    GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP 2/11/11 5.3% 24,057 24,808
    gilead sciences inc 9/14/2015 3.65% 24,953 25,212
    GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 2/5/09 7.5% 23,679 24,029
    hess corp note 2/3/09 8.125% 24,614 23,801
    INTEL CORP 9/19/11 3.3% 24,675 24,860
    international business machines dtd 07/22/11 1.95% 50,542 50,299
    J P MORGAN CHASE & CO 4/23/09 6.3% 24,493 24,669
    john deere capital corp series 09/15/14 2.3% 25,038 25,095
    kraft foods inc 2/8/2010 4.125% 2/9/2016 25,363 25,064
    lockheed martin corp callable dtd 2/20/2015 3.8% 27,627 24,818
    marathon oil corp dtd 6/10/2015 3.85% 6/1/2025-2025 25,602 22,536
    MERRILL LYNCH & CO 4/25/08 6.875% 23,692 24,272
    molson coors brewing co dtd 05/03/2012 5% 27,184 26,001
    morgAN STANLEY 10/23/2014 3.7% 25,069 25,120
    MORGAN STANLEY SER 9/23/09 5.625% 24,008 25,383
    ORACLE CORP 4/9/08 5.75% 25,273 25,096
    pepsico inc series: 1 dtd 10/14/2015 1% 10/13/2017 25,968 25,865
    PFIZER INC 3/24/09 6.2% 25,071 24,750
    PRUDENTIAL FINL INC 11/18/10 4.5% 24,302 24,684
    SUNTRUST BKS INC 11/1/11 3.5% 25,531 25,431
    target corp CALLABLE 5.375% 5/1/17 25,450 25,337
    toronoto-dominion bank series mtn 9/10/2013 2.625% 9/10/2018 25,592 25,478
    TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP 9/15/11 3.4% 24,943 24,869
    united health group inc 7/23/2015 1.45% 7/17/2017 26,033 26,001
    verizon communications 3/28/11 6% 27,007 24,844
    WACHOVIA CORP 6/8/07 5.75% 24,329 24,348
    walgreens boots alliance callable dtd 11/18/2014 26,099 25,224
    walmart stores inc dtd 04/15/08 6.2% 25,583 25,078
    wells fargo & company dtd 11/04/2014 4.65% 24,892 24,322

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3m co 36,223 39,468
    ace ltd 25,945 27,810
    aflac inc 25,438 29,950
    ALIANT CORP 19,995 24,356
    at&t inc 45,083 46,970
    automatic data processing inc 14,222 26,687
    bb&t corp 16,151 22,686
    blackrock inc 14,722 25,539
    bristol myers squibb co 14,557 14,446
    CARDINAL HEALTH INC 17,621 27,674
    chevron corp 32,032 25,819
    CISCO SYSTEMS INC 18,482 24,304
    dominion res inc va new 17,808 22,321
    eli lilly & co 22,480 30,334
    exxon mobil corp 44,070 38,196
    fastenal co 14,172 13,756
    gallagher arthur j & co 16,798 20,265
    general electric co 25,279 31,306
    general mills inc 15,204 16,145
    hasbro, inc. 7,220 11,721
    hollyfrontier corporation 12,930 10,292
    illinois tool works inc 7,592 12,512
    intel corp 8,905 14,297
    INVESCO LTD 18,949 19,753
    j p morgan chase & co 27,866 38,628
    kar auction services inc 13,992 13,479
    kimberly clark corp 14,576 27,370
    kraft heinz co 22,932 29,104
    las vegas sands corp 15,093 11,837
    lyondellbasell industries cl a 11,323 12,166
    merck & co inc new 35,214 41,464
    national oilwell varco inc 15,180 7,703
    nextera energy inc 14,822 24,414
    occidental pete corp 32,091 26,030
    pepsico inc 19,445 26,479
    pfizer inc 38,977 36,541
    pnc bank corp 15,753 25,734
    procter & gamble co 27,433 27,476
    prudential finl inc 32,322 37,286
    qualcomm inc 13,072 13,146
    raytheon co 14,513 30,510
    regal entmt group cl a 24,558 24,399
    REPUBLIC SVCS INC CL A 20,286 27,274
    schlumberger ltd 42,377 36,968
    southern co 12,981 12,867
    spectra energy corp 26,562 20,110
    target corp 29,100 26,866
    us bankcorp del 14,296 22,402
    verizon communications 26,594 29,812
    waste mgmt inc 17,752 28,820
    WELLS FARGO & CO 30,811 38,215
    xilinx inc 22,753 25,834

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    581,898
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    591,141
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


    0


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN CENTURY SMALL CAP VALUE INST CL AT COST 109,055 90,779
    INVESCO INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FD AT COST 177,555 187,459
    J P MORGAN MID CAP VALUE FD CL I AT COST 108,153 122,215
    MFS RESH INTL FD CL I AT COST 174,783 174,204
    NATIONWIDE GENEVA MID CAP GROWTH FUND AT COST 111,409 107,518
    VIRTUS EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUNITY AT COST 127,459 110,711
    VIRTUS SMALL MID CAP FUND AT COST 119,000 111,444

    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    accrued interest paid 14 0  
    oil & gas lease 11 10 3,100,000
    Mineral Audit Asset 1 1 10


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Description Amount
    adjust fund balance to actual 735


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 71 71   0
    royalty expense 43,265 43,265   0
    property tax service fee 17 17   0
    appraisal fee 700 700   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    oil & gas lease 542,560 542,560 542,560
    land lease 19,575 19,575 19,575
    excise tax refund 1,684 1,684 1,684


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Description Amount
    recovery of scholarship paid 5,101


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE MABEL AMOS MEMORIAL FUND
     
    REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE
    EIN:
    52-7245836
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AD VALOREM TAXES 424 424   0
    foreign tax 887 887   0