Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1040 PARK AVENUE SUITE 300   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BALTIMORE, MD21201
A Employer identification number

52-1369556
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 462-6644
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,749,233J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule).............. 280,000
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1 1  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 73,163 73,163  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 140,079
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 531,552
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 140,079
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 33 33  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 493,276 213,276  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 72,000 25,000   47,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 2,490 0   0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,058 806   7,252
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 10,793 2,383   4,110
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 22,823 0   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,091 7,454   9,637
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 133,255 35,643   67,999
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 388,457 388,457
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 521,712 35,643   456,456
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -28,436
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 177,633
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 43,415 13,118 13,118
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet12,049
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 0 12,049 12,049
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 4,356    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet   53,500    
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 2,336,102 Click to see attachment2,382,886 2,724,066
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet648
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet648      
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,437,373 2,408,053 2,749,233
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 884  
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).......... 884 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted...................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds......... 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 2,436,489 2,408,053
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 2,436,489 2,408,053
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 2,437,373 2,408,053
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 2,436,489
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -28,436
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3 0
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 2,408,053
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5 0
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 2,408,053
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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 NORTH CAROLINA PROPERTY - LAND P   2015-02-17
b 1,373.508 SHS OPPENHEIMER DEVELOPING MARKETS P   2015-02-26
c 2,933.038 SHS BROWN ADVISORY VALUE EQUITY INV P   2014-10-09
d SEE ATTACHED - EXHIBIT I P    
e SEE ATTACHED - EXHIBIT I P    
1,360.544 SHS T. ROWE PRICE LATIN AMERICA P   2015-05-19
2,949.853 SHS T. ROWE PRICE HIGH YIELD P   2015-07-09
1,464.129 SHS T. ROWE PRICE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY P   2015-08-11
277.469 SHS T. ROWE PRICE MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS P   2015-08-11
121.729 SHS T. ROWE PRICE MID-CAP GROWTH P   2015-08-11
708.818 SHS T. ROWE PRICE EMRGING MARKETS STOCK P   2015-04-21
2,579.979 SHS T. ROWE PRICE AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST P   2015-03-26
325.988 SHS T. ROWE PRICE HEALTH SCIENCES P   2015-03-26
909.091 SHS T. ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE P   2015-04-21
573.61 SHS H BECK PRIMARY FUND P   2014-12-01
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 26,430   67,810 -41,380
b 48,787   55,808 -7,021
c 53,000   32,439 20,561
d 55,656   44,071 11,585
e 4,344   4,639 -295
30,000   65,109 -35,109
20,000   19,427 573
20,000   10,801 9,199
20,000   11,745 8,255
10,000   6,437 3,563
25,000   24,509 491
25,000   23,617 1,383
25,000   8,939 16,061
25,000   13,305 11,695
355   2,817 -2,462
142,980     142,980
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       -41,380
b       -7,021
c       20,561
d       11,585
e       -295
      -35,109
      573
      9,199
      8,255
      3,563
      491
      1,383
      16,061
      11,695
      -2,462
      142,980
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 2 140,079
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 514,958 3,115,108 0.165310
2012 404,105 2,914,054 0.138675
2011 441,615 2,602,661 0.169678
2010 394,399 2,800,369 0.140838
2009 311,671 2,703,385 0.115289
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.729790
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 0.145958
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 3,000,564
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 437,956
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,776
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 439,732
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 456,456
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 1,776
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,776
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,776
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 3,800
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 3,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 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 2,016
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet2,016 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
    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)
    bulletMD
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (410) 783-3202
    Located atbullet1040 PARK AVENUEBALTIMOREMD ZIP+4bullet21201
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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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
    THEO C RODGERS PRES/TR/TTEE
    6.00     		50,000 0 0
    1040 PARK AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21201
    BLANCHE D RODGERS ASST SECY/TTEE
    32.50     		22,000 0 0
    1040 PARK AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21201
    MARJORIE J RODGERS CHESHIRE VP/SECY/TTEE
    0.00     		0 0 0
    1040 PARK AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21201
    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 SCHOLARSHIP AND STIPEND PROGRAM - SEE STATEMENT - ANY INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT OF A SCHOLARSHIP OR STIPEND IS NOT RELATED TO A FOUNDATION MANAGER OR TO A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR. 32,262
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,990,984
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    55,274
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    3,046,258
    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
    3,046,258
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    45,694
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    3,000,564
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    150,028
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    150,028
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,776
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,776
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    148,252
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    148,252
    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
    148,252
    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
    456,456
    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
    456,456
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    1,776
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    454,680
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 148,252
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 177,796
    b From 2010....... 255,235
    c From 2011....... 304,814
    d From 2012....... 259,576
    e From 2013....... 351,679
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 1,349,100
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 456,456
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 148,252
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 308,204
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,657,304
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		177,796
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,479,508
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 255,235
    b Excess from 2011.... 304,814
    c Excess from 2012.... 259,576
    d Excess from 2013.... 351,679
    e Excess from 2014.... 308,204
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    BLANCHE RODGERS ADAMS FOUNDATION
    1040 PARK AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21201
    (410) 783-3203
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SEND A REQUEST LETTER TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADAMS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, BUT ARE STILL HONORING PREVIOUS AWARDS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
    1850 YORK ROAD SUITE D
    TIMONIUM,MD21093     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 13,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    1393 PROGRESS WAY
    ELDERSBURG,MD21784     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    415 NORTH CHARLES STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    ARTS EVERY DAY
    1800 NORTH CHARLES STREET STE 810
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    BALTIMORE AREA COUNCIL BSA
    701 WYMAN PARK DRIVE
    BALTIMORE,MD21211     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    2 EAST READ STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 4,000
    BALTIMORE CITY FOUNDATION INC BALTIMORE COMMONWEALTH
    10 WEST 24TH STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21218     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 6,000
    BALTIMORE CITY FOUNDATIONYOUTH WORK
    101 WEST 24TH STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21218     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,500
    BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
    808 NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 200C
    BALTIMORE,MD212015308     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 44,250
    BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN
    128 WEST FRANKLIN STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
    712 CATHEDRAL STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 30,000
    BALTIMORE YOUTH ALLIANCE INC
    6101 LOCH RAVEN BLVD SUITE 408
    BALTIMORE,MD21239     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 10,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WASHINGTON
    4103 BENNING ROAD NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    320 CATHEDRAL STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD212982715     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,500
    CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION
    2910 BLANDON ROAD
    OWINGS MILLS,MD21117     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 18,300
    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE SIFFORD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    11868 ACADEMIC OVAL
    PRINCESS ANNE,MD21853     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 3,750
    CENTER STAGE
    700 NORTH CALVERT STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 15,200
    CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
    420 SOUTH CHESTER STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 28,500
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
    6931 ARLINGTON ROAD SUITE B
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 2,500
    DORIAN C FRAZIER AND UMBC
    1000 HILLTOP CIRCLE ADMIN BLDG
    THIRD FLOOR
    BALTIMORE,MD21250     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 1,825
    DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP OF BALTIMORE
    217 NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 100
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    ELIJAH CUMMINGS YOUTH PROGRAM IN ISRAEL INC
    5750 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21215     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    FOLARIN ONIFADE AND UM
    BURSAR OFFICE 0102 LEE BLDG
    COLLEGE PARK,MD20740     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 2,475
    FUND FOR JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE
    100 NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 220
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 45,000
    GALLAGHER FAMILY FUND CO CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    2520 POT SPRING ROAD
    TIMONIUM,MD21093     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 500
    HELPING HANDS INC CO UNITED BLACK FUND
    2500 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE
    SUITE B
    WASHINGTON,DC20020     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,750
    HORIZONS GREATER WASHINGTON
    3000 CATHEDRAL AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20008     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 3,800
    JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL DONOR RELATIONS
    3400 NORTH CHARLES STREET SAN
    MARTIN CENTER
    BALTIMORE,MD21218     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 22,500
    JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT
    4940 EASTERN AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21224     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE
    707 NORTH BROADWAY
    BALTIMORE,MD21205     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    KEYS DEVELOPMENT INC
    904 WASHINGTON BLVD
    BALTIMORE,MD21230     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 25,000
    KIMBERLY SMITH-PARKS VIA CCBC
    3522 MILFORD MILL ROAD
    BALTIMORE,MD21224     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 25,737
    2015 LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST CONFERENCE
    320 CATHEDRAL STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
    2201 WARWICK WAY
    MARRIOTTSVILLE,MD21104     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    LANGSTON FRAZIER AND UMES
    STUDENT ACCOUNT OFFICE SDC BLDG
    SUITE 1160
    PRINCESS ANNE,MD21853     		NONE I SCHOLARSHIP 2,225
    MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE
    ONE NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 222
    BALTIMORE,MD212013701     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,200
    MENTORS OF MINORITIES IN EDUCATION INC
    2616 GEORGIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 2,500
    MCDONOGH FOREVER CAMPAIGN
    8600 MCDONOGH ROAD
    OWINGS MILLS,MD21117     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 16,000
    RSI INC GOLF TOURNAMENT
    417 EAST FAYETTE STREET ROOM 923
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 5,000
    SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND
    200 FONT HILL AVENUE
    BALTIMORE,MD21223     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,320
    ST FRANCES ACADEMY
    501 E CHASE ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
    1420 N CHARLES STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 2,375
    UNITED BLACK FUND
    2500 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
    WASHINGTON,DC20020     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,250
    TSU FOUNDATION
    3500 JOHN MERRITT BLVD
    NASHVILLE,TN37209     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 3,000
    UMAR YOUTH AND BOXING PROGRAM INC
    7850 WALKER DRIVE SUITE 400
    GREENBELT,MD207703203     		  PC CONTRIBUTION 1,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 388,457
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 1  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 73,163  
    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.....     14 33  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 140,079  
    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).. 0 213,276 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13213,276
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2014
    Name of the organization
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    52-1369556
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    52-1369556
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    ESTATE OF WILLIAM ADAMS  
    1040 PARK AVENUE SUITE 300
     
    BALTIMORE, MD21201

    		$280,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    52-1369556
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    52-1369556
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 52-1369556
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 8,058 806   7,252

    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 52-1369556
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BROWN ADVISORY AT COST 550,045 625,834
    H BECK, INC. AT COST 0 0
    T. ROWE PRICE AT COST 1,767,936 2,024,767
    MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AT COST 31,915 40,475
    CONTINENTAL REALTY FUND IV AT COST 32,990 32,990

    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 52-1369556
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TELEPHONE EXPENSE 835 84   751
    OFFICE EXPENSE 353 35   318
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE 6,524 6,524   0
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,468 147   1,321
    SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSE 1,270 0   1,270
    FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE 1,812 181   1,631
    INSURANCE 4,829 483   4,346


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 52-1369556
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    H BECK - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 33 33 33


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    WILLIAM L & VICTORINE Q ADAMS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 52-1369556
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 6,023 1,913   4,110
    FOREIGN TAXES 370 370   0
    PRIOR YEAR BALANCE DUE 4,000 0   0
    REAL ESTATE TAX - NC PROPERTY 100 100   0
    SDAT FILING FEES 300 0   0