TY 2018 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2018

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018

Name of foundation
The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

% Foundation Source

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Wilmington, DE198091377

A Employer identification number

75-2555622

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(800) 839-1754

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$13,003,777J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	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)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	0
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	1,835		1,835
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	316,017		316,017
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		1,020,700
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,137,412
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			1,020,700
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).......		5,024	2,935
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	1,343,576		1,341,487
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	77,200				77,200
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	9,600				9,600
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	6,543				6,543
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		6,085	6,085	0	0
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		690	0	0	690
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		148,081	148,081
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		57,355	38
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		53,151	610		52,541
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	358,705		154,814	0	146,574
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	490,637				490,637
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	849,342		154,814	0	637,211
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	494,234
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			1,186,673
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	413,364	208,192	208,192
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	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) 0
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	52,679	0	0
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	12,710,422	13,446,860	12,519,188
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	32,235	32,357	40,918
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )	311,588	327,113	235,479
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	13,520,288	14,014,522	13,003,777
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	13,520,288	14,014,522
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	13,520,288	14,014,522
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	13,520,288	14,014,522

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

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) ...............

13,520,288

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

494,234

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

14,014,522

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

14,014,522

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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
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	7,137,412	6,116,712	1,020,700
b
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			1,020,700
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	1,020,700
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 ...................		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? Yes No

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))
2017	689,645	14,943,104	0.046151
2016	627,698	13,467,135	0.04661
2015	643,436	12,801,339	0.050263
2014	542,903	13,357,109	0.040645
2013	628,758	12,933,615	0.048614

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

0.232283

Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......

0.046457

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......

15,371,870

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

714,131

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

11,867

Add lines 5 and 6........................

725,998

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............

637,211

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 instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	23,733
	hereand 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
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	23,733
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	23,733
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018	6a	24,511
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	77
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	24,588
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here 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.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	855
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated tax855	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions

for definition).................................

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.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

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....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

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?................

Yes

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..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

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 .

Yes

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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.

If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

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 .............

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.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

The books are in care of bullet

Foundation Source Telephone no. bullet

(800) 839-1754

Located at bullet

501 Silverside Road Suite 123WilmingtonDE ZIP+4 bullet

198091377

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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

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? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(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)?...............YesNo

(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.).......YesNo

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 ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

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 2018?.............

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)):

At the end of tax year 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

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.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2018 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 2018.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

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 2018?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

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 ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

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?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .................YesNo

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
Charles Derek Adleta	Trustee, Sec, Treas 6.0	19,200	0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Trustee, Sec, Treas 6.0	19,200	0
Earl Sams Lightner	Trustee 1.0	0	0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Trustee 1.0	0	0
Kristin Lightner	Trustee 4.0	0	0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Trustee 4.0	0	0
Larry F Lightner	Pres, Trustee 6.0	42,000	7,902
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Pres, Trustee 6.0	42,000	7,902
Robin H Lightner	Trustee 1.0	0	0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Trustee 1.0	0	0
Sue B Lightner	Trustee, VP 6.0	16,000	0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Trustee, VP 6.0	16,000	0
Kamala A Lightner-Scammahorn	Trustee 4.0	0	0
Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd Wilmington,DE198091377	Trustee 4.0	0	0

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










Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

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
First DAllas Securities	Investment Mgmt	81,143
2905 Maple Avenue Dallas,TX75201	Investment Mgmt	81,143
rim securities	Investment Mgmt	66,938
400 Park avenue NEW YORK,NY10022	Investment Mgmt	66,938
Foundation Source	Administrative	51,911
55 Walls Drive 3rd floor Fairfield,CT06824	Administrative	51,911

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

15,078,681

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

276,500

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

250,778

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

15,605,959

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

15,605,959

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

234,089

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

15,371,870

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

768,594

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

768,594

Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......

23,733

Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

23,733

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

744,861

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

2,089

Add lines 3 and 4............................

746,950

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

746,950

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

637,211

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

637,211

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.................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

637,211

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(c) 2017	(d) 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7				746,950
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
a Enter amount for 2017 only.......			589,433
b Total for prior years:2016, 2015, 2014
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013......
b From 2014......
c From 2015......
d From 2016......
e From 2017......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........
4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 637,211
a Applied to 2017, but not more than line 2a			589,433
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2018 distributable amount.....				47,778
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.
(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 ..........
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......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2017. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2019 ..........				699,172
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) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2014....
b Excess from 2015....
c Excess from 2016....
d Excess from 2017....
e Excess from 2018....	0

Form 990-PF (2018)

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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 2018, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

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) 2018	(b) 2017	(c) 2016	(d) 2015	(e) Total

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 foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

NONE

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

Form 990-PF (2018)

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)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
ALZHEIMERS ALLIANCE OF NORTHEAST TEXAS INC 211 WINCHESTER DR TYLER,TX75701	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	15,000
BRAIN INJURY NETWORK OF DALLAS 1416 GABLES CT PLANO,TX75075	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	18,000
BROOK HILL SCHOOL INC 1051 N HOUSTON ST BULLARD,TX75757	N/A	PC	Spirit Shop/Business Lab Project	50,000
DALLAS ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL 8617 GARLAND RD DALLAS,TX75218	N/A	PC	Science Education Program	12,500
ESSILOR VISION FOUNDATION 13515 N STEMMONS FWY DALLAS,TX75234	N/A	PC	Kids Vision for Life Program	15,000
FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL OF COLORADO 6155 FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL RD COLORADO SPGS,CO80911	N/A	PC	Media Broadcasting Program	15,000
GALAXY COUNSELING CENTER 1025 S JUPITER RD GARLAND,TX75042	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	20,000
HEALTH SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS INC 4401 N I-35 STE 312 DENTON,TX76207	N/A	PC	to purchase Two Vitals Carts	6,637
HOPE SUPPLY CO 10480 SHADY TRL STE 104 DALLAS,TX75220	N/A	PC	Infant and Toddler Distribution Program	5,000
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF DENVER INC 206 RED CROSS WAY DENVER,CO80230	N/A	PC	Project Based Learning Training and Project Slice Program	13,500
JUDIS HOUSE 1741 GAYLORD ST DENVER,CO80206	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	15,000
JUNE SHELTON SCHOOL AND EVALUATION CENTER 15720 HILLCREST RD DALLAS,TX75248	N/A	PC	Capital Campaign	50,000
LEGACY COUNSELING CENTER INC 4054 MCKINNEY AVE STE 200 DALLAS,TX75204	N/A	PC	Technology Project	10,000
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF GREATER DALLAS 624 N GOOD LATIMER DALLAS,TX75204	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	25,000
METRO CRISIS SERVICES INC 1355 S COLORADO BLVD STE C900 DENVER,CO80222	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	20,000
MORGAN ADAMS FOUNDATION 5303 E EVANS AVE STE 200 DENVER,CO80222	N/A	PC	Circulating Tumor DNA Detection Feasibility Study fund	10,000
NEW HOPE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY 6151 FM 1830 ARGYLE,TX76226	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	25,000
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK 3677 MAPLESHADE LN PLANO,TX75075	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	10,000
RISE ADVENTURES INC 2720 ROCHELLE PT IRVING,TX75062	N/A	PC	Connect-A-Dock Boat Dock System Project	20,000
SECOND WIND FUND INC 899 N LOGAN ST STE 208 DENVER,CO80203	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	15,000
SMITH COUNTY CHILDRENS SERVICES 100 N BROADWAY TYLER,TX75702	N/A	PC	TBRI Program	20,000
SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE FOUNDATION 3505 CASSIDY DR PLANO,TX75023	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	5,000
SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE FOUNDATION 3505 CASSIDY DR PLANO,TX75023	N/A	PC	Summer Intern Program	25,000
THE CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLO 4525 LEMMON AVE STE 200 DALLAS,TX75219	N/A	PC	PACT program	10,000
THE MENTORING ALLIANCE 504 W 32ND ST TYLER,TX75702	N/A	PC	Rose City Summer Camps Program	10,000
VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY CHARTERED MAY 1968 500 E RINGGOLD ST BROWNSVILLE,TX78520	N/A	PC	General & Unrestricted	25,000
WELL COMMUNITY 125 SUNSET AVE DALLAS,TX75208	N/A	PC	Our Daily Bread Program	10,000
WOMEN IN NEED OF GENEROUS SUPPORT 2603 INWOOD RD DALLAS,TX75235	N/A	PC	Nurse-Family Partnership Program	15,000
Total ................................. 3a				490,637

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2018)

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	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
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	1,835
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	316,017
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	1,020,700
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aK-1 Inc/Loss			14	2,935
bPROPERTY INSURANCE REFUND			01	2,089
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				1,343,576

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

1,343,576

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	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 (2018)

Page 13

Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

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

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

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.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2018)

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TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
General Consultations	690			690

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TY 2018 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBVIE INC	153,734	184,380
ACCENTURE PLC	16,433	15,370
ADOBE SYSTEMS, INC	23,005	52,261
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD	22,591	21,520
ALPHABET INC CL A	41,076	54,338
ALTRIA GROUP INC	29,206	21,979
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC	390,056	321,100
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER INC	47,076	55,158
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY I	31,306	38,123
AMPHENOL CORPORATION	36,460	33,137
APPLE INC	24,795	35,176
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION - CLO	48,644	45,057
AT HOME GROUP INC	270,439	186,600
AT&T, INC	64,560	49,032
AVANGRID INC	40,029	48,136
B&G FOODS INC	31,609	24,458
BANK OF AMERICA CORP	103,279	150,304
BB&T CP	33,597	26,469
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. CLASS	32,572	39,611
BLACKROCK INC	22,422	27,497
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC	191,821	176,700
CABOT OIL & GAS CORP	21,108	17,813
CATERPILLAR INC	96,924	127,070
CHEVRON CORP	20,053	20,996
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP	47,453	54,968
CINTAS CRP	21,893	33,766
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	25,604	23,182
CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.	142,728	153,800
CME GROUP, INC	29,484	52,862
CNI FIXED INCOME OPP FD CL N	1,129,245	1,081,810
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY	29,905	25,832
COMCAST CORP	26,615	27,785
COMERICA INC	43,196	30,155
COMMERCIAL METALS	417,235	320,400
COMSTOCK RES INC	407,653	226,500
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION	191,094	239,970
CROWN CASTLE INTL	50,534	52,034
DANAHER CORP	23,889	30,833
DELTA AIR LINES INC	189,864	199,600
DIXIE GROUP, INC.	78,562	14,188
DOMINION ENERGY INC	46,664	46,163
DUKE ENERGY CO	33,487	35,815
EAGLE MATERIALS INC	326,339	244,120
EATON CORP PLC	32,140	27,670
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	19,358	32,319
ENLINK MIDSTREAM LLC	84,382	71,175
EPR PROPERTIES	39,406	38,162
EVERSOURCE ENERGYINC	32,019	36,227
FACEBOOK INC	17,031	17,173
FEDEX CORPORATION	194,585	161,330
FIERA CAPITAL EMERGING MARKETS	376,757	368,701
FLOOR AND DECOR HOLDINGS	399,296	259,000
GEO GROUP INC	230,786	197,000
HALLIBURTON COMPANY	234,191	132,900
HEALTHCARE TRUST OF AMERICA IN	38,939	32,928
HODGES BLUE CHIP 25 FUND RETAI	179,864	161,685
HODGES SMALL MID CAP FUND RETA	138,531	131,196
HOME DEPOT INC	38,436	53,608
HONEYWELL INTL	26,012	32,898
INTEGER HOLDINGS CORP	111,544	114,390
INTEL CORP	328,825	328,839
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO	485,037	363,240
INVESCO PREFERRED ETF	50,321	45,232
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	27,080	30,972
JP MORGAN CHASE	140,532	180,499
KEYCORP CAPITAL B 8.25% CORP B	301,401	172,600
KRAFT HEINZ CO	303,365	215,200
LAMAR ADVERTISING CO CL A REIT	39,662	44,690
LEGACYTEXAS FINANCIAL GROUP IN	227,212	160,450
LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST SBI	42,582	49,837
LINDE PLC COM	25,928	24,654
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP	37,834	43,465
LYON WILLIAM HOMES COM	111,210	53,450
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC	27,760	30,815
MASTERCARD INC	43,785	85,647
MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY	264,322	155,300
MCDONALD'S CORP	22,307	32,140
MERCK & CO INC	33,740	40,879
MICRON TECHNOLOGY	143,664	190,380
MICROSOFT CORP	17,312	32,909
MID-AMERICA APT COMMUNITIES IN	45,771	44,979
NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES INC	49,797	55,350
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC	20,588	23,466
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP	25,492	27,184
ONEOK INC	216,484	189,365
PAYCHEX	46,989	56,094
PEPSICO INC	26,280	26,957
PFIZER INC	34,028	42,297
PHILIP MORRIS INTL	30,760	20,362
PNC FINANCIAL GROUP INC	21,290	24,668
PROCTER GAMBLE CO	46,231	49,361
PRUDENTIAL FINCL INC	33,522	27,319
PULTE GROUP INC	21,842	27,991
RAYTHEON CO	49,578	42,018
ROPER INDUSTRIES	15,768	14,126
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPOR	46,528	47,786
SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY	33,549	34,694
STONE RIDGE REINSURANCE RISK P	115,636	105,239
SUNTRUST BKS INC	25,805	23,303
TAPESTRY INC	159,693	118,125
TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST	148,335	433,304
THE COCA-COLA CO	50,475	55,589
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC	41,697	62,214
TRIUMPH BANCORP INC	375,070	297,000
U.S CONCRETE INC	478,231	352,800
UNILEVER PLC AMER	34,059	33,597
UNION PACIFIC	22,980	27,922
UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS IN	160,369	209,325
UNITED STATES STEEL CORP	112,546	91,200
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC	34,531	63,526
VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED MARKET	328,621	331,600
VANGUARD SM-CAP ETF	223,180	250,385
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS	50,714	57,682
W. P. CAREY INC	32,440	33,977
WAL-MART STORES INC	184,069	220,579
WALT DISNEY HOLDINGS CO	27,796	30,812
WELLTOWER INC.	42,126	41,854
WESTROCK COMPANY	50,548	28,924
XCEL ENERGY INC	46,685	54,838
ZOETIS INC	15,362	25,748

- TIN:

TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PART		32,357	40,918

- TIN:

TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Document Review/Drafting	6,085	6,085

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
INTEREST IN LIFE INS POLICY		327,113	235,479

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Administrative Fees	51,911		51,911
Bank Charges	25	25
Cell Phone Plan	630		630
K-1 Exp BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCT	585	585

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
K-1 Inc/Loss BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS LP	2,935	2,935
property insurance refund	2,089

- TIN:

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TY 2018 OtherNotesLoansRcvblLongSch

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Borrower's Name	Relationship to Insider	Original Amount of Loan	Balance Due	Date of Note	Maturity Date	Repayment Terms	Interest Rate	Security Provided by Borrower	Purpose of Loan	Description of Lender Consideration	Consideration FMV
LSF WYOMING FOUNDATION			0				0 %

- TIN:

TY 2018 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Investment Management Services	148,081	148,081

- TIN:

TY 2018 TaxesSchedule

Name:

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

EIN:

75-2555622

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
990-PF Estimated Tax for 2018	22,200
990-PF Extension for 2017	35,117
Foreign Tax Paid	38	38