Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2019
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2019, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
Name of foundation
American Electric Power Foundation
 
% RUSSELL G DOYLE
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA ATTN TAX DEPT
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
COLUMBUS, OH43215
A Employer identification number

20-3886453
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(614) 716-2605
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$110,474,087
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 50,000,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 62,170 62,170  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,471,702 1,471,702  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,840,184
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 70,900,000
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,840,184
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).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 55,374,056 5,374,056  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 53,857      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 5,667     5,667
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 59,524 0   5,667
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 32,819,964 21,005,462
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 32,879,488 0   21,011,129
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 22,494,568
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 5,374,056
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 2,589,677 52,514,182 52,514,182
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) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 67,258,644 Click to see attachment57,965,632 57,965,632
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment12,280 Click to see attachment-5,727 Click to see attachment-5,727
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 69,860,601 110,474,087 110,474,087
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 7,698 2,836
18 Grants payable................. 21,679,833 27,433,133
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)......... 21,687,531 27,435,969
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 48,173,070 83,038,118
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 48,173,070 83,038,118
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 69,860,601 110,474,087
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
48,173,070
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
22,494,568
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
12,370,480
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
83,038,118
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
83,038,118
Form 990-PF (2019)
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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 P    
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 70,900,000   67,059,816 3,840,184
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       3,840,184
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 3,840,184
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))
2018 17,852,721 78,372,987 0.227792
2017 12,725,456 90,012,217 0.141375
2016 7,445,846 44,455,846 0.167489
2015 8,504,012 49,023,597 0.173468
2014 8,705,491 54,826,811 0.158782
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.868906
3
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 ......
3
0.173781
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2019 from Part X, line 5......
4
65,472,204
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
11,377,825
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
53,741
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
11,431,566
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
21,011,129
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.
Form 990-PF (2019)
Form 990-PF (2019)
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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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
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 53,741
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 53,741
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 53,741
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2019 estimated tax payments and 2018 overpayment credited to 2019 6a 48,130
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 48,130
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 116
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 5,727
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2020 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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? Click to see attachment....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? (see Instructions
for definition).................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see attachment....
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.Click to see attachment
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletOH
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2019 or the taxable year beginning in 2019? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullethttps://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletRUSSELL G DOYLE Telephone no.bullet (614) 716-2605

    Located atbullet1 RIVERSIDE PLAZACOLUMBUSOH ZIP+4bullet432152355
    15
    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
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2019, 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
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2019?.............
    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 2019, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2019?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2019 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 2019.)..................
    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 2019?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    8
    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? .................
    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
    NICHOLAS K AKINS DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
    0.1
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    BRIAN X TIERNEY DIRECTOR/TREASURER
    0.1
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    CHARLES R PATTON DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
    0.1
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    LANA L HILLEBRAND DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
    0.1
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    LISA BARTON DIRECTOR
    0.1
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    DALE E HEYDLAUFF DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
    1.5
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    TERESA L MCWAIN DIRECTOR/SEC. & EXEC. DIRECTOR
    1.5
    0 0 0
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    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...................bullet  
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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
     
    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.)
    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
    61,594,406
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    4,874,837
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    66,469,243
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    66,469,243
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    997,039
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    65,472,204
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    3,273,610
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    3,273,610
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2019 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    53,741
    b
    Income tax for 2019. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    53,741
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    3,219,869
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    3,219,869
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    3,219,869
    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
    21,011,129
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    21,011,129
    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
    53,741
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    20,957,388
    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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2018
    (c)
    2018
    (d)
    2019
    1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Part XI, line 7 3,219,869
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2019:
    a Enter amount for 2018 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2017, 2016, 2015  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
    a From 2014...... 6,015,832
    b From 2015...... 6,107,316
    c From 2016...... 5,243,409
    d From 2017...... 8,354,586
    e From 2018...... 13,952,115
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 39,673,258
    4Qualifying distributions for 2019 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 21,011,129
    a Applied to 2018, but not more than line 2a  
    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 2019 distributable amount..... 3,219,869
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 17,791,260
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2019.    
    (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 57,464,518
    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 2018. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2020 ..........
    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) .......
     
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2014 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    6,015,832
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2020.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    51,448,686
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2015.... 6,107,316
    b Excess from 2016.... 5,243,409
    c Excess from 2017.... 8,354,586
    d Excess from 2018.... 13,952,115
    e Excess from 2019.... 17,791,260
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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 2019, 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) 2019 (b) 2018 (c) 2017 (d) 2016
             
    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).)
    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:
    AEP OHIO - MARKEE OSBORNE
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA 23RD FLOOR
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
    MLOSBORNE@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    KENTUCKY POWER - CINDY WISEMAN
    1645 WINCHESTER AVE
    ASHLAND,KY41101
    CGWISEMAN@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    AEP TEXAS - TINA SALAZAR
    539 N CARANCAHUA 17TH FLOOR
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78478
    TMSALAZAR@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    PSO - TIFFINI JACKSON
    1601 NORTH WEST EXPRESSWAY STE 1400
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118
    TSJACKSON@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    APPALACHIAN POWER - JERI MATHENEY
    PO BOX 1986
    CHARLESTON,WV253271986
    JHMATHENEY@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SWEPCO - BRIAN BOND
    428 TRAVIS ST
    SHREVEPORT,LA71101
    TBBOND@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    INDIANA MICHIGAN PWR - KIM SABROSKY
    110 EAST WAYNE ST
    FORT WAYNE,IN46802
    KMSABROSKY@AEP.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    AEP ENERGY - JOYCE WILLIAMS
    225 W WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    JWILLIAMS@AEPENERGY.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    AEP RENEWABLES - JOYCE WILLIAMS
    225 W WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    JWILLIAMS@AEPENERGY.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    AEP ONSITE PTRS - JOYCE WILLIAMS
    225 W WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    JWILLIAMS@AEPENERGY.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    AEP ENERGY PTRS - JOYCE WILLIAMS
    225 W WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    JWILLIAMS@AEPENERGY.COM
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS MUST SECURE AN INVITATION TO APPLY BY THEIR LOCAL AEP OPERATING COMPANY. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED FOR APPLICATION WILL BE DIRECTED TO APPLY ONLINE.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT FROM OUR FOUNDATION, YOU MUST: - BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, A STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR OPERATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR AN EXEMPT OPERATING FOUNDATION; AND - BE LOCATED WITHIN THE AEP SERVICE TERRITORY OR BE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL IN SCOPE AND HAVE A PURPOSE THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE BROAD ENVIRONMENT OR THE CUSTOMERS OF AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://www.aep.com/community/GivingBack
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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
    AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER COLUMBUS
    995 EAST BROAD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH432051339
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 50,000
    ASHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    1400 COLLEGE DRIVE
    ASHLAND,KY41101
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 185,257
    BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
    2000 W UNIVERSITY AVE
    MUNCIE,IN47306
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    BRIDGEVALLEY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
    2001 UNION CARBIDE DRIVE
    SOUTH CHARLESTON,WV25303
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 323,425
    CAPITAL UNIVERSITY
    E MAIN STREET AND COLLEGE AVENUE
    BEXLEY,OH43209
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    CHAMPIONS OF THE COMMUNITY
    ONE WEST NATIONWIDE BLVD 1-03-701
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 267,450
    CHILDREN'S HUNGER ALLIANCE
    1105 SCHROCK ROAD SUITE 505
    COLUMBUS,OH43229
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 125,000
    CHOICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
    500 W WILSON BRIDGE ROAD SUITE 24
    WORTHINGTON,OH43205
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 300,000
    CHRISTUS SPOHN HEALTH SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FDN
    600 ELIZABETH STREET
    CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78404
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
    55 EAST STATE STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 195,000
    COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY FOUNDATION
    96 SOUTH GRANT AVENUE
    COLUMBUS,OH432154781
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM
    PO BOX 400
    POWELL,OH43065
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 500,000
    COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD
    111 LIBERTY STREET SUITE 150
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 225,000
    COSI
    333 WEST BROAD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC
    1515 INDIANOLA AVENUE
    COLUMBUS,OH43201
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    EL CAMPO MEDICAL FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1327
    EL CAMPO,TX77437
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 150,000
    ELKHART HEALTH FITNESS AND AQUATICS INC
    600 EAST BOULEVARD
    ELKHART,IN46514
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO
    35 PUBLIC SQUARE PO BOX 456
    NELSONVILLE,OH45764
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 250,000
    FRIENDS OF THE CONSERVATORY
    1777 EAST BROAD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43203
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 233,000
    GIRL SCOUTS OF OHIO'S HEARTLAND COUNCIL INC
    1700 WATERMARK DRIVE
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 130,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MIDOHIO
    6665 BUSCH BOULEVARD
    COLUMBUS,OH43229
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 250,000
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ST JOSEPH COUNTY
    402 E SOUTH STREET
    SOUTH BEND,IN46601
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 125,000
    IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC
    345 S HIGH STREET
    MUNCIE,IN47305
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 158,773
    JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES INC
    1729 KING STREET NO 100
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    LAKELAND HEALTH FOUNDATION
    1234 NAPIER AVENUE
    ST JOSEPH,MI49085
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 125,000
    LAREDO COLLEGE
    101 W HILLSIDE ROAD SUITE 9
    LAREDO,TX78041
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 375,710
    LIFECARE ALLIANCE
    1699 W MOUND STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH432231855
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 250,000
    LONGVIEW AREA CHAMBER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
    411 NORTH CENTER STREET
    LONGVIEW,TX75601
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    MID-OHIO FOODBANK
    3960 BROOKHAM DRIVE
    GROVE CITY,OH43123
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
    700 CHILDRENS DRIVE
    COLUMBUS,OH43205
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 425,000
    NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FDN INC
    ONE COLLEGE DRIVE
    BENTONVLLE,AR72712
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 710811
    1480 W LANE AVENUE
    COLUMBUS,OH432710811
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 1,250,000
    PATRICK HENRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FDN
    645 PATRIOT AVE
    MARTINSVILLE,VA24112
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 186,000
    POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
    PO BOX 1764
    SOUTH BEND,IN46634
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 108,000
    REEB AVE CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND AT THE COLUMBUS FDN
    1234 EAST BROAD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43205
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 250,000
    ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM
    1100 E 9TH STREET
    CLEVELAND,OH44114
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 260,000
    SAINT MARY CHURCH AND SCHOOL
    700 S 3RD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43206
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 250,000
    SCIENCE CENTRAL INC
    1950 NORTH CLINTON STREET
    FORT WAYNE,IN46805
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 150,000
    SOARIN HAWK RAPTOR REHABILITATION INC
    PO BOX 13698
    FORT WAYNE,IN46865
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    TEXARKANA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
    2500 NORTH ROBISON ROAD
    TEXARKANA,TX75599
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - TEXARKANA
    7101 UNIVERSITY AVE
    TEXARKANA,TX75503
      GOV TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 125,010
    THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES INC
    500 SOUTH FRONT STREET RM/STE 930
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
    1234 EAST BROAD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43205
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 350,000
    THE COLUMBUS PARTNERSHIP
    150 S FRONT STREET SUITE 200
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 500,000
    THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
    803 QUARRIER ST 500
    CHARLESTON,WV25301
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 150,000
    THE FORT WAYNE RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES
    301 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    FORT WAYNE,IN46802
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    TULSA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
    560 N MAYBELLE AVENUE
    TULSA,OK74127
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 200,000
    TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    6111 E SKELLY DRIVE
    TULSA,OK74135
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 865,410
    TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    7030 S YALE SUITE 600
    TULSA,OK74136
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 500,000
    UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO
    360 SOUTH THIRD STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 250,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION
    535 RESEARCH CENTER BLVD
    FAYETTEVILLE,AR72701
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 200,000
    UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
    1000 NORTH MAIN STREET
    FINDLAY,OH45840
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 500,000
    VIRGINIA FDN FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION
    300 ARBORETUM PARKWAY NO 200
    RICHMOND,VA23236
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
    902 PRICES FORK ROAD SUITE 400
    BLACKSBURG,VA24061
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
    1 WATERFRONT PL 7TH FLOOR
    MORGANTOWN,WV26501
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    YWCA COLUMBUS
    65 S 4TH STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH432154383
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 300,000
    OTHERS (LESS THAN 100K)
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 7,917,427
    COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
    55 E STATE STREET
    COLUMBUS,OH432154278
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 150,000
    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 2202 STATION 1
    KINGSVILLE,TX78363
      SO III FI TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 100,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 21,005,462
    bApproved for future payment
    DUE IN 2020
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 14,656,017
    DUE IN 2021
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 7,052,866
    DUE IN 2022
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 3,313,500
    DUE IN 2023
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 1,855,375
    DUE IN 2024
    1 RIVERSIDE PLAZA
    COLUMBUS,OH43215
      PC TO HELP AND IMPROVE AEP COMMUNITIES 555,375
    Total .................................bullet 3b 27,433,133
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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 62,170  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,471,702  
    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 3,840,184  
    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)..   5,374,056  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    5,374,056
    (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 (2019)
    Form 990-PF (2019)
    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) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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