Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 106
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOILING SRPINGS, PA17007
A Employer identification number

25-1665127
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(717) 609-9130
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$1,517,917J 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) 30,780
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 20,219 20,219  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 28,408 28,408  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment -56,784
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 463,296
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,759
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........ 22,623 52,386  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
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).... Click to see attachment 5,351 5,351    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,097 1,097    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 641      
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,348      
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 14,437 6,448   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 121,500 121,500
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 135,937 6,448   121,500
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -113,314
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 45,938
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 62,412 57,572 57,572
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) 275,763 Click to see attachment293,087 305,885
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 202,882 Click to see attachment153,460 178,346
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 219,264 Click to see attachment237,726 246,038
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 814,354 Click to see attachment721,042 730,076
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)   Click to see attachment1,100  
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,574,675 1,463,987 1,517,917
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment325  
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 325 0
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........ 2,332,605  
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds -758,255 1,463,987
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,574,350 1,463,987
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,574,675 1,463,987
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
1,574,350
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-113,314
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,951
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,463,987
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
1,463,987
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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.)
1a
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
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
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 3,759
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
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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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 for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 639
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% 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........................... 3 639
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- ..... 5 639
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 1,100
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 1,100
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 5
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 456
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet456 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? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bullet
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? 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 addressbulletADAMS.FOUNDATION
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletKENNETH PURCELL Telephone no.bullet (717) 609-9130

    Located atbulletPO BOX 106BOILING SPRINGSPA ZIP+4bullet17007
    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 2020, 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 2020?.............
    1c
     
     
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 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 2020.)..................
    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 2020?
    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
    JAMES K ADAMS II TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    37 CLOUSER ROAD
    MECHANICSBURG,PA17055
    KENNETH J PURCELL TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 106
    BOILING SRPINGS,PA17007
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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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
    NONE
    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 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,461,525
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    77,267
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,538,792
    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
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,538,792
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    23,082
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,515,710
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    75,786
    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
    75,786
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    639
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    639
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    75,147
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    75,147
    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
    75,147
    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
    121,500
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    121,500
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    121,500
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 75,147
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 55,537
    b From 2016...... 51,827
    c From 2017...... 78,938
    d From 2018...... 52,935
    e From 2019...... 21,584
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 260,821
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 121,500
    a Applied to 2019, 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 2020 distributable amount..... 75,147
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 46,353
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (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 5 307,174
    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 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		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 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		55,537
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		251,637
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 51,827
    b Excess from 2017.... 78,938
    c Excess from 2018.... 52,935
    d Excess from 2019.... 21,584
    e Excess from 2020.... 46,353
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 2020, 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) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    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:
    JAMES K AND ARLENE L ADAMS FOUNDATI
    PO BOX 106
    BOILING SPRINGSS,PA17007
    (717) 609-9130
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON WEBSITE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APRIL 1
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PA 501(C)(3) CHARITIES & STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN EASTERN CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND PERRY COUNTY PA
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EDUCATION
    PO BOX 106
    BOILING SPRINGS,PA17007     		    TO PAY COLLEGE TUITION 121,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 121,500
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 20,219  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 28,408  
    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 ............     		        -56,784
    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)..   48,627 -56,784
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    -8,157
    (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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    Sign Here
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    TY 2020 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Statement:
    THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT FURNISHED A 990-PF WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF PA BECAUSE THIS ORGANIZATION HAS NEVER SOLICITED FUNDS IN PENNSYLVANIA OR ANY OTHER STATE. THIS PRIVATE FOUNDATION RECEIVES ITS FUNDING SOLELY FROM THE ORIGINAL GRANTORS OF THE TRUST CREATING THE FOUNDATION.

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    TY 2020 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    FIDELITY SHORT TERM COVERED 2020-06 PURCHASE 2020-12   168,407 166,805     1,602  
    FIDELITY SHORT TERM NONCOVERED 2020-06 PURCHASE 2020-12   119,445 123,172     -3,727  
    FIDELITY LONG TERM NON COVERED 2019-06 PURCHASE 2020-12   10,827 11,172     -345  
    FIDELITY SHORT TERM COVERED 2020-06 PURCHASE 2020-12   58,832 120,853     -62,021  
    FIDELITY LONG TERM COVERED 2019-06 PURCHASE 2020-12   102,026 98,078     3,948  

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMERICAN EXPRESS 3/3/20    
    BANK OF AMERICA 10/19/20    
    BANK OF MONTREAL 4/13/21    
    CITIGROUP 12/08/21 10,084 10,216
    COMCAST CORP 10/01/21    
    GOLDMAN SACHS DUE 7/27/21 10,187 10,281
    JP MORGAN CHASE 10/15/20    
    KINDER MORGAN ENERGY 09/01/22 7,201 7,345
    NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 10/15/22 7,075 7,265
    ORACLE CORP NOTE 7/8/21 10,057 10,133
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 04/01/21    
    CVS HELATH CORP NOTE CALL    
    APPLE INC NOTE CALL 05/03/23 7,086 7,343
    WALMART INC NOTE CALL 06/26/23 7,259 7,518
    AMERICAN EXPRESS CO NOTE 8/03/23 8,307 8,663
    UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP NOTE 08/16/    
    AMAZAON CON INC NOTE CALL 09/09/24 11,307 11,904
    WELLS FARGO 09/09/24 10,344 10,952
    ENTERPRISE PRODS OPER LLC 02/15/25 7,372 7,838
    ORACLE CORP NOTE 4/01/25 10,471 10,748
    BP CAP MKTS AMER INC NOT 02/11/26 7,372 7,848
    BANK AMER CORP MTN CALL 10/21/27 5,208 5,595
    CVS HELATH CORP NOTE CALL 8/21/27 9,959 10,046
    BANK AMER CORP MTN CALL 6/19/26 8,094 8,171
    CAPITAL ONE FINL CORP NOTE 01/31/28 5,325 5,762
    JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA NOTE 05/01/2 6,346 6,846
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC 09/21/28 10,630 10,838
    MARSH & MCLENNAN COS INC NOTE 03/15/ 6,725 7,305
    FISERV INC NOT E CALL 07/01/29 8,381 9,135
    MORGAN STANLEY MTN CALL 01/23/30 11,197 12,164
    CIGNA CORP NEW NOTE 3/15/30 8,361 8,530
    INTEL CORP NOTE 3/25/30 9,660 9,600
    COMCAST CORP NEW NOTE CALL 4/1/30 9,005 9,251
    VISA INC NOTE CALL 4/15/30 8,532 8,556
    APPLE INC NOTE CALL 5/11/30 8,193 8,239
    COMCAST CORP NEW NOTE CALL 2/15/31 7,988 7,946
    DU PONT EI DE N 3.625% DUE 1/15/21    

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3000 BLACKROCK TCP CAP CORP 15,850 18,705
    1075 BLACKROCK EN CAP & INC    
    1340 CITIGROUP CAP XIII TR PFDSECS 35,866 38,190
    400 CVS HEALTH CORPORATION 23,706 27,320
    3300 ENERGY TRANSFER LP 20,061 20,394
    595 GOLDMAN SACHS 5.5 PFD 15,105 16,261
    6950 FS KKR CAPITAL CORP    
    2900 TCG BDC INC COM    
    1340CITI GROUP CAP XIII TR PFD SECS    
    2000 SIXTH STREET SPECIALTY LENDNIN 27,594 41,500
    595 WELLS FARGO PFD 15,278 15,976

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    293,087
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    305,885
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


     


    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3340.956 COHEN & STEERS   33,266 33,877
    3917.728 ABR 75/25 VILATILITY FD   40,015 39,961
    9264.888 DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN      
    5365.167 DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN   55,581 57,407
    10327.464 PIMCO INCM INST CL      
    10327.464 PIMCO INCM INST CL   123,127 125,066
    654 VANGUARD WHITEHAL HIGH DIVIDEND   54,606 59,848
    904 VANGUARD WHITEHAL HIGH DIVIDEND      
    329.8141 VANGUARD HIGH DIVIDEND      
    970.56 T ROWE PRICE CAP APPRECIATIN   30,000 33,106
    7165.824 DODGE & COX INCOME      
    4453.96 DODGE & COX INCOME   59,558 65,250
    4200 ALPS ETF TR ALERIAN MLP EFT      
    840 ALPS ETF TR ALERIAN MLP EFT   34,415 21,554
    3167.414 FS CR REAL ESTATE INCOM INC   80,000 79,929
    3167.451 FS CR REAL ESTATE INCM TR      
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SB3797   5,976 6,134
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SB8016   6,095 6,199
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA3866   4,626 4,685
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SB 8085   4,240 4,175
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA 3416   6,554 6,708
    FEDL HOME LN MTG CRP POOL G08842   5,958 6,082
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA 3521   12,631 12,934
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8001   26,308 26,890
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8006   14,512 14,899
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8016   37,712 38,760
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA 3872   16,467 16,820
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA3936   7,805 8,255
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA 3939   4,123 4,097
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8074   6,870 6,794
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8090   10,092 10,141
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA4120   13,346 13,380
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8107   13,487 13,581
    UNIFORM MBS POOL MA4211   9,502 9,389
    UNIFORM MBS POOL SD8121   4,170 4,155

    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PREPAID TAXES   1,100  


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    POSTAGE 103      
    PRINTING AND COPYING 1,930      
    OUTSIDE SERVICES 5,224      
    OTHER EXPENSES 91      


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Description Amount
    NON DIVIDEND OTHER 2,951


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    REIMBURSED INCOME TAX 325  


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FIN ADVISOR FEES 2,776 2,776    
    ACCOUNTING 2,575 2,575    


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    JAMES K ADAMS & ARLENE L ADAMS
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    25-1665127
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INCOME TAXES 1,097 1,097