TY 2010 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

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

Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2010

For calendar year 2010, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 , and ending 12-31-2010

Check all that apply:Initial returnInitial return of a former public charityFinal return

Amended returnAddress changeName change

Name of foundation
NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVEROOM/SUITE 150Room/suite

City or town, state, and ZIP code
OKEMOS, MI48864

A Employer identification number

38-3501091

B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here . bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation 2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85% test,
check here and attach computation bullet

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

$2,435,211J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

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

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

	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 page 11 of the instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	10,728		10,728	10,728
4	Dividends and interest from securities......	34,431		34,431	34,431
5a	Gross rents..............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		-46,089
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 322,103
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			1,610
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........	-930		46,769	45,159
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	4,000		1,000		3,000
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		3,650	610		3,040
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		16,219	8,110		8,109
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions)		1,197	1,177		20
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		2,102	701		1,401
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	27,168		11,598		15,570
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid........	28,000				28,000
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	55,168		11,598		43,570
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-56,098
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			35,171
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				45,159

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)

Form 990-PF (2010)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing...............	224,338	33,979	33,979
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments..........		150,000	150,000
	3	Accounts receivable 2,722
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	275	2,722	2,722
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
		instructions)....................
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use...............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........	1,500	470	470
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........	2,130,344	2,063,188	2,062,389
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........	125,000	175,000	185,651
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans..............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)...........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	2,481,457	2,425,359	2,435,211
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable...................
	19	Deferred revenue..................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........		0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted....................	2,481,457	2,425,359
	25	Temporarily restricted................
	26	Permanently restricted................
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
		instructions)....................	2,481,457	2,425,359
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
		the instructions)..................	2,481,457	2,425,359

Part III	Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1	Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
	with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)...............	1	2,481,457
2	Enter amount from Part I, line 27a......................	2	-56,098
3	Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)	3
4	Add lines 1, 2, and 3..........................	4	2,425,359
5	Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)	5
6	Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30..	6	2,425,359

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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
(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)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	1,610
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 pages 13 and 17 of the instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the 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))
2009	90,600	1,833,265	0.049420
2008	121,476	2,336,456	0.051992
2007	73,823	2,888,711	0.025556
2006	65,352	1,414,683	0.046196
2005	502,005	549,732	0.913181

2	Total of line 1, column (d) ......................	2	1.086345
3	Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . .	3	0.217269
4	Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5.....	4	2,170,409
5	Multiply line 4 by line 3.......................	5	471,563
6	Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........	6	352
7	Add lines 5 and 6.........................	7	471,915
8	Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4..............	8	43,570
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions on page 18.

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Part VI

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check hereand enter “N/A” on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	703
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2............................	3	703
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	703
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010	6a	842
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	842
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	139
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated tax139	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

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

Yes

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

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of

the instructions for definition)?.............................

If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

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

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

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

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

on foundation managers. bullet

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

If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....

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

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

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

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

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the

instructions) bullet

If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on

page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.

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 page 20 of the instructions) .......

Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?

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

Yes

Website address bullet

NONE

The books are in care of bullet

TRI-STAR TRUST BANK Telephone no. bullet

(989) 921-0010

Located at bullet

1004 N MICHIGAN AVENUESAGINAWMI ZIP+4 bullet

48608

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

At any time during calendar year 2010, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

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

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

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

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

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........YesNo

If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...

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

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............YesNo

If “Yes,” list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........

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

20, 20, 20, 20

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

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

If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2010 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 2010.)....................

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

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?

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

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

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

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

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

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

in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...YesNo

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

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

If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?

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

If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............YesNo

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

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

premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................YesNo

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

If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.

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

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

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Part VIII

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

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the 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
ARTHUR H NICKLESS	PRESIDENT 2.00	1,000	0	0
222 JENISON PLACE BAY CITY,MI48708	PRESIDENT 2.00	1,000	0	0
JOAN N TANKERSLEY	VICE PRES 2.00	1,000	0	1,158
708 WINDSOR WAY REDWOOD CITY,CA94361	VICE PRES 2.00	1,000	0	1,158
JAMES E MCCARTNEY	SECRETARY 2.00	0	0	0
2121 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE OKEMOS,MI48864	SECRETARY 2.00	0	0	0
JANET N ROYCE	TREASURER 2.00	1,000	0	399
9981 84TH AVENUE ZEELAND,MI49464	TREASURER 2.00	1,000	0	399
JUDITH N GRAHAM	VICE PRES 2.00	1,000	0	545
64 HALLS LANE RYE,NY10580	VICE PRES 2.00	1,000	0	545

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the 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...................

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the 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

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Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the 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 page 24 of the instructions.
3

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

Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
see page 24 of the instructions.)

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

purposes:

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

2,152,845

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

50,616

Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............

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

2,203,461

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

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

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

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

2,203,461

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25

of the instructions) ............................

33,052

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

2,170,409

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

108,520

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see page 25 of the instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

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

108,520

Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......

703

Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

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

703

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

107,817

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

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

107,817

Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........

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

line 1.................................

107,817

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)

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

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

43,570

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

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

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

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

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

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

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

43,570

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 page 26 of the instructions)............

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

43,570

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 page 26 of the instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2010
1 Distributable amount for 2010 from Part XI, line 7			107,817
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
a Enter amount for 2009 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
a From 2005.......	442,096
b From 2006.......
c From 2007.......
d From 2008.......	5,734
e From 2009.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e.........		447,830
4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 43,570
a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)...
d Applied to 2010 distributable amount.....			43,570
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010.		64,247	64,247
(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		383,583
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 page 27 of the instructions ...
e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...........
f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2011 ..........			0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27 of the instructions) ...........
8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the instructions) .............		377,849
9Excess distributions carryover to 2011. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		5,734
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2006....
b Excess from 2007....
c Excess from 2008....	5,734
d Excess from 2009....
e Excess from 2010....

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the 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 2010, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

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

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2010	(b) 2009	(c) 2008	(d) 2007	(e) Total

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ....
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support” alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the 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

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see page 28 of the instructions) to individuals or organizations
under other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

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

JAMES E MCCARTNEY
PO BOX 23127
LANSING,MI48909
(517) 347-5000

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

NO FORMAT, BUT APPLICATION SHOULD SHOW 501(C)3 STATUS

cAny submission deadlines:

NONE

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

BAY CITY, MI & SUN CITY- WEST, AZ AREA ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN PREFERENCE

Form 990-PF (2010)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
SAGINAW BASIN LAND CONS SAGINAW BASIN LAND CONSERVANCY 311 FIFTH STREET 311 FIFTH STREET BAY CITY,MI48707		501 (C) 3	TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES	2,000
ASBURY UMC ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2200 LAKE LANSING RD 2200 LAKE LANSING RD LANSING,MI48912		501 (C) 3	MEMORIAL FUNDS	1,000
BENEVILLA BENEVILLA 16752 N GREASEWOOD ST 16752 N GREASEWOOD ST SURPRISE,AZ85378		501 (C) 3	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	25,000
Total ................................. 3a				28,000

bApproved for future payment

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

Form 990-PF (2010)

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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 page 28 of the 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....
3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments			14	10,728
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	34,431
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory			25	1,610	-47,699
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)..				46,769	-47,699

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

13-930

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See page 28 of the instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2010)

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Part XVII

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

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section

Yes

501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

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

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

1a(1)

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

1a(2)

Other transactions:

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

1b(1)

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

1b(2)

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

1b(3)

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

1b(4)

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

1b(5)

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

1b(6)

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

If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........YesNo

If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.

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

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
Firm's name Firm's address		Firm's EIN
		Phone no.

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TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MC CARTNEY & COMPANY P.C.	3,650	610		3,040

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TY 2010 CompensationExplanation

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Person Name	Explanation
ARTHUR H NICKLESS
JOAN N TANKERSLEY
JAMES E MCCARTNEY
JANET N ROYCE
JUDITH N GRAHAM

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TY 2010 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Total (net)
400 MARATHON OIL	2005-03	PURCHASE	2010-07	13,004	9,130	3,874
350 RAYTHEON COMPANY	2005-03	PURCHASE	2010-07	16,881	13,507	3,374
350 TRAVELERS COS	2005-03	PURCHASE	2010-07	17,454	12,842	4,612
450 AEROPOSTALE	2008-08	PURCHASE	2010-07	13,120	10,020	3,100
280 AMDOCS	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-07	8,011	9,859	-1,848
185 BLACKROCK EQUITY DIV	2008-02	PURCHASE	2010-08	2,856	3,534	-678
295.857 BLACKROCK EQUITY DIV	2008-05	PURCHASE	2010-08	4,568	6,006	-1,438
225 CANADIAN NATL RY CO	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-07	13,449	9,898	3,551
871.688 COLUMBIA ACORN Z	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-08	21,444	25,000	-3,556
33461.296 COLUMBIA ACORN Z	2007-04	PURCHASE	2010-08	85,148	110,000	-24,852
128 COLUMBIA ACORN Z	2008-02	PURCHASE	2010-08	3,149	3,543	-394
178.753 COLUMBIA ACORN Z	2008-05	PURCHASE	2010-08	4,397	5,246	-849
3373.819 COLUMBIA MARSICA 21ST CENTU	2007-04	PURCHASE	2010-02	39,811	50,000	-10,189
459 COLUMBIA MARSICO 21ST CENTURY Z	2008-02	PURCHASE	2010-02	5,416	7,055	-1,639
331 COLUMBIA MARSICO 21STS CENTURY Z	2008-05	PURCHASE	2010-02	3,909	5,227	-1,318
475 CORNING INC.	2008-08	PURCHASE	2010-07	7,852	10,018	-2,166
765.607 DFA US LG CAP VALUE	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-08	13,000	17,624	-4,624
210 DOVER CORP	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-07	9,089	10,139	-1,050
260 FASTENAL CO	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-07	12,447	9,945	2,502
110 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP	2008-08	PURCHASE	2010-07	6,445	10,074	-3,629
500 KORN/FERRY INTL	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-07	6,595	9,705	-3,110
430 MANITOWOC INC	2006-07	PURCHASE	2010-07	4,012	9,875	-5,863
300 TRIMBLE NAVIAGATION LTD	2008-08	PURCHASE	2010-07	8,436	9,945	-1,509

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TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
50000 UNIONBANCAL CORP 5.25%	50,486	53,914
35000 MERRILL LYNCH 5.45%	34,613	36,918
40000 WACHOVIA 5.25%	39,901	42,660
50 FSG BANK NA CHATTANOOGA TN 3.2%	50,000	52,159

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TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
765 AT&T INC.	20,017	22,476
280 SHS AMDOCS LTD
800 BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB	20,031	21,184
300 SHS TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD
384 SHS DAVIS NEW YORK VENTURE GROUP
1000 SHS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B	57,640	80,110
225 SHS CANADIAN NATL RY CO.
330 SHS CITIGROUP INC.	14,890	1,561
210 SHS DOVER CORP
1150 DUKE ENERGY CORP NEW	19,776	20,482
260 FASTENAL CO.
470 GENERAL ELECTRIC CORP	16,976	8,596
300 SHS AEROPOSTATE INC
380 SHS JP MORGAN CHASE & CO.	13,330	16,120
310 KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATION	20,094	19,542
500 SHS KORN/FERRY INTL
3000 LOWES COS INC.	84,355	75,240
430 SHS MANITOWOC INC
400 MARATHON OIL CORP
450 SHS MICROSOFT CORP	10,994	12,560
470 SHS NABOR INDS. LTD.	13,733	11,026
300 SHS NOVARTIS AG SPONSORED ADR	14,205	17,685
250 SHS PRAXAIR INC.	12,010	23,868
350 SHS RAYTHEON COMPANY
350 SHS TRAVELERS COS
565 SOUTHERN CORPORATION	19,914	21,600
230 SHS STRYKER CORPORATION	9,966	12,351
460 TEVA PHARMECUTIAL LTD. ADR	14,209	23,980
565 GLAXO SMITHKLINE SPONSORED ADR	19,869	22,159
685 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS	19,979	24,509
1400 BAC CAP XII PREFERRED	35,000	33,950
1400 CITIGROUP CAP XVI PREFERRED	35,518	32,060
1000 MORGAN STANLEY CAP TR VII	25,500	23,750
COLUMBIA MARSICO 21ST CENTURY Z
T. ROWE PRICE EMERGING MARKETS
T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH	92,341	107,501
DFA US LARGE CAP VALUE	230,942	183,690
1839.081 COLUMBIA MID CAP INDEX Z	24,000	21,186
1982.652 DFA TAX MANAGED MARKETWIDE	32,000	29,819
5673.759 FEDERATED STRATEGIC VALUE F	32,000	24,965
1320 ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP GROWTH	61,618	74,725
168 ISHARES RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE	25,020	22,685
4639.737 COLUMBIA ACORN Z
350 ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH	24,920	30,597
1646.904 DFA US MICRO	25,000	22,678
2139.784 DFA US SMALL CAP	45,000	45,706
5307.011 DFA SMALL CAP VALUE	159,920	135,700
T. ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE	50,000	34,193
769.231 BLACKROCK INTL	31,000	26,908
2375.297 DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE	30,000	52,637
4154.549 DFA INTL PACIFIC RIM	106,225	117,719
4239.084 DFA INTL SM CAP VALUE	105,256	77,595
1974.871 DFA INTL SMALL CO	36,100	33,928
2128.565 DODGE & COX INTL STOCK	100,000	76,011
1950.949 HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND	89,709	122,935
1374.798 MASTERS SELECT INTL	23,073	20,691
T. ROWE PRICE EMERGING MARKETS	20,201	34,994
3203.943 TEMPLETON WORLD FUND	54,275	47,547
475 CORNING INC.
110 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP C/S
480.857 BLACKROCK EQUITY DIV. I
893.471 COLUMBIA MID CAP VALUE Z	12,565	12,026
455.065 COLUMBIA ACORN SELECT Z	12,583	13,074
39 COLUMBIA ACORN INT'L Z	1,538	1,596
146.649 DFA EMERGING MARKETS VALUE	6,303	5,303
106 DFA INT'L LARGE CAP	2,508	2,110
124.895 DFA INT'L VALUE	2,982	2,296
VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND	113,000	143,439
DAVIS NY VENTURE CLASS Y	15,103	13,326

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TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
DIRECTOR TRAVEL EXPENSES	2,102	701		1,401

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TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TRI-STAR TRUST BANK TRUSTEE FEES	16,219	8,110		8,109

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TY 2010 TaxesSchedule

Name:

NICKLESS FAMILY CHARITABLE

FOUNDATION

EIN: 38-3501091

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES - TRI STAR	147	147
NON-PROFIT FEE - STATE OF MI	20		20
EXCISE TAX	1,030	1,030